Evening Glow with Cherry Trees in Blossom at Koganei Bridge, from the series Eight Views of the Environs of Edo

Evening Glow at Koganei Bridge depicts human life harmoniously integrated with nature, evoking nostalgia through its rural landscape. The print features a river, part of Edo’s canal system that was crucial for transportation and drinking water. The artwork uses seasonal imagery—specifically spring’s evening glow—to symbolize renewal and life’s transience in the surroundings of the city we know as Tokyo.

In today’s climate crisis, this nostalgic scene carries added significance. While Tokyo now faces environmental challenges like polluted canals and resource depletion, this print reminds us of humanity’s capacity to overcome environmental difficulties, offering inspiration for addressing current climate threats.