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
Chikurin - Kyoto (Bamboo Forest, Kyoto)
$ 500.00
Amazing woodblock print "Chikurin - Kyoto" (Bamboo Forest, Kyoto) is by Kazuyuki Ohtsu. This print is cool, quiet and relaxing. The walking paths that cut through the bamboo forest assure us this is a special place. Bright and wonderful colors with precise details characterize this artist. Please see the pictures. Limited edition of only 88 prints. This truly beautiful handmade print brings tranquility and relaxation to any room. Just breathtaking!
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 18 and 1/2 inches by 23 and 1/2 inches (47 x 60 cm)
Image size: 15 and 1/2 inches by 20 and 3/4 inches (39 x 53 cm)
Sheet number: 74/88
Date: 2017
Signed: Signed "Kazuyuki Ohtsu" in pencil by the artist on the bottom.
Condition: Pristine condition. Very minor paper crease on the upper right margin corner which will be easily matted out.
Bamboo Forest in Sagano, Kyoto
Doobie Doobie Doo #1/151
$ 300.00
Lovely large Koi fish are swimming beautifully. This print is the largest Koi print I have ever seen. Absolutely striking impression. This print shows the more powerful movement of gorgeous Koi fish. Slightly embossed. Wonderful details, please notice even their whiskers. Sheet number is #1/151.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 28.5 inches wide by 11 inches tall. (72.3 x 28 cm)
Image size: 26 inches wide by 8 and 5/8 inches tall (66 x 22 cm)
Sheet number 1/151
Date 2011
Signed Artist signed "Kunio Kaneko" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition Pristine condition
Hida no Fuyu - 2 ( Hida at Winter -2 )
$ 120.00
This tranquil etching print " Hida no Fuyu - 2 " (Hida at Winter - 2) is by Hiroto Norikane. Very quiet and peaceful snow image at mountain village. Around this village, the snowy landscape is beautiful and serene. A leafless persimmon tree still bares ripen fruit and a stack of firewood is piled outside the warm and cozy home. In the clean crisp air, one can almost hear their own heartbeat.
Technique: Etching
Paper size: 9 and 1/2 inches wide by 8 and 1/4 inches tall (24 x 21 cm)
Image size: 6 and 1/4 inches wide by 4 and 1/2 inches tall (16 x 11.5 cm)
Sheet number: 16/150
Date: 2014
Signed: Handsigned by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition
Joyato no aru minato (The port with the night light)
$ 280.00
Amazing woodblock print "Joyato no aru minato" (The port with the night light) is by Koichi Maeda. This peaceful scene is the scene of Tomonoura port in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture. Bright and wonderful colors. This print is now long out print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 24 and 1/2 inches by 18 and 3/4 inches (62 x 47.5 cm)
Image size: 21 and 5/8 inches by 15 and 3/4 inches (55 x 40 cm)
Sheet number: 73/80
Date: 1998
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Condition: Pristine condition with full margins. A few faintest ink spots on the margins which are not noticeable and will be easily matted out
Kaki no Aki 2 (Persimmon at Autumn 2)
$ 275.00
Heartwarming woodblock print "Kaki no Aki 2"(Persimmon at Autumn 2) is by Kazuyuki Ohtsu. Very vibrant colors. This truly beautiful handmade print brings tranquility and relaxation into any room.
Technique Woodblock
Paper size: 8 and 1/8 inches by 17 and 3/4 inches (20.5 x 45 cm)
Image size: 6 and 1/4inches by 15 and 1/2 inches (16 x 39.2 cm)
Sheet number: 120/135
Date: 2013
Signed: Signed "Kazuyuki Ohtsu" in pencil by the artist on the bottom.
Condition: Pristine condition
Kuchibeni (Lip Stick)
$ 1,000.00
This is an amazing woodblock print "Kuchibeni" (Lip Stick) is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Tatsumi said about this print, "A geisha wears lined Kimono (called "Awase") on the bare skin in the bath up. An earnest thing does not have a face of a woman staring at a mirror. This is the scene where she has finished attaching lipstick to. Her hairstyle is called " Tsubushi Shimada". Some middle-aged Geisha do this hairstyle. Tatsumi expressed "stylish Geisha" wonderfully. Carver; Kentaro Maeda, Printer; Ritsuzo Sato, and Publisher; Yuyudo. Carver name and printer name on the lower right margin and publisher seal on the lower left margin. Small red "Tatsumi Kenin" seal in lower margin reads, "Tatsumi seal of approval". Colors are vivid and vibrant and in layers. Lightly embossed. Absolutely stunning original Japanese handmade woodblock print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 1/2 inches by 16 inches (49.5 x 41 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 by 14 and 1/2 inches (33 x 33 cm)
Sheet number: 62/450
Date: Printed 1980
Signed: Artist signature “Tatsumi” and a red seal located in lower right of the image
Condition: Good condition with a minor toning. A faint mat line into the edge of the image. A few very minor spots on the image, please see the last two pictures. They are hardly noticeable unless pointed out. Tiny tape residue on the verso.
Locomotion #1/169
$ 200.00
Fabulous koi print "Locomotion" is by Kunio Kaneko. Large size. Kaneko's fish print is very attractive and very popular. Sheet number is #1/169.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 24 and 5/8 inches wide by 8 and 1/8 inches tall (62.5 x 20.5 cm)
Image size: 22 and 1/4 inches wide by 5 and 3/4 inches tall (56.5 x 14.5 cm)
Sheet number: 1/169
Date: 2010
Signed: Artist signed "Kunio Kaneko" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. A few pin head size ink spots on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Madobe nite (The Cat Near The Window)
$ 90.00
Adorable cat etching print "Madobe nite" (The Cat Near The Window) is by Hiroto Norikane. Please see superb details.
Technique: Etching
Paper size: 7 and 5/8 inches wide by 7 inches tall (19 x 18 cm)
Image size: 4 and 5/8 inches wide by 3 inches tall (11.7 x 7.7 cm)
Sheet number: 295/507
Date: 1995
Signed: Handsigned by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Madobe no Neko (The Cat Beside Window)
$ 90.00
Technique: Etching
Paper size: 7 and 5/8 inches wide by 7 inches tall (19.2 x 18 cm)
Sheet number: 276/506
Date: 1994
Signed: Handsigned by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
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.
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 right margin which will be easily matted out.
Same Komon (Beauty in Traditional Kimono)
$ 850.00
Absolutely beautiful Bijin-ga print "Same Komon" (Beauty in Traditional Kimono) is by Keiichi Takasawa. The publisher is Yuyudo. Publisher seal on the lower right margin. Carver name "Kentaro Maeda" and printer name "Ritsuzo Sato" on the lower left margin. The Japanese title is "Same Komon" (Shark spot pattern) is a very traditional Japanese Kimono design pattern. Truly beautiful colors, amazing details, and wonderful contrast. This print is extremely hard to find. Limited edition size of 470 sheets. This limited edition print is 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.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 15 and 3/4 x 21 inches (40.2 x 53.5 cm)
Image size: 14 and 7/8 x 18 and 7/8 inches (38 x 48 cm)
Sheet number: H.C
Date Ca. 1970
Signed Handsigned in pencil by the artist
Condition Excellent condition. Tiny tape residue on the top corners of verso. Minor ink printer's smudge on the right margin (edge) which will be easily matted out.
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.
Shimagasuri (Modern beauty in Japanese Kimono)