- Togakushi-yama (Mount Togakushi) -

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The woodblock print "Togakushi-yama" (Mount Togakushi) by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (1902–2000) beautifully depicts the majestic view of Mount Togakushi in Nagano Prefecture. This mountain is deeply rooted in Japanese mythology and is considered a sacred site.

According to legend, when the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami hid herself in the Heavenly Rock Cave, the deity Tajikarao no Mikoto hurled the cave's stone door with great force, which is said to have landed and formed Mount Togakushi. Today, three major shrines are nestled within the mountain’s lush forests, with a dramatic rock wall rising steeply behind them—an awe-inspiring setting that perfectly evokes the mythic origins of the site. Mount Togakushi is not only visually stunning but also a place of deep spiritual significance.

The artist’s signature, “Tomi,” along with his red seal and the title, appears in the lower right corner of the image. The print is hand-signed “T. Tokuriki” in the bottom margin. The Japanese title of the series, the date, and the edition number—78/100 (first edition)—are noted in the right margin.

Technique: Woodblock 
Paper size: 16 x 10 and 1/2 inches (40.5 x 26.5 cm)
Image size: 14 and 1/2 x 9 and 1/2 inches (37 x 24 cm)
Sheet number: 78/100
Date: 1977
Signed: Hand-signed in pencil along the bottom margin. 
Condition: Overall in good condition with vibrant colors. There are a few faint spots in the sky area of the image, but they are hardly noticeable. I have reduced the price accordingly. Please refer to the pictures. Minor, typical ink smudges on the bottom margin and lower left margin edge as shown.
* Handmade Japanese washi paper may contain bark bits or natural impurities.

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