Nakagawaguchi (Mouth of Nakagawa River) from the Series One Hundred Views of Edo, Ando Hiroshige, Japanese, 1797–1858, Woodblock print in colored ink on paper, This is a lively depiction of daily life on the traditional highway of Edo. In the foreground are two thatched-rowboats near the banks of the canal, most likely carrying precious cargo such as salt, which was a commodity that was produced not too far from this location. Above are three raftsmen transporting loads of timber, which was the primary building material of Japan during this time. Just above the horizon are two boats

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