Trade Route Collection (#6)

Hamamatsu, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also... 1852
Hamamatsu, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Mitsuke, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also... 1852
Mitsuke, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Fukuroi, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also...1852
Fukuroi, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Kakegawa, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also...1852
Kakegawa, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Nissaka, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also... 1852
Nissaka, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Kanaya, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known...1852
Kanaya, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Shimada, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also... 1852
Shimada, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Fujieda, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also...1852
Fujieda, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Okabe, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known... 1852
Okabe, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Mariko, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known...1852
Mariko, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Fuchu, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known...1852
Fuchu, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Ejiri, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known... 1852
Ejiri, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Okitsu, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known...1852
Okitsu, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Yoshiwara, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also... 1852
Yoshiwara, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Shinagawa, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also... 1852
Shinagawa, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Nihon Bridge (Nihonbashi), from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan... 1852)
Nihon Bridge (Nihonbashi), from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Kyoto: Sanjo Bridge (Kyo, Sanjobashi), from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokai... 1852
Kyoto: Sanjo Bridge (Kyo, Sanjobashi), from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

The actor Matsumoto Kinsho I as Igami no Gonta at Gontazaka, between Hodogaya and... 1852. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actor Matsumoto Kinsho I as Igami no Gonta at Gontazaka, between Hodogaya and Totsuka, from the series "Tokaido", 1852

Goyu: Women Stopping Travelers (Goyu, tabibito tomeru onna), from the series "Fifty-... c
Goyu: Women Stopping Travelers (Goyu, tabibito tomeru onna), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c

Minakuchi: The Beautiful Pine Trees at Mount Hiramatsu (Minakuchi, Hiramatsuyama bis... c. 1847/52)
Minakuchi: The Beautiful Pine Trees at Mount Hiramatsu (Minakuchi, Hiramatsuyama bisho)--No. 51, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Sakanoshita—No. 49, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido...c. 1847/52)
Sakanoshita--No. 49, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Kameyama—No. 47, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan... c1847/52)
Kameyama--No. 47, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Ishiyakushi—No. 45, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido... c. 1847/52)
Ishiyakushi--No. 45, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Yokkaichi: The Junction of the Road to Ise Shrine at Hinaga Village (Yokkaichi, Hina... c. 1847/52)
Yokkaichi: The Junction of the Road to Ise Shrine at Hinaga Village (Yokkaichi, Hinagamura oiwake, Sangudo)--No. 44, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Kuwana: Ferryboat at Shichiri Crossing (Kuwana, Shichiri no watashibune)—No. 43... c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kuwana: Ferryboat at Shichiri Crossing (Kuwana, Shichiri no watashibune)--No. 43, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Miya: Shichiri Ferry Crossing, Gate to the Atsuta Shrine, and Nezame Village (Miya... c. 1847/52)
Miya: Shichiri Ferry Crossing, Gate to the Atsuta Shrine, and Nezame Village (Miya, Shichiri no watashi, Atsuta no torii, Nezame no sato)--No

Narumi: Shops Selling the Famous Tie-dyed Fabric (Narumi, meisan shibori mise)—No... c. 1847/52
Narumi: Shops Selling the Famous Tie-dyed Fabric (Narumi, meisan shibori mise)--No. 41, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Chiryu—No. 40, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan... c. 1847/52)
Chiryu--No. 40, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Fujikawa—No. 38, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan...c.1847/52)
Fujikawa--No. 38, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Akasaka—No. 37, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan... c.1847/52)
Akasaka--No. 37, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Futakawa: Sarugababa—No. 34, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido... c. 1847/52
Futakawa: Sarugababa--No. 34, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Shirasuka: Shiomi Slope (Shirasuka, Shiomizaka)—No. 33, from the series "Fifty-three... c. 1847/52
Shirasuka: Shiomi Slope (Shirasuka, Shiomizaka)--No. 33, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Kakegawa: The Crossroad at Akibayama (Kakegawa, Akibayama betsudo)—No. 27, from the... c. 1847/52
Kakegawa: The Crossroad at Akibayama (Kakegawa, Akibayama betsudo)--No. 27, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido

Kanaya: Kanaya Slope and Oi River (Kanaya, Kanaya saka, Oigawa)—No. 25, from the... c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kanaya: Kanaya Slope and Oi River (Kanaya, Kanaya saka, Oigawa)--No. 25, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c

