Spread Nine from Volume Three of People of Japan in Light Verse (Kyōka)

Two pages from an old book with yellowed paper, opened to display both pages. The pages contain black Japanese writing in a traditional style. The text is arranged in vertical columns. The left page has 10 columns of text, the right page has 9 columns. The pages have darker spots and a worn appearance. A blue corner on the lower right page is visible. The background behind the book is gray.