Tsukuda Island (Tsukudajima) — a small reclaimed-land settlement in the Sumida River estuary, home to fishermen who had relocated from Tsukuda in Osaka at the shogunate's invitation — was famous for its fishermen's community and for the tsukudani (soy-simmered seafood) that originated there. This [oban](/glossary/oban) from the Famous Places in the Eastern Capital series (c. 1832-33) captures the island's character: fishing boats, nets, and the low houses of the fishermen clustered at the water's edge. The island's working-class identity contrasts with the grander urban scenes elsewhere in the series.
Woodblock print
1928
Color lithograph
1930
Color lithograph
1948
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Tsukuda Island (Tsukudajima), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)" was created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川国芳) in c. 1832/33.
Yes — Tsukuda Island (Tsukudajima), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)" is part of the Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho) series by Utagawa Kuniyoshi.
Tsukuda Island (Tsukudajima), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)" depicts urban scenes, landscapes, and edo & tokyo.