Mimeguri Collection

Mimeguri, from vol. 1 of the illustrated book "Fine Views of the Eastern Capital at a... 1800. Creator: Hokusai
Mimeguri, from vol. 1 of the illustrated book "Fine Views of the Eastern Capital at a Glance (Toto shokei ichiran)", Japan, 1800

Evening Snow at Mimeguri, Eight Views of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hakkei, Mimegu... c. 1840/42)
Evening Snow at Mimeguri, Eight Views of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hakkei, Mimeguri bosetsu), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho no uchi)", c. 1840/42

Cherry Trees along the Sumida River Embankment at the Mimeguri Inari Shrine... c. 1840/58. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Cherry Trees along the Sumida River Embankment at the Mimeguri Inari Shrine (Sumidagawa Mimeguri Inari tsutsumi no hana), from the series "Famous Places in Edo (Edo meisho)", c. 1840/58

The Mimeguri Embankment on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Mimeguri tsutsumi), from the serie... 1862
The Mimeguri Embankment on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Mimeguri tsutsumi), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", 1862

Embankment at Mimeguri (Mimeguri tsutsumi), section of a sheet from the series ”Cutouts... 1852
Embankment at Mimeguri (Mimeguri tsutsumi), section of a sheet from the series "Cutouts of Famous Places in Edo (Harimaze Koto meisho)", 1852

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Mimeguri no hanami, Cherry blossoms at Mimeguri. Ikeda, Eisen, 1790-1848, artist, [between 1818 and 1821], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.8 x 25.8 cm

Mimeguri no hanami, Cherry blossom viewing in Mimeguri. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.5 x 37.8 cm

An evening view of Mimeguri. Print shows a man poling a small boat at evening. Date between 1890 and 1920

Mimeguri Shrine in snow. Print shows a torii with two trees in a winter landscape, also a bridge in the distance. Date between 1900 and 1920

Cherry blossom viewing in Mimeguri

Cherry blossoms at Mimeguri. Print shows three women standing on the bank of a river, viewing cherry blossoms; they are wearing geta. Date between 1818 and 1821

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Mimeguri is a traditional Japanese practice of wandering aimlessly in search of inspiration and new experiences. It involves exploring unfamiliar streets, alleys, and hidden corners to discover unexpected beauty and insights. Mimeguri encourages people to slow down, observe their surroundings with fresh eyes, and appreciate the small details that often go unnoticed in our busy lives. This meditative activity can lead to moments of serendipity, where chance encounters or discoveries spark creativity and deepen our connection to the world around us. By embracing mimeguri as a way of life, we open ourselves up to endless possibilities for growth, learning, and self-discovery. So take a cue from this ancient tradition and embark on your own mimeguri journey today – you never know what treasures you might find along the way.