Japanese Art Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: Depicted is the Hell Courtesan, who took on the name after being kidnapped and sold to a brothel. The surrounding skelet...

Text on the reverse side:The samurai Watanabe no Tsuna (953–1025) was one of the four chief retainers of Minamoto no Yorimitsu. He is one of the ea...

Text on the reverse side:A pattern from a vintage Michiyuki coat, the nandina is depicted. The plant is also known as the “heavenly bamboo” or the ...

Text on the reverse side:The passing of time and life is represented through flowers of all seasons, with their auspiciousness they guaranteed the ...

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:Cherry blossoms are a symbol of renewal. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work in photography dur...

Text on the reverse side:One of the 108 heroes of the illustrated novel Suikoden which is said to have sparked the rise in popularity of tattoos in...

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

Text on the reverse side:Design from a kimono obi belt of waves portrayed using gold and silver metallic threads. The ocean represents strength and...

Text on the reverse side:Japanese woodblock print portraying hydrangea flowers, symbolic of gratitude, beauty and abundance. The butterfly can symb...

Text on the reverse side:The poetess Ono no Komachi is considered one of the best waka poets of the Heian Period (794- 1185). She is also praised f...

Text on the reverse side:Freesia blooms typically mean innocence, thoughtfulness, trust, sweetness, but also often used as a message of thank you.

Text on the reverse side:For every 10,000 three-leaf clovers, you may find a four-leaf one. The first known literary reference to clovers and luck ...

Text on the reverse side:Print from the series “Women of the Seven Houses” by Kikukawa Eizan (1787–1867) depicting the courtesan Ichikawa from the ...

Text on the reverse side:The book “Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure Quarters” depicts the daytime activities of the courtesans such as rea...

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: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: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: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: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: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:These totem birds symbolise the arrival of a brighter future, whilst also representing love, faith, hope and loyalty. Imag...

Text on the reverse side:Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of l...

Text on the reverse side:Each protagonist of the Suikoden, the Japanese translation of a 14th century Chinese novel, can be identified by a specifi...

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

Text on the reverse side: Based on a true story, Koheiji was killed by his wife and her lover, and later returned to haunt the couple as they lay ...

Text on the reverse side:Actor Kikugoro V in the role of Oniazami Seikichi, hanging from a bamboo upside down, depicted with plumed thistle tattoos...

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 the...

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 period ...

Text on the reverse side:Recognised as one of the finest three waterfalls in the Nikko region since early times, the waterfall was named “Kirifuri”...