Japanese Bookmarks

Text on the reverse side: Mount Fuji, considered sacred in Japan, has been linked to everlasting life. Also in the print is the cherry blossom, a ...

Text on the reverse side: During the sixth century, Buddhist monks travelled from China to Japan accompanied by domesticated cats to guard over th...

Text on the reverse side: The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoni...

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: During the sixth century, Buddhist monks travelled from China to Japan accompanied by domesticated cats to guard over th...

Text on the reverse side: The Great Wave is said to possibly be the most reproduced image in the history of all art. Although simple in its design...

Text on the reverse side: The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This proce...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for fox is "kitsune". A regular subject in Japanese folklore, the fox is portrayed with intelligence a...

Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, res...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for monkey, “saru”, is a homonym for the Japanese word “expel” (also pronounced saru), meaning “dispel...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for fox is "kitsune". A regular subject in Japanese folklore, the fox is portrayed with intelligence a...

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 perio...

Text on the reverse side: Both in the Japanese and Chinese culture, the evergreen pine is regarded as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and stea...

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: The swallow, for many, symbolises triumph and success, and for others represents love and loyalty. Design by the Japanes...

Text on the reverse side: The willow tree is a symbol of grace and strength. The artist, Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle u...

Text on the reverse side: Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory ...

Text on the reverse side: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Everg...

Text on the reverse side: This image is recognised as one of Koson’s masterpieces. The bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossi...

Text on the reverse side: Mount Fuji has been throughout history one of the biggest inspirations for Japanese artists. One of the most commonly ac...

Text on the reverse side: The Great Wave, the most recognisable Japanese artwork in the world, was created by Hokusai at around seventy, after nea...

Text on the reverse side: Commonly the deer represents the power to deal with challenges and the ability to be swift and vigilant, calling for peo...

Text on the reverse side: The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It is a flower that has captivated the hearts of the Japane...

Text on the reverse side: Back in 1715, the Tsugaru clan brought cherry trees from Kyoto and planted them in the grounds of Hirosaki Castle, Aomor...

Text on the reverse side: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest Japanese print artists. From the window we see plum blossoms - traditi...

Text on the reverse side: Lying between the Japanese main islands of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, the Seto Inland Sea is famous for its coastal sce...

Text on the reverse side: The word for bat in Japanese is "komori". In the Japanese culture, the bat is regarded as a symbol of good fortune and s...

Text on the reverse side: The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle use of light and shadow in his landscapes which is a ...

Text on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures, representing independence, calm, grace and determinat...

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Text on the reverse side: Hochu Nakamura (active 1790 - 1819), a Rinpa school Japanese painter from the middle to late Edo period, was mainly acti...

Text on the reverse side: The maple tree represents elegance and grace, the turning of the colours has made it a popular subject in Japanese art, ...

Text on the reverse side: The paper crane is a powerful symbol of peace in Japanese culture. Its delicate form represents the beauty of harmony, w...

Text on the reverse side: After collecting parts of buildings from various locations in Japan, a silk trader from Yokohama, Sankei Hara, began the...

Text on the reverse side: Yasaka Pagoda, first built in 589, was repeatedly destroyed and burned in war. Always reconstructed to its original form...

Text on the reverse side: Bridges are viewed as the way to reach a destination, and so they can symbolise a means to overcome obstacles, whilst al...