What is UKIYO?
UKIYO “Floating World” was born in the urban lifestyle of the Edo period (17th-mid 19th century) which was characterized by a focus on pleasure-seeking and entertainment in peaceful 250 years, have had a profound influence on classic to modern Japanese sub-cultural art such as Manga, Anime and Gaming.


The History & Legacy
Passing down manga for the next one thousand years. Drawn in the 12th and 13th centuries, the Chôjû-giga (animal caricatures) handscrolls are thought by some scholars to represent Japan's oldest manga. They were made over 900 years ago. The scrolls were created during Japan's late Heian to Kamakura periods, which marked the birth of the samurai class and the feudal system.












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AUTHENTIC & RARE SUB-CUL ART SHOP
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