Kawanishi, Yuzaburo (Japanese 1923-2014), 100 Views of Tokyo; Message to the 21st Century - No.56. Ryogoku Kokugikan Hall, 1995, color woodblock, 20.5 x 15.5 inches, pencil signed, dated, numbered 22/100, This image depicts one example of the changing scenery of Tokyo between 1989 and 1998. The series represents not only the renowned contemporary artists but also the highest standard of the print making technology in Japan today. No. 56. Kokugikan is an indoor sporting arena located in the Ryôgoku neighborhood of Sumida in Tokyo. It is mainly used for sumo wrestling tournaments. It also houses a museum about sumo. The venue is also used for other indoor events, such as boxing, pro wrestling, and music concerts.