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This reference showcases the rich artistic tradition found in the eastern portion of Tokyo. Nestled by the Sumida River, this locale played host and inspiration to countless modern Japanese artists. Moderns by Sumida River is particularly noteworthy for illustrating rarely seen images of work depicting Tokyo’s rise toward modernism in the early part of the 20th century, the rebuilding efforts after The Great 1923 Kato Earthquake, and the rebuilding of the city after WWII.

Highlights from this thought-provoking book include work by Kobayashi Kiyochika, Tobari Kogan, Hakutei Ishii, Kawase Hasui, Yoshio Fujimaki, Sakuichi Fukazawa, Tadashige Ono, Umetaro Azechi, and Yasunori Taninaka, among dozens of other artists influenced by this area of Tokyo.