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!
*10/7/2018 Many prints were added to Clearance
New Arrivals
Dogwood 2
$ 320.00
This beautiful print "Dogwood 2" is by Hajime Namiki who was born in 1947. Absolutely beautiful tree with the gorgeous silver/gold background. Sheet number 172/200. Printed 2001. Long out of print. Signed "H. Namiki" with red seal, limited edition number 172/200, date and the title in pencil on the lower margin. Very tranquil and relaxed mood. Very lovely print. This print is a great find for collectors. Please excuse my poor pictures which do not do this print justice. The silver background is extremely difficult to capture.
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".
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 15 and 1/8 inches by 12 and1/8 inches (38.4 x 30.5 cm)
Image size: 11 and 3/4 by 9 inches (30 x 23 cm)
Sheet number: 172/200
Date: 2001
Signed: Artist signed "H. Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition
Fusehime-Zakura - Chiba (THE 400 YEARS OLD CHERRY TREE, Chiba) #1/200
$ 850.00
Darling weeping cherry tree print "Fusehime-Zakura - Chiba" (THE 400 YEARS OLD CHERRY TREE, Chiba) is by Hajime Namiki. Please see the details of the hanging branches full of cherry petals. Incredibly delicate and absolutely precious. Sheet number 1/200.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 27 and 1/2 inches by 18 and 1/4 inches (70 x 46.5 cm)
Image size: 24 and 1/2 inches by 15 inches (62 x 38 cm)
Sheet number: 1/200
Date: 2016
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition
Fusehime-Zakura
Fusehime Zakura (Sakura) at Mamasan Guhoji temple which was built some 1200 years ago. This charming weeping cherry is more than 400 years old. This cherry tree name "Fusehime" means "Princess Fuse" which came from an epic novel "Nansô Satomi Hakkenden" (Legend of the Eight Dog Heroes of the Satomi Clan of Nanso) written by Kyokutei Bakin from 1814-1842.
Fushimi no Funayado (Ship inn at Fushimi)
$ 190.00
Very rare woodblock print "Fushimi no Funayado" (Ship inn at Fushimi) is Katsuyuki Nishijima. This was a ship inn "Teradaya" for the transfer of the ship of Yodogawa river of Osaka and Kyoto in those days. By the late Tokugawa period. it is known as a usual lodging of Ryoma Sakamoto. "Teradaya" stays as a hotel still now. Paper lantern says "Teradaya", a wooden sign says "Hatago" (An inn with meals). This is a very early work. Nishijima started offering prints in 1972, this is the 29th subject he produced.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 18 and 1/4 inches wide and 13 and 3/8 inches tall (46 x 34 cm)
Image size: 15 and 3/4 inches wide and 11 inches tall (40 x 28 cm)
Sheet number: 451/500
Date: Printed 1973
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Good condition. Minor paper crease, paper waving, a few tiny ink smudges, and very light foxing on the margin. Please see the pictures.
Igei no Gajimaru, Okinawa (The 300 Years old Banyan Tree, Okinawa) #1/200
$ 850.00
Truly gorgeous tree print"Igei no Gajimaru, Okinawa" (The 300 Years old Banyan Tree, Okinawa) is by Hajime Namiki. Please see the details of the unique tree trunk. Incredibly delicate and great composition. This print shows Namiki's great skill and artistic maturity. Many people love this old tree that made it through WW2, surviving deforestation that occurred during the Battle of Okinawa. Okinawa people say that tree spirit lives in the Gajimaru (Banyan tree) and can only be seen by children because they are still pure of heart. When I see this print, it brings warmth to hearts. Please excuse my poor pictures which do not do this print justice.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 27 and 1/2 inches by 18 and 1/2 inches (70 x 47 cm)
Image size: 24 and 1/2 inches by 15 inches (62 x 38 cm)
Sheet number: 1/200
Date: 2016
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition
KHYBER, 1916
$ 1,450.00
Very scarce woodblock print “KHYBER, 1916” is by Charles Bartlett (1860 - 1940) This print was published by Shozaburo Watanabe. Watanabe publisher seal on the lower right margin. Many people with colorful clothes at Khyber pass. Very exotic mood and wonderful print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/4 by 13 and 3/8 inches (26 x 34 cm)
Image size: 8 and 7/8 by 12 inches (22.5 x 30 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1916
Signed: CWB monogram on the lower right of the image.
