A rare Japanese illustrated woodblock-printed book titled: 「近代見聞善悪業報図絵集」 (Kindai Kenmon Zen’aku Gōhō Zue-shū) → “Illustrated Collection of Moral Tales on Good and Evil Karma (Based on Observations)” Volume: 三 (Vol. 3) This work belongs to the tradition of didactic Buddhist-influenced literature, illustrating the consequences of human actions through stories and images. Themes include: Karma (業 / ごう) Moral cause and effect (善悪の報い) Human behavior, virtue, and punishment Anecdotes of daily life, sometimes dramatic or tragic Books of this type were widely read from the late Edo period (18th–19th century) into early Meiji. They served as: Moral education for common people Religious teaching tools influenced by Buddhist ethics Popular literature combining entertainment and instruction The title clearly reflects the concept of: 因果応報 (Inga Ōhō) — the law of karmic retribution Thanks to check carefully the pictures. Protected in a box. Shipped from Japan by Japan Post. Tax fees to the customer charge.