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
Akafuku "Sweet Shop Akafuku"
$ 149.00
"Akafuku" (Sweet shop Akafuku) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. Printed in 2004. This store is very famous sweet shop "Akafuku" in Ise, Mie Prefecture. The wooden sign says "Akafuku, established in Hoei 4nen (since 1707)" This is typical of Nishijima's style. Very bold and strong impression with beautiful contrast.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 1/4 inches wide and 12 and 1/2 inches tall (43.5 x 31.5 cm)
Image size: 14 and 7/8 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (38 x 25.5 cm)
Sheet number: 33/500
Date: Printed 2004
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
Dogwood 12
$ 250.00
Gorgeous tree print "Dogwood 12" is by Hajime Namiki. Absolutely beautiful dogwood tree with the gorgeous gold background. Sheet number is 2/200.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 18 and 1/2 by 13 and 1/2 inches (47 x 34.5 cm)
Image size: 15 and 3/8 by 10 and 5/8inches (39 x 27 cm)
Sheet number: 2/200
Date: 2018
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. Faintest ink smudge on the lower right margin which is hardly noticeable and will be matted out.
Dogwood
The Mayor of Tokyo gave the United States of America the young plant of the cherry tree in those days for several years from 1909. It was the opening of the American dogwood in Japan that it was given Tokyo City as the return favor in 1915 by the U.S.A. and became famous as a tree of Japan and the United States friendship. This flower of the spring is very beautiful, but also the autumn colored leaves and fruit are beautiful also. This flower word is "Please accept my thought"
Fuji 3 (Wisteria 3)
$ 250.00
Amazing woodblock print "Fuji 3" (Wisteria 3) is by Hajime Namiki. Nice colors and contrast. Already matted (double mat) and ready to frame. His print looks much better in person than in pictures.
Technique: Woodblock
Mat size: 12 and 3/8 by 21 and 1/8 inches (31.5 x 53.5 cm)
Image size (inside mat) : 8 and 1/2 by 17 and 1/4 inches (21.5 x 44 cm)
Sheet number: 25/200
Date: 2010
Signed: Artist signed "H. Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin
Condition: The print and mat both are in new condition.
Haru - 2 (Spring - 2)
$ 380.00
Very large size etching print "Haru - 2" (Spring - 2) is by Hiroto Norikane. Not only is this quality of workmanship rarely seen nowadays. it is most difficult to find extra large size Norikane's works offered for sale. Limited Edition 103/300 and dated '95. Red seal reads "Hiro" which is from "Hiroto" Hand numbered, titled in Japanese, signed and dated by the artist in pencil. Meticulous details! Amazing print!
Technique: Etching
Paper size: 21 and 1/4 by 15 and 1/2 inches (54 x 39.2 cm)
Image size: 16 and 1/4 by 11 and 3/4 inches (41.3 x 29.7 cm)
Sheet number: 103/300
Date: 1995
Signed: Handsigned by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Harukaze (Spring Breeze)
$ 250.00
Lovely woodblock print "Harukaze" (Spring Breeze) is by Seiji Sano. An image of peaceful spring and wonderful colors with the precision. It looks like petals are gently falling and floating on the surface of the water.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 3/4 x 13 inches (45 x 33 cm)
Image size: 15 x 10 and 1/4 inches (38 x 26 cm)
Sheet number: 146/300
Date: 1999
Signed: Hand signed by pencil on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. A few faintest pinhead size ink spots on the bottom margin which is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out.
Hibi (Everyday)
$ 78.00
Very lovely print "Hibi" (Everyday) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. First printed in 1993. Colorful little print of beautiful folding fans as exhibited outside a traditional store. Noren cloth is pleasantly flowing by wind. Brilliant colors are very attractive. One Kanji lettering on the fan says "Congratulations".
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 1/16 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (33x25.7 cm)
Image size: 10 and 5/8 inches wide and 7 and 3/4 inches tall (27.5x20 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed in 1993
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. Very minor paper crease on the top margin (corner) and a pinhead-size ink spot on the bottom margin which is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out.
Hinemosu (All Day)
$ 78.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Hinemosu" (All Day) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This scene is "Tajimaya" famous inn in Magome, Nagano prefecture. Very beautiful colors and nice composition.
Technique Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 1/8 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (33.2 x 25.5 cm)
Image size: 10 and 3/4 inches wide and 7 and 7/8 inches tall (27 x 19.7 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed in 1976
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition
Kobana to Suzume (Small Flowers and Sparrow)
$ 165.00
Adorable etching print "Kobana to Suzume" (Small Flowers and Sparrow) is by Koji Ikuta. Paper has deeply embossed seal "Koji Ikuta". Limited edition size of only 75 sheets. Amazing details.
Technique: Mezzotint
Paper size: 9 and1/4 inches wide by 9 and 1/8 inches (23.5 x 23.2 cm)
Image size: 5 and 1/8 inches wide by 5 and 1/8 inches (13 x 13 cm)
Sheet number: 16/75
Date: 2009
Signed: Pencil signed by the artist
Condition: Pristine condition
Obama no mise (Loach Fish Restaurant in Obama)
$ 149.00
"Obama no Mise" (Loach Fish Restaurant in Obama) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This is a very famous Japanese loach fish restaurant in Obama, Fukui prefecture. Noren cloth shows "Dojo"(Loach). Wonderful details with strong colors. Excellent shading, bold colors, and strong ink bleed through. Genuine handmade Japanese woodblock print. Nishijima's umbrella prints are very attractive and popular. Very beautiful contrast.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 1/4 inches wide and 12 and 1/2 inches tall (43.5 x 31.5 cm)
Image size: 14 and 7/8 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (38 x 25.5 cm)
Sheet number: 325/500
Date: Printed 2006
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, minor paper crease on the top margin (edge) which will be easily matted out.
Ouka Ranbu (Cherry Blossoms at Night boisterous Dance)
$ 1,800.00
This amazing woodblock print "Ouka Ranbu" (Cherry Blossoms at Night boisterous Dance) is by Shufu Miyamoto. This print just speaks by itself. This cherry blossom print inspires you to Japanese beauty. Extra large size. Limited edition size was 200 sheets. This pencil signed by the artist and titled in Japanese by the artist. Paper has deeply embossed seal in Japanese in bottom margin. The Strong texture on thick French paper. Very strong colors and beautiful mica. This print is a wonderful dreamlike mood and truly romantic. This print is Miyamoto's masterpiece.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 27 and 3/8 inches wide by 20 and 1/8 inches tall (69.5 x 51 cm)
Image size: 25 and 1/2 inches wide by 18 and 1/8 inches tall (64.5 x 46 cm)
Sheet number: 163/200
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
September Story 2
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Little woodblock print "September Story 2" is by Kunio Kaneko. This print shows one pair of beautiful goldfish. Artist seal, Hand signed and titled in pencil by the artist. Kaneko's Koi and goldfish Prints are very attractive and most popular. Brilliant colors. Truly beautiful and elegant.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 5 and 1/8 inches wide by 6 and 1/8 inches tall (13 x 15.5 cm)
Image size: 3 and 1/2 x 4 and 1/2 inches (9 x 11.3cm)
Sheet number: 4/200
Date: 2008
Signed: Artist signed "Kunio Kaneko" by pencil on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
Shoka (Early Summer)
$ 300.00
Amazing woodblock print "Shoka"(Early Summer) is by Tatsuo Kawashima. Limited edition of only 230 prints. Long out of print. This print is one of very popular Kawashima's prints and also my favorite print. Please see wonderful composition, contrast, and amazing bokashi shading. Hand numbered, titled, signed by the artist in pencil. Very peaceful early summer image with hydrangeas in Kyoto. This print brings a very cool and neat "Kyoto" atmosphere to any room.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 3/8 inches by 15 and 1/8 inches (49 x 38.5 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/8 inches by 12 and 1/2 inches (43.5 x 31.8 cm)
Sheet number: AP 25/25 (Limited edition of only 230 sheets and 25 sheets as AP-artist proof)
Date: N/A
Signed: Hand signed "T. Kawashima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor toning (edge of the paper), minor ink smudges and minor paper crease on the margin as shown. Please see the pictures.
Sumire (Violet)
$ 48.00
This wonderful little Mezzotint etching by Japanese artist Mioko (born 1953). This is pencil signed, dated, titled in Japanese and signed by the artist. Pristine condition. Very small limited edition size of only 50 sheets. This is sheet 2 of 50. Very charming little print.
Technique: Mezzotint
Paper size: 8 inches wide by 8 inches (20x 20 cm)
Image size: 4 inches wide by 4 inches (10 x 10 cm)
Sheet number: 2/50
Date: 2009
Signed: Pencil signed by the artist
Condition: Pristine condition
Toriimoto (Toriimoto in Kyoto)
$ 149.00
This beautiful woodblock print "Toriimoto" (Toriimoto in Kyoto) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This store is a very famous tea room "Tsutaya" in Saga, Kyoto. Noren cloth says "Tsutaya". Hand signed in pencil, hand-titled in Japanese in the bottom margin, and hand numbered limited edition 187/500 by the artist. With artist official red seal. Wonderful details with strong excellent bold colors and strong ink bleed through. Nice colors and beautiful contrast
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 1/4 inches wide and 12 and 1/2 inches tall (43.5 x 31.5 cm)
Image size: 14 and 7/8 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (38 x 25.5 cm)
Sheet number: 196/500
Date: Printed 2008
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, Very minor paper crease on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Tree Scene 103 B
$ 525.00
Amazing woodblock print "Tree Scene 103 B" is by Hajime Namiki. Absolutely beautiful green trees. Limited edition - hand signed of only 150 prints. Long out of prints. Already matted (double mat) and ready to frame. Incredible delicate, wonderful shading and a great composition. Truly romantic and relaxing tree print. This print is a great find for collectors.
Technique: Woodblock
Mat size: 25 by 18 and 1/2 inches (63.5 x 47 cm)
Image size (inside mat) : 21 by 14 and 1/4 inches (53.5 x 36.5 cm)
Sheet number: 41/150
Date: 2001
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: The print and mat both are in new condition.
Tsubame mau (Flying Swallows)
$ 80.00
Paper size: 7 and 7/8 inches wide by 7 inches tall (20 x 18 cm)
Sheet number: 64/519
Date: 2007
Signed: Handsigned by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Yuge no Sato (Village of Yuge)
$ 280.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Yuge no Sato" is by Tatsuo Kawashima. Limited edition of only 300 prints. Hand numbered, titled, signed by the artist in pencil. Very peaceful autumn scene. Kawashima told me this story. One old man in wheelchair and wife saw this woodblock at his house and very quietly they asked Kawashima that they wanted to have this print badly. They don't know about woodblock well. However, just this print gone through to their hearts. Then Kawashima felt very happy that he is an artist and his print caught somebody's heart. Their hearts were soothed by this print. Kawashima was pleased that he is an artist and his work was well received. His peaceful prints make very warm our hearts always.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 1/8 inches by 15 inches (48.5 x 38 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/8 inches by 12 and 1/2 inches (43.5 x 31.8 cm)
Date: N/A
Signed: Hand signed "T. Kawashima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Excellent condition. Very minor pinhead size ink spots on the margin and minor toning on the left margin (edge) which will be easily matted out.
Yugure no Neko (Cats in Dusk)
$ 1,150.00
Extremely rare print "Yugure no Neko" (Cats in Dusk) is by Tomoo Inagaki (1902-1980). Already framed and ready to hang on your wall. I took pictures with glass. Sorry, my pictures have some reflection. the darling cats are sitting against a beautiful sunset. This print brings a warm atmosphere to your room. Sheet number 47/200 and the title "Yugure no Neko" (Cats in Dusk) in Japanese, signed and dated in pencil by the artist on the bottom margin. Genuine handmade Japanese woodblock print. Inagaki Tomoo was born in Tokyo. Inagaki is best known for his images of cats in modern style. Especially his cat print is very hard to find.
Technique: Woodblock
Frame size: 23 and 3/4 inches wide by 19 and 3/4 inches tall (60.5 cm x 50 cm)
Image size: (inside mat) 17 and 1/4 inches wide by 13 and 1/4 inches tall (43.7 cm x 33.5 cm)
Sheet number: 47/200
Date: 1972
Signed: Artist block signed "Tomoo" on the upper left. Hand signed "T. Inagaki" in pencil by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: This print looks to be in very good condition. The frame is brand-new.
Note: Framed prints cannot combine shipping with larger size prints (sheets) than frame size for safety reasons. We will ask for additional shipping charge.
