Ukiyo-e (Plum Estate, Kameido)

Updated at 2022-03-24

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"Plum Estate, Kameido" is a well-known artwork by renowned Ukiyo-e painter, Utagawa Hiroshige, in the Edo period. The painting focuses on a plum tree in the Kameido. The tree was located in a popular location at the time, and writers and poets loved going there in the spring to appreciate the foliage and flowers. Hiroshige created a collection of print works called the "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo." "Plum Estate, Kameido" was one of the works in the collection. The novel composition of this print heavily influenced western impressionism. Van Gogh is said to have been inspired by this piece. Plum is the city tree of Narita.

Details

Name

Ukiyo-e (Plum Estate, Kameido)

Giver

Kazunari Koizumi Mayor of Narita

Friendly States

Japan

City

Narita City, Chiba Prefecture

Alliance Date: September 16, 2016
Language: Japanese
Area: 214 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 130,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Narita is home to Narita International Airport and many meticulously preserved temples well over 1,000 years old. While embracing modernization, the city remains committed to preserving its rich cultural and historical heritage. Narita is designated as one of the National Strategic Special Zones by the Japanese government, along with Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture and Chiba City. The city continues to attract global corporate investments through its ever-advancing logistics hubs, foreign business support, and expansive commercial facilities.