“SakeThe jewel which brightly shines at nightIs precious, but cannot measure up To the delights of drinking sake,Drowning one's troubles in the cup. Otomo no Tabito”
Reiko Chiba, Hiroshige's Tokaido in Prints and Poetry“An ElegyA thousand times must we deploreThe lost will never come to life again;Even as flowing water runs away,Returning nevermore.Lady Kanin”
Reiko Chiba, Hiroshige's Tokaido in Prints and Poetry“Invite TranquilityThe sea,--Something to look atWhen we are angry.”
Reiko Chiba, Hiroshige's Tokaido in Prints and Poetry