Japanese Art Greeting Cards

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

Text on the reverse side:Ichikawa Sadanji playing the role of Sato Tadanobu who was a samurai, and also a follower of warlord Minamoto no Yoshitsun...

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 the...

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 Sarus...

Text on the reverse side:Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of l...

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 aspe...

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

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 pioneer...

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 pi...

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 i...

Text on the reverse side:Woodpeckers are appreciated as a symbol of resourcefulness, flair and wisdom. Notorious builders, they awaken one's creati...

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 sw...

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:Japanese “raigo” imagery is a representation of Amida Buddha, also known as the Buddha of Immeasurable Light, welcoming th...

Text on the reverse side:Japanese camellia, or tsubaki in Japanese, is one of the best known species of the genus Camellia. The flower represents a...

Text on the reverse side:By the Japanese painter and poet, Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934). The Japanese camellia ("tsubaki" in Japanese) is one of the...

Text on the reverse side:In the series “Beauties of the Yoshiwara as Six Floral Immortals”, the artist Chôbunsai Eishi compares each courtesan to a...

Text on the reverse side:The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the E...

Text on the reverse side:Books in Japan during the Edo period (1603–1867) were almost exclusively produced by woodblock printing, and printed on Ja...

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

Text on the reverse side: There are numerous editions of the iconic Great Wave. From the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York Ci...

Text on the reverse side: One of the most famous Japanese ghosts from the Yotsuya Kaidan, Oiwa’s tale tells of a woman whose life is ruined by her...

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:A female beauty portrait by one of the most highly revered woodblock print master Utamaro (c.1753 - 1806). In Japanese cul...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Horned Helmet Viking adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is ...

Text on the reverse side: From the kabuki drama The Okazaki Cat Demon, this scene depicts the menace of the bakeneko, a supernatural cat said to g...

Text on the reverse side: Yugao is a tragic figure from The Tale of Genji, often called the world’s first novel, written in the 11th century by fe...

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

Text on the reverse side: Rain softens the outlines of Miyajima’s celebrated torii, symbolising the threshold between the sacred and human worlds....

Text on the reverse side: Une adaptation d'une estampe japonaise de 1814. Le mot japonais pour grenouille est "kaeru", qui peut aussi signifier "r...

Text on the reverse side: Kuniyoshi’s depiction of Tomoe Gozen captures the intensity of Japan’s medieval conflicts. Her layered armour, flowing h...

Text on the reverse side:The warmth and personality of J-culture reminds us that a simple smile can bring colour, positivity and magic into our lives.

Text on the reverse side:The playful charm of manga and anime illustration, bursting with sweetness and the delightful spirit of J-culture, brings ...