Japanese Greeting Cards

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

Text on the reverse side: Yotsuya Arakicho in Tokyo was once a major ‘Hanamachi’ (literally ‘Flower Street’) where Geisha lived and worked. It was ...

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

Text on the reverse side: In China, the heron represents strength, purity, patience and long life. In other cultures, the heron carries positive sy...

Text on the reverse side: Both the Japanese and Chinese regard the evergreen pine as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. The sub...

Text on the reverse side: The swallow, associated with sailors, symbolises strong fighting spirit, success and also a safe return. It also represen...

Text on the reverse side: A waterfall depicted by Hokusai. The drops of water which make up a waterfall are renewed each second, yet persist as an ...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary get well adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaer...

Text on the reverse side: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest Japanese print artists. From the window we see plum blossoms - traditi...

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 perio...

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

Text on the reverse side: Mount Fuji is revered as a sacred mountain of good fortune. One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name "Fuji" i...

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

Text on the reverse side: Hiroshige is one of 19th century Japanese print masters. This image is from the series “Famous Views of the Sixty Odd Pro...

Text on the reverse side: The artwork captures a moment in Japan's history when global influences began to merge with local traditions, resulting ...

Text on the reverse side: For more than 4000 years, the bamboo has been considered a symbol of prosperity, growth, good luck and positivity. The ho...

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 perio...

Text on the reverse side: The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckonin...

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

Text on the reverse side: The ocean being a symbol of power, strength, life and mystery, it has been depicted as a popular symbol in Japanese art. ...

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 perio...

Text on the reverse side: The Chinese word for fish (yú) is pronounced very similarly to the word for wealth, and so the goldfish has come to symbo...

Text on the reverse side: The Great Wave is one of the most reproduced artworks in the world, and is the most recognisable Japanese artwork in the ...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Christmas adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the f...

Text on the reverse side: Hochu Nakamura (active 1790- 1819), a Rinpa school Japanese painter from the middle to late Edo period, was mainly activ...

Text on the reverse side: Also simply known as Red Fuji, dating 1830-1832, this is one of the most widely recognised pieces of Japanese art. While ...

Text on the reverse side: Shinkyo bridge, constructed in 1636, with its bold red, yet simple elegance, contrasting with the wildness of its surroun...

Text on the reverse side: The iris and it's beauty have captivated the hearts of the Japanese since ancient times. Most commonly, it is believed t...

Text on the reverse side: The umbrella, or the parasol, is a symbol of protection from illness, obstacles, harmful energies and suffering. It can a...

Text on the reverse side: A bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred. In Zen symbolism, re...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary egyptian adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kae...

Text on the reverse side: The java finch symbolises exuberance and an energetic zest for life, reminding us to appreciate and treasure each moment....

Text on the reverse side: The long life of the wisteria flower bestows the symbolic meaning of immortality and longevity. In particular, the blue a...

Text on the reverse side: The name nandina (also known as heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo in Japan and China) with sprays of bright red berries a...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Book lover adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the ...

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...