Condition: Good condition. The paper toning from its age. Very minor paper waving at the upper right area. Tape stains on the verso, it shows from the front (right and left edge). Sticker residue on the verso. Please see the picture.
Ko Cho - Yume 2 (A Butterfly in Dream - 2)
$ 300.00
This mysterious woodblock print "A Butterfly in Dream - 2" is by Kazuyuki Ohtsu. Fine silver mica background and beautiful wood grains on the background. This beautiful print gives feelings of the cool and noiseless world. Very relaxing.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 12 and 1/8 inches by 17 inches. (30.7 x 43 cm)
Image size: 9 and 5/8 inches by 13 and 3/4 inches. (24.5 x 35.5 cm)
Sheet number: 29/120
Date: 1985
Signed: Signed: Handwritten "Kazu" in black ink by the artist on the lower left of the image. "Kazuyuki Ohtsu" in pencil by the artist on the bottom.
Condition: Pristine condition
Ko Cho -Ko Sou ( A Butterfly and A Window )
$ 300.00
This print seldom ever seen offered for sale. This is limited edition 36/120, titled, signed, and dated 1985 on the bottom margin in pencil by the artist. Very lovely colors, bokashi shading, and an absolutely stunning mica creates a wonderful harmony. This is one of his popular butterfly series prints.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 12 and 7/8 inches by 17 and 3/4 inches. (32.7 x 45 cm)
Image size: 9 and 3/4 inches by 14 inches. (24.7 x 35.7 cm)
Sheet number: 36/120
Date: 1985
Signed: Signed: Handwritten "Kazu" in red ink by the artist on the lower right of the image. "Kazuyuki Ohtsu" in pencil by the artist on the bottom.
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor paper crease on the top margin and minor spots (inside the paper) on the margins which are hardly noticeable and will be matted out. Please see the pictures.
MIZONO FARMS
$ 1,200.00
Stunning woodblock print "MIZONO FARMS" is by Clifton Karhu. From an old estate in Japan. Large size print. Sheet number 70/100 dated '80. Signed, titled, and numbered by the artist in pencil along the lower margin. Already matted (double mat) and ready to frame. Wonderful contrast and very bold colors. This print shows autumn beauty of the mountain village.
Technique: Woodblock
Image size (inside mat): 23 and 7/8 by 7 and 3/8 inches (60.7 x 18.6 cm)
Mat size: 28 by 11 and 1/2 inches (71 x 29.2 cm)
Sheet number: 70/100
Date: 1980
Signed: Hand-signed by pencil on the bottom
Condition: Very good condition. Minor paper toning, however, colors are beautiful and strong. Minor paper crease on the bottom margin. Please see the pictures.
Murasakino (Murasakino in Kyoto)
$ 78.00
Fine black and white woodblock print "Murasakino" (Murasakino in Kyoto) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This scene is a quaint street in Murasakino area, Kyoto. Please notice a ceramic doll made by Kyoto roof tile on the roof. This print has a very neat atmosphere.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 1/8 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (33.2 x 25.5cm)
Image size: 10 and 3/4 inches wide and 7 and 7/8 inches tall (27 x 19.7cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 2018
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed. The faintest ink smudge on the upper left edge of the margin which will be easily matted out.
Ohkawabata (Sumidagawa Riverside)
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This extremely rare woodblock print "Ohkawabata" (Sumidagawa Riverside) is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Limited Edition 169 of 200. Limited edition size of only 200 sheets. Carver name; Kentaro Maeda, Printer name; Keizo Sato on the lower right margin. Large red "Tatsumi Kenin" seal in lower right margin reads, "Tatsumi seal of approval". Beautiful colors and amazing contrast. This print is extremely rare and highly desirable for collectors.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 1/4 by 16 and 1/4 inches (49 x 41 cm)
Image size: 17 by 14 and 1/2 inches (43 x 37 cm)
Sheet number: 169/200
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist name“Tatsumi” and a red seal located in lower left of the image
Condition: Excellent condition. A tiny spot on verso, however, it doesn't show from the front. A few minor spots into the image (on the lower of the Kimono) which are hardly noticeable unless pointed out. A faint smudge on the bottom corner (near the edition number) which will be matted out.
Onomichi no komichi (Alley in Onomichi)
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Beautiful woodblock print "Onomichi no komichi" (Alley in Onomichi) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. Printed in 2018. Wonderful details and fine colors. A remarkable handmade woodblock print. Onomichi city (Hiroshima prefecture) has been prospering as a seaport town since ancient times. Close lying mountains approach the coastline of Onomichi waterway that runs calmly from east to west. The streets and mountainsides in this slender hillside town are lined with houses and venerable temples which make for truly beautiful scenery in this town which is famous for its slopes.
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: 2/500
Date Printed: 2018
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed.
Playing from Cat series 207
$ 350.00
Very heartwarming cats print "Tawamureru" (Playing) from Cat series 207 is by Tadashige Nishida. Printed 2015. They are just adorable. This print made your heart warm and put a smile on your face. This is the perfect print for cat lovers. Outstanding colors and contrast.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 22 x 14 and 1/4 inches (56 x 36 cm)
Image size: 19 inches x 11 inches (48 x 28 cm)
Sheet number: 103/150
Date: 2015
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Ryoanji, Kyoto (Ryoanji Temple, Kyoto) 1974
$ 1,000.00
This amazing print "Ryoanji"(Ryoanji Temple) is by Kiyoshi Saito. Already matted and ready to frame. Signed, titled and numbered by the artist in pencil along the lower margin. This limited edition size of only 50 sheets. Saito's typical green color brings a calm atmosphere. Also, the shape of the branches against green background creates a unique impression and shows amazing contrast as well. This masterpiece would be a great addition to your collection.
Technique: Woodblock
Mat size: 24 and 1/4 inches wide by 19 inches tall. (61.7 cm x 48.2 cm)
Image size: (inside mat) 20 and 1/4 inches wide by 15 inches tall. (51.2 cm x 38.2 cm)
Sheet number: 5/80
Date: 1974
Signed: Hand brush signed "Kiyoshi Saito" on the lower left of the image
Condition: Overall good condition. some light foxing on the bottom margin. Please see the pictures.
Sekka (Snow Flowers)
$ 78.00
Wonderful woodblock print "Sekka" (Snow Flowers) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. First Printed in 1976. This scene is Kusatsu (well known as Japanese hot spring) in Shiga prefecture. Truly a romantic snow scene. Hand titled in Japanese by artist and hand signed. Wonderful details with strong colors. Excellent shading, bold colors, and strong ink bleed through.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (33 x 25.5 cm)
Image size: 10 and 3/4 inches wide and 7 and 7/8 inches tall (27.2 x 20 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 1976
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
Senshi Bankou - Blue 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 so many times.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 12 and 7/8 x 18 and 1/8 inches (32.6 x 46 cm)
Image size: 9 and 7/8 x 15 and 1/8 inches (25 x 38 cm)
Sheet number: 135/150
Date: 2010
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
September Story 1 #1/200
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Pretty woodblock print " September Story 1" 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. Sheet number 1/200.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 6 and 1/4 inches wide by 5 and 1/8 inches tall (15.7 x 13 cm)
Image size: 4 and 1/2 inches wide by 3 and 1/2 inches tall (11.5 x 9 cm)
Sheet number: 1/200
Date: 2008
Signed: Artist signed "Kunio Kaneko" by pencil on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
Tree 2-B
$ 140.00
Lovely little print " Tree 2-B " is by Hajime Namiki who was born in 1947. Long out of print. Sheet number 269/300. Signed "H. Namiki" with red seal, limited edition number 269/300, and the title in pencil on the lower margin. Beautiful Bokashi shading. Lovely little print. Namiki's print looks much better in person than in pictures.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 7 and 1/4 inches by 6 and 1/2 inches (18.5 x 16.5 cm)
Image size: 4 and 1/2 by 4 inches (11.5 x 10 cm)
Sheet number: 269/300
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist signed "H. Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. An ink smudge on the left margin (edge) which will be easily matted out.
Tree No.1
$ 65.00
Little tree print "Tree No.1" is by Hajime Namiki. Lovely gold color and pink color are wonderful contrast. Namiki's print looks much better in person than in pictures.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 6 inches by 5 and 3/8 inches (15 x 13.5 cm)
Image size: 3 and 3/8 inches by 3 inches (8.5 x 7.5 cm)
Sheet number: 35/500
Date: 2009
Signed: Artist signed "H. Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
