Japanese Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: Lilies are often associated with rebirth and new beginnings. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering wo...

Text on the reverse side: Cherry blossoms are a symbol of renewal. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work in photography du...

Text on the reverse side: In Victorian times, the gloxinia flower representes 'a proud spirit'. They are very small in size, but stand out thanks t...

Text on the reverse side: One of the 108 heroes of the illustrated novel Suikoden which is said to have sparked the rise in popularity of tattoos i...

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

Text on the reverse side: Design from a kimono obi belt of waves portrayed using gold and silver metallic threads. The ocean represents strength an...

Text on the reverse side: Japanese woodblock print portraying hydrangea flowers, symbolic of gratitude, beauty and abundance. The butterfly can sym...

Text on the reverse side: The poetess Ono no Komachi is considered one of the best waka poets of the Heian Period (794- 1185). She is also praised ...

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: Portrait of the courtesan Usugumo by the artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1753-1806). The Japanese word for the highest ranked c...

Text on the reverse side: Freesia blooms typically mean innocence, thoughtfulness, trust, sweetness, but also often used as a message of thank you....

Text on the reverse side: The morning glory flower was first discovered in China for its medicinal uses and was later introduced to the Japanese wh...

Text on the reverse side: For every 10,000 three-leaf clovers, you may find a four-leaf one. The first known literary reference to clovers and luck...

Text on the reverse side: Print from the series “Women of the Seven Houses” by Kikukawa Eizan (1787–1867) depicting the courtesan Ichikawa from the...

Text on the reverse side: The book “Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure Quarters” depicts the daytime activities of the courtesans such as re...

Text on the reverse side: The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the ...

Text on the reverse side: In the series “Beauties of the Yoshiwara as Six Floral Immortals”, the artist Chôbunsai Eishi compares each courtesan to ...

Text on the reverse side: The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the ...

Text on the reverse side: The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the ...

Text on the reverse side: The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the ...

Text on the reverse side: The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the ...

Text on the reverse side: The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the ...

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

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: Each protagonist of the Suikoden, the Japanese translation of a 14th century Chinese novel, can be identified by a specif...

Text on the reverse side: Before opening, the buds resemble a balloon and after opening, the petals form a distinct bell shape. The bellflower is t...

Text on the reverse side: A canal created in the 17th century. Although the canal followed an absolutely straight line, Hiroshige depicted it with...

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...

Text on the reverse side: Actor Kikugoro V in the role of Oniazami Seikichi, hanging from a bamboo upside down, depicted with plumed thistle tattoo...

Text on the reverse side: Kyobashi is a neighbourhood east of Tokyo Station - one of the city’s oldest commercial districts. It's name comes from ...

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 peri...

Text on the reverse side: Recognised as one of the finest three waterfalls in the Nikko region since early times, the waterfall was named “Kirifuri...

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