Books about the Edo Period

In this article, We will introduce books about the Edo Period. We will introduce collections of works by artists active during the Edo period, as well as books that allow you to learn about the various cultures of the Edo period.

HOKUSAI MANGA(All 3 volumes set) – Hokusai’s Sketches – Katsushika Hokusai

Set in the setting of the women’s magazine “RONDO,” which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, this all-color comic and illustration collection.

KUNIYOSHism: Utagawa Kuniyoshi and His Lineage

A dream competition between the genius painter Utagawa Kuniyoshi at the end of the Edo period and the Kuniyoshi family headed by Kyosai Kawanabe and Yoshitoshi Tsukioka.

Keisai Draws the World – Kuwagata Keisai (Kitao Masayoshi)

Cute illustrated teaching books from the Edo period are now available in one volume!

Moyoco Anno Collection Sakuran

The “Moyoco Anno Selected Works” project celebrates her 35th anniversary with a definitive edition featuring the second chapter of [Sakuran], depicting the red-light district world, available for the first time. This work was also adapted into a film.

Edo Fashion Illustrated Book

This is a collection of practical illustrations of people’s outfits of the time as depicted in ukiyoe paintings of the Edo period, updated with modern illustrations.

Kosode Hinagata Fashion Book

This book introduces the patterns and designs of kosode kimonos with dazzling illustrations by Rin Nadeshiko, based on the Matsuzakaya Collection’s kosode.

Flower Grass – Herbaceous plants Japanese Botanical Art – Edo Museum Bunko

From the masterpiece of Edo period botanical encyclopedias, “Honzo Zufu,” approximately 180 illustrations of fragrant flowers are included in full color.

Sword Accessories : A New Kaitai Shinsho (Sword Fan Books 002)

There are various types of sword fittings such as tsuba, menuki, kozuka, kogai, and fuchigashira, each of which has fine craftsmanship and skill in a small space, and has high artistic value and can be said to be the ultimate beauty of Bushido.