Japanese Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: Inokashira Park is very popular in the spring because of the captivating blooming cherry trees that line the pond. The ch...

Text on the reverse side: Hiroshige II was the student and adopted son of the great print master Hiroshige. This image is from the series “One Hund...

Text on the reverse side: The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour and wisdom, believed in Japan to be a symbol that purifies evil energies ...

Text on the reverse side: The artist, Shuho (1898-1944), is well recognised within the genre of beauty portraits. Demurely passive, their eyes ofte...

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

Text on the reverse side: The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation, teamwo...

Text on the reverse side: The carrion crow is native to Japan. According to the Japanese folk belief it was thought to be a messenger of the gods. ...

Text on the reverse side: In Japan, the monkey is a sacred guardian against negativity and misfortune. The persimmon fruit is a symbol of transform...

Text on the reverse side: The Great Wave, the most recognisable Japanese artwork in the world, was created by Hokusai at around seventy, after nea...

Text on the reverse side: The paper crane is a powerful symbol of peace in Japanese culture. Its delicate form represents the beauty of harmony, w...

Text on the reverse side: Water symbolises the flow of life, as well as being a fundamental element and building block of life. In Japan, water in...

Text on the reverse side: Traditional kimono is made out of a narrow width bolt of dyed silk, cotton, hemp or wool, cut into rectangular shapes an...

Text on the reverse side: Based on an 1899 watercolour painting by artist Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), this print shows two female figures, the da...

Text on the reverse side: Said to have been painted by Getsuju at a drinking party. The text narrates two men arguing about life. One man reveals...

Text on the reverse side: Koho’s works are fine representations of the remarkable fusion of western influenced style worked into the traditional m...

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

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: The maple tree represents elegance and grace, the turning of the colours has made it a popular subject in Japanese art, ...

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 ful...

Text on the reverse side: The macaws are some of the biggest parrots. With their striking feathers, they represent unique flair, and to keep rising...

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: Water is believed to incarnate the purity and the pliant simplicity of life. Design by the Japanese artist Kodo in 1935.

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

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: Pictures of Beautiful Women was a series of prints which sought to represent the individuality of women. Titled as the “f...

Text on the reverse side: From the iconic series, Pictures of Beautiful Women , depicted here is a young girl blowing on a toy glass pipe which was...

Text on the reverse side: Koinobori, meaning ‘carp streamer’, are carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate the Children’s D...

Text on the reverse side: Chinese people believe a full moon is a symbol of peace, prosperity, and family reunion. In Japan, a country where many s...

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

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 eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligenc...

Text on the reverse side: This vibrant illustration by Anna Borup, Noodle Girl, was created exclusively for Kanada-Ya, capturing the energy and jo...

Text on the reverse side: The stone circle in Wiltshire, England, is a UNESCO world heritage site, built over 5000 years ago and took 1000 years t...