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Katsushika Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” Featured on the New ¥1000 Note: A Tribute to “Japan Blue”

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Katsushika Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” Featured on the New ¥1000 Note: A Tribute to “Japan Blue”   Finally Got My Hands on the New ¥1000 Note Featuring Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” I finally got my hands on the new ¥1000 note issued on July 3. For the first time in history, a ukiyo-e painting is depicted on the reverse side. This ukiyo-e is none other than Katsushika Hokusai’s world-famous “The Great Wave off Kanagawa.” The redesign of the banknote is the first in 20 years since 2004. The “Great Wave off Kanagawa” perfectly complements the blue-toned new ¥1000 banknote. Like many others, I love “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” so much that I can’t bring myself to use the new ¥1000 note right away. The design is just that impressive. While multi-colored prints are predominant in ukiyo-e, there are many that are predominantly blue. Hokusai’s “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji,” which includes “The Great Wave off Kanagawa,” features many blue-toned Aizuri-e (prints in blue) in its earlier prints. The vibrant blue skies and seas brought a fresh perspective to landscape representation in ukiyo-e. Following Hokusai, Utagawa Hiroshige further expanded the expressive possibilities of Aizuri-e.   Theread moreKatsushika Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” Featured on the New ¥1000 Note: A Tribute to “Japan Blue”

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The New ¥1,000 Note Featuring Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”

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The New ¥1,000 Note Featuring Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”     Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e, ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’, Featured on New Currency Note for the First Time On July 3, 2024, new banknotes (Japanese Banknotes) will be issued for the first time in 20 years since 2004. This new series of notes features numerous anti-counterfeiting technologies and universal designs, which will be detailed below. Ukiyo-e enthusiasts will likely focus on the reverse side of the new ¥1,000 note, which features the ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa.’ This marks the first time in history that ukiyo-e artwork has been used on currency. Additionally, the obverse of the new ¥1,000 note features a portrait of Shibasaburo Kitasato, a Nobel Prize-winning bacteriologist. Source: Photo taken by our company of a poster from the Bank of Japan   Prototype of “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” Hokusai persistently challenged himself throughout his life with the depiction of waves. He drew waves multiple times in his life, constantly experimenting to capture the elusive movement of water. His masterpiece “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” was created in his early 70s, but its prototype is believed to be “Oshiokuri Hato Tsusen noread moreThe New ¥1,000 Note Featuring Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”

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How to Experience the Timeless Charm of Ukiyo-e in Tokyo

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How to Experience the Timeless Charm of Ukiyo-e in Tokyo: Inspired by Christie’s Record-breaking Auction     A New World Record for Hokusai On March 19, 2024, the world witnessed a historic moment in art history as a complete set of Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai fetched an astounding $3,559,000 at auction by Christie’s, setting a new world record for the artist. This monumental achievement surpassed the previous record set by Christie’s last year, highlighting the enduring allure of Hokusai’s masterpieces. The iconic image “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Hokusai achieved an impressive $693,000, while “Thunderstorm Beneath the Summit,” also known as “Black Fuji,” more than doubled its low estimate, achieving $214,200. Utagawa Hiroshige’s “Yellow Rose (Yamabuki) and Frogs” also soared, selling for over 16 times its low estimate at $32,760.    Experience the Legacy of Ukiyo-e Art at Takahashi Kobo in Tokyo Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Takahashi Kobo stands as the oldest Edo woodblock print studio in the country. Our commitment to preserving the tradition of ukiyo-e art extends to offering immersive ukiyo-e-making experiences for travelers seeking to delve into the rich cultural heritage of Japan. In addition to the ukiyo-e-making experience, participantsread moreHow to Experience the Timeless Charm of Ukiyo-e in Tokyo