Meiji Era Landscape: Merchants' Houses on Yokohama Kaigandori and Sailing Ships

Step into the historic gateway of modern Japan with the Meiji Era Landscape: Merchants' Houses on Yokohama Kaigandori and Sailing Ships. This evocative artwork captures the "Bund" of Yokohama during the height of the Meiji period, a time when this coastal road became the frontier of "Bunmei Kaika" (Civilization and Enlightenment). The design highlights the elegant Western-style stone and wooden merchant houses, featuring rhythmic white columns and detailed masonry that served as the headquarters for international trade and diplomacy.

The presence of massive steamships in the harbor, exhaling plumes of dark smoke against a misty sky, creates a powerful visual narrative of Japan’s rapid industrialization and its connection to the world. The cool, sophisticated palette of slate blues and pale creams reflects the coastal atmosphere of the Kanagawa prefecture. This ukiyo-e inspired piece is an ideal choice for history enthusiasts, fans of maritime heritage, and those who cherish the nostalgic charm of Yokohama’s origins as a cosmopolitan port city.

These stickers are printed on durable, high opacity adhesive vinyl which makes them perfect for regular use, as well as for covering other stickers or paint. The high-quality vinyl ensures there are no bubbles when applying the stickers.

• High opacity film that’s impossible to see through
• Fast and easy bubble-free application
• Durable vinyl
• 95µ density

Note: Don't forget to clean the surface before applying the sticker.