Japanese Greeting Cards

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: Hokusai wrote “...when I reach 80 years, I hope to have made increasing progress, and at 90 to see further into the under...

Text on the reverse side: The movement of water contrasted against the solid rocks symbolizes yin and yang- the harmony of life. The drops of water...

Text on the reverse side: The origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji" is considered that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” 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: Stone lanterns are traditionally votive lights, with the light in the lamp representing the sacred teachings to help over...

Text on the reverse side: The pine tree is portrayed as the focal point of the snowy landscape. Both the Japanese and Chinese regard the evergreen ...

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: Based on an 1899 watercolour painting by artist Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), this print shows two female figures, the da...

Text on the reverse side: It is estimated that 5000 to 8000 editions of the Great Wave were made, although only a few hundred remain today. In the ...

Text on the reverse side: This winter image is from the series “One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces”, produced between 1859 and 1861....

Text on the reverse side: While scholars debate the origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji”, one of the most commonly accepted is that the name...

Text on the reverse side: This wooden bridge spanning the Sagami River is one of the three unusual bridges of Japan and still can be crossed today....

Text on the reverse side: Boats symbolise the ability to “stay afloat” and to travel through the confusions of the forces prevalent within our live...

Text on the reverse side: The stone circle in Wiltshire, England, is a UNESCO world heritage site, built over 5000 years ago and took 1000 years to...

Text on the reverse side: Two of the most regal and auspicious plants in Japanese thought. The paulownia is dubbed “Tree of Life” in Japan and the ...

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: The print depicts a stunning view on the Pine Beach at Miho, with Mount Fuji in the background. Both the pine tree as wel...

Text on the reverse side: Water is believed to incarnate the purity and the pliant simplicity of life. Design by the Japanese artist Kodo in 1935. ...

Text on the reverse side: A quote from the Chinese philosopher Laozi (c.604 BC - c.531 BC) from his classic text “Tao Te Ching”, which is amongst t...

Text on the reverse side: Hiroshige II was the student and adopted son of the great print master Hiroshige. This image is from the series “One Hund...

Text on the reverse side: As Japan is an island nation, boats play a significant role in its society and culture. They symbolise endurance and the...

Text on the reverse side: Trained in Western art, Hiroshi Yoshida often blends western styles with traditional Japanese techniques. This print sho...

Text on the reverse side: During the early 20th century, Kagurazaka, located in Tokyo, was renowned as an entertainment district, filled with geis...

Text on the reverse side: The waterfall was portrayed as a religious symbol in Japanese artworks from the early 13th Century. In the 15th century,...

Text on the reverse side: Based in Nara, the lake has a circumference of 360 metres. The beauty of the moon reflecting on the water surface of Saru...

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

Text on the reverse side: Kyobashi is a neighbourhood east of Tokyo Station - one of the city’s oldest commercial districts. It's name comes from ...

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: Recognised as one of the finest three waterfalls in the Nikko region since early times, the waterfall was named “Kirifuri...

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