Japanese Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: Japanese “raigo” imagery is a representation of Amida Buddha, also known as the Buddha of Immeasurable Light, welcoming t...

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: Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of ...

Text on the reverse side: The warbling white-eye, also known as the Japanese white-eye, is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese...

Text on the reverse side: The goldfish has also come to symbolise wealth in Chinese culture stemming from the fact that the Chinese word for fish (...

Text on the reverse side: The name of the flower is of Greek origin derived from the word “hyakinthos” meaning “flower” In the language of flowers,...

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

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 ...

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

Text on the reverse side: It is said that a koi carp swims up rivers and climbs waterfalls. The Japanese associates koi carps with perseverance in ...

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

Text on the reverse side: The waxwing totem is believed to teach selflessness whilst encouraging us to give to others for their benefit, without ca...

Text on the reverse side: The gladiolus flowers are sometimes referred to as sword flowers or sword lilies due to the sword-like shape of both the ...

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 name hydrangea comes from the Greek word “hydor” meaning water, and “angos” meaning jar or vessel. The flower symboli...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese associate koi carps with perseverance in adversity, strength of purpose and determination to overcome obstac...

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: Depicted is the ghost of Okiku, whose master threw her into a well because she had broken his favourite dish. At night th...

Text on the reverse side: Oiwa, one of the most famous Japanese ghosts from the ghostly tale of Yotsuya Kaidan, is depicted in countless works of a...

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

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: After collecting parts of buildings from various locations in Japan, a silk trader from Yokohama, Sankei Hara, began the...

Text on the reverse side: Based on an 1899 watercolour, this print shows two female figures, the daughters of fellow artist and friend, Kawai Shin...

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: 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: A contemporary coal miner adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “ka...

Text on the reverse side: Known for their melodic songs and striking plumage, Japanese buntings symbolise joy, freedom and good fortune. Camellias...

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

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

Text on the reverse side: The canary is a beautiful symbol of delicacy and sweetness, whilst the peony, also known as the “King of Flowers”, is a ...

Text on the reverse side: From a set of four folding screens depicting the Eight Views of Xiao Xiang - a theme developed from Chinese poetry, whic...

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,...