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
Action 2
$ 160.00
Very charming cat print "Action 2 " is by Tadashige Nishida. Printed 2006. Very cute black cat against a red background. Very strong colors and wonderful contrast. Nishida has a very beautiful black cat who has very big eyes like this cat in the print. This lovely cat print would be perfect for cat lovers.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 12 and 1/2 x 15 inches (31.5 x 38 cm)
Image size: 9 x 12 and 1/8 inches (23 x 30.5 cm)
Sheet number: 117/150
Date: 2006
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Aki no kumo (Autumn Clouds)
$ 410.00
This amazing woodblock print "Aki no kumo" (Autumn Clouds) is by Seiji Sano. An absolutely serene lake scene in autumn. Some colored leaves are falling on calm water. Autumn clouds are reflected on the water beautifully. I feel very tranquil natural movement in this print. This is one of my favorite Sano's prints.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 22 and 5/8 x 16 and 1/2 inches (57.5 x 42 cm)
Image size: 20 and 1/4 x 14 inches (51.5 x 36 cm)
Sheet number: AP (Limited edition 150)
Date: 1998
Signed: Hand signed by pencil on the bottom margin
Condition: Very good condition. Minor paper crease, ink smudge, paper waving on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Fukiya yanami (Scenery of Roofs of Fukiya)
$ 149.00
Fine black and white woodblock print "Fukiya yanami" (Scenery of Roofs of Fukiya) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This print is one of Nishijima's new series with only black & white. Fukiya Village is located in the middle north-west of Okayama Prefecture. Fukiya is Edo Style town with many traditional houses which remain since Edo period. It is also known as the town of "Bengara." Bengara is colcothar ink made from oxidized iron which was commonly produced in this area during Edo period. The main street is designated as the national historical and cultural important preserved district.
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.
GIVE ME EYES
$ 350.00
"Me wo kudasai" (GIVE ME EYES) is by Takeji Asano. Magnificent design in black and white. Simplified image of Man asking eyes in bold, clearly defined and black and white. This large size print speaks for itself. This design was for a cover design from The College Women’s Association of Japan Thirteenth Annual Exhibition. Japanese title and artist's signature in Japanese on the left of bottom margin, English title and artist's signature in English on the right of bottom margin. The date "1965" on the center of the bottom margin.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 15 and 3/4 x 20 and 7/8 inches (40 x 53 cm)
Image size: 14 and 1/2 x 19 inches (36.5 x 48.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1965
Signed: Block signed "T.a" on the lower left of the image. His hand-signed in Japanese and English on the bottom margin.
Condition: Very good condition. Once taped, faint tape stains show from the front which will be easily matted out.
Heian Jingu no Haru (Heian Shrine at Spring)
$ 250.00
Truly beautiful woodblock print "Heian Jingu no Haru" (Heian Shrine at Spring) is by Masao Ido. A superb spring image at Kyoto. This image is full of weeping cherry, which adds a precious and lovely mood to this shrine print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 20 and 1/8 x 11 inches (51 x 28 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 x 8 and 1/4 inches (44 x 21 cm)
Sheet number: 83/250
Date: 1996
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Excellent condition. Very minor paper crease on the lower left corner (margin) and a few minor ink smudge on the margin which is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out.
Hyoroku
$ 290.00
Fine woodblock print "Hyoroku" is by Toshi Yoshida. This print is so well illustrated because you can almost feel the lively atmosphere just from looking at this print. Personally, I like the gentle lights through Shoji (Japanese washi paper windows and lanterns), it brings heartwarming atmosphere. First printed in 1951. This is a later edition. Block-signed "Toshi Yoshida" English title "Hyoroku"（impressed) on the bottom margin. Dated 1951 and Japanese title "瓢六" (Hyoroku) in Japanese on the left margin. Later printing stamp "atozuri" and printer's stamp "Shinkichi Numabe" on verso as shown.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 x 16 inches (28 x 40.5 cm)
Image size: 9 and 5/8 x 14 and 3/4 inches (24.5 x 37.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1951, This print is later edition from original blocks.
Signed: Block-signed "Toshi Yoshida" on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. Typical faintest printer's ink smudge on the right margin.
Irises and Tadpoles
$ 190.00
A Japanese woodblock print "Irises and Tadpoles" is by Rakusan Tsuchiya (1896 -1976). Artist name "Rakusan" and his art name "Koushi" with 2 seals on the right of the image. Very classic Japanese print with beautiful colors. His flower paintings are very famous.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 15 and 1/4 x 10 inches (38.7 x 25.5 cm)
Image size: 14 and 1/4 x 9 inches (36 x 23 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Ca.1930's
Signed: Artist name "Rakusan" and his art name "Koushi" with 2 seals on the right of the image.
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor toning from its age. Once tipped on original folder. Please see the last picture.
Kanoko yuri (Japanese Lily)
$ 190.00
A Japanese woodblock print "Kanoko yuri" (Japanese Lily) is by Suikou Fukuda (1895 -1973). Published by Unsodo. First edition print. Suiko Fukuda is from the circle of Kyoto painters and printmakers, where he was born and where he studied Japanese-style painting at the Kyoto school of Fine Arts. His flower and bird painting are very famous.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/2 x 16 inches (27 x 40.5 cm)
Image size: 9 and 5/8 x 14 and 3/4 inches (24.5 x 37.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1936
Signed: "Suiko" red seal in the upper left of the image.
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor toning from its age. Minor brown spot into top margin (edge). It is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out.
Karasaki
$ 78.00
Fine black and white woodblock print "Karasaki" is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This serene scene is a lakeside at Karasaki, Shiga prefecture. His masterful woodblock printing skills reflect a nostalgic view of Japan. Printed on a cream color paper.
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. Minor paper crease on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Katata Funa Damari (Fishing Boats at Katata)
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"Katata Funa Damari" (Fishing Boats at Katata) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This is the scene of the lakeside at Biwa lake in Shiga prefecture. Wooden boats and movement of water in silence brings nostalgia and makes me think of Japan.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 1/4 inches and 12 and 1/2 inches (43.5 x 31.5 cm)
Image size: 15 inches wide and 10 inches tall (38 x 26 cm)
Sheet number: 2/500
Date: Printed 2018
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. Minor paper crease at the upper left corner (margin) which will be easily matted out.
Kiyomizu dera no aki (Kiyomizu Temple at Autumn)
$ 230.00
Truly beautiful woodblock print "Kiyomizu dera no aki" (Kiyomizu Temple at Autumn) is by Masao Ido. Wonderful colors and amazing contrast. This print shows the autumn beauty of Kyoto.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 20 and 1/8 x 11 inches (51 x 28 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 x 8 and 1/4 inches (44 x 21 cm)
Sheet number: 83/250
Date: 1996
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Good condition with minor paper toning. A tape stain on the right edge on verso, it shows from the front (left edge). Slightly wavy on the bottom margin. A white ink spot (next to the date) on the bottom margin as shown. Please see the last picture.
Kou wo taku onna (Woman burning incense)
$ 750.00
Absolutely beautiful Bijin-ga print "香を焚く女" (Woman burning incense) is by Keiichi Takasawa. A slender Japanese woman is holding a celadon colored incense pot in her hands and enjoying the smell of incense. Amazing contrast. Very simple and mysterious bijin (beautiful woman) print. This celadon colored incense pot with dragon adds elegant and oriental atmosphere at the same time nicely. Publisher is Yuyudo. Publisher seal on the lower right margin. Carver name "Kentaro Maeda" and printer name "Ritsuzo Sato" on the lower left margin. Limited Edition, very special "H.C" from only a very few know to ever exist. "H.C" (hors commerce) means an article not for sale in French. Usually refers to print identical to the edition print intended to be used as samples to show to dealers and galleries. This print is extremely hard to find.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 15 and 3/4 x 21 inches (40.2 x 53.5 cm)
Image size: 15 x 19 inches (38x 48 cm)
Sheet number: H.C
Date: Ca. 1970
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Condition: Excellent condition. Once taped at the top corners (edge) on the verso
Landscape - Pisces - Constellation Series -
$ 450.00
Fabulous print "Landscape - Pisces" (Constellation Series) is by Hodaka Yoshida (1926 -1995). Absolutely exotic image with a unique composition. This print would be great for someone who is a Pisces (birthday 2/19 -3/20). This is pencil signed "Hodaka Yoshida", dated '73 and numbered 57/100 by the artist. Limited edition size of only 100 prints. Every year it is harder and harder to find Hodaka's print in excellent condition. Sticker "Pisces" (Constellation Series) by Hodaka Yoshida" in Japanese ( Seiza series, Uo za) on the verso. Please see the picture.
Technique: Woodcut and anastatic print.
Paper size: 16 and 3/8 by 22 inches (41.5 x 56 cm)
Image size: 14 and 1/2 by 19 and 1/2inches (37 x 49.5 cm)
Sheet number: 57/100
Date: 1973
Signed: Pencil signed "Hodaka Yoshida" on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Shidare Zakura 15 (Weeping Cherry 15)
$ 595.00
Amazing print "Shidare Zakura 15"( Weeping Cherry 15) is by Hajime Namiki who was born in 1947. Absolutely breathtaking print. Sheet number 90/200. This print was limited edition of only 200 prints. Printed 2012. Signed "Hajime Namiki" with red seal, limited edition number 90/200, date and the title in pencil on the lower margin. Fine detailed soft colored Weeping Cherry Blossom branches against the brilliant gold background. I really like this print. Because I feel like I am under the weeping cherry in full moon night. It has a wonderful dreamlike mood, quite beautiful, gorgeous, and romantic. This print looks much better in person than in pictures.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 23 and 5/8 inches by 16 and 3/4 inches (60 x 42.5 cm)
Image size: 20 and 1/2 inches by 13 and 3/4 inches (52 x 35 cm)
Sheet number: 90/200
Date: 2012
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: New condition. Minor paper crease and very slight ink smudge on the bottom margin which will be easily matted out.
Shimabara omon (Shimabara Gate)
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Fine Japanese woodblock print "Shimabara omon" (Shimabara Gate) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. Shimabara was the designated courtesans' district from 1640, and later also a geisha district. It is now defunct, both as a courtesans' district and as a geisha district. It continues to operate as a tourist area. This print shows very peaceful and cool atmosphere of Shimabara.
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: 9/500
Date: Printed 2017
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed. Minor paper scuff and crease on the upper right corner (margin) which is caused by the printing process and will be easily matted out.
Tochugoe (Tochugoe Pass)
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This beautiful woodblock print "Tochugoe" (Tochugoe Pass) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. Tochugoe Pass is a mountain pass by Kyoto and Ohtsu (Shiga prefecture). It was along the highway which linked the lake country to the capital. Beautiful colors and amazing 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: 7/500
Date: Printed 2017
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed.
Tree Scene 136
$ 250.00
Beautiful tree print "Tree Scene 136" is by Hajime Namiki who was born in 1947. Sheet number 127/200. This print was limited edition of only 200 prints. Printed 2009. Signed "Hajime Namiki" with red seal, limited edition number 127/200, dated and the title in pencil on the lower margin. Color and contrast are spectacular.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 18 and 1/2 inches by 13 and 1/2 inches (47 x 34.5 cm)
Image size: 15 and 3/8 by 9 and 1/2 inches (39 x 24 cm)
Sheet number: 127/200
Date: 2009
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. A faint ink spot into top margin which will be easily matted out.
Tsuki akari (Moonlight)
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This fabulous woodblock print "Tsuki akari" (Moonlight) is by Seiji Sano. An absolutely serene lakeside image at night. Very calm and relaxing print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 3/4 x 10 and 5/8 inches (50.5 x 27 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 x 8 and 1/4 inches (44.5 x 21 cm)
Sheet number: 119/200
Date: 2002
Signed: Hand signed by pencil on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
