Japanese Art Prints

Text on the tag: The willow tree is a symbol of grace and strength. The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle use of ligh...

Text on the tag: Water represents the emotional content of our personality as well as the intuitive forces within our minds. The boat represents ad...

Text on the tag: The movement of water contrasted against the solid rocks symbolizes yin and yang- the harmony of life. The drops of water are rene...

Text on the tag: Buddha taught that “we are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that ...

Text on the tag: 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 the neck...

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

Text on the tag: The Chinese word for fish (yú) is pronounced very similarly to the word for wealth, and so the goldfish has come to symbolise weal...

Text on the tag: It is said that a koi carp swims up rivers and climbs waterfalls. The Japanese associates koi carps with perseverance in adversity...

Text on the tag: The Japanese associate koi carps with perseverance in adversity, strength of purpose and determination to overcome obstacles, thus...

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

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: In the Japanese system of Hana-kotoba (flower meanings), the magnolia flower means the sublime, and love of nature, reinvigorating...

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 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: A contemporary knight in armour adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”,...

Text on the tag: In 1910, the Royal Albert Hall hosted one of the earliest major Japanese cultural showcases, featuring exquisite lacquerware, cer...

Text on the tag: In 1910, the Royal Albert Hall hosted one of the earliest major Japanese cultural showcases, featuring exquisite lacquerware, cer...

Text on the tag: A playful depiction frogs engaged in a sumo match, blending whimsy with tradition. This charming artwork reflects Japan’s love of...

Text on the tag: Odate and Umegatani Totaro I were sumo wrestlers of the Meiji era who likely competed against each other. Umegatani, a dominant f...

Text on the tag: This vibrant illustration by Anna Borup, Noodle Girl, was created exclusively for Kanada-Ya, capturing the energy and joy of eati...

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

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: 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: 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: In Japan, viewing cherry blossom at night, also called Yozakura, is a pastime that has been enjoyed by many Japanese since ancien...

Text on the tag: In Japanese culture, water is often associated with purity, renewal and life. The cascading water represents the ever-changing na...

Text on the tag: After collecting parts of buildings from various locations in Japan, a silk trader from Yokohama, Sankei Hara, began the construc...

Text on the tag: Based on an 1899 watercolour painting by artist Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), this print shows two female figures, the daughters o...

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

Text on the tag: Trained in Western art, Hiroshi Yoshida often blends western styles with traditional Japanese techniques. This print shows his ex...

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

Text on the tag: Lying between the Japanese main islands of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, the Seto Inland Sea is famous for its coastal scenery and ...

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

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

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

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