After the Tenpo Reforms (1841 -) which prevented people from enjoying luxury items, Bakufu (Japanese feudal government) banned a stand-alone full color Nishiki-e (colored woodblock print) featuring Kabuki actors or Yujo (prostitute).
華美をいましめる天保の改革（1841年-）以後、幕府の禁令によって役者や遊女の1枚刷り錦絵は出版できなくなってしまう。