Yokohama Miyozaki-kaku Gankirō ijin yūkyō no zu|Foreigners Enjoying a Party at the Gankirō Tea House
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a crowded, colorful tea house packed with people. On the left, a band plays music while others sit at low tables eating and drinking. In the middle, a man in a white shirt stands out, pointing at something. To the right, more guests mingle near tall windows that look out over a city and mountains. The bright colors and busy scenes suggest this was a lively spot for locals and visitors to mix. The text at the top hints it’s a special place for foreigners to enjoy themselves. If you like this, check out ukiyo-e, the Japanese woodblock print style this comes from.
