Picture of Taj Mahal Ukiyo-e

Origin Story

Once upon a time there was a young artist from the city of Kyoto named Toshusai. He had always dreamed of seeing the Taj Mahal, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. So he decided to take a trip to visit him.


When he arrived in Agra, India, he was amazed by the beauty and grandeur of the Taj Mahal. The structure was so imposing that it seemed almost inaccessible to ordinary humans. Toshusai spent several days observing the different facets of the building and capturing its essence with his brushes. He eventually succeeded in creating a magnificent ukiyo-e that depicted the Taj Mahal in all its splendor and majesty.


Toshusai returned home with his masterpiece and proudly displayed his work to his friends and family. Everyone was impressed by his exceptional technical and artistic mastery, which only heightened his passion for the traditional Japanese art known as ukiyo-e. Since that day, Toshusai has been considered an indisputable master in this one-of-a-kind style of painting!