Japanese Art Prints

Text on the tag: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest Japanese print artists. From the window we see plum blossoms - traditionally us...

Text on the tag: The swallow, associated with sailors, symbolises strong fighting spirit, success and also a safe return. It also represents love, ...

Text on the tag: Made of paper, and often used in festivals in the Far East, the lantern is symbolic of light, warmth, and wishes for a bright futu...

Text on the tag: Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory occasions...

Text on the tag: Mount fuji has been throughout history one of the biggest inspirations for Japanese artists. One of the most commonly accepted or...

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

Text on the tag: Japanese maple trees have been considered a symbol of grace. Associated with peace and serenity of the world’s elements, Japanese...

Text on the tag: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short period of time...

Text on the tag: A contemporary Scrooge adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fox with int...

Text on the tag: The word for bat in Japanese is “komori”. In the Japanese culture, bats are regarded as a symbol of good fortune, and so its imag...

Text on the tag: From the series, Thirty-six Restaurants of Tokyo, the artist Kunichika (1835-1900) depicts popular geisha with a square inset sho...

Text on the tag: The warbling white-eye, also known as the Japanese white-eye, is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese art. The...

Text on the tag: Depicted is the famous Nikko Toshogu Shinto shrine that was built in 1627. It enshrines the first Shogun, the founder of the Edo s...

Text on the tag: The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, resilience, b...

Text on the tag: For more than 4000 years, the bamboo has been considered a symbol of prosperity, growth, good luck and positivity. The hollow cent...

Text on the tag: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short period of tim...

Text on the tag: While scholars debate the origin of “fuji”, the sacred mountain’s name, one of the most commonly used means “everlasting life.” Th...

Text on the tag: A contemporary Book lover adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fox with ...

Text on the tag: Yotsuya Arakicho in Tokyo was once a major ‘Hanamachi’ (literally ‘Flower Street’) where Geisha lived and worked. It was filled wi...

Text on the tag: Hochu Nakamura (active 1790- 1819), a Rinpa school Japanese painter from the middle to late Edo period, was mainly active in the ...

Text on the tag: In Japanese folklore, portrayed with intelligence and paranormal abilities, the 'kitsune' fox are capable of taking human form, s...

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

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

Text on the tag: There are numerous editions of the iconic Great Wave. From the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Art In...

Text on the tag: While scholars debate the origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji”, one of the most commonly accepted is that the name sounds s...

Text on the tag: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short period of tim...

Text on the tag: The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, resilience, b...

Text on the tag: Symbolising invincibility, power and might, the tiger is a highly potent figure used across many cultures in Asia, taking the king...

Text on the tag: Known for their melodic songs and striking plumage, Japanese buntings symbolise joy, freedom and good fortune. Camellias represen...

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

Text on the tag: In modern times called parakeet, this bird symbolises inner strength, quiet observation and a sweet disposition. From a woodblock ...

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

Text on the tag: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Depicted in t...

Text on the tag: A view of the famous Drum bridge in the valley of the Meguro River. The bridge, particularly as it is a bridge over water, repres...

Text on the tag: The crane has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune as it was thought to have a life span of a thousand years....

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