The Scenic Places of the Tokaido Processional Tokaido

The book showcases a remarkable collection of 162 ukiyo-e prints by 17 artists, highlighting the Tokaido region's scenic beauty. Commissioned by the shogun's political office, it commemorates the joint rulership with the emperor and features an unprecedented number of prints and a grand procession of 3,000 participants. This work signifies a pivotal moment in Japanese history, marking the end of the sankin-kotai system in 1862, which had significantly influenced economic and cultural development along the Tokaido roads and the ukiyo-e printmaking industry.