Kirifuri Collection

Kirifuri Falls at Mount Kurokami in Shimosuke. Print shows travelers admiring a waterfall. Date ca. 1833, printed later

Kirifuri Waterfall, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Kirifuri Waterfall, 1865

Falls of Kirifuri at Mt. Kurokami, Shimotsuke Province (image 2 of 2), c1832. Creator: Hokusai
Falls of Kirifuri at Mt. Kurokami, Shimotsuke Province (image 2 of 2), c1832. From A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces

Kirifuri Falls at Mount Kurokami in Shimotsuke Province (Shimotsuke Kurokamiyama Kirif... c. 1833. Creator: Hokusai)
Kirifuri Falls at Mount Kurokami in Shimotsuke Province (Shimotsuke Kurokamiyama Kirifuri no taki), from the series "A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (Shokoku taki meguri)", Japan

Kirifuri Falls at Mount Kurokami in Shimotsuke Province (Shimotsuke Kurokamiyama Kirif... c. 1833. Creator: Hokusai)
Kirifuri Falls at Mount Kurokami in Shimotsuke Province (Shimotsuke Kurokamiyama Kirifuri no taki), from the series "A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (Shokoku taki meguri)", Japan

Kirifuri Waterfalls, May 1893 (colour woodblock print)
881039 Kirifuri Waterfalls, May 1893 (colour woodblock print) by YA'shin, Ayaka (fl.1893); 33x22.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs

Shimotsuke kurokami-yama kurifuri no taki, Kirifuri Falls at Mount Kurokami in Shimosuke. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [ca. 1833, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.2 x 26 cm

Nikko - Japan - Hotel Kanaya - Mounting butterflies after Kirifuri walk. Date: 1952

Nikko countryside - Japan - Towards Kirifuri Falls, passing terraced rice fields, bean fields, lumbering forests. Date: 1952

Nikko Kirifuri Falls - Japan - A walk up to a hill 3 miles away, from which you can see not-too-breakthtaking Kirifuri Falls. Date: 1952

Nikko sacred bridge - Japan - Sacred bridge on way to Kirifuri Falls Date: 1952

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Kirifuri is a traditional Japanese practice of cutting away dead or overgrown branches from trees to promote new growth and health. This ancient technique, also known as "pruning," is believed to not only improve the appearance of the tree but also enhance its overall vitality and longevity. By carefully selecting which branches to remove and when to do so, gardeners can help their trees thrive for years to come. Kirifuri requires patience, skill, and a deep understanding of each tree's unique needs, and is a labor-intensive process that yields beautiful results – healthier trees with stronger limbs and more abundant foliage. So next time you see someone meticulously pruning a tree in your neighborhood, remember that they are practicing kirifuri – an art form that has been passed down through generations in Japan.