Japanese Art Prints

Text on the tag: The Japanese associate koi carps as good fortune, symbolising perseverance in adversity, strength of purpose and determination to ...

Text on the tag: A contemporary Christmas Carol adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

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 image...

Text on the tag: The cuckoo is known for its beautiful song and is a popular subject of Japanese literature and poetry. It is also symbolic of the ...

Text on the tag: From the series Parody of Day and Night in Twenty Four Hours by artist Kunichika is regarded as one of his finest series depictin...

Text on the tag: According to the Japanese folk belief the crow was thought to be a messenger of the gods. It is also associated with the profundit...

Text on the tag: Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889). This is part of his publication Kyosai Gadan (Kyosai’s Acc...

Text on the tag: Kingfishers are symbolic of freedom, courage and balance. The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It is a flo...

Text on the tag: The warbling white-eye is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese art. The persimmon fruit symbolises success, wh...

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

Text on the tag: As it was thought to live for a thousand years, the crane is the ultimate symbol of longevity in Japan. Here, it is paired with th...

Text on the tag: The passing of time and life is represented through flowers of all seasons, with their auspiciousness they guaranteed the wearer’s...

Text on the tag: The poetess Ono no Komachi is considered one of the best waka poets of the Heian Period (794- 1185). She is also praised for her b...

Text on the tag: Print form the series “Eight Contemporary Poems of Love” by Utamaro Kitagawa (c.1753-1806), an artist is considered one of the mas...

Text on the tag: The full moon, round and illuminated, symbolises completion, a sense of pure clarity, and the realisation of your desires. It remi...

Text on the tag: The Japanese name for owl, Fukuro, usually is written with one single character, but can also be written with the combination of t...

Text on the tag: Bridges are viewed as the way to reach a destination, and so they can symbolise a means to overcome obstacles, whilst also repres...

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

Text on the tag: 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 that sym...

Text on the tag: The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This process symboli...

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

Text on the tag: Although the temple has been reconstructed several times, it was first built in 686 AD. It is best to visit this temple in the spr...

Text on the tag: The wisteria, along with the bridge, made the grounds of this shrine a popular place to enjoy leisurely activities. Monet must ha...

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

Text on the tag: By the Japanese woodblock print master Utamaro (c.1753 - 1806), this is a portrait of three ladies renowned for their beauty. Publ...

Text on the tag: A female beauty portrait by one of the most highly revered woodblock print master Utamaro (c.1753 - 1806). In Japanese culture, th...

Text on the tag: The artist Hakuho Hirano portrayed beautiful Japanese women as they dress or arrange their hair, often depicted from the side or b...

Text on the tag: The name nandina (also known as heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo in Japan and China) with sprays of bright red berries and evergr...

Text on the tag: Temples and shrines often associated themselves with dragons. The mythical being has traditionally been celebrated for its benevol...

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

Text on the tag: Symbolising invincibility, power and might, the tiger is a highly potent symbol used across many cultures in Asia. Traditionally r...

Text on the tag: The Japanese word for monkey, “saru”, is a homonym for the Japanese word “expel” (also pronounced saru), meaning “dispel” or “push...

Text on the tag: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures, representing independence, calm, grace and determination. In C...

Text on the tag: The eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligence, it is ...

Text on the tag: Traditional kimono is made out of a narrow width bolt of dyed silk, cotton, hemp or wool, cut into rectangular shapes and sewn to...

Text on the tag: Back in 1715, the Tsugaru clan brought cherry trees from Kyoto and planted them in the grounds of Hirosaki Castle, Aomori Prefect...