Woodblock print 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hokusai. It is one of the most famous ukiyo-e.

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   🌊🌊THE WAVES💦😅

   A particular pattern called 'seigaiha' (青海波 'blue waves') is embraced by sweet makers during the hottest months.

   Kisa Lagoon-
   riding on the waves
   insects singing
   きさがたや浪の上ゆく虫の声
   -Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1791.
   Trans. David G. Lanoue.

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