Spending time with a world-famous printmaking craftsman while creating your own handmade souvenir is one of the best experiences you can have in Tokyo.
ukiyo-e
The works of Hokusai and others, admired for more than a century, lend a touch of class to your appreciation of a cold one.
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Mario, Pokémon, Link, Star Fox and more are brought to life through the same process used 200 years ago.
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A number of impressive details hidden within the image has made fans go crazy for this limited-edition print.
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The little known daughter of ukiyo-e legend Hokusai is the main character in this animated featured film.
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