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

Text on the reverse side: Kinryu-zan Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and one of its most significant, is an ancient temple located in Asakusa, To...

Text on the reverse side: Commonly the deer represents the power to deal with challenges and the ability to be swift and vigilant, calling for peo...

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

Text on the reverse side: Mount fuji has been throughout history one of the biggest inspirations for Japanese artists. One of the most commonly ac...

Text on the reverse side: Yasaka Pagoda, first built in 589, was repeatedly destroyed and burned in war. Always reconstructed to its original form...

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

Text on the reverse side: This image is recognised as one of Koson’s masterpieces. The bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossi...

Text on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures, representing independence, calm, grace and determinat...

Text on the reverse side: The stage set painting for La Bohème captures the vibrant atmosphere of Paris's Latin Quarter. Rich in detail, the desig...

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

Text on the reverse side: “Che Gelida Manina” is a poignant aria from Puccini's La Bohème, sung by Rodolfo to Mimi. Its title means “What a cold l...

Text on the reverse side: For more than 4000 years the bamboo has been considered as a symbol of prosperity in Asia, representing growth, good luc...

Text on the reverse side: Nihonbashi is now a business district in Tokyo and the stone bridge built in 1911 still stands at the same site today. T...

Text on the reverse side: The snow symbolises cleansing, creating a blanket that can be a new, clean beginning. Hiroshige, considered to be one of...

Text on the reverse side: A view of the famous Drum bridge in the valley of the Meguro River. The bridge, particularly as it is a bridge over wate...

Text on the reverse side: The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle use of light and shadow in his landscapes which is a ...

Text on the reverse side: Kiyomizu Temple was built in 1798 without a single nail and still stands today. The Japanese expression “to jump off the...

Text on the reverse side: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Everg...