Evening Amusements at Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital (Toto Ryogoku yoasobi no zu) 1859

Toyohara Kunichika's 1859 woodblock print *Evening Amusements at Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital* depicts a woman and a child enjoying a leisurely evening stroll. The scene is set against the backdrop of the bustling Ryogoku district in Edo (present-day Tokyo), with boats traversing a river and buildings lining the banks. The woman, elegantly dressed in a patterned kimono, holds a lantern, while the child, in a plaid kimono, holds a rod for a fishing game. This print is an example of the *ukiyo-e* genre, a style of Japanese art that flourished in the Edo period (1603-1868) and captured the everyday lives and popular culture of the time. *Evening Amusements at Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital* is a testament to Kunichika's skill in portraying the vibrant urban landscape and the charm of Edo's social life.