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Utagawa Kuniyoshi and the Spectacle of Edo Period Japan
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi and the Spectacle of Edo Period Japan

6 July 2025 · 5 min read

From skeleton spectres to kabuki frogs, explore the bold, surreal, and spirited world of Utagawa Kuniyoshi in ten unforgettable Edo-era prints.

Where Earth Touches Sky: Japanese Mountains in Print
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Where Earth Touches Sky: Japanese Mountains in Print

3 July 2025 · 4 min read

Explore Japanese mountain prints that span centuries — from Hokusai’s Fuji to misty Edo paths — in a collection curated for calm and beauty.

Birds of a Feather: Our Favourite Avian Art
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Birds of a Feather: Our Favourite Avian Art

19 June 2025 · 4 min read

From cranes in snow to flamingos in bloom, explore ten exquisite prints that celebrate birds in all their feathered splendour. A journey across art styles and continents, united by th...

Tokyo in Print: A Journey in Nine Artworks
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Tokyo in Print: A Journey in Nine Artworks

17 June 2025 · 4 min read

Explore Tokyo through ten striking art prints — from vintage woodblocks to moody neon streetscapes. Perfect for gallery walls, Japanese-inspired decor, and fine art print lovers in the UK.

Hiroshi Yoshida at Home: A Love Letter to Japan
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Hiroshi Yoshida at Home: A Love Letter to Japan

5 June 2025 · 6 min read

Explore the beauty of Japan through ten breathtaking Hiroshi Yoshida prints, from cherry blossoms to Mount Fuji. A journey in Shin-hanga art, tradition, and natural elegance.

Fur, Whiskers & Ink: 5 Animals by Kawanabe Kyosai
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Fur, Whiskers & Ink: 5 Animals by Kawanabe Kyosai

1 May 2025 · 5 min read

Discover the witty, wild, and wonderfully strange world of Kawanabe Kyōsai’s animal prints—from sleepy cats to suspicious tigers.

Hokusai's Nature: Waterfalls, Flowers, and Landscapes
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Hokusai's Nature: Waterfalls, Flowers, and Landscapes

24 April 2025 · 7 min read

Explore Hokusai’s timeless connection to nature through waves, waterfalls, blossoms and Fuji in this print-led journey through his most iconic woodblocks

The Art of the Frog: Playfulness in Ten Prints
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The Art of the Frog: Playfulness in Ten Prints

17 April 2025 · 5 min read

From serene soaks to moonlit music, these ten frog prints celebrate humour, stillness, and the unexpected charm of amphibious art.

Ohara Koson: Japanese Tradition Meets Western Inspiration

Ohara Koson: Japanese Tradition Meets Western Inspiration

22 October 2024 · 4 min read

Discover how Ohara Koson masterfully blended Japanese tradition and with new-found Western art techniques in his iconic woodblock prints. 

Van Gogh's Obsession With Japanese Woodblock Prints
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Van Gogh's Obsession With Japanese Woodblock Prints

9 May 2023 · 4 min read

The Dutch post-Impressionist painter remains one of the most celebrated artists in Western history. But to understand his inimitable style, we have to look further East.

The Mysterious Matsumoto Hoji: the ubiquitous woodblock artist that no-one knows anything about.

The Mysterious Matsumoto Hoji: the ubiquitous woodblock artist that no-one knows anything about.

8 May 2023 · 2 min read

If you’ve spent any time browsing Japanese artwork on the internet, you will have no doubt seen Matsumoto Hoji’s notorious frog prints. But who is he?