Japanese Greeting Cards

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

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

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

Text on the reverse side: Water symbolises the flow of life, as well as being a fundamental element and building block of life. In Japan, water in...

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

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary coal miner adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaer...

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: This design is attributed to a bound collection of drawings known as the Hokusai School Sketchbook. Though best known for...

Text on the reverse side: The word for bat in Japanese is “komori”. In the Japanese culture, bats are regarded as a symbol of good fortune, and so ...

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

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: 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: Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889). This is part of his publication Kyosai Gadan (Kyo...

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 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 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 maple tree represents elegance and grace, the turning of the colours has made it a popular subject in Japanese art, ...

Text on the reverse side: Portrait of the male actor, Matsumoto Yonesaburo, playing the role of an “oiran” high-ranking courtesan from the play "Ka...

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