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

1 answer

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.