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Text on the reverse side:Although the temple has been reconstructed several times, it was first built in 686 AD. It is best to visit this temple in...

Text on the reverse side: Depicted is a torii structure, a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance to or within a Shinto shr...

Located within Ueno Park in Tokyo, the Toshogu shrine was built during the Edo period, to commemorate the first Shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616)...

Text on the reverse side: One of the greatest masterpieces in Japanese art by the landscape master Hiroshige (1797-1858). Vincent Van Gogh created...

Text on the reverse side:The forest of Suijin used to exist by the Sumida river, and was cherished by the people as the forest of protection for th...

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...

For more than 4000 years, the bamboo has been considered a symbol of prosperity, growth, good luck and positivity. The hollow centre signifies puri...

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

The temple takes its name from the waterfalls running of nearby, noticeable in the background of the print. By Ito Yuhan (1882-1951), renowned for ...

Text on the reverse side: The Great Wave, the most recognisable Japanese artwork in the world, was created by Hokusai at around seventy, after nea...

The wisteria, along with the bridge, made the grounds of this shrine a popular place to enjoy leisurely activities. Monet must have been fond of th...

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...

Stars can be seen as a symbol of change or a turning point. Stars generally signify purity, as well as representing a distant divine energy that br...

Text on the reverse side: Cherry blossom viewing, known as hanami, is a long-standing Japanese tradition. The blossoms bloom beautifully for only ...

Text on the reverse side: Commonly the deer represents the power to deal with challenges and the ability to be swift and vigilant, calling for peo...

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 e...

The Great Wave, the most recognisable Japanese artwork in the world, was created by Hokusai at around seventy, after nearly sixty years of painting...

One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Evergreen pine trees are depicte...

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: Blooming during the summer months, the lotus flower rises clean and beautiful from the muddy water in which it grows, sy...

Also simply known as Red Fuji, dating 1830-1832, this is one of the most widely recognised pieces of Japanese art. While scholars debate the origin...

Text on the reverse side: Based on an 1899 watercolour painting by artist Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), this print shows two female figures, the da...

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 l...

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

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

Trained in Western art, Hiroshi Yoshida often blends western styles with traditional Japanese techniques. This print shows his exceptional skill of...

Text on the reverse side:Koinobori, meaning ‘carp streamer’, are carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate the Children’s Day...

Text on the reverse side:Seagulls are often a symbol of freedom. By Watanabe Seitei (1851-1918), first traditional Japanese painter to travel to Eu...

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

While scholars debate the origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji”, one of the most commonly accepted is that the name sounds similar to “everla...

Text on the reverse side:Designed by the American artist, Louis Tiffany, this window represents the River of Life. The magnolia flower symbolises p...

Text on the reverse side:The heron is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the heron symbolises strength, purity, patien...

Text on the reverse side: Inokashira Park is very popular in the spring because of the captivating blooming cherry trees that line the pond. The c...

Lying between the Japanese main islands of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, the Seto Inland Sea is famous for its coastal scenery and fishing villages. ...

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