by Geri Coady.
Jigokudani (地獄谷), or Hell Valley, is located in Yamanouchi, Nagano prefecture, and is world-renowned for its large population of Japanese snow monkeys. Each morning, these mischievous macaques travel down from the mountains to bathe in the steamy natural hot springs before heading back into the safety of the forests at night. Geri's travel tip: If you want a really special experience, book yourself a stay at the family-run "Korakukan" ryokan, featured in the background of this print. The monkeys take over the inn's outdoor onsen, too, and where else can you brush your teeth while watching monkeys groom each other on the rooftops? This four-colour riso print has been inspired by traditional shin-hanga woodblock printing and printed on Context Natural 170gsm paper.
Size: 29.7 x 42 cm (A3).
Frame size: 30.5 x 43 cm.
Open edition, signed.
Geri Coady is a Canadian illustrator, designer, and author living and working in Nottingham. She expresses her passion for Japan through illustration and aims to share her work with like-minded Japan lovers worldwide. Her ongoing project, Geri Draws Japan, features a variety of original riso prints, stationery and cards, enamel pins, embroidered patches, stickers, and more.