Hasui Kawase Spring Evening at Toshogu in Ueno

The second in the series. Hasui’s stunning image of the Toshogu Shrine rising behind the cherry blossoms in full bloom. The crescent moon is visible in the blue night sky. The ancient tradition of cherry blossom viewing is still a passion in Japan. Toshogu Shrine is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. It was initially built in 1617, during the Edo period, while Ieyasu’s son Hidetada was shōgun. The original five-storey pagoda on the shrine site was donated by a daimyō. It burned down during a fire in 1650, and was rebuilt in 1818. Each storey represents an element – earth, water, fire, wind and aether (or void) – in ascending order. Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) Spring Evening at Toshogu in Ueno (Ueno no Tōshōgū no Haru no Yūbe) A new patch design that captures the spirit of this woodblock print, a source of inspiration for travellers worldwide. The reverse of each patch is Velcro brand hook, sewn in and each patch comes with a loop cover for the hook side. Rectangular 12cm height by 8cm width.