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- Ukiyo refers to the Japanese concept of the "floating world" or "fleeting world." It originated during the Edo period in Japan (17th to 19th centuries) and refers to a specific urban lifestyle and culture that emerged among the merchant class. Ukiyo captures the transient and hedonistic aspects of life, focusing on the pursuit of pleasure, entertainment, and leisure activities like the theater, geisha, city life, and the pleasures of the moment. It is often associated with woodblock prints, literature, and art that depicted the vibrant and ephemeral nature of this lifestyle.
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