Japanese Art Prints

Traditional kimono is made out of a narrow width bolt of dyed silk, cotton, hemp or wool, cut into rectangular shapes and sewn together with a silk...

Traditional kimono is made out of a narrow width bolt of dyed silk, cotton, hemp or wool, cut into rectangular shapes and sewn together with a silk...

In Japan, viewing cherry blossom at night, also called Yozakura, is a pastime that has been enjoyed by many Japanese since ancient times. Yoshida c...

In Japanese culture, water is often associated with purity, renewal and life. The cascading water represents the ever-changing nature of life and t...

After collecting parts of buildings from various locations in Japan, a silk trader from Yokohama, Sankei Hara, began the construction of Sankei-en,...

As Japan is an island nation, boats play a significant role in its society and culture. They symbolise endurance and the ability to overcome and mo...

Known for their melodic songs and striking plumage, birds symbolise joy, freedom and good fortune, while camellias represent ideal love as well as ...

The waterfall was portrayed as a religious symbol in Japanese artworks from the early 13th Century. In the 15th century, Soami took inspiration fro...

A contemporary gardener adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fox with intelligence and par...

A contemporary Scrooge adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fox with intelligence and para...

This design is attributed to a bound collection of drawings known as the Hokusai School Sketchbook. Though best known for his painting The Great Wa...

A contemporary Christmas adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fox with intelligence and pa...

The word for bat in Japanese is “komori”. In the Japanese culture, bats are regarded as a symbol of good fortune, and so its image can often be fou...

Hochu Nakamura (active 1790- 1819), a Rinpa school Japanese painter from the middle to late Edo period, was mainly active in the Osaka region of Ja...

The word for bat in Japanese is “komori”. In the Japanese culture, bats are regarded as a symbol of good fortune, and so its image can often be fou...

In many cultures, kingfishers symbolise good fortune, wisdom and happiness. The legend says that this bird brings good luck because it can find hid...

Nandina, is also called the heavenly bamboo taking its name from its bamboo-like branches. They can often be seen in Japanese gardens and doorways ...

The Pekingese Dog is also known as the “Lion-Dog” due to their resemblance to Chinese guardian lions, and are considered to be good luck and symbol...

In Japanese culture, the pine tree symbolises longevity and perseverance due to their ability to survive in the toughest climates. They also repres...

Hydrangeas are often depicted in Japanese art due to their wide variety of colours and meanings. Blue Hydrangeas represent compassion, gratitude an...

In Japanese culture, bullfinches are thought to be messengers of the god of learning. The birds also represent good fortune, forgiveness and succes...

The cuckoo is known for its beautiful song and is a popular subject of Japanese literature and poetry. It is also symbolic of the arrival of summer...

The blue and white flycatcher is one of Japan’s three designated songbirds and symbolises the arrival of summer. The beautiful magnolia tree symbol...

The warbling white-eye is often depicted in Japanese art and symbolises good fortune. Known for their distinctive colours and beautiful, unique son...

The Japanese grosbeak symbolises adaptability and transience due to their frequent travelling. Many grosbeaks mate for life, providing a sense of s...

Water symbolises the flow of life, as well as being a fundamental element and building block of life. In Japan, water incarnates purity and revered...

The canary is a beautiful symbol of delicacy and sweetness, whilst the peony, also known as the “King of Flowers”, is a symbol of good fortune, bra...

The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patience and long life.

Rabbits can be found living on every continent of the world (except Antarctica) and so they appear in various tales, mythologies and folklore of nu...

Image of a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Kawanabe Kyosai. He published the magazine Eshinbun Nipponchi in 1874, which only lasted three is...

The warbling white-eye is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese art. The persimmon fruit symbolises success, whilst also conveyi...

From an envelope produced by Sakuraiya (est. 1841). The company opened their store in Shinkyogoku (Kyoto) in 1895, and closed their operations in 2...