Discover the Global Impact of Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" at the Sumida Hokusai Museum
Recently, I visited the special exhibition "The Impact of Hokusai’s Great Wave: Under the Wave off Kanagawa —Tracing Its Origins and Trajectory-" at the Sumida Hokusai Museum. The exhibition was bustling with many visitors, particularly foreign tourists. The exhibition runs from Tuesday, June 18, 2024, to Sunday, August 25, 2024. The museum is open from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
This special exhibition is being held to commemorate the inclusion of "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" on the new ¥1000 note released on July 3, 2024. The exhibition traces the background of how "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" was created, its various uses over time, and its global influence and spread, where it is affectionately known as "The Great Wave."
Overseas, "Hokusai" is more recognized than "Ukiyo-e," and Katsushika Hokusai is a representative artist of Ukiyo-e. "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" attracts people worldwide with its powerful depiction of waves and its composition.
Experience Hokusai's Ukiyo-e: Premium Making Tour at Takahashi Kobo (Studio)
Our company offers Ukiyo-e making experience (Ukiyo-e workshop) tours at the Takahashi Kobo (Studio) in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Of course, you can choose to create "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" for your experience. The Takahashi Kobo, founded over 160 years ago, is the oldest Ukiyo-e Studio in Japan.
The president, Yukiko Takahashi, performs and lectures on Ukiyo-e both domestically and internationally. She is also featured on the British Museum's website, recognizing her global fame. She serves as the chairman of the Tokyo Traditional Woodblock Print Association.
Our Ukiyo-e making experience tour, led by Yukiko Takahashi, who can be considered a representative of Japan's Ukiyo-e industry, is an ultra-premium tour where you can learn about Ukiyo-e appreciation and experience Ukiyo-e printing. Additionally, you can choose and purchase authentic Ukiyo-e prints created by Ukiyo-e artisans from about 200 types.
For Ukiyo-e fans, missing out on this premium Ukiyo-e making experience would be a great loss. Don't just see "Hokusai," experience it with your own hands. We guarantee that this will be an unforgettable experience for a lifetime, even after you return home.
Additionally, flyers for our Ukiyo-e making experience tour at Takahashi Workshop are also available at the Sumida Hokusai Museum. The Sumida Hokusai Museum supports our Ukiyo-e making experience tour.
It's not a big museum, but very interesting and inspiring. Worth visiting!