French in Miyozakimachi (Furansujin, Miyozakimachi), from the series "Famous Places in Yokohama (Yokohama meisho)" 1861

"French in Miyozakimachi (Furansujin, Miyozakimachi)" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu from the series "Famous Places in Yokohama (Yokohama meisho)". Created in 1861, it depicts a Western man and woman in the streets of Yokohama, Japan, a bustling port city that opened to foreign trade in 1859. This print, like many from the series, captures the curiosity and excitement of Japanese people as they encounter foreigners for the first time. The vibrant colors and detailed clothing offer a glimpse into the fashion of the time, capturing a moment in history where East and West were beginning to meet.