{"product_id":"cake-bowl-with-yokan-hokucho-joren","title":"Cake Bowl with Yokan - Hokucho Joren","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting a traditional Japanese Yokan cake bowl, showcasing the culinary specialities of the Yatsuhashiya shop in Edo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Hokucho Joren captures a specific culinary offering from the Edo period. The composition focuses on a bowl containing Yokan, a traditional Japanese jellied confection made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar. The print functions as a visual advertisement or a record of the specialities produced by the Yatsuhashiya shop, located in the Sagacho district of Fukagawa, Edo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a clean, observational approach to the subject matter. The bowl itself is rendered with subtle shading, while the packaging of the Yokan is depicted with a textured, mottled pattern. A small knife, used for slicing the firm jelly, rests against the side of the bowl, adding a sense of immediate utility to the scene. A delicate floral motif adorns the wrapping, providing a decorative contrast to the utilitarian nature of the food item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextual elements are integrated into the upper portion of the print, providing context regarding the shop and the product. These inscriptions were common in Ukiyo-e prints that documented local businesses or famous regional goods. The print reflects the culture of urban consumption in Edo, where shops often commissioned artists to create promotional materials that appealed to the aesthetic sensibilities of the townspeople. The muted colour palette and precise line work are characteristic of the period, prioritising clarity and elegance in the depiction of everyday objects. This work offers a glimpse into the material culture of 19th-century Japan, documenting not only the food itself but also the presentation and branding associated with high-quality confections of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shimosuwa-from-sixty-nine-stations-of-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eShimosuwa, from Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/new-year-street-performers-kitagawa-utamaro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNew Year Street-Performers - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hokucho Joren","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051959615823,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052038881615,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052038914383,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59052038947151,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59052038979919,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59052039012687,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59052039045455,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59052039078223,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59052039110991,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59052039143759,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59052039176527,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59052039209295,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cake-Bowl-with-Yokan_Poster_CompositorV1_1791424752700.jpg?v=1791426866","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/cake-bowl-with-yokan-hokucho-joren","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}