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
Dawn Moon and Tumbling Snow-13 viewsKobayashi Heihachiro was a retainer for Lord Moronao in Chushingura. He fends off four Ronin attackers in a cold moon lit night in the snow.
1889
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
Chikubushima Moon-13 viewsThe renowned lute player, Taira no Tsunemasa, dedicates his music to the goddess Benten at Chikubu Island. He wears full armor sitting on a black bear skin.
1886
Chang E Flees to the Moon-7 viewsChang E stole the elixir of life in a jade cup. She drank it and fled to the moon, where she became the moon goddess.
1885
By Now You Must be Near Komakata-4 views"By now, you must be near Komakata, a cuckoo calls." A poem by Takao, a courtesan who was famous for her poetic talent.
1885
Back to Moon Palace-2 viewsGekkyu no Mukae. Princess Kaguya-hime is going back to the Moon Palace and farewells her bamboo cutter step-parents.
1888
Akashi Gidayu and Tiger-7 viewsAkashi Gidayu, a general in the army of Akechi Mitushide, prepares to commit "seppuku" suicide after the defeat. The glaring eyes of the tiger on the behind screen witness his deed.
1890
