Peasant Couple-8 viewsA peasant couple is relaxing under an arbor of "yugao"(moon flower). The misty moon suggests a hot summer evening.
1890
Horin Temple Moon-12 viewsYokobue travelled to see her lover at the Horin temple. But she could not meet him. A gust of wind agitates her robe suggesting her disquiet emotion.
1890
Kazan Temple Moon-5 viewsKazan who became the emperor at the age of 17, was tricked to abdicate his throne and retired to a temple.
1880
Sarugaku Moon-7 viewsA samurai in formal attire looks at the people who are in a hurry to get their seating locations for the annual "Sarugaku" (Monkey-music) performance on the ground of Edo Castle.
1892
Moon of Buddhist Monk-10 viewsRakan (Luohan in Chinese) receives the seeds of immortality from the cassia trees which grow on the moon.
1891
Female Impersonator and Cherry Tree-13 viewsMizuki Tatsunosuke (1673-1745), a famed "onnagata" (male actor specialized in the role of women) writes a poem under a cherry tree in full bloom.
1891
The Moon's Invention-6 viewsPriest In'ei of Hozoin Temple invented the wicked sickle-spear while looking at the shape of the new Moon on a lake.
1891
Chofu Village Moon-8 viewsTwo women are pounding cloth in Chofu village near the six Jewel Rivers. Chofu was famous for its cloth making industry.
1891
The Moon and the Abandoned Old Woman-6 viewsA man carries an old woman up on a mountain to abandon her. The large pine tree in the front is ironically the symbol of the happy old age.
1891
The Moon's Four Strings-7 viewsRevered blind musician Semimaru plays his lute under the full moon. Although he cannot see the moon light, he is fully aware of its beauty.
1891
Saga Moor Moon-7 viewsFamed musician Kogo responds Nakakuni's flute with her koto music while she was in exile in a hut in Soga moor.
1891
Matsuo Basho-6 viewsPoet Matsuo Basho talks to the farmers who are enjoying the full moon party.
1891
