Japanese bookmark

Text on the reverse side: Image from a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji from the "Album of Pictures by Celebrated Artists". The Japanese word for ...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for fox is "kitsune" - a regular subject of Japanese folklore portrayed with intelligence and paranorma...

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

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary book reading adaptation of a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whi...

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

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. T...

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 beckonin...

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

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Sushi adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, ...

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

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

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 full...

Text on the reverse side: The Great Wave off Kanagawa (1830-1833) has become the most reproduced work in Asian art. Although simple in its design, ...

Text on the reverse side: The actor is depicted by the artist Kunichika, playing the role of Kamakura Gongoro Kagemasa, an 11th century samurai war...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Sherlock adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru...

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 so...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Rainbow adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”...

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 stead...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary royal adaptation of a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can ...

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

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: The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This proces...

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: Kabuki Actor Sawamura Tossho II playing the role of Yume no Ichibei. “Irezumi” is the Japanese word for tattoo. Tradition...

Text on the reverse side: From the series Thirty-two Fashionable Physiognomies which is one of Kunichika's most recognised works where he portrays ...

Text on the reverse side: From the series Thirty-two Fashionable Physiognomies which is one of Kunichika's most recognised works where he portrays ...

Text on the reverse side: The actor, playing the role of Inuzuka Shino is portrayed in a fight with Kenpachi on the rooftop of the Horyukaku pavili...

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

Text on the reverse side: Artist Kunichika (1835-1900) depicts the actor playing the role of Hanaosho Shinkichi from the play Suikoden, with the dr...

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: 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: A contemporary Watson adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”,...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Dracula adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary festive adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”...

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