Title : Poem on Cherry Tree - History of Japan

Artist : Utagawa Kuniaki

Date : 1880s.

Details : Utagawa Kuniaki: Poem on Cherry Tree - History of Japan - Artelino

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Description : From the series, "Nihon Rekishi" (History of Japan). No.8. Kojima Takanori. He wrote a poem on a cherry tree to show his loyalty to Emperor Godaigo, who was forced to exile to Oki. Only the emperor knew the meaning of the poem and he was very moved.

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