Fireflies at Uji River
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Unsodo
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Description
Fireflies drift above the Uji River in this summer night composition by Tokuriki, the bioluminescent insects trailing their cold green light above the dark water of one of Japan's most historically resonant rivers. The Uji River — celebrated in classical literature, associated with the final chapters of the Tale of Genji, and flowing past the Byodoin temple — combined natural beauty with literary and historical resonance in a way that suited Tokuriki's interests. The firefly-viewing tradition (hotarugari) was among Kyoto's most beloved summer pleasures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fireflies at Uji River was created by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (徳力富吉郎).
Fireflies at Uji River uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Fireflies at Uji River was published by Unsodo.
Fireflies at Uji River depicts rivers & lakes.