Japanese Art Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side:The blooming of cherry blossoms is enjoyed by many in Japan, but only for a short period every year, reminding us to fully...

Text on the reverse side:These auspicious plants are known as the Three Friends of Winter. Due to them not withering, when shown together they symb...

Text on the reverse side:The camellia, popular among samurai, was a symbol of a noble death. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneer...

Text on the reverse side:The iris, from the Greek word for ‘rainbow’, symbolises hope and wisdom. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pi...

Text on the reverse side:Peonies are a symbol of bravery, honour and good fortune. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work i...

Text on the reverse side:Woodpeckers are appreciated as a symbol of resourcefulness, flair and wisdom. Notorious builders, they awaken one's creati...

Text on the reverse side:The 11th Century saw the rise of the samurai warrior class of Japan. Here, two warriors are shown entangled in a deadly sw...

Text on the reverse side:The peony ranks as one of the most popular flowers in the world. Referred as the king of flowers in China, it is a flower ...

Text on the reverse side:Japanese “raigo” imagery is a representation of Amida Buddha, also known as the Buddha of Immeasurable Light, welcoming th...

Text on the reverse side:By the Japanese painter and poet, Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934). The Japanese camellia ("tsubaki" in Japanese) is one of the...

Text on the reverse side:The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the E...

Text on the reverse side:Books in Japan during the Edo period (1603–1867) were almost exclusively produced by woodblock printing, and printed on Ja...

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

Text on the reverse side: There are numerous editions of the iconic Great Wave. From the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York Ci...

Text on the reverse side: One of the most famous Japanese ghosts from the Yotsuya Kaidan, Oiwa’s tale tells of a woman whose life is ruined by her...

Text on the reverse side:This winter image is from the series “One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces”, produced between 1859 and 1861. ...

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:This wooden bridge spanning the Sagami River is one of the three unusual bridges of Japan and still can be crossed today. ...

Text on the reverse side:A female beauty portrait by one of the most highly revered woodblock print master Utamaro (c.1753 - 1806). In Japanese cul...

Text on the reverse side: From the kabuki drama The Okazaki Cat Demon, this scene depicts the menace of the bakeneko, a supernatural cat said to g...

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

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: Rain softens the outlines of Miyajima’s celebrated torii, symbolising the threshold between the sacred and human worlds....

Text on the reverse side: Une adaptation d'une estampe japonaise de 1814. Le mot japonais pour grenouille est "kaeru", qui peut aussi signifier "r...

Text on the reverse side:The warmth and personality of J-culture reminds us that a simple smile can bring colour, positivity and magic into our lives.

Text on the reverse side:The playful charm of manga and anime illustration, bursting with sweetness and the delightful spirit of J-culture, brings ...

Text on the reverse side:Celebrations with a touch of manga magic. This birthday card channels the vibrant spirit of anime and J-culture, filled wi...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary SS Great Britain adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary train driver adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaer...

Text on the reverse side:Water symbolises the flow of life, as well as being a fundamental element and building block of life. In Japan, water inca...

Text on the reverse side:As Japan is an island nation, boats play a significant role in its society and culture. They symbolise endurance and the a...

Text on the reverse side:During the early 20th century, Kagurazaka, located in Tokyo, was renowned as an entertainment district, filled with geisha...

Text on the reverse side:From a set of four folding screens depicting the Eight Views of Xiao Xiang - a theme developed from Chinese poetry, which ...

Text on the reverse side:The waterfall was portrayed as a religious symbol in Japanese artworks from the early 13th Century. In the 15th century, S...

Text on the reverse side:In Japanese culture, the pine tree symbolises longevity and perseverance due to their ability to survive in the toughest c...

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