Strange and Marvelous Turtles of Happiness | Kuniyoshi Ukiyo-E Kawai Tortoise Graphic Art T-Shirt Ronin Print The Kraken is often described

The Kraken is often described as a giant octopus or giant squid

illuminating from a temple-like framework

she's associated with the element of earth

narrates the historical tale of the Ako incident

Strange and Marvelous Turtles of Happiness | Kuniyoshi Ukiyo-E Kawai Tortoise Graphic Art T-Shirt Ronin Print The Kraken is often described"Strange and Marvelous Turtles of Happiness" is a triptych woodblock print by the Japanese artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi, created between 1847 and 1852. The print depicts 23 turtles with the faces of kabuki actors and stylized crests on their shells, gathered around a large sake cup. The print is a humorous depiction of Japanese culture, combining traditional elements such as kabuki and sake with fantasy elements of talking turtles. Some turtles drink from