Ueno Royal Museum Ukiyo-e Exhibition in Tokyo π¨β¨
βͺ Kiyonaga Utamaro: Renowned for his bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women) featuring courtesans and geishas, he excels at portraying feminine charm with elegant brushstrokes. πΈ π¨β¨ βͺ Toshusai Sharaku: Made a stunning debut with his yakusha-e (actor portraits) and pioneered the "Ε-kubi-e" (large-head prints) featuring close-ups of actors' faces. π βͺ Katsushika Hokusai: In an era dominated by bijin-ga and yakusha-e, he blazed a new trail in landscape painting. π π¨β¨ βͺ Utagawa Hiroshige: The master of landscape prints, skilled in both "meisho-e" (famous places) and "michiyuki" (travel scenes) with a focus on transportation themes. πΏ βͺ Utagawa Kunisada: Popular for his elegant depictions of everyday women, he also created landscapes and theatrical prints incorporating Western techniques. π¨ β The Big Five Ukiyo-e Masters Exhibition ββ Utamaro, Sharaku, Hokusai, Hiroshige, Kunisada π May 27, 2025 - July 6, 2025 π Ueno Royal Museum (1-2 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo) β° 10:00-17:00 (Admission ends 30 minutes before closing) π« Adults: 2000 yen, High School/Vocational/University Students: 1500 yen, Elementary/Middle School Students: 800 yen, Free for preschool children #SenbeiTravel #JapanTravelTips ππ
