Hiyoribō

Overview

Hiyoribō appears among steep rounded mountains, with a human-like face emerging within a rock-lined recess. Only a small portion of the figure is exposed against the surrounding cliffs. Clouds curl between the slopes, and several pine trees spread their branches across the foreground. The body’s pale interior is framed by the dark outline of the rock, making the facial expression stand out from the broader landscape.

The title 日和坊 identifies the weather-associated apparition. Sekien’s image emphasizes mountains and clouds rather than a confrontation with a person. The printed explanatory text occupies the upper right, balancing the steep landscape on the left. This page is direct evidence for a mountain portrayal of the named being. It does not depict a sequence of changing weather or prove that the creature physically produces the clouds.

Origins & earliest records

Named illustration in Toriyama Sekien’s Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki, first published in 1779; inspected through the historical Smithsonian Libraries copy. This date identifies the book, not the beginning of every associated tradition.

Records & interpretation

Printed name and complete composition checked in an individually enlarged primary scan. Cursive explanatory text has not been fully transcribed.

Selected bibliography

Documented works and useful reading. This is not a list of every appearance.

1. 01

   Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki

   Toriyama Sekien · 1779; historical digitized edition

   Volume 2; IIIF canvas index 20 (zero-based); printed name 日和坊.

Family & connections

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Primary records and illustrations

References

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1. Institutional primary-book recordSmithsonian Libraries — historical illustrated volumeResearch access: 2026-10-05
2. Direct primary illustrationNamed primary plate: 日和坊Research access: 2026-10-05

Image credits

Hiyoribō, named plate by Toriyama Sekien

Printed name 日和坊 and composition individually checked at enlarged resolution; explanatory cursive text not fully transcribed.