- Aoi Yabu (Blue Thicket), 1974 - Asakusa "Kyoto Folklore Toy – Head

"Kyoto Folklore Toy – Head Dolls from Kurama" by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (1902–2000) is a delightful small woodblock print

The Japanese woodblock print “Matsuchiyama” (Matsuchiyama

Signed: Artist signed "Kunio Kaneko" in pencil on the bottom margin

Date: Taisho 14 nen 5 gatsu (May 1925)

Published in the 1950s by Kyoto Hanga-in

- Aoi Yabu (Blue Thicket), 1974 - Asakusa "Kyoto Folklore Toy – HeadThe delightful tree print Aoi Yabu (Blue Thicket) is by Joichi Hoshi. A mysterious blue thicket unfolds against a luminous silver background, its forms resembling delicate blue sparklers. The subtle shimmer and rich contrast create a striking yet serene composition, beautifully balanced by the tranquil metallic ground. The print is titled Aoi Yabu, hand signed J. Hoshi, and dated 74 in pencil by the artist in the bottom margin. The artists red seal