Japanese Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese calligraphy reads “yoi otoshi wo” translating as “wishing you a good new year.” The New Year is the most imp...

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: A female portrait - arranging hair in front of the mirror, depicted from the back. This unusual perspective creates a voy...

Text on the reverse side: These totem birds symbolise the arrival of a brighter future, whilst also representing love, faith, hope and loyalty. The...

Text on the reverse side: Known for their melodic songs and striking plumage, Japanese buntings symbolise joy, freedom and good fortune. Camellias...

Text on the reverse side: The artwork captures a moment in Japan's history when global influences began to merge with local traditions, resulting ...

Text on the reverse side: During his final years, Hokusai was in dire financial straits and was invited to move to Obuse by his benefactor. One wo...

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 Scrooge adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fox...

Text on the reverse side: Woodpeckers are appreciated as a symbol of resourcefulness, flair and wisdom. Notorious builders, they awaken one's creat...

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: Books in Japan during the Edo period (1603–1867) were almost exclusively produced by woodblock printing, and printed on J...

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

Text on the reverse side: The artist Hakuho Hirano portrayed beautiful Japanese women as they dress or arrange their hair, often depicted from the ...

Text on the reverse side: The pheasant has long been a symbol of good luck, regarded as a symbol of power and immortality in ancient Greek culture,...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for the highest ranked courtesan is “oiran”. It is debated how this name came about, but one theory co...

Text on the reverse side: In Japanese folklore, portrayed with intelligence and paranormal abilities, the 'kitsune' fox are capable of taking huma...

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity as well as a reminder to fully enjoy and cherish each moment. Patt...

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: The first time that dragons appeared in Japanese text dates back to 680 AD. Dragons in Asia are regarded as generous, ben...

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: In the Japanese system of Hana-kotoba (flower meanings), the magnolia flower means the sublime, and love of nature, reinv...

Text on the reverse side: Yotsuya Arakicho in Tokyo was once a major ‘Hanamachi’ (literally ‘Flower Street’) where Geisha lived and worked. It was...

Text on the reverse side: The Pekingese Dog is also known as the “Lion-Dog” due to their resemblance to Chinese guardian lions, and are considered ...

Text on the reverse side: In many cultures, kingfishers symbolise good fortune, wisdom and happiness. The legend says that this bird brings good lu...

Text on the reverse side: Kingfishers are symbolic of freedom, courage and balance. The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It...

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: For more than 4000 years bamboo has been considered a symbol of prosperity in Asia, representing growth, good luck, pros...

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: A bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred. In Zen symbolism, r...

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

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: Trained in Western art, Hiroshi Yoshida often blends western styles with traditional Japanese techniques. This print sho...

Text on the reverse side: The full moon, round and illuminated, symbolises completion, a sense of pure clarity, and the realisation of your desire...

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