The Ukiyo-e Zoo - Ota Memorial Museum of Art (2021) kaiju Furthermore

Furthermore

Although this isn't a Sanwa collection like many of the others

illustrative and more

March issue of True Story & Manga

Photos originally published in Jitsuwa Document aka True Story Document

The Ukiyo-e Zoo - Ota Memorial Museum of Art (2021) kaiju FurthermoreWelcome to Edo, a town full of animals! From the dogs, cats, cows, and horses that lived alongside people in the town of Edo (Tokyo), to rare animals from overseas and strange imaginary beasts, this book features 160 ukiyo e prints depicting animals. These are not just meant to be "cute" and "interesting!" The history, culture, and deep affection that ties Japanese people to their animals is fully explained here. Year: 2021 (2025 printing) Pages: 128