Japanese Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory o...

Text on the reverse side: Due the the ivy being a sturdy plant able to grow in the hardest environment, symbolises perennial life and immortality. ...

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: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patie...

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: The name Nandina (also known as heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo in Japan and China) with sprays of bright red berries an...

Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, resi...

Text on the reverse side: Dating c.1788, the image elegantly depicts two lovers. The attention is brought to the nape of the beauty's neck, which w...

Text on the reverse side: The artist, Shuho (1898-1944), is well recognised within the genre of beauty portraits. Demurely passive, their eyes ofte...

Text on the reverse side: The Pekingese Dog is also known as the “Lion-Dog” due to their resemblance to Chinese guardian lions, and are considered ...

Text on the reverse side: Temples and shrines often associated themselves with dragons. The mythical being has traditionally been celebrated for it...

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

Text on the reverse side: The peacock is a symbol of beauty, prosperity, love, compassion and piece. The blooming of cherry blossoms remind us to f...

Text on the reverse side: While considered by the ancient Aztecs to be symbols of purity, in today’s language of flowers, they symbolise good cheer...

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

Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, resi...

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

Text on the reverse side: The skeleton features as a regular subject in Kyosai's works. Although the skeletons are illustrated without medical acc...

Text on the reverse side: The peony ranks as one of the most popular flowers in the world. Referred as the king of flowers in China, it is a flower...

Text on the reverse side: Symbolising invincibility, power and might, the tiger is a highly potent symbol used across many cultures in Asia. Tradit...

Text on the reverse side: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” In th...

Text on the reverse side: The virtues attributed to the rooster include courage and honour. The rooster cries were also believed to be effective in...

Text on the reverse side: A boat signifies the ability to "stay afloat", despite whatever comes along our path. The image depicts the area of Beppu...

Text on the reverse side: Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889) This is part of his work from his study of cats. ...

Text on the reverse side: While scholars debate the origin of “fuji”, the sacred mountain’s name, one of the most commonly used means “everlasting ...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for monkey, “saru”, is a homonym for the Japanese word “expel” (also pronounced saru), meaning “dispel”...

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: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” In th...

Text on the reverse side: Traditionally the bamboo has been considered as a symbol of good luck. The hollow centre signifies spirituality and purit...

Text on the reverse side: Made of paper, and often used in festivals in the Far East, the lantern is symbolic of light, warmth, and wishes for a br...

Text on the reverse side: Elegant restaurants (pictured north of the bridge) traditionally co-sponsored the major firework displays at the site, t...

Text on the reverse side: Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889), sometimes depicted in a playful and funny manner....

Text on the reverse side: The crane is revered as a national treasure in Japan, and has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, a...

Text on the reverse side: The artist Koson Ohara was a Japanese painter and printmaker in the late 19th and early 20th century. With some 500 works...

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

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...