An exhibition exploring Edo trends through ukiyo-e prints, "Sharaku and Toyokuni: Beauty and Appearance in Edo," will be held at the Kobe Fashion Museum from June 18th to August 14th.

During the Edo period, ukiyo-e prints were used as bromides to give viewers a close look at favorite actors and popular girls. This exhibition features 140 ukiyo-e prints, focusing on Toshusai Sharaku, who made a dashing appearance and then suddenly disappeared, and his rival Utagawa Toyokuni, who expanded the Utagawa school, which later became the largest school in the ukiyo-e world. Through ukiyo-e prints, visitors can learn about the fashionable gestures, colorful kimonos, and delicate patterns and designs of the time, and experience the bustling atmosphere of Edo.
【Event Information】
"Sharaku and Toyokuni: Beauty and Fashion of Edo"
Venue: Kobe Fashion Museum
Address: 2-9-1 Naka Mukaiyamacho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
Dates: June 18th - August 14th
Time: 10:00-18:00 (last entry at 17:30)
Admission: 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for elementary, junior high, and high school students and those 65 and over
Closed: Mondays (open on July 18th), July 19th