The scene you described represents emaki. Emaki (縁起物, "painted handscroll") is a traditional Japanese art form that consists of painted narratives on a scroll, often depicting scenes from daily life, history, or folklore.
The image shows a scene from the golden age of Japan.
An illustration on a scroll showing people going about their daily lives.
What unique form of Japanese art does this represent?
emaki
calligraphy
kana
kimono
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