Utagawa Kuniyoshi | Cats Suggested as the 53 Stations of Tokaido Poster, Japanese Cat Ukiyo-e Art Print | RHC MU-NI Japan

-From The Reverence Heritage Collection-

Brighten up your space with a masterpiece by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, one of the great masters of Japanese *ukiyo-e* (woodblock prints). This work, titled *Sonomama Jiguchi: Nekokai Kō Gojūsanbiki* (c. 1848), features 55 designs that reimagine the 53 post stations along the Tōkaidō road—connecting Edo and Kyoto—as cats, incorporating playful puns and wordplay. It is a captivating piece brimming with Kuniyoshi’s signature playfulness, humor, and extraordinary affection for cats.

Printed 3D Frame Effect:

This poster features a printed 3D frame effect. The elegant wood-grain border and the depth created by shadows are printed directly into the design, allowing you to enjoy a sophisticated, gallery-style look without the weight or cost of an actual frame.

Product Details:

Material: 175gsm museum-grade matte fine art paper

Printing: High-quality archival inks ensure vivid, fade-resistant colors and precise detail reproduction

Origin: Made in the USA (printed in-house); shipped rolled in a sturdy protective tube

Available Sizes: 10 x 20 inches and 20 x 40 inches (horizontal format matching the original triptych composition)

Adorn your home or office with this fusion of traditional Japanese culture and charming cat art. It makes a perfect gift for cat lovers, art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Japanese culture.

The Reverence Heritage Collection is a curated series born from my deep roots in Japan, celebrating the enduring legacy of our nation’s greatest artists. We meticulously select iconic masterpieces—from the vibrant world of Ukiyo-e to the ethereal depths of Suiboku-ga (ink wash painting)—and digitally refine them to achieve their most striking expression on our premium hardcover journals.

Guided by a philosophy of minimalism, we honor these public domain treasures by preserving their original essence. Our approach is simple: we let the art speak for itself, avoiding unnecessary alteration to respect the artist's initial vision. This collection is more than stationery; it is an invitation to connect with the soul of legendary Japanese masters and carry their unique, one-of-a-kind spirit in your everyday life.

※The attached images are mockup for reference purposes.

【 How it’s made 】

Design by Waku: The Alchemical Convergence.

Where personal intuition meets the digital pulse. My work is a bridge between eras—fusing a lifetime of aesthetic sensibility and the intimacy of hand-drawn craft with the boundless potential of generative AI. By treating AI as the modern-day brush, I transform traditional beauty into a sophisticated, contemporary language for the world to come.

【 Designed in Tokyo, Crafted Near You 】

All pieces are original works by artist Waku, created in our Tokyo studio. To achieve the fastest delivery times and minimize environmental impact, your order is carefully crafted at the highest-quality specialized facility closest to your location (including the US, UK, and EU), based on the availability of the base product.

【 Production & Shipping 】

* Sustainable Production > Made-to-order specifically for you to reduce waste.

* Production Time > 2 - 5 business days.

* Estimated Shipping Times >

* USA / Europe: 5 - 12 business days

* Rest of the World: 10 - 20 business days

(Tracking number provided for all orders).

We appreciate your patience and support for Japanese-inspired art!

— MU-NI Japan Studio

EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Warnings, Hazard: Blank product sourced from USA (Sensaria) and Japan (Printify Choice), For adults

Care instructions: If the poster does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth. To remove spots or smudges from acrylic or glass, we recommend applying glass cleaner to a clean, soft, dry cloth or paper towel and then to the surface so that the cleaner does not settle on the frame, then buff the surface dry to remove any streaks.