- Gion Ichiriki (Ichiriki in Gion, Kyoto) - Tree Scene the work stands out for

the work stands out for its detailed depiction

It is based on the immensely popular Kabuki dance performance Sagi Musume (The Heron Maiden)

and the publisher's name "Takamizawa" on the left margin

almost as if you can hear the birds chirping all at once

- Gion Ichiriki (Ichiriki in Gion, Kyoto) - Tree Scene the work stands out forThe striking woodblock print Gion Ichiriki (Ichiriki in Gion, Kyoto) is by Taiz Minagawa (19172005). Characteristic of Minagawas background as a dyeing artist, the work features rich colors and a bold design, beautifully capturing the famous Ichiriki Ochaya in Gion, Kyoto. An ochaya is a traditional teahouse where geisha and maiko entertain guests. The warm red walls and elegant traditional architecture express the iconic beauty and refined atmosphere