Sumida Hokusai Museum (Photo: Kakidai / CC BY-SA 4.0)
Apr 23rd
Jun 9th
Sumida Hokusai Museum (Photo: Kakidai / CC BY-SA 4.0)

Edo Livelihoods by Hokusai 2019

How the world once worked in Tokyo

Venue
Sumida Hokusai Museum
When
Apr 23rd - Jun 9th 2019

One of the world's premier artists and his works feature during the current Sumida Hokusai Museum exhibition 'Edo Livelihoods by Hokusai'.

Running until early June, the exhibition depicts the working world of Japan's Edo Period through the eyes of the great Katsushika Hokusai and his students. A master lesson in observation and form, the works on display show the city now known as Tokyo, as a bustling centre of economic and craftsman-like diversity.

Rice brokers at the Nihonbashi Bridge
Rice brokers at the Nihonbashi Bridge (Photo: Katsushika Hokusai / Public domain)

From selling to farming, pleasing to entertaining, the variety of familiar and not-so-familiar work types will allow visitors to the Edo Livelihoods exhibition to appreciate the source of much of modern Japan's work pedigree.

Please check the official website for special holiday closing times and ticketing details.

Getting there

Take the Toei Oedo Subway Line to Ryogoku Station. The museum is a 5-minute walk from the A3 Exit. Alternatively, take the JR Sobu Line to Ryogoku Staion and walk 9 minutes from the East Exit.

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Elena Lisina 5 years ago
Sleiman, I have one more question - is there some cafe in the museum?
Elena Lisina 5 years ago
My bet! :))) Thank you!
Elena Lisina 5 years ago
Sleiman, this musem is new, right? I want to visit it in summer! Is it alowed to take photos there?
Elena Lisina 5 years ago
That's good! Thank you very much! :)

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