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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:Yasaka Pagoda, first built in 589, was repeatedly destroyed and burned in war. Always reconstructed to its original form, ...

Text on the reverse side:During his final years, Hokusai was in dire financial straits and was invited to move to Obuse by his benefactor. One work...

Text on the reverse side: This image depicts the area of Beppu with a morning crescent moon. The curve of the moon is affectionately associated wi...

The blooming of cherry blossoms is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short period of time every year, remin...

Text on the reverse side: The full moon, round and illuminated, symbolises completion, a sense of pure clarity, and the realisation of your desire...

Text on the reverse side: Bridges are viewed as the way to reach a destination, and so they can symbolise a means to overcome obstacles, whilst al...

Text on the reverse side: The wisteria, along with the bridge, made the grounds of this shrine a popular place to enjoy leisurely activities. Mone...

Water represents the emotional content of our personality as well as the intuitive forces within our minds. The boat represents adventure and also ...

Text on the reverse side:Hasui Kawase was one of most prominent print designers of the shin-hanga (new prints) movement. Unlike his contemporaries ...

Text on the reverse side:As with other types of transport, the ferry is symbolic of a journey. Traveling from one side to another, it signifies cro...

Text on the reverse side:Kobayashi is known for his prints depicting romantic nights and evening scenes, and stand as great examples of Japanese wo...

Text on the reverse side:Symbolising the completion of a day as well as the passage of time, the sunset fills the sky with its magnificent colours,...

Text on the reverse side: Stars can be seen as a symbol of change or a turning point. Stars generally signify purity, as well as representing a di...

The artist Koitsu was born in 1870, and often utilised subtle light and shadow in his landscapes - a trademark of this highly recognised Japanese a...

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...

A waterfall depicted by Hokusai. The drops of water which make up a waterfall are renewed each second, yet persist as an entity. It reminds us to b...

Commonly the deer represents the power to deal with challenges and the ability to be swift and vigilant, calling for people to trust their instinct...

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.” Everg...

Text on the reverse side: Lying between the Japanese main islands of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, the Seto Inland Sea is famous for its coastal sce...

Koho’s works are fine representations of the remarkable fusion of western influenced style worked into the traditional medium of Japanese woodblock...

Text on the reverse side:The five levels of the Japanese pagoda stand for each of the five elements according to Buddhist thought: Earth, Water, Fi...

Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom has traditionally been used as a symbol of congratulatory occasions. Blossoming in the bare landscape w...

Text on the reverse side: Waves are one of the most recognisable motifs in Japanese art and design. This 20th century depiction puts emphasis on t...

Text on the reverse side: The artist Koitsu was born in 1870, and often utilised subtle light and shadow in his landscapes - a trademark of this h...

Greeting card designed for the 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall Text on the reverse side: The Great Wave, the most recognisabl...

Text on the reverse side:Mount Fuji has been throughout history one of the biggest inspirations for Japanese artists. One of the most commonly acce...

Hiroshige is one of 19th century Japanese print masters. This image is from the series “Famous Views of the Sixty Odd Provinces”, produced between ...

Text on the reverse side:The snow scene is by the Japanese woodblock print master, Utagawa Hiroshige. A snowscape offers a hint of new beginnings -...

Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest Japanese print artists. From the window we see plum blossoms - traditionally used as a symbol of ...

Symbolising the completion of a day as well as the passage of time, the sunset fills the sky with its magnificent colours, reminding us to take a m...

Text on the reverse side:Japanese maple trees have been considered a symbol of grace. Associated with peace and serenity of the world’s elements, J...

This image depicts the area of Beppu with a morning crescent moon. The curve of the moon is affectionately associated with good luck, good health, ...

Both the Japanese and Chinese regard the evergreen pine as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. The subtle use of light and shado...

The plum blossom has traditionally been used as a symbol of congratulatory occasions. Blossoming in the bare landscape when the snow of winter has ...

Mount Fuji is revered as a sacred mountain of good fortune. One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name "Fuji" is that the name sounds sim...