1 Read 英文を読もう。

A sudden evening shower, softly falling snow, a full moon floating in the sky. Utagawa Hiroshige was an ukiyo-e artist who painted Japan's seasons and weather so well that you can almost hear the rain and feel the cold. His Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō was a huge hit, and people in Edo enjoyed traveling through his pictures.

2 Words — Match them. 英語と日本語を線で結ぼう。

3 Quiz

Which Hiroshige print did Van Gogh copy in oil?

1. The Great Wave off Kanagawa
2. Beauty Looking Back
3. Wind God and Thunder God
4. Plum Park in Kameido

4 Quiz

What was the job of Hiroshige's family?

1. Running a noodle shop
2. Firefighting for the shogun
3. Fishing
4. Temple priests

5 Quiz

How many prints are in the Hōeidō Tōkaidō series?

1. 53
2. 36
3. 55
4. 100

★ Choose one painting (A, B or C) and describe it. 1つ選んで英語で説明しよう。

There is … / In the foreground … / I can see … / I like … because …