The Festive Custom of Asahina Continued by Jihinari for Twenty-three years (Nijusan-nen tsuzuki Jihinari kichirei Asahina) 1820

This woodblock print, *The Festive Custom of Asahina Continued by Jihinari for Twenty-three years (Nijusan-nen tsuzuki Jihinari kichirei Asahina)* (1820) by Utagawa Toyohiro, showcases a humorous scene from the *ukiyo-e* genre depicting a man dressed as a samurai pulling a small cart with a child. The scene may be a playful reference to a popular Japanese custom, with the *Asahina* likely referring to a specific place or family. Toyohiro, active during the Edo period, was renowned for his skill in portraying the vibrant colors and delicate details of everyday life in Japan. This print, with its intricate designs and detailed expressions, is a testament to the artist's mastery of the woodblock printmaking technique.