Okabe: Mount Utsu (Okabe, Utsunoyama)—No. 22, from the series "Fifty-three Stations... c. 1847/52
Okabe: Mount Utsu (Okabe, Utsunoyama)--No. 22, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Okitsu: Kiyomigaseki and Seiken Temple (Kiyomigaseki, Seikenji)—No. 18, from the... c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Okitsu: Kiyomigaseki and Seiken Temple (Kiyomigaseki, Seikenji)--No. 18, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c

Yoshiwara: The Famous Sight of Mount Fuji on the Left (Yoshiwara, meisho hidari Fuj... c. 1847/52)
Yoshiwara: The Famous Sight of Mount Fuji on the Left (Yoshiwara, meisho hidari Fuji)--No. 15, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Mishima—No. 12, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan... c.1847/52)
Mishima--No. 12, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Hiratsuka—No. 8, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan...c.1847/52)
Hiratsuka--No. 8, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Totsuka—No. 6, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan...c. 1847/52)
Totsuka--No. 6, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Hodogaya: Katabira River and Katabira Brige (Hodogaya, Katabiragawa Katabirabashi)... c. 1847/52
Hodogaya: Katabira River and Katabira Brige (Hodogaya, Katabiragawa Katabirabashi)--No. 5, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Kawasaki: The Rokugo Ferry (Kawasaki, Rokugo no watashi)—No. 3, from the series... c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kawasaki: The Rokugo Ferry (Kawasaki, Rokugo no watashi)--No. 3, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Shinagawa: Teahouses at Samegafuchi (Shinagawa, Samegafuchi no chaya)—No. 2, from th... c. 1847/52
Shinagawa: Teahouses at Samegafuchi (Shinagawa, Samegafuchi no chaya)--No. 2, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Ishibe: Megawa Village (Ishibe, Megawa no sato), from the series "Fifty-three... c. 1833/34
Ishibe: Megawa Village (Ishibe, Megawa no sato), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c. 1833/34

Okazaki: Yahagi Bridge (Okazaki, Yahagi no hashi), from the series "Fifty-three... c. 1833/34
Okazaki: Yahagi Bridge (Okazaki, Yahagi no hashi), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c. 1833/34

Fujikawa: View of Post Outskirts (Fujikawa, bohana no zu), from the series "Fifty-... c. 1833/34
Fujikawa: View of Post Outskirts (Fujikawa, bohana no zu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c

Hara: Mount Fuji in the Morning (Hara, asa no Fuji), from the series "Fifty-three... c. 1833/34
Hara: Mount Fuji in the Morning (Hara, asa no Fuji), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c. 1833/34

Hamamatsu—No. 30, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan)
Hamamatsu--No. 30, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

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Trade routes have played a crucial role in shaping the history and development of civilizations throughout time. From Vasco da Gama's groundbreaking route around Africa in the 1400s to the bustling caravanserai of Saruhan on the Silk Road, these trade routes have connected distant lands and cultures, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and knowledge. The Dutch Trade Map of the Baltic Sea highlights another significant trade route that flourished during this era. This maritime network allowed merchants to navigate through treacherous waters, establishing lucrative trading relationships with countries bordering this vital body of water. In Elizabethan times, an unknown creator at Emery Walker Ltd depicted The World as it was known then. This map showcases various trade routes that spanned continents, illustrating how commerce interconnected nations across vast distances. Moving forward in time to modern-day Burundi, we see how essential trade routes continue to shape economies. The main road leading to Tanzania serves as a lifeline for traders who rely on this route for transporting goods and sustaining economic growth. Taking a glimpse into Japan's past through Utagawa Kuniyoshi's artwork reveals famous places along historical trade routes such as Hara, Yoshiwara, Kanbara, Akasaka, Fujikawa - all representing key stops where merchants would restock supplies or engage in business transactions during their journeys. These depictions also include Nissaka, Kakegawa, Fukuroi, Mitsuke, and Hamamatsu; Shono, Kameyama, Seki, Sakanoshita, and Tsuchiyama; Nihonbashi, Shinagawa, Kawasaki, and Kanagawa; Minakuchi, Ishibe, Kusatsu, Otsu, and Kyoto - each showcasing vibrant trading hubs that contributed significantly to Japan's economic prosperity during the early 19th century. From ancient explorers seeking new sea passages to medieval caravans traversing deserts, trade routes have been the arteries through which commerce and cultural exchange flow.