Sushi by Mt. Fuji | Japanese Ukiyo-e Art Print on Awa Washi
Sushi by Mt. Fuji | Japanese Ukiyo-e Art Print on Awa Washi
Celebrate the refined beauty of Japanese food culture through this elegant Ukiyo-e inspired artwork.
Featuring an abundant arrangement of sushi set before the serene presence of Mount Fuji, this piece blends culinary delight with timeless landscape imagery. The composition feels both playful and sophisticated, transforming beloved Japanese cuisine into a scene of quiet beauty and cultural richness.
In this piece, a variety of sushi is carefully arranged across a warm wooden surface, each form rendered with a sense of balance, texture, and calm precision. Behind them rises Mount Fuji, adding a majestic stillness that elevates the everyday pleasure of food into something almost ceremonial. The contrast between the vibrant colors of salmon roe, tuna, shrimp, and rolled sushi and the soft blue tones of the distant landscape creates a harmonious rhythm throughout the image. It is a celebration not only of taste, but of craftsmanship, seasonality, and the Japanese appreciation for simple forms made extraordinary through care.
Printed on Awa Washi, a handmade Japanese paper designated as a national traditional craft, each piece offers a warm, organic texture that enhances the artwork’s depth and authenticity.
Designed and produced in our Kyoto studio, this museum-quality print brings the beauty of Japanese cuisine and traditional aesthetics into modern interiors—perfect for those who love sushi, Japan, and art that expresses both delicacy and presence.
◆Details
A3 size.
Printed on authentic Awa Washi (traditional Japanese paper)
Inspired by the Ukiyo-e style of Japanese fine art
Museum-quality print (frame not included)
Designed and printed in Kyoto, Japan
◆What is Awa Washi?
Awa Washi is Japanese paper produced in Yoshino City, Tokushima Prefecture; Naka Town, Naka District; and Ikeda Town, Miyoshi City. It is made using traditional Japanese paper-making techniques such as “flow-making” and “pool-making.”Awa Washi is characterized by the unique texture and natural feel of hand-made paper, along with its durable quality—thin yet strong and resistant to tearing, even when wet.
◆History of Awa Washi
The exact origins of Awa Washi are unclear, but it is thought to have begun around 806–810 AD. Records indicate that the Awa Inbe clan cultivated hemp and kozo (paper mulberry) and produced paper, suggesting that washi production had already begun by the Nara period.In modern times, Awa washi gradually declined alongside Westernization. However, one paper-making company persevered in preserving the tradition, and in 1976, Awa washi was designated a Traditional Craft.
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