Japanese Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: Buddha taught that “we are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a sha...

Text on the reverse side: The passing of time and life is represented through flowers of all seasons, with their auspiciousness they guaranteed the...

Text on the reverse side: The print depicts a stunning view on the Pine Beach at Miho, with Mount Fuji in the background. Both the pine tree as wel...

Text on the reverse side: Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of ...

Text on the reverse side: Traditionally the bamboo has been considered as a symbol of good luck. The hollow centre signifies spirituality and purit...

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

Text on the reverse side: Hokusai wrote “...when I reach 80 years, I hope to have made increasing progress, and at 90 to see further into the under...

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.” The b...

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: In Japanese culture, the pine tree symbolises longevity and perseverance due to their ability to survive in the toughest ...

Text on the reverse side: The warbling white-eye is often depicted in Japanese art and symbolises good fortune. Known for their distinctive colours...

Text on the reverse side: Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889). This is part of his publication Kyosai Gadan (Kyo...

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...

Text on the reverse side: The skeleton features as a regular subject in Kyosai's works. Although the skeletons are illustrated without medical acc...

Text on the reverse side: The five levels of the Japanese pagoda stand for each of the five elements according to Buddhist thought: Earth, Water, F...

Text on the reverse side: If a customer wished to see one of the high class “oiran” courtesans, they would first have to go via the “chaya” (tea ho...

Text on the reverse side: The heron is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the heron symbolises strength, purity, patie...

Text on the reverse side: A bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred. In Zen symbolism, re...

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

Text on the reverse side: The word for bat in Japanese is “komori”. In the Japanese culture, bats are regarded as a symbol of good fortune, and so ...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese grosbeak symbolises adaptability and transience due to their frequent travelling. Many grosbeaks mate for li...

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 circle represents the universe and the infinite nature of energy. As a basic symbol of protection, it is a symbol of ...

Text on the reverse side: Depicted is the ghost of Okiku, whose master threw her into a well because she had broken his favourite dish. At night th...

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 egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures, representing independence, calm, grace and determinat...

Text on the reverse side: The canary is a beautiful symbol of delicacy and sweetness, whilst the peony, also known as the “King of Flowers”, is a ...

Text on the reverse side: Hydrangeas are often depicted in Japanese art due to their wide variety of colours and meanings. Blue Hydrangeas represen...

Text on the reverse side: From the maple representing elegance and grace, the peony representing bravery and good fortune, the chrysanthemum and p...

Text on the reverse side: Flowers symbolising prosperity, longevity and good fortune are shown in this kimono, cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, peo...

Text on the reverse side: The parrot is symbolic of the ability to focus on goals with confidence, whilst reminding us to stay alert to see new ide...

Text on the reverse side: Made of paper, and often used in festivals in the Far East, the lantern is symbolic of light, warmth, and wishes for a br...

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: The cockatoo is symbolic of self-acceptance and love, as well as healthy communication with those around us. It also repr...

Text on the reverse side: Based on a true story, Koheiji was killed by his wife and her lover, and later returned to haunt the couple as they lay i...