Japanese Art Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side:In China, the heron represents strength, purity, patience and long life. In other cultures, the heron carries positive sym...

Text on the reverse side:Traditionally the bamboo has been considered as a symbol of good luck. The hollow centre signifies spirituality and purity...

Text on the reverse side:The artist Koson Ohara was a Japanese painter and printmaker in the late 19th and early 20th century. With some 500 works ...

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: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:Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889), sometimes depicted in a playful and funny manner. ...

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

Text on the reverse side:The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour and wisdom, believed in Japan to be a symbol that purifies evil energies w...

Text on the reverse side:The beauty in the print is the appearance of a virgin from the Kansei era (1789-1801), showing her affection to her pet ca...

Text on the reverse side: According to Japanese folklore, the carrion crow was thought to be a messenger of the gods. Crows are known for their in...

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:The first time that dragons appeared in Japanese text dates back to 680 AD. Dragons in Asia are regarded as generous, bene...

Text on the reverse side:The crane is revered as a national treasure in Japan, and has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, as...

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...

Text on the reverse side:The carrion crow is native to Japan. According to the Japanese folk belief it was thought to be a messenger of the gods. T...

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: Puppies are commonly associated to happiness, friendship, contentment and loyalty. Woodblock print by Kōno Bairei (1844-...

Text on the reverse side:The eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligence...

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

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:The goldfish has also come to symbolise wealth in Chinese culture stemming from the fact that the Chinese word for fish (y...

Text on the reverse side:Hydrangeas are often depicted in Japanese art due to their wide variety of colours and meanings. Blue Hydrangeas represent...

Text on the reverse side:The first time that dragons appeared in Japanese text dates back to 680 AD. Dragons in Asia are regarded as generous, ben...

Text on the reverse side:Apart from the hands, feet and face, when a woman wears a kimono, the one part of the body that is exposed is the nape of ...

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:The Japanese name for owl, Fukuro, usually is written with one single character, but can also be written with the combinat...

Text on the reverse side:The camellia generally symbolises gratitude, perfection and admiration. It was honoured as the national flower in the anci...

Text on the reverse side:One kind word,*can warm three winter months.**Japanese proverb.

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...

Text on the reverse side:The butterflies appear to dance as they flitter, and represent the ability to adapt, to grow, through the ever-changing st...

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

Text on the reverse side: From the maple representing elegance and grace, the peony representing bravery and good fortune, the chrysanthemum and p...

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:A contemporary ballet dancer adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, ...

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

Text on the reverse side:Said to have been painted by Getsuju at a drinking party. The text narrates two men arguing about life. One man reveals h...