Kajikazawa in Kai Province c. 1834 - 1837

This woodblock print, Kajikazawa in Kai Province, was created by Hokumyō in the 1830s. The composition is dominated by strong horizontal lines of stylized waves in gradations of blue, contrasting with the soft, muted peak of Mount Fuji in the background. These formal choices flatten the space, emphasizing the artwork's surface and graphic qualities. The figures on the rocky outcrop—rendered with an almost caricatured simplicity—are dwarfed by the landscape, underscoring the sublime power of nature. The artist manipulates the interplay between line and color to create a dynamic tension. The stark contrast of the figures against the landscape highlights a semiotic reading of humanity's place in the natural order. Ultimately, it is Hokumyō's sophisticated manipulation of form—particularly line and color—that elevates this print beyond a simple landscape, inviting ongoing interpretation of our relationship with the environment.