Welcome to SAKURA FINE ART 
We specialize in Meiji, shin hanga, sosaku hanga and contemporary Japanese woodblock prints, etchings, and specialty prints. Personal relationships with contemporary artists and vendors have been developed over generations. We physically hand select each print in Japan. We are continually expanding our galleries and occasionally releasing items from our own private collection. Most items are one of a kind. Our inventory is constantly changing which requires us to update often. Thank you very much for visiting us. Arigato gozaimasu!
New Arrivals
Aki - Kitakata, Nagatoko (Autumn at Kumano Shrine)
$ 500.00
Amazing woodblock print "Aki - Kitakata, Nagatoko" (Autumn at Kumano Shrine) is by Kazuyuki Ohtsu. How wonderful contrast and colors! A peaceful image of vivid golden leaves against a serene background. Strong texture on thick fine Japanese washi paper. Beautiful handmade paper. Nagatoko is a long wide room at Kumano Shrine, in Fukushima prefecture, which is similar to a worshipper's hall, at the other shrines. The building is used by the highest ranking people; where only the aristocracy was permitted entrance. Generally, the purpose was to be closer to the deity of the shrine. The hall could also be used for special religious training. Many people visit to see the beautiful architecture of the shrine. Especially, autumn is the best season because of all the amazing contrast like this print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 23 and 1/2 inches by 18 inches (60 x 46 cm)
Image size: 20 and 3/4 inches by 15 and 1/4 inches (52.8 x 39 cm)
Sheet number: 71/75
Date: 2017
Signed: Signed "Kazuyuki Ohtsu" in pencil by the artist on the bottom.
Fujisan - Kojitsu (Mt. Fuji - Good Day)
$ 550.00
Stunning Mt. Fuji print "Mt. Fuji - Kojitsu" (Mt.Fuji - Good Day) is by Kazuyuki Ohtsu. Very powerful and dominant mountain image. Superb contrast. Strong texture on thick Japanese washi paper. Absolutely gorgeous handmade woodblock print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 25 inches by 18 inches (63x46cm)
Image size: 22 and 1/2 inches by 15 and 1/2 inches (57x39.5cm)
Sheet number: 40/88
Date: 2017
Signed: Signed "Kazuyuki Ohtsu" in pencil by the artist on the bottom.
Condition: Pristine condition
Katasegawa, Tsukinode (Rising Moon at Katase River)
$ 129.00
Japanese woodblock print "Katasegawa, Tsukinode" (Rising Moon at Katase River) is by Shiro Kasamatsu. "Gei watermark" on the lower left margin corner. Signed Shiro, artist, Unsodo, publisher, Nagashima, carver, and Ichimura, printer. It is an absolutely beautiful night scene at the riverside.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 1/4 by 16 and 1/4 inches (28.5 x 41 cm)
Image size: 9 and 3/8 by 14 and 3/8 inches (24 x 36.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. First published in 1953, this print is later print.
Signed: "Shiro" in the lower right of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Kottoi (Fish Village at Kottoi)
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Fine black and white woodblock print "Kottoi" (Fish Village at Kottoi) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This print is one of Nishijima's new series with only black & white. This print is my favorite print. His masterful woodblock printing skills reflect a nostalgic view of Japan. Kottoi fish village is located in Yamaguchi Prefecture which is Nishijima's hometown. He is used to seeing this peaceful place.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 1/4 inches wide and 12 and 1/2 inches tall (43.5x31.5cm)
Image size: 15 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (38x26cm)
Sheet number: 2/500
Date: Printed 2018
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed.
Matsushiroya (Tsumago Inn "Matsushiroya")
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Beautiful woodblock print "Matsushiroya" (Tsumago Inn "Matsushiroya") is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. The lantern says "Travel inn of Tsumago." The grey sign says "Matsushiroya". Fresh green color adds the beauty of early summer at Tsumago.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 1/4 inches and 12 and 1/2 inches (43.5 x 31.5cm)
Image size: 15 inches and 10 and 1/8 inches (38 x 26cm)
Sheet number: 2/500
Date: Printed 2018
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima"on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed. The faintest ink spot into the right margin which will be easily matted out.
Miwa no Sato (Miwa in Nara)
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Fine Japanese woodblock print "Miwa no Sato" (Miwa in Nara) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This beautiful scene is a street in Miwa, Nara prefecture. Noren cloth says "Somen-ya"(Summer Noodle Store). Bright colors and wonderful details. This print shows a beautiful day of summer at Miwa.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 1/4 inches and 12 and 1/2 inches (43.8 x 31.8 cm)
Image size: 14 and 7/8 inches wide and 10 and 1/4 inches tall (37.8 x 26 cm)
Sheet number: 2/500
Date: Printed 2018
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed.
Senkyaku Banrai (2) Blue Cat (Many guests are to come one after another -Blue Cat)
$ 280.00
Very adorable blue cat print "Senkyaku Bnarai (2) Blue Cat" (Many guests are to come one after another - Blue Cat) is by Tadashige Nishida. Printed in 2012. Senkyaku Banrai is Japanese idiom of business meaning many guest or customers to come one after the other; i.e. very good business. This is the perfect print for somebody's office or store. This print would bring many businesses, many customers with good luck. Outstanding colors and contrast.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 12 and 1/2 x 18 and 1/4 inches (32 x 46.5 cm)
Image size: 9 and 5/8 x 15 and 1/4 inches (24.5 x 39 cm)
Sheet number: 130/150
Date: 2012
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Senshi Bankou - Black Cat (Deep Meditation)
$ 260.00
Written in the box "Sen (thousand)- shi (think)-ban (ten thousand)-kou (consider)" means deep meditation, mature consideration.
To think and consider very hard, again and again, many times.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 x 18 and 1/8 inches (33 x 47 cm)
Image size: 9 and 7/8 x 15 and 1/8 inches (25 x 38 cm)
Sheet number: 116/150
Date: 2010
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Tornado
$ 185.00
Striking dragon print "Tornado" is by Hajime Namiki. Wonderful sense of movement. Very impressive print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 5/8 inches by 11 and 1/2 inches (29.5 x 29cm)
Image size: 8 and 7/8 inches by 9 inches (22.5 x 22.5cm)
Sheet number: 211/500
Date: 2005
Signed: Artist signed "H. Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
