Japanese Greeting Cards

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 Japanese associate koi carps with perseverance in adversity, strength of purpose and determination to overcome obstac...

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: Traditional kimono is made out of a narrow width bolt of dyed silk, cotton, hemp or wool, cut into rectangular shapes an...

Text on the reverse side: Traditional kimono is made out of a narrow width bolt of dyed silk, cotton, hemp or wool, cut into rectangular shapes an...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Movie Lover adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 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: A contemporary Mother's Day adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”,...

Text on the reverse side: Traditional kimono is made out of a narrow width bolt of dyed silk, cotton, hemp or wool, cut into rectangular shapes an...

Text on the reverse side: Traditional kimono is made out of a narrow width bolt of dyed silk, cotton, hemp or wool, cut into rectangular shapes an...

Text on the reverse side: In Japanese culture, water is often associated with purity, renewal and life. The cascading water represents the ever-ch...

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: 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: Known for their melodic songs and striking plumage, Japanese buntings symbolise joy, freedom and good fortune. Camellias...

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,...

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

Text on the reverse side: In Japanese culture, the pine tree symbolises longevity and perseverance due to their ability to survive in the toughest ...

Text on the reverse side: The cuckoo is known for its beautiful song and is a popular subject of Japanese literature and poetry. It is also symboli...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese grosbeak symbolises adaptability and transience due to their frequent travelling. Many grosbeaks mate for li...

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

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: A contemporary orange adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

Text on the reverse side: From the play Chushingura, a tale that relates to the historical incident that involved 47 ronin to avenge the death of t...