Japanese Greeting Cards

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: These totem birds symbolise the arrival of a brighter future, whilst also representing love, faith, hope and loyalty. Ima...

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: Each protagonist of the Suikoden, the Japanese translation of a 14th century Chinese novel, can be identified by a specif...

Text on the reverse side: Before opening, the buds resemble a balloon and after opening, the petals form a distinct bell shape. The bellflower is t...

Text on the reverse side: A canal created in the 17th century. Although the canal followed an absolutely straight line, Hiroshige depicted it with...

Text on the reverse side: Based on a true story, Koheiji was killed by his wife and her lover, and later returned to haunt the couple as they lay i...

Text on the reverse side: Actor Kikugoro V in the role of Oniazami Seikichi, hanging from a bamboo upside down, depicted with plumed thistle tattoo...

Text on the reverse side: Kyobashi is a neighbourhood east of Tokyo Station - one of the city’s oldest commercial districts. It's name comes from ...

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short peri...

Text on the reverse side: Recognised as one of the finest three waterfalls in the Nikko region since early times, the waterfall was named “Kirifuri...