Japanese Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: The world’s first full-length novel is said to be the Tale of Genji written by the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu a...

Text on the reverse side: Water lilies are used as a spiritual symbol in many traditions. They are associated with enlightenment as they close up t...

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: 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: 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 origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji" is considered that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Hirosh...

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

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

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

Text on the reverse side: Rabbits can be found living on every continent of the world (except Antarctica) and so they appear in various tales, myth...

Text on the reverse side: The warbling white-eye is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese art. The persimmon fruit symbolises su...

Text on the reverse side: Chrysanthemums are the flower symbol of the Japanese Imperial family and a symbol of longevity. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929...

Text on the reverse side: Apple blossoms are symbolic of heady love and peace. The blossoms as well as the trees were honoured by the ancient Celts...

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: Traditionally the bamboo has been considered as a symbol of good luck. The hollow centre signifies spirituality and purit...

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 Japanes...

Text on the reverse side: The circle represents the universe and the infinite nature of energy. As a basic symbol of protection, it is a symbol of ...

Text on the reverse side: The circle represents the universe and the infinite nature of energy. As a basic symbol of protection, it is a symbol of ...

Text on the reverse side: Pictures of Beautiful Women was a series of prints which sought to represent the individuality of women. Titled as the “f...

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 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 eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligen...

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: The painting by artist Uemura Shoen shows a young woman leaning at the balcony. The piece was done during World War II pe...

Text on the reverse side: Kingfishers are symbolic of freedom, courage and balance. The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It...

Text on the reverse side: The beauty in the print is the appearance of a virgin from the Kansei era (1789-1801), showing her affection to her pet c...

Text on the reverse side: The different coloured strings stand for the five elements (earth, wind, fire, void, and water) and forces according to B...

Text on the reverse side: If a customer wished to see one of the high class “oiran” courtesans, they would first have to go via the “chaya” (tea ho...

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 English name "strawberry" comes from the Anglo-Saxon "streoberie". Symbolic of perfection and righteousness, strawber...

Text on the reverse side: The majestic lily has long held an important role in many cultures and for many centuries. The flower has been revered as...

Text on the reverse side: Traditionally the bamboo has been considered as a symbol of good luck. The hollow centre signifies spirituality and purit...

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: The carrion crow is native to Japan. According to the Japanese folk belief it was thought to be a messenger of the gods. ...

Text on the reverse side: Many regard the sunflower’s constant search for light, symbolising self-discovery and enlightenment. In China, the sunflo...

Text on the reverse side: Symbolism of the lily flower is attributed to the sanctity of the heart, elegance and clarity. It can therefore convey se...