Japanese Bookmarks

Text on the reverse side: Odate and Umegatani Totaro I were sumo wrestlers of the Meiji era who likely competed against each other. Umegatani, a d...

Text on the reverse side: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists. In 1856, Hiroshige “retired from ...

Text on the reverse side: Both the Japanese and Chinese regard the evergreen pine as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. Hirosh...

Text on the reverse side: The eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligen...

Text on the reverse side: A view of the famous Drum bridge in the valley of the Meguro River. The bridge, particularly as it is a bridge over wate...

Text on the reverse side: Traditionally the evergreen pine is regarded as a symbol of good fortune, longevity and steadfastness. The regal black w...

Text on the reverse side: From the Japanese print series Momoyogusa (A World of Things), Sekka’s Chrysanthemum prioritises pattern over realism. T...

Text on the reverse side: Takeda Shingen’s reputation as a master tactician made him a favourite subject in Japanese warrior prints. His iconic an...

Text on the reverse side: Kuniyoshi’s depiction of Tomoe Gozen captures the intensity of Japan’s medieval conflicts. Her layered armour, flowing h...

Text on the reverse side: By Kamisaka Sekka, one of Japan’s leading modern artists, this depiction of a dragon merges traditional symbolism with b...

Text on the reverse side: Created by Utagawa Hiroshige, master of landscape and atmosphere, this depiction of a dragon swirling through clouds con...

Text on the reverse side: Totoya Hokkei, a noted pupil of Hokusai, depicts a powerful dragon emerging through swirling clouds. The dynamic composi...

Text on the reverse side: From the series Modern Illustrations of Buddhist Precepts (Hasso-ki Imayo Utsushi-e), this print depicts the Buddha ridi...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Red Shoes ballet adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kae...

Text on the reverse side: Playful and alert, monkeys scamper among ancient pine boughs. With expressive brushwork and lively composition, the sce...

Text on the reverse side: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists. In 1856, Hiroshige “retired from ...

Text on the reverse side: Kyobashi is a neighbourhood east of Tokyo Station - one of the city’s oldest commercial districts. Its name comes from t...

Text on the reverse side: Koinobori, meaning ‘carp streamer’, are carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate the Children’s D...

Text on the reverse side: A canal created in the 17th century. Although the canal followed an absolutely straight line, Hiroshige depicted it with...

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short peri...

Text on the reverse side: Nihonbashi is now a business district in Tokyo and the stone bridge built in 1911 still stands at the same site today. T...

Text on the reverse side: The wisteria, along with the bridge, made the grounds of this shrine a popular place to enjoy leisurely activities. Mone...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Sherlock Holmes adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays...

Text on the reverse side: From a series of five prints titled Assortment of Modern Five Beauties by woodblock print artist Kunichika. The kimono w...

Text on the reverse side: Artist Kunichika (1835-1900) depicts the actor playing the role of Hanaosho Shinkichi from the play Suikoden, with the d...

Text on the reverse side: A beauty is shown before a screen. On her kimono the seven Japanese gods of fortune (shichifukujin) are shown. They prov...

Text on the reverse side: In this scene, Hokusai depicts the ghost of the servant Okiku rising from a well. Falsely accused and thrown to her deat...

Text on the reverse side: Mount Hodaka fascinated Yoshida, who returned repeatedly to sketch its jagged ridges and shifting light. His journeys th...

Text on the reverse side: A full-scale Statue of Liberty replica was sent from Paris to Odaiba, Tokyo, for display in 1998–1999 during the “Year o...

Text on the reverse side: Hasui Kawase was one of the most prolific and recognised artists of the Shin Hanga (New Print) movement. Depicted in the...

Text on the reverse side: Créé pour un char de festival à Obuse, ce dragon tourbillonnant incarne l’éclat de la maturité artistique de Hokusai. So...

Text on the reverse side: Réalisée par Kamisaka Sekka, l’un des grands artistes modernes japonais, cette représentation du dragon allie symbolisme...

Text on the reverse side: Réalisée par Utagawa Hiroshige, maître des paysages et des atmosphères, cette représentation d’un dragon ondoyant à trav...

Text on the reverse side: Réalisée par Aoigaoka Keisei, cette œuvre représente Benzaiten, déesse de la musique et de la fortune, assise avec grâce...

Text on the reverse side: Totoya Hokkei, éminent élève de Hokusai, représente un puissant dragon émergeant à travers des nuages tourbillonnants. L...

Text on the reverse side: Issue de la série Illustrations modernes des préceptes bouddhiques (Hasso-ki Imayo Utsushi-e), cette estampe représente ...