Written by Miwako Tezuka

Since arriving in Japan aboard Japanese ships transporting sacred Buddhist scriptures from China in the mid-sixth century, cats have proceeded to purr and paw their way into the heart of Japanese life, folklore, and art.

Life of Cats: Selections from the Hiraki Ukiyo-e Collection illustrates the depth of this mutual attraction by mining the wealth of bravura depictions of cats to be found in ukiyo-e woodblock prints of the Edo Period (1615-1868). With cross-cultural and multi-generational appeal, this book takes viewers on a wild ride through Japan’s love affair with our feline friends.

Product Details:
Flexibound, 79 pages
Japan Society, Inc. (2015)
9.0 x 8.0 x 0.25 in.