The Kanto Festival in Akita by Endo Rintaro. Original Japanese woodblock print made in 1967. Print is pencil signed by artist and dated in bottom margin. Ink titled, signed by artist and red seal on verso. Very strong texture and light ink penetration on thick Japanese washi. This print has never been framed and retains original colors. Print measures 18.4 x 12.6 inches. Kanto is one of the best Japanese festivals. It lasts only a few days during the first part of August each year. It is amazing to watch so many men balance lit lanterns on long bamboo poles. Sometimes they fall, also fun to watch.