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
COUNTRY LANE
$ 1,600.00
Original signed limited edition "COUNTRY LANE" is by Clifton Karhu. Edition 51/100 dated '89. Signed, titled, and numbered by the artist in pencil along the lower margin. Already matted (double mat), ready to frame. Masterful use of colors in this rare earlier Karhu print represents a prime original example of this famous artists works. Bold, beautiful and impressive. Superb colors. Absolutely spectacular woodblock print.
Technique: Woodblock
Mat size: 20 and 1/2 inches wide by 20 and 1/2 inches tall (52 x 52 cm)
Image size (inside mat): 16 and 1/2 by 16 and 1/2 inches (42 x 42 cm)
Sheet number: 51/100
Date: 1989
Signed: Hand-signed on the bottom margin.
Condition: Excellent condition. Very bold colors.
Kanten (The Sky of a Drought)
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Beautiful woodblock print "Kanten" (The Sky of a Drought) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. Very bold and impressive print. This scene is very famous Okinawa pottery store ("Tsuboya yaki") in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture. Pristine condition, never framed. Please note this is small size print paper width is 6 inches and height 8 inches. The focal point is the "Shisa" on the roof. Many people put a pair of Shisa (lion dog) on their rooftops. Shisa are wards believed to protect from various evils. (Kanten) means drought continues without rain long time.
Nishijima uses old words as a title, which people are not used to using in their daily lives recently. Sometimes I ask Nishijima directly. I think he wants to put Japanese spirits or cultures which have been forgotten into his arts. This little print would be a great gift for Christmas.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 6 inches wide and 8 inches tall (15 x 20.5 cm)
Image size: 7 and 3/4 inches wide and 10 and 5/8 inches tall (11 x 16 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 2007
Signed: Block- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. A few very minor (pin-head size) ink spots on the bottom margin which will be easily matted out.
Katashigure (Showering only one side)
$ 49.95
"Katashigure" (means"Showering only one side") is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. First printed in 1998. This scene is one street in Kiyamachi, Kyoto. Please note this is small size print paper width is 6 inches and height 8 inches. Wonderful details with strong colors. Excellent shading, bold colors, and strong ink bleed through. Genuine handmade Japanese woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsuyuki Nishijima who was born 1945 in Yamaguchi, Japan. Nishijima's umbrella prints are very attractive and most popular. This little print would be a great gift for Christmas.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 6 inches wide and 8 inches tall (15 x 20.5 cm)
Image size: 7 and 3/4 inches wide and 10 and 5/8 inches tall (11 x 16 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 1998
Signed: Block- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
Komajishi 1 (Foo Dog 1) #1/300
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Amazing woodblock print "Komajish 1i" (Foo Dog 1) is by Hajime Namiki. Limited edition number 1/300. This is sheet number 1. Very striking print. Komajishi (Chinese guardian lions or Imperial guardian lion, often called "Foo Dogs" in the West) Statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy, from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), and were believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits. They are also used in other artistic contexts, for example on door-knockers, and in pottery. Pairs of guardian lion statues are still common decorative and symbolic elements at the entrances to restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, and other structures, with one sitting on each side of the entrance, in China and in other places around the world where the Chinese people have immigrated and settled, especially in local China towns. The lions are usually depicted in pairs. When used as statuary the pair would consist of a male leaning his paw upon an embroidered ball (in imperial contexts, representing supremacy over the world) and a female restraining a playful cub that is on its back representing nurture.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 and 3/8 inches by 10 inches (41.5 x 25 cm)
Image size: 13 and 3/8 inches by 7 inches (34 x 18 cm)
Sheet number: 1/300
Date: 2015
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. A faint ink smudge on the bottom margin which will be easily matted out.
Komajishi 2 (Foo Dog 2) #1/300
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Amazing woodblock print "Komajishi 2" (Foo Dog 2) is by Hajime Namiki. Limited edition number 1/300. This is sheet number 1. Very striking print. Komajishi (Chinese guardian lions or Imperial guardian lion, often called "Foo Dogs" in the West) Statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy, from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), and were believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits. They are also used in other artistic contexts, for example on door-knockers, and in pottery. Pairs of guardian lion statues are still common decorative and symbolic elements at the entrances to restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, and other structures, with one sitting on each side of the entrance, in China and in other places around the world where the Chinese people have immigrated and settled, especially in local China towns. The lions are usually depicted in pairs. When used as statuary the pair would consist of a male leaning his paw upon an embroidered ball (in imperial contexts, representing supremacy over the world) and a female restraining a playful cub that is on its back representing nurture.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 and 3/8 inches by 10 inches (41.5 x 25 cm)
Image size: 13 and 3/8 inches by 7 inches (34 x 18 cm)
Sheet number: 1/300
Date: 2015
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. A few faint ink smudges on the bottom margin.
Kunpu (Balmy Breeze)
$ 49.95
Lovely woodblock print "Kunpu" (Balmy Breeze) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. First printed in 1998. This street is Hanamikoji street in Gion, Kyoto. First printed in 1998. Please note this is small size print paper width is 6 inches and height 8 inches. Wonderful details with strong colors. Excellent shading, bold colors, and strong ink bleed through. Genuine handmade Japanese woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsuyuki Nishijima who was born 1945 in Yamaguchi, Japan. Nishijima's umbrella prints are very attractive and most popular. This little print would be a great gift for Christmas.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 6 inches wide and 8 inches tall (15 x 20.5 cm)
Image size: 7 and 3/4 inches wide and 10 and 5/8 inches tall (11 x 16 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 1998
Signed: Block- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. A few ink smudges on the bottom margin which will be easily matted out.
Matsuri Chochin 2 (Paper lantern for the festival -2)
$ 35.00
This cute little woodblock print "Matsuri Chochin 2" (Paper lantern for the festival -2) is by Kunio Kaneko. This shows a traditional Japanese paper lantern. A Chochin lantern has Kanji lettering "Festival ". Very eye-catching print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 5 and 3/8 inches wide by 6 inches tall (13.7 x 15 cm)
Image size: 3 and 3/4 inches wide by 4 and 3/8 inches tall (9.5 x 11.2 cm)
Sheet number: 55/150
Date: 2004
Signed: Artist signed "Kunio Kaneko" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Matsuri Chochin 3 (Paper lantern for the festival -3)
$ 35.00
This cute little woodblock print "Matsuri Chochin 3" (Paper lantern for the festival -3) is by Kunio Kaneko. This shows a traditional Japanese paper lantern. A Chochin lantern has Kanji lettering "Festival ". Very eye-catching print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 4 and 3/4 inches wide by 5 and 3/4 inches tall (12 x 14.5 cm)
Image size: 3 and 3/4 inches wide by 4 and 3/8 inches tall (9.5 x 11.2 cm)
Sheet number: 16/100
Date: 2005
Signed: Artist signed "Kunio Kaneko" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Nikko Kegon taki (Nikko Kegon Fall)
$ 215.00
Beautiful woodblock print “Nikko Kegon Taki" (Nikko Kegon Fall) is by Hasui Kawase. This print is one of very popular series "The New Eight Best Scenery of Japan". This print was published by Ukiyoe Hanga Kanko Kai (Ukiyoe Hanga Publishing Society) in 1974. This is a rare smaller size (called Chuban). Title on the lower right margin. Stilled tipped to original presentation folder. It comes with explanation paper and original tatou (folding paper-case). Wonderful details and high-quality print. Please see the pictures.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 7 and 3/4 x 10 and 5/8 inches (19.5 x 27 cm)
Image size: 6 and 1/2 x 9 and 1/2 inches (16.5 x 24.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Originally published in the 1930's. This print is later printing. (1970's)
Signed: Signed Hasui with red artist seal "sui" on the lower right of the image.
Condition: Very good condition. Minor toning on left margin.
Niwatazumi (Heavy Rainfall)
$ 49.95
Charming woodblock print "Niwatazumi" (Heavy Rainfall) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. First printed in 1998. Please note this is small size print paper height is 6 inches and width 8 inches. Wonderful details with strong colors. Excellent shading, bold colors, and strong ink bleed through. Genuine handmade Japanese woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsuyuki Nishijima who was born 1945 in Yamaguchi, Japan. "Niwatazumi" is old Japanese words, it means heavy rainfall. Nishijima uses old words as a title, which people are not used to using in their daily lives recently. Sometimes I ask Nishijima directly. I think he wants to put Japanese spirits or cultures which have been forgotten into his arts. Nishijima's umbrella prints are very attractive and most popular. This little print would be a great gift for Christmas.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 8 inches wide and 6 inches tall (20.5 x 15 cm)
Image size: 10 and 5/8 inches wide and 7 and 3/4 inches tall (16 x 11 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 1998
Signed: Block- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. A minor ink smudge on the bottom margin which will be easily matted out.
Oboro (Cherry Blossom and Full Moon)
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Amazing woodblock print "Oboro" (Cherry Blossom and Full Moon) is by Teruhide Kato. Romantic night image with full of cherry blossom and full moon. Published by Unsodo. Teruhide Kato had studied at Kyoto Art College. He was a famous kimono fashion designer. When he was 50 years old, he decided to follow his real passion and became a traditional Kyoto woodblock artist. Success remained with the artist. After a gallery exhibition in New York and a book publication of his works titled "Kyoto Romance", he is as famous as a woodblock artist as he used to be as a kimono designer. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2015.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 8 and 7/8 inches by 17 and 3/8 inches (22.5 x 44 cm)
Image size: 7 and 3/4 inches by 16 and 3/8 inches (20 x 41.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A - Open edition
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist red seal on the lower right corner of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition. Nice ink bleed through.
Ranzan Oukei (Cherry Blossom at Arashiyama)
$ 249.00
Breathtaking woodblock print "Ranzan Oukei " (Cherry Blossom at Arashiyama) is by Teruhide Kato. Amazing spring image with full of cherry blossom at Arashiyama. Published by Unsodo. Teruhide Kato had studied at Kyoto Art College. He was a famous kimono fashion designer. When he was 50 years old, he decided to follow his real passion and became a traditional Kyoto woodblock artist. Success remained with the artist. After a gallery exhibition in New York and a book publication of his works titled "Kyoto Romance", he is as famous as a woodblock artist as he used to be as a kimono designer. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2015.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 8 and 1/2 inches by 17 and 3/4inches (21.7 x 45 cm)
Image size: 7 and 3/4 inches by 16 and 3/8 inches (20 x 41.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A - Open edition
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist red seal on the lower right corner of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition. Nice ink bleed through.
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.
Seto no yuuhi (Sunset at Seto)
$ 250.00
Amazing woodblock print "Seto no yuuhi" (Sunset at Seto). Peaceful, tranquil sunset scene at Seto. This beautiful print just speaks for itself. Stunning colors and fine contrast. A ship adds a serene mood to this beautiful print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 1/4 x 13 and 1/8 inches (44 x 33.5 cm)
Image size: 15 x 10 and 1/4 inches (38 x 26 cm)
Sheet number: 152/200
Date: 2001
Signed: Hand signed by pencil on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. A few minor ink spots on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Shiba, Furukawa (Furukawa River at Shiba, Tokyo)
$ 230.00
Serene print "Shiba, Furukawa" (Furukawa River at Shiba, Tokyo) is by very famous French artist Noel Nouet (1885-1969). This print is one of Nouet's most popular series "Tokyo Fukei" (Scenery of Tokyo) by Doi publisher. Dated 1936. This is later print. Artist signature "Noel Nouet" on the right bottom of the image."Keizaburo Yamaguchi" seal and approval seal on the upper left margin. Publisher copyright seal "Hanken shoyuu Doi Eiichi, Carver name: Endo, Printer name: Seki on the lower left margin. Title "Shiba, Furukawa" on the lower right margin. Once tipped. Very peaceful rainy scene. Please notice the person who has a red umbrella on the bridge and the top of the red pagoda on the back. They have added a tasteful accent to this lovely print. His print looks like pen sketches. This print shows well carved sharp black lines nicely. This artist's print is very different from other Japanese artists.
Technique: WoodblockPaper size: 10 and 1/2 inches by 15 and 3/4 inches (26.5 x 40cm)
Image size: 9 and 1/2 x 14 and 1/4 inches (24 x 36cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1936 (this print: Later edition)
Signed: Artist signature "Noel Nouet" on the right bottom of the image.
Condition: Excellent condition.
Takujo Kangyo (Dried Fish on the Table)
$ 395.00
Original limited edition print "Takujo Kangyo" (Dried Fish on the Table) is by Toru Mabuchi (1920-1994). Artist signature "Toru Mabuchi"(pencil signed) on the lower right corner of the image, edition number 63/100 and the title in pencil on the lower margin. Limited edition - hand signed of only 100 prints. He has incredible printing technique by using small pieces of wood pasted on print blocks like mosaic stones.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 24 and 1/2 inches by 18 and 1/2 inches (62 x 47 cm)
Image size: 22 inches by 16 inches (56 x 41 cm)
Sheet number: 63/100
Date: 1963
Signed: Signed on the bottom margin in pencil by the artist
Condition: Very good condition with minor paper toning form old age. Minor paper waving on the margin which will be easily matted out. Toning on verso as shown. Please see the pictures.
