Japanese Greeting Cards

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: 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: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists. In 1856, Hiroshige “retired from ...

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

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for the highest ranked courtesan is “oiran”. It is debated how this name came about, but one theory co...

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: 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: 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: A contemporary apple farm adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaer...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary botanical garden adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is...

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

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

Text on the reverse side: A playful depiction frogs engaged in a sumo match, blending whimsy with tradition. This charming artwork reflects Japan’...

Text on the reverse side: An antique hand-coloured photograph from Kusakabe Kimbei’s album. These types of images were often staged, showcasing th...

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

Text on the reverse side: This vibrant illustration by Anna Borup, Noodle Girl, was created exclusively for Kanada-Ya, capturing the energy and jo...

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

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: 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...