In the building directly in front of you, on the right, you’ll find the inconspicuous Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum. Behind its narrow façade, typical of traditional townhouses, it houses a collection that is quite unique, entirely dedicated to ukiyo-e prints from the Kamigata region, the Kansai area around Osaka and Kyoto. These prints are Japanese images produced using carved wooden blocks. Unlike the more widely known ukiyo-e from Tokyo, which often depict landscapes or portraits of famous beauties, the works shown here focus mainly on the world of theater, especially kabuki. Most of the prints portray well-known actors from the nineteenth century, captured in their most popular roles, with remarkable attention to detail in the costumes, hairstyles, and facial expressions. At the time, these images worked a bit like posters or magazines, allowing the public to follow the careers of their favorite actors and even imitate the fashions seen on stage. As you explore the different floors, you’ll also discover how these prints were created using woodblock printing, a technique that requires carving a separate wooden block for each color before printing the image layer by layer. On the top floor, you can see the tools and materials used by the artisans, highlighting the teamwork required to produce a single print. The museum also offers a small workshop where visitors can try printing their own engraving, a fun way to experience this traditional art form firsthand. If this sparks your curiosity, you can step inside. Admission is paid, but it offers a chance to discover an art form deeply connected to both Osaka and Japanese culture.