Tree Scene 103 A (Framed)
$ 250.00
Lovely little tree print "Tree Scene 103 A" is by Hajime Namiki who was born in 1947. Long out of print. This print has beautiful wooden framed with mat and acrylic glass. Ready to hang. This is the perfect gift for someone special. Signed "H. Namiki" with red seal, limited edition number 86/300, and the title in pencil on the lower margin. Beautiful Bokashi shading. Namiki's print looks much better in person than in pictures.
Technique: Woodblock
Frame size: 13 and 5/8 inches by 11 and 1/4 inches. (34.5 x 28.5 cm)
Image size (inside mat): 6 and 1/8 inches by 5 and 1/8 inches.(15.5 x 13 cm)
Sheet number: 86/300
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist signed "H. Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: The print and frame are both in excellent condition. A minor paint chipping on the back of the frame. Please see the last picture.
Note: Framed prints cannot combine shipping with larger size prints (sheets) than frame size for safety reasons. We will ask for additional shipping charge.
Tree Scene 103 B (Framed)
$ 250.00
Lovely little tree print "Tree Scene 103 B" is by Hajime Namiki who was born in 1947. Long out of print. This print has beautiful wooden framed with mat and acrylic glass. Ready to hang. This is the perfect gift for someone special. Signed "H. Namiki" with red seal, limited edition number 82/300, and the title in pencil on the lower margin. Beautiful Bokashi shading. Namiki's print looks much better in person than in pictures.
Technique: Woodblock
Frame size: 13 and 5/8 inches by 11 and 1/4 inches. (34.5 x 28.5 cm)
Image size (inside mat): 6 and 1/8 inches by 5 and 1/8 inches.(15.5 x 13 cm)
Sheet number: 82/300
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist signed "H. Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: The print and frame are both in excellent condition.
Note: Framed prints cannot combine shipping with larger size prints (sheets) than frame size for safety reasons. We will ask for additional shipping charge.
Whisper Whisper 1
$ 100.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Whisper Whisper 1" is by Kunio Kaneko. This shows a beautiful Japanese Koi. This limited edition series is no longer being printed, now all 150 limited edition sheets are sold out.
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 1/2 inches tall (14 x 32 cm)
Sheet number: AP
Date: 2004
Signed: Artist signed "Kunio Kaneko" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Yuki (Snow)
$ 1,200.00
This is an amazing woodblock print "Yuki" (Snow) by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Carver; Kentaro Maeda, Printer; Ritsuzo Sato, and Publisher; Yuyudo. Carver name and printer name and red "Tatsumi Kenin" (Tatsumi seal of approval) in lower right Publisher seal on the lower left margin. Colors are vivid and vibrant and in layers. Lightly embossed. Absolutely stunning original Japanese handmade woodblock print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 1/4 inches by 16 and 3/4 inches (49 x 42.5 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 by 14 and 1/2 inches (33 x 33 cm)
Sheet number: 273/450
Date: Printed in 1979
Signed: Artist signature “Tatsumi” and a red seal located in the upper right of the image
Condition: Excellent condition. A few very minor spots on the image, please see the last picture. They are hardly noticeable. If you frame and hang on the wall, it is impossible to see them from a distance. (I did not notice until I took a close up picture.)
Yurari (Swing Colorful Clothes)
$ 49.95
Beautiful woodblock print "Yurari" (Swing Colorful Clothes) by Katsuyuki Nishijima. First printed in 2007. This scene is one street in Minobu, Kyoto. Please note this is small size print paper height is 6 inches and width 8 inches. Wonderful details with strong colors. Excellent shading, bold colors, and strong ink bleed through. Genuine handmade Japanese woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsuyuki Nishijima who was born 1945 in Yamaguchi, Japan. Very charming print. Swing the colorful clothes are very lovely and pleasant. This little print would be a great gift for Christmas.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 8 inches wide and 6 inches tall (20.5 x 15 cm)
Image size: 10 and 5/8 inches wide and 7 and 3/4 inches tall (16 x 11 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 2007
Signed: Block- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
