Utagawa Kuniyoshi Production date:1855 After winning the Battle of Ichi-no-tani, Yoshitsune was appointed to Saemon Shoujou (Hogan), an official with judicial and police powers, by the Retired Emperor Goshirakawa. In this picture, the scene that Yoshitsune gathers his vassals and departs for the battle took place in west is illustrated. 

Natori Syunsen Production date:1912-1926 Yoshitsune fought the battle against Heiji Clan by responding his brother Yoritomo’s command and achieved the great military exploit. He was on his triumphal return to Kamakura as transferring the war criminals Taira no Munemori and his son, but he was refused to enter Kamakura. At Mampukuji Temple in Koshigoe (Kamakura City), Yoshitsune wrote a letter known as “Koshigoe-jou (Koshigoe Letter)” and professing his loyalty to Yoritomo and his feeling. It is said, this treatment of Yoshitsune was influenced by Kajiwara Kagetoki, who took every opportunity to slander Yoshitsune.

Utagawa Kunisada(Utagawa Toyokuni Ⅲ) Production date:1815-41 After he was refused to enter Kamakura, he returned to Kyoto and appointed as Iyo-no-kami (the director of provincial officials). In this picture, as the legendary hero, Yoshitsune who wears gorgeous costume, armor and helmet is illustrated.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi Production date:1830-1848 Once, followed by his brother Yoritomo, Yoshitsune left the capital of Kyoto and headed north to Fujiwara Hidehira's domain in Oushu. On the way to Oushu, Yoshitsune and the loyal followers are disguised as the mountain priests yamabushi and the story that they are questioned their identities at the Ataka Barrier (Komatsu City in Ishikawa Prefecture) became the famous kabuki play “Kanjinchou (the Subscription List of Contributors)”.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi Production date:1845 This warrior picture series illustrated the anecdotes of Japanese worriers. Yoshitsune and Benkei were illustrated in the facing page. The brief biography and distinguished military exploits are described in the captions inserted above the figures. Sign board illustrated in the middle, with the notice "Anyone cutting a branch from this tree must have a finger cut off” was erected by Benkei. This is “The Ban about the Wakagi no Sakura” erected in front of the “wakagi no sakura (the young cherry tree)” that was said to be planted by Hikaru no Genji, the main character of “The Tale of Genji”. This story became famous after the joruri play “Ichi-no-tani Futaba Gunki” included this episode.

Utagawa Kunisada(Utagawa ToyokuniⅢ) 1852 Mashiba Hisayoshi refers to Hashiba Hideyoshi, a famous feudal lord of the Sengoku period who　has also been portrayed in a kabuki play. In this play, when Ishikawa Goemon decides to instigate a rebellion at Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto, a stage prop rises up and Mashiba Hisayoshi appears in disguise, dressed as a pilgrim. This work depicts Mashiba Hisayoshi in the costume he wore in that scene.

Utagawa HiroshigeⅡ 1854 The scene of Nihonbashi Bridge crowed with variety of people, such as merchants　fish seller and urban woman are illustrated. The storehouses are illustrated across the bridge, the Edo Castle is illustrated on the right, and the Mt. Fuji covered with snow is illustrated on the background.

Utagawa HiroshigeⅡ 1854 The ocean view from Shinagawa with the women wearing kimonos in the foreground are illustrated. Shinagawa was the key place for the distribution of the products, and as if to emphasize the fact, a large wooden cart that carried the products is illustrated with the puppies beside it.