Japanese Greeting cards
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35 items found in Japanese Greeting cards
Thousand mile (Pack of 8 cards)
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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 the most translated works in world literature. It has had a strong impact upon philosophers, artists, painters, poets and calligraphers. A6 size (148...
Nikko pagoda (Pack of 8 cards)
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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 wonder and beauty of the structure is still admired by many today. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our Lo...
Nezu shrine in snow (Pack of 8 cards)
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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 trademark of this highly recognised Japanese artist. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Tri...
Beauty with umbrella (Pack of 8 cards)
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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, they represent happiness and a complete life. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia f...
Eagle and pine tree (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligence, it is also a symbol of protection, keeping a watchful eye over its territory and surroundings. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-cer...
Fukagawa eagle (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligence, it is also a symbol of protection, keeping a watchful eye over its territory and surroundings. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-cer...
Lingering snow (Pack of 8 cards)
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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.” Evergreen pine trees are depicted in the foreground- a good luck symbol symbolising longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Lux...
Snow at bridge (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: A bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred. In Zen symbolism, red represents life force, the sacred, and the transformation of the delusion of attachment into the wisdom of discernment. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Lu...
Together (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: This image is recognised as one of Koson’s masterpieces. The bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred, cleansing oneself to enter the pure world of nature. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified...
Temple in snow (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Hasui Kawase was one of the most prolific and recognised artists of the Shin Hanga (New Print) movement. Depicted in the foreground is the evergreen pine tree, which is regarded as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pe...
Winter willows (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The willow tree is a symbol of grace and strength. The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle use of light and shadow in his landscapes, which is a trademark of this highly, recognised Japanese artist. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent ...
Drum bridge (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: A view of the famous Drum bridge in the valley of the Meguro River. The bridge, particularly as it is a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred, cleansing oneself to enter the pure world of nature. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearl...
Snow at temple (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Kiyomizu Temple was built without a single nail in 1798 and still stands today. The Japanese expression “to jump off the stage at Kiyomizu” is the equivalent of the English “to take the plunge”. (An Edo period tradition held that, if one were to survive a jump from the s...
Yabukoji street in snow (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: For more than 4000 years the bamboo has been considered as a symbol of prosperity in Asia, representing growth, good luck, prosperity, positivity and endurance. Often snow is used to represent cleansing, that obscures all for a fresh new beginning. A6 size (148mm x 10...
Toshimitsu on horseback (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Portrait of samurai Saito Toshimitsu, who was the general in the army of Akechi Mitsuhide, depicted here in full armour on horseback. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the reverse GS1 barcode for...
Kobayashi in the snow (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Portrait of samurai Kobayashi Heihachiro fending off the attacks of the Ronin samurai. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the reverse GS1 barcode for POS Biodegradable cello bag (naked option avai...
Bridge over edo river (Pack of 8 cards)
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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 also representing progress, connection and stability. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Triv...
Suijin forest (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The forest of Suijin used to exist by the Sumida river, and was cherished by the people as the forest of protection for the Sumida River shrine. Though the forest no longer exists, it has been immortalised in depictions by numerous artists over the years. A6 size (148m...
After a snowfall yasaka shrine (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Yasaka Pagoda, first built in 589, was repeatedly destroyed and burned in war. Always reconstructed to its original form, its current structure was rebuilt in 1440 by the Shogun Zoshinori Ashikaga. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced...
Winter beauty (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: In the Far East and India, the umbrella is a symbol of importance and status. It is also associated with the ability to shield oneself from the elements, whilst also serving to protect from spiritual suffering and any potential harm. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pear...
Snow scene at benzaiten shrine (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The snow scene is by the Japanese woodblock print master, Utagawa Hiroshige. A snowscape offers a hint of new beginnings - whether it be a plum blossom coming into bud or a tiny blade of grass. Here we have the red of the temple, in a shade of colour that is said to ward...
Egrets descending in snow (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patience and long life. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the reverse GS1 barco...
Ushibori ferry (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: As with other types of transport, the ferry is symbolic of a journey. Traveling from one side to another, it signifies crossings to reaching goals. The snow is symbolic of individuality, changes as well as transformation, and in numerous cultures, represents new beginnin...
Egret in winter (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patience and long life. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the reverse GS1 barco...
Snow at kiso gorge (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: This winter image is from the series “One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces”, produced between 1859 and 1861. The landscape is filled with evergreen pine trees, regarded a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury p...
Snow in ueno (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: A bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred. In Zen symbolism, red represents life force, the sacred, and the transformation of the delusion of attachment into the wisdom of discernment. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Lu...
Clearing after snow (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Nihonbashi is now a business district in Tokyo and the stone bridge built in 1911 still stands at the same site today. These various wooden bridges (depicted in this image) were first constructed back in 1603. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified pa...