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
Daigo-zakura - Okayama (The 1100 years old cherry tree, Okayama)
$ 910.00
Very Large Size Print. Daigo-zakura is in my hometown. I am familiar with this special cherry tree. This print is as remarkable as the tree itself. Incredible delicate details with the gorgeous gold background. Please see the details of tree trunk and flowers. This print brings a luxurious mood to your room.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 30 and 1/2 inches by 18 inches (77.5 x 45.5 cm)
Image size: 27 and 1/2 inches by 14 and 1/2 inches (69 x 37 cm)
Sheet number: 175/200
Date: 2004
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
About Daigo Zakura
The Daigo cherry tree is a huge tree in the Chuugoku mountain district in Western Japan, its age is presumed to be more than one thousand years, its height is 18 meters, and its trunk is 9 meters around. It is located on a predominant hill within a steep valley in a small mountain community in Ochiai, Western Japan.
In the 14th century, when Emperor Godaigo passed this area, he already admired this cherry tree. Therefore this tree is called the Daigo cherry tree in his memory. During the flowering season, many visitors come from all over Japan to enjoy this majestic tree and maybe compose a haiku(Japanese poem) in his honor, which is then posted in the box placed nearby at the little tea stall. Since the tree is so old and huge, it is supported by many wooden poles and it's a trunk is fortified with concrete to support the enormous weight of all the branches. The local villagers take really good care of their oldest friend.
Dragon 5
$ 175.00
Very striking black dragon print "Dragon 5" is by Hajime Namiki. Absolutely lovely contrast and colors. Dragon's face is expressive.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 7 and 5/8 inches by 16 and 7/8 inches.(19.5 x 42.5 cm)
Image size: 4 and 1/8 inches by 13 and 3/8 inches.(10.5 x 34 cm)
Sheet number: 473/1000
Date: 1993
Signed: Artist signed "H. Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Girl with Dog, 1970
$ 2,150.00
Stunning woodblock print "Girl with Dog" is by Tadashi Nakayama (1927- 2014). Absolutely fantastic image showing lovely girl and dog against gorgeous huge sunflowers. Very powerful and dramatic design with amazing colors and contrast. Sheet number "55/65" and pencil signed by the artist on the bottom margin. Genuine handmade Japanese woodblock print. I heard his complex artworks are made of up to lots of blocks (23-35 blocks), colors (47-48 colors) and stages of printing (51-57 stages). Absolutely phenomenal and spectacular woodblock print. This print is extremely rare and hard to find.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 24 by 37 inches tall (61 x 94 cm)
Image size: 21 and 3/4 by 33 and 7/8 inches tall (55 x 86 cm)
Sheet number: 55/65
Date: 1970
Signed: Pencil signed by the artist on the bottom margin and artist red seal "Nakayama" on the verso.
Condition: Very good condition. Some minor toning and crease on the margins which will be matted out. Some toning on the verso, please see the picture.
*This print has been framed since 1971 when the previous owner purchased it at Kato gallery in Tokyo. The frame was a nice and original wooden frame (without mat) from Kato gallery. However, it is extremely large, super heavy to ship and also old, so I decided to sell the print itself without a frame.
Haru Kigae (Changing Kimono for Spring)
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This extremely rare woodblock print "Haru Kigae" (Changing Kimono for Spring) is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). One of my favorite Shimura prints. This print has a very genteel mood like a cherry blossom. A woman that Shimura drew is very delicate and elegant. And soft color adds precious and fresh atmosphere. This beautiful print inspires Japanese spring with cherry blossoms calmly. Limited edition size of only 200 sheets. Carver name; Kentaro Maeda, Printer name; Ritsuzo 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: 18 and 7/8 by 16 and 1/2 inches (48 x 42 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/4 by 14 and 1/4 inches (44 x 36.5 cm)
Sheet number: 50/200
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist name“Tatsumi” and a red seal located in lower left of the image
Condition: Excellent condition. Tape residue on the verso as shown. Please see the picture.
Jump So High #1/200
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Absolutely stunning Koi print "Jump So High" is by Kunio Kaneko. Two carp swimming is a symbol of marriage. In Japan, the carp is also a symbol of perseverance and the will to win. Also jumping Koi symbolizes "Success" Sheet number is 1/200.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 7 and 7/8 inches wide by 15 inches tall (20 x 38 cm)
Image size: 5 and 1/2 inches wide by 12 and 5/8 inches tall (14 x 32 cm)
Sheet number: 1/200
Date: 2012
Signed: Artist signed "Kunio Kaneko" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Kenrokuen no fuyu (Kenrokuen at Winter)
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This amazing woodblock print is by Shufu Miyamoto. Title is "Kenrokuen no fuyu" (Kenrokuen at Winter). Limited edition size of only 30 sheets. Very romantic snow scene. This print just speaks by itself.
"Kenrokuen" is one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens. There is a stone lantern designed in the image of the Japanese koto (harp) by the pond, which becomes the symbol of Kenrokuen Garden.
Paper size: 15 and 1/8 inches wide by 10 and 7/8 inches tall (38.5 x 27.5 cm)
Image size: 13 and 7/8 inches wide by 9 and 1/4 inches tall (35.5 x 23.5 cm)
Sheet number: 26/30
Date: Printed in 2015
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition
Miharu no Takizakura - Fukushima (The 1000 year old cherry tree, Fukushima)
$ 910.00
Amazing woodblock print "Miharu no Takizakura - Fukushima" (The 1000-year-old cherry tree, Fukushima) is by Hajime Namiki. This print is as remarkable as the tree itself. Truly beautiful contrast. Incredible delicate details with a gorgeous rich gold background. Please see the superb details of tree trunk and flowers. This print brings a luxurious mood to your room.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 30 and 1/2 inches by 17 and 3/4 inches (77.5 x 45.3 cm)
Image size: 27 and 1/8 inches by 14 and 1/2 inches (69 x 37 cm)
Sheet number: 52/200
Date: 2011
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Miharu no Takizakura
This cherry tree is a huge tree in Fukushima prefecture in Northern Japan, its age is presumed to be more than one thousand years, its height is 12 meters, and its trunk is 9.5 meters around. Taki - zakura means waterfall cherry tree. It says "Bright pink cherry blossoms bloom look like a waterfall." Beautiful and gorgeous. This cherry tree is well known as one of three huge cherry trees in Japan.
Natsu (Summer)
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This fabulous woodblock print is by Japanese artist Shufu Miyamoto (born 1950). The title is "Natsu"(Summer). It is pencil signed by the artist and titled in Japanese by the artist. Paper has deeply embossed mark in the bottom margin. Limited edition size of only 38 sheets. The strong texture on thick Japanese washi paper. Very bright colors and wonderful details. Please notice a very unique texture on clouds. The vibrant sunflowers juxtapose with the landscape of the print. Just outstanding colors and wonderful details.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/4 inches wide by 12 and 3/4 inches tall (26 x 32 cm)
Image size: 7 and 7/8 inches wide by 10 and 1/4 inches tall (20 x 26 cm)
Sheet number: 35/38
Date: Printed 2015
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. Minor ink smudge on the upper right margin (edge) which will be easily matted out.
Salvia no natsu ( Salvia at Summer Village)
$ 1,200.00
Breathtaking print "Salvia no natsu"( Salvia at Summer Village) is by Shufu Miyamoto. Very bright and lively, full of light and wonderful colors. This print shows a beautiful summer village with vivid Salvia (red flowers). Bright colors and fine contrast bring a fresh atmosphere. Soothing and relaxing print like this takes your daily stress away Paper has a deeply embossed seal. The strong texture on thick Japanese washi paper.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 18 and 1/2 inches wide by 25 and 1/2 inches tall (47.5 x 65 cm)
Image size: 14 and 1/4 inches wide by 21 and 1/4 inches tall (36.5 x 54 cm)
Sheet number: 127/200
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition
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.
Shidare Zakura 2 (Weeping Cherry 2)
$ 185.00
Breathtaking! Fabulous woodblock print "Shidare Zakura 2" (Weeping Cherry 2) is by Hajime Namiki. Wonderful "bokashi" shading through print with finely carved details. The branches full of flowers hang down very elegantly and tastefully. I really like romantic colors. This is my favorite print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 14 and 1/2 inches by 11 and 3/4 inches. (37 x 30 cm)
Image size: 11 and 3/4 inches by 9 inches. (30 x 23 cm)
Sheet number: 402/500
Date: 2005
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition
Shoji -15, Aki no niwa (Shoji -15, Autumn Garden)
$ 250.00
Beautiful etching print "Shoji-15, Autumn Garden" is by Hiroto Norikane. Colored leaves are so pretty. I can see Norikane's very sensitive sense into this beautiful print when I see a few colored leaves on the stone basin. This print is truly beautiful and delicate.
Technique: Etching
Paper size: 12 and 1/2 inches wide by 14 inches tall (32 x 36 cm)
Image size: 8 and 1/4 inches wide by 9 and 7/8 inches tall (21 x 25 cm)
Sheet number: 40/300
Date: 2013
Signed: Handsigned by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Tree Scene 118
$ 895.00
Absolutely fabulous Japanese woodblock print "Tree Scene 118" is by Hajime Namiki who was born in 1947. Printed 2005. Signed "Hajime Namiki" with red seal, limited edition number 32/200, date and the title in pencil on the lower margin. This print looks like purple trees in the foggy woods. Absolutely mysterious and fantastic print. Very pretty lavender color.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 23 and 3/4 inches by 17 inches (60.5 x 43 cm)
Image size: 20 and 7/8 by 13 and 3/4 inches (53 x 35 cm)
Sheet number: 32/200
Date: 2005
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Tree Scene 141
$ 215.00
Fantastic woodblock print "Tree Scene 141" is by Hajime Namiki. Limited edition - hand signed of only 200 prints. Serene silver color brings a very tranquil and relaxed mood. This print looks like the whole field is covered with snow. Please notice beautiful embossing on the bottom of the image. Very beautiful and truly romantic scene.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 1/2 inches by 11 and 1/8 inches (49.5 x 28.2 cm).
Image size: 16 and 1/2 inches by 8 and 1/2 inches (42 x 21 cm).
Sheet number: 12/200
Date: 2009
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition
Tree Scene 94C
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Amazing tree print "Tree Scene 94BC" is by Hajime Namiki. Very impressive and powerful print. Namiki uses beautiful purple color in the background. Very interesting print for collectors.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 1/8 inches by 19 and 1/8 inches (28.2 x 48.5 cm)
Image size: 8 and 5/8 by 16 and 1/2 inches (22 x 42 cm)
Sheet number: 196/200
Date: 1999
Signed: Artist signed "H. Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Yukigeshiki - 2 ( Snow Scene -2 )
$ 150.00
Fine etching print "Yukigeshiki - 2" (Snow Scene - 2) is by Hiroto Norikane. Serene snow image at mountain village. Stunning details and lovely contrast. Please notice that the blue color on the roof is hand-applied.
Technique: Etching
Paper size: 11 and 1/8 inches wide by 7 and 1/8 inches tall (28.2 x 18 cm)
Image size: 8 inches wide by 3 and 3/8 inches tall (20.5 x 8.5 cm)
Sheet number: 5/200
Date: 2015
Signed: Handsigned by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition
