Japanese Greeting cards

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: 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: 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: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Depic...

Text on the reverse side: Both the Japanese and Chinese regard the evergreen pine as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. The sub...

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 virtues attributed to the rooster include courage and honour. The rooster cries were also believed to be effective in...

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: Commonly the deer represents the power to deal with challenges and the ability to be swift and vigilant, calling for peop...

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

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 t...

Text on the reverse side: There is a language for flowers, originating in 17th century Constantinople, where the peach blossom flower conveys the s...

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: A quote from the Chinese philosopher Laozi (c.604 BC - c.531 BC) from his classic text “Tao Te Ching”, which is amongst t...

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.” Evergr...

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: Koho’s works are fine representations of the remarkable fusion of western influenced style worked into the traditional me...

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

Text on the reverse side: The butterfly can symbolise lightness and playfulness, whilst representing the powerful meaning of transformation, growth...

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

Text on the reverse side: Symbolising invincibility, power and might, the tiger is a highly potent symbol used across many cultures in Asia. Tradit...

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

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

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: A woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji from the "Album of Pictures by Celebrated Artists". The Japanese word for frog is "ka...

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 egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patie...

Text on the reverse side: One kind word,*can warm three winter months.**Japanese proverb. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certifie...

Text on the reverse side: Oil paper umbrellas originated in China and spread across the Far East. Since the umbrella opens into a full round shape,...

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 als...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese name for owl, Fukuro, usually is written with one single character, but can also be written with the combina...

Text on the reverse side: White is the colour of purity, innocence, wholeness and completion. In this image, these attributes are combined with the...

Text on the reverse side: While considered by the ancient Aztecs to be symbols of purity, in today’s language of flowers, they symbolise good cheer...

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 iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It is a flower that has captivated the hearts of the Japanes...