Japanese Bookmark

Text on the reverse side: During the sixth century, Buddhist monks travelled from China to Japan accompanied by domesticated cats to guard over th...

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 beckoni...

Text on the reverse side: Mount Fuji, considered sacred in Japan, has been linked to everlasting life. Also in the print is the cherry blossom, a ...

Text on the reverse side: The Great Wave is said to possibly be the most reproduced image in the history of all art. Although simple in its design...

Text on the reverse side: During the sixth century, Buddhist monks travelled from China to Japan accompanied by domesticated cats to guard over th...

Text on the reverse side: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists. In 1856, Hiroshige “retired from ...

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

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for fox is "kitsune". A regular subject in Japanese folklore, the fox is portrayed with intelligence a...

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

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

Text on the reverse side: From a series of five prints titled Assortment of Modern Five Beauties by woodblock print artist Kunichika. The kimono w...

Text on the reverse side: The swallow, for many, symbolises triumph and success, and for others represents love and loyalty. Design by the Japanes...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for fox is "kitsune". A regular subject in Japanese folklore, the fox is portrayed with intelligence a...

Text on the reverse side: Both in the Japanese and Chinese culture, the evergreen pine is regarded as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and stea...

Text on the reverse side: The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This proce...

Text on the reverse side: The word for bat in Japanese is "komori". In the Japanese culture, the bat is regarded as a symbol of good fortune and s...

Text on the reverse side: Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889) This is part of his work from his study of cats. ...

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

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

Text on the reverse side: The parrot symbolism is said to invoke hope, promise and the ability to achieve new goals with confidence. The bird also...

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

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: The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, res...

Text on the reverse side: The paper crane is a powerful symbol of peace in Japanese culture. Its delicate form represents the beauty of harmony, w...

Text on the reverse side: 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 thousa...

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: 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: The wisteria, along with the bridge, made the grounds of this shrine a popular place to enjoy leisurely activities. Mone...

Text on the reverse side: Peacocks represent new growth, longevity, love, and success in relationships and careers. With the one hundred eyes on i...

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

Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom has traditionally been used as a symbol of congratulatory occasions. Blossoming in the bare landscape w...

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

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

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms is enjoyed by many in Japan, but only for a short period every year, reminding us to ful...

Text on the reverse side: The stone circle in Wiltshire, England, is a UNESCO world heritage site, built over 5000 years ago and took 1000 years t...