Bokashi Prints (409)
Bokashi (ぼかし) — the graduated color printing technique that is a hallmark of Japanese woodblock printmaking. Achieved by wiping ink across the block in a gradient before printing, bokashi creates atmospheric skies, misty backgrounds, and luminous color transitions.
Artists Known for Bokashi
Nigatsu Hall in Nara (Nara Nigatsudo), from the series “Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen)"
1934
Color woodblock print; oban
Sano Shrine After the Rain
1938
Woodblock print
Sanzen Temple, Ohara, Kyoto (Kyoto Ohara Sanzenin)
1949
Color woodblock print
Saishō Temple in Hirosaki (Hirosaki, Saishō-in), from the series Collection of Scenic Views of Japan, Eastern Japan Edition (Nihon fūkei shū higashi Nihon hen)
1936
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Tadotsu, Sanuki Province (Sanshu Tadotsu), from the series "Collection of Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen)"
1936
Color woodblock print; oban
Shinobazu Pond in Rain (Shinobazu no ike no ame), from the series "Twenty Views of Tokyo (Tokyo nijukkei)"
1929
Color woodblock print; oban
Shofuku Temple, Niihama, Ako (Ako Niihama Shofukuji)
1950
Color woodblock print
Shogetsu Temple, Ito, Izu (Izu Ito Shogetsuin)
September 1933
Color woodblock print
Shuzenji in Rain (Shuzenji no ame)
1933
Color woodblock print; oban
Snow at a Guest House on Pond's Edge (Chihan kyakushitshu no yuki)
1920
Color woodblock print
Snow at Funabori (Funabori no Yuki)
January 1932
Color woodblock print
Snow at Inokashira (Inokashira no yuki)
1928
Color woodblock print
Snow at Kiba (Kiba no yuki)
1934
Color woodblock print; oban
Snow at Kiyosumi Garden (Kiyosumien no yuki)
February 1938
Color woodblock print
Snow at Miyajima Shrine
1930s
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Snow at the Silver Pavilion (Ginkakuji no yuki)
June 1933
Color woodblock print
Snow at Tosho Shrine, Ueno (Ueno Toshogu no yuki)
July 1929
Color woodblock print
Snow at Zojo Temple (Yuki no Zojoji)
1922
Color woodblock print; oban
Shinkubo, Hachinohe, from the series “Collection of Scenic Views of Japan, Easter Japan Edition” (Nihon fukei shu higashi Nihon hen, Hachinohe Shinkubo)
June 1933
Color woodblock print
Sobu Garden, Meiji Shrine (Meiji jingu Sobuen)
1951
Color woodblock print
Spring in Arashiyama
April 1934
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Spring in Daigo, Kyoto (Daigo no haru Kyoto)
1950
Color woodblock print
Spring Rain at Sakurada Gate (Sakuradamon no harusame)
1952
Color woodblock print
Springtime Evening, Ōte Gate
1952
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Tanigumi Temple, Mino (Mino no Tanigumidera)
1947
Color woodblock print
The Garden Viewed from a Western-Style Building (Yokan yori teien o nozomu)
1920
Color woodblock print
Uchiyamashita, Okayama, from the series "Selection of Scenes from Japan" (Nihon fukei senshu, Okayama Uchiyamashita)
1923
Color woodblock print
View from Hill
1926
Woodblock print
Chinese Bridge at Seta, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa (ōmi hakkei)
1918
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
West Gate, Suwon, Korea, from the series "Korean Views Supplement" (Zoku Chosen fukei, Chosen Mizuhara Nishimon)
1940
Color woodblock print
Winter at Lake Ashino (Ashinoko no fuyu)
1949
Color woodblock print
Winter in Kamigamo, Kyoto (Kyoto Kamigamo no fuyu), from the series "Collection of Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen)"
1933
Color woodblock print; oban
Yaguchi, from the series "Twenty Views of Tokyo (Tokyo nijukkei)"
1928
Color woodblock print; oban
Yakumo Bridge at the Nagata Shrine, Kobe, from the series "Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kainsai Edition" (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen, Kobe Nagata jinja Yakumobashi)
October 1934
Color woodblock print
Yakushi Temple, Nara (Nara Yakushiji)
1951
Color woodblock print
Yanagawa River, Chikugo (Chikugo Yanagawa)
1949
Color woodblock print
Yanagi Ferry, Yoshino River (Yoshino Yanagi no watashi)
1950
Color woodblock print
Kingfisher on Snowy Stump
Shōwa period, 1935
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Mountain Temple at Sendai (Sendai yamanodera), from the series "Collection of Scenic Views of Japan, Eastern Japan Edition (Nihon fukei shu higashi Nihon hen)"
1933
Color woodblock print; oban
Senjō Cliff, Lake Towada (Senjōmaku, Towadako), from the series Collection of Scenic Views of Japan, Eastern Japan Edition (Nihon fūkei higaishi Nihon ten)
1933, January
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Zaimoku Isalnd, Matsushima, from the series "Collection of Scenic Views of Japan, Eastern Japan Edition" (Nihon fukei shu higashi Nihon hen, Matsushima Zaimokuto)
May 1933
Color woodblock print
The Floating Pavilion at Katada (Katada Ukimido), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)"
May 1918
Color woodblock print
Kofukuji Temple, Nara
1937
Color woodblock print
Autumn Moon at Ishiyama Temple
1933
Color woodblock print
Autumn Moon at Ishiyamadera
Woodblock print
Boats at Shinagawa, Night
Woodblock print
Cherry Blossom Viewing in the Evening at Gion
20th century
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Evening at Mii Temple
Woodblock print
Fuji from Mitsuhama (Mito) in Snow
Woodblock print
Futarasan Shrine at Nikko (Nikko Futarasan jinja)
1930
Color woodblock print; oban
Futaro shrine, Nikko
Woodblock print
Godaido Shrine, Matsushima
Woodblock print
Great Lantern at Asakusa Temple
Woodblock print
Hakone Lake
Woodblock print
Hakozaki Hachimangu Temple, Kyushu
Woodblock print
Kameido Bridge or Shrine
Woodblock print
Kangetsu Bridge
Woodblock print
Kashiwara Shrine
Woodblock print
Koshu Lake Kawaguchi — 甲州 河口湖
Woodblock print
Lake Yamanaka — 山中湖
Woodblock print
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bokashi (ぼかし) — the graduated color printing technique that is a hallmark of Japanese woodblock printmaking. Achieved by wiping ink across the block in a gradient before printing, bokashi creates atmospheric skies, misty backgrounds, and luminous color transitions.
Kawase Hasui, Takahashi Shotei, and Tsuchiya Koitsu are among the artists most associated with bokashi in our collection. Browse the full list of artists who explored this subject above.
Hanga currently catalogues 409 prints tagged with bokashi, spanning ukiyo-e, shin-hanga, and sōsaku-hanga traditions where applicable.