Japanese Greeting Cards

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: From the maple representing elegance and grace, the peony representing bravery and good fortune, the chrysanthemum and p...

Text on the reverse side: The  first time that dragons appeared in Japanese text dates back to 680 AD. Dragons in Asia are regarded as generous, be...

Text on the reverse side: The cockatoo is symbolic of self-acceptance and love, as well as healthy communication with those around us. It also repr...

Text on the reverse side: The snow symbolises cleansing, creating a blanket that can be a new, clean beginning. Hiroshige, considered to be one of...

Text on the reverse side: The world’s first full-length novel is said to be the Tale of Genji written by the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu a...

Text on the reverse side: Chikanobu (1838-1912) is recognised as one of the greatest prolific masters of beauty prints. His works capture the trans...

Text on the reverse side: The carrion crow is native to Japan. According to the Japanese folk belief it was thought to be a messenger of the gods. ...

Text on the reverse side: Due to their nocturnal life, bats stand for protection and rebirth. Meanwhile, the spider web represents resilience and ...

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: 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: Instead of saying “good luck”, which is more a wish for something external to bring good fortune, the Japanese say “ganba...

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

Text on the reverse side: The temple takes its name from the waterfalls running of nearby, noticeable in the background of the print. By Ito Yuhan ...

Text on the reverse side: The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour and wisdom, believed in Japan to be a symbol that purifies evil energies ...

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: A contemporary William Morris adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru...

Text on the reverse side: There is a language for flowers, originating in 17th century Constantinople, where the peach blossom flower conveys the s...

Text on the reverse side: Oil paper umbrellas originated in China and spread across the Far East. Since the umbrella opens into a full round shape,...

Text on the reverse side: The symbol of the ocean represents the soul, the subconscious, a primal state, dreams, fantasy and more, above which shap...

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

Text on the reverse side: As it was thought to live for a thousand years, the crane is the ultimate symbol of longevity in Japan. Here, it is paire...

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

Text on the reverse side: The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It is a flower that has captivated the hearts of the Japanes...

Text on the reverse side: Built originally in 1673, it is ranked as one of the three finest bridges in Japan. The bridge in Iwakuni city is still o...

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

Text on the reverse side: The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation, teamwo...

Text on the reverse side: Flowers symbolising prosperity, longevity and good fortune are shown in this kimono, cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, peo...

Text on the reverse side: The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This proces...

Text on the reverse side: Leaves depict hope, renewal, and revival, and are symbolic of growth. Pattern from an antique Japanese book "Collection o...

Text on the reverse side: Part of a triptych image, a skeleton spectre, summoned by Princess Takiyasha, looms over to menace warrior Oya no Mitsuku...

Text on the reverse side: Portrait of samurai Kobayashi Heihachiro fending off the attacks of the Ronin samurai. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury p...

Text on the reverse side: The wisteria flower bestows the meaning of immortality and longevity, whilst also representing thoughtful reverence to ho...

Text on the reverse side: The blue and white flycatcher is one of Japan’s three designated songbirds and symbolises the arrival of summer. The beau...

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: The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation, teamwo...