One Hundred Famous Views of Edo No.61Asakusa River, Success telling pine tree and Onmaya Riverside

Boating on the Sumida River was a highly seasonal affair. Noryobune, meaning “cooling-off boats,” were a fixture of summer.
The tree prominent in this print, called Shubi no Matsu, or “Pine of Success,” was located in the riverfront warehouse district. The name reportedly came from men headed to Yoshiwara by boat discussing their hopes for success while gazing at the tree. This pine became famous enough to earn a place on old maps.

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Asakusa River, Success telling pine tree and Onmaya Riverside

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*This product comes with a custom frame.

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This product is created under the brand name 'Edo Woodblock Prints' , which preserves unchanged techniques and methods from the Edo period in creating traditional multi-colored woodblock prints. It has been officially designated as a Traditional Craft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and as a Tokyo Metropolitan Traditional Craft.

Specifications:

• Printed on premium Echizen Kisuki Hōsho paper
• Print dimensions: approx. 34 cm height × 22 cm width
• Comes framed (See details about our custom frames)

Unframed prints are also available. Please write "Unframed preferred" in the remarks section of your order. We will send you a revised price quote by return email.