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Date: 1852
Size: O-ban
Impression: Good
Condition: Good
Detail: -
The protagonist of this print is Gorota, a character renowned for his legendary, superhuman strength. He is depicted in a dynamic pose, effortlessly hoisting a massive boulder and appearing ready to hurl it at any moment. The reason this figure was chosen for the Nagakubo station is rooted in a clever association with the local geography. Near Nagakubo lies a famous spot called Ishiwarizaka (literally "Stone-Splitting Slope"); inspired by the powerful imagery of "splitting stones," the artist cast Gorōta—whose strength could crush even the hardest rock—as the star of this scene. Shopping Guide & Information