Japanese Greeting Cards

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 egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures, representing independence, calm, grace and determinat...

Text on the reverse side: Grape vines symbolise rebirth and new beginnings, but more often associated with life’s bounty, a sign of plenty, and fro...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Sherlock adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whi...

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

Text on the reverse side: These totem birds symbolise the arrival of a brighter future, whilst also representing love, faith, hope and loyalty. The...

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: The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, resi...

Text on the reverse side: The long life of the wisteria flower bestows the symbolic meaning of immortality and longevity. In Feng Shui, blue and pu...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Artist adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”...

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: During his final years, Hokusai was in dire financial straits and was invited to move to Obuse by his benefactor. One wor...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Christmas adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, wh...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese name for owl, Fukuro, usually is written with one single character, but can also be written with the combina...

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: The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckonin...

Text on the reverse side: Japanese artist, Hiroaki Takahashi (1871-1945), artist name Shotei, was a big fan of cats and captured them in several of...

Text on the reverse side: The haiku poem reads: “A single bird emerges, drenched by dew from morning cherry blossoms.” Depicting the calm scene of ...

Text on the reverse side: On the orders of the Tokugawa Shogunate, the castle construction was completed in 1612 and served to secure an important ...

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: The combination of the bush warblers and plum blossoms can be found often in Japanese art as symbols of Spring. Expressiv...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary royal adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Rainbow adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese associate koi carps as good fortune, symbolising perseverance in adversity, strength of purpose and determin...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Geisha adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”...

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: Koho’s works are fine representations of the remarkable fusion of western influenced style worked into the traditional me...

Text on the reverse side: In China, the heron represents strength, purity, patience and long life. In other cultures, the heron carries positive sy...

Text on the reverse side: The swallow, associated with sailors, symbolises strong fighting spirit, success and also a safe return. It also represen...

Text on the reverse side: A waterfall depicted by Hokusai. The drops of water which make up a waterfall are renewed each second, yet persist as an ...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary book reading adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, w...

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 beckonin...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Dracula adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru...

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

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: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patie...