Japanese Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: This design is filled with auspicious symbols with the iris symbolising purification and protection, the peony represent...

Text on the reverse side: Moon viewing is one of the most celebrated events during autumn in Japan. The moon is said to embody all the positive asp...

Text on the reverse side: In classical mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow - the link between heaven and earth. She was also regarded a...

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: These auspicious plants are known as the Three Friends of Winter. Due to them not withering, when shown together they sym...

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: Woodpeckers are appreciated as a symbol of resourcefulness, flair and wisdom. Notorious builders, they awaken one's creat...

Text on the reverse side: Birds are associated with development, and with their ability to soar across the skies, they symbolise the ability to emb...

Text on the reverse side: The peony ranks as one of the most popular flowers in the world. Referred as the king of flowers in China, it is a flower...

Text on the reverse side: The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation and tea...

Text on the reverse side: The rose is a universal symbol of true love that will overcome the test of time and obstacles. The pink rose is also an e...

Text on the reverse side: Print form the series “Eight Contemporary Poems of Love” by Utamaro Kitagawa (c.1753-1806), an artist is considered one o...

Text on the reverse side: Leaves depict hope, renewal, and revival, and are symbolic of growth. Pattern from an antique Japanese book "Collection o...

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: A contemporary English National Opera adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is ...

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: Kabuki Actor Sawamura Tossho II playing the role of Yume no Ichibei. “Irezumi” is the Japanese word for tattoo. Traditio...

Text on the reverse side: From the series, Thirty-six Restaurants of Tokyo, the artist Kunichika (1835-1900) depicts popular geisha with a square ...

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: One of the main characters of the epic tale of the 47 Ronin, Horibe Yasubei was revered for his skill and ability with th...

Text on the reverse side: Two warriors from the epic story of the 47 Ronin are shown during the climax of their encounter. The ronin Muramatsu San...

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

Text on the reverse side: The beauty in the print is a geisha from the Kansei era (1789-1801) who can be seen with a look of contentment. The capti...

Text on the reverse side: The continuous circular pattern represents happiness and luck. The lily and peony flowers, often used in early 20th centu...

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms is enjoyed by many in Japan, but only for a short period every year, reminding us to ful...

Text on the reverse side: The camellia, popular among samurai, was a symbol of a noble death. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pionee...

Text on the reverse side: The iris, from the Greek word for ‘rainbow’, symbolises hope and wisdom. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his p...

Text on the reverse side: Peonies are a symbol of bravery, honour and good fortune. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work ...

Text on the reverse side: Azaleas stand for love and gentleness. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work in photography duri...

Text on the reverse side: The lotus flower symbolises the ability to rise and grow from any situation. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for h...

Text on the reverse side: The 11th Century saw the rise of the samurai warrior class of Japan. Here, two warriors are shown entangled in a deadly s...

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 ...