Japanese greeting card

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 swallow for many, symbolises triumph and success, and for others representing love and loyalty. Design by the Japanes...

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

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

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: 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: The goldfish has also come to symbolise wealth in Chinese culture stemming from the fact that the Chinese word for fish (...

Text on the reverse side: The peacock is a symbol of beauty, prosperity, love, compassion and piece. The blooming of cherry blossoms remind us to f...

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

Text on the reverse side: Although the temple has been reconstructed several times, it was first built in 686 AD. It is best to visit this temple i...

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

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

Text on the reverse side: The world’s first full-length novel is said to be the Tale of Genji written by the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu a...

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 lotus by Hoson, also known as Koson (1877-1945). The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky wat...

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: A waterfall depicted by Hokusai. The drops of water which make up a waterfall are renewed each second, yet persist as an ...

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: 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: Depicted is the famous Nikko Toshogu Shinto shrine that was built in 1627. It enshrines the first Shogun, the founder of ...

Text on the reverse side: The long life of the wisteria flower bestows the symbolic meaning of immortality and longevity. In Feng Shui, blue and pu...

Text on the reverse side: The chrysanthemum is often portrayed as a symbol of perfection in many cultures and regarded also as the “solar flower”, ...

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: Initially built in 1617, the pagoda is part of a shrine complex, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The ...