Japanese Bookmarks

Text on the reverse side: From the Japanese print series Momoyogusa (A World of Things), Sekka’s Chrysanthemum prioritises pattern over realism. T...

Text on the reverse side: Created for a festival float in Obuse, this swirling dragon embodies Hokusai’s late-life brilliance. Its powerful ascent...

Text on the reverse side: Totoya Hokkei, a noted pupil of Hokusai, depicts a powerful dragon emerging through swirling clouds. The dynamic composi...

Text on the reverse side: The stone circle in Wiltshire, England, is a UNESCO world heritage site, built over 5000 years ago and took 1000 years t...

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 eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligen...

Text on the reverse side: A view of the famous Drum bridge in the valley of the Meguro River. The bridge, particularly as it is a bridge over wate...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Sherlock Holmes adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays...

Text on the reverse side: Traditionally the evergreen pine is regarded as a symbol of good fortune, longevity and steadfastness. The regal black w...

Text on the reverse side: A beauty is shown before a screen. On her kimono the seven Japanese gods of fortune (shichifukujin) are shown. They prov...

Text on the reverse side: This design from One-hundred Aspects of the Moon shows Benkei praying to calm the seas at Daimotsu bay. Yoshitoshi trans...

Text on the reverse side: Chikanobu’s composition transforms courtly elegance into quiet heroism, presenting women as vigilant protectors. The int...

Text on the reverse side: Takeda Shingen’s reputation as a master tactician made him a favourite subject in Japanese warrior prints. His iconic an...

Text on the reverse side: Kuniyoshi’s depiction of Tomoe Gozen captures the intensity of Japan’s medieval conflicts. Her layered armour, flowing h...

Text on the reverse side: By Kamisaka Sekka, one of Japan’s leading modern artists, this depiction of a dragon merges traditional symbolism with b...

Text on the reverse side: Created by Utagawa Hiroshige, master of landscape and atmosphere, this depiction of a dragon swirling through clouds con...

Text on the reverse side: From the series Modern Illustrations of Buddhist Precepts (Hasso-ki Imayo Utsushi-e), this print depicts the Buddha ridi...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Red Shoes ballet adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kae...

Text on the reverse side: Playful and alert, monkeys scamper among ancient pine boughs. With expressive brushwork and lively composition, the sce...

Text on the reverse side: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists. In 1856, Hiroshige “retired from ...

Text on the reverse side: Kyobashi is a neighbourhood east of Tokyo Station - one of the city’s oldest commercial districts. Its name comes from t...

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

Text on the reverse side: A canal created in the 17th century. Although the canal followed an absolutely straight line, Hiroshige depicted it with...

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

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 peri...

Text on the reverse side: Nihonbashi is now a business district in Tokyo and the stone bridge built in 1911 still stands at the same site today. T...

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...

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...

Text on the reverse side: From a series of five prints titled Assortment of Modern Five Beauties by woodblock print artist Kunichika. The kimono w...

Text on the reverse side: Artist Kunichika (1835-1900) depicts the actor playing the role of Hanaosho Shinkichi from the play Suikoden, with the d...

Text on the reverse side: This print belongs to the series Famous Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces. Urami means “see-from-behind”, because visitor...

Text on the reverse side: In this scene, Hokusai depicts the ghost of the servant Okiku rising from a well. Falsely accused and thrown to her deat...

Text on the reverse side: Mount Hodaka fascinated Yoshida, who returned repeatedly to sketch its jagged ridges and shifting light. His journeys th...

Text on the reverse side: A full-scale Statue of Liberty replica was sent from Paris to Odaiba, Tokyo, for display in 1998–1999 during the “Year o...

Text on the reverse side: Hasui Kawase was one of the most prolific and recognised artists of the Shin Hanga (New Print) movement. Depicted in the...

Text on the reverse side: Créé pour un char de festival à Obuse, ce dragon tourbillonnant incarne l’éclat de la maturité artistique de Hokusai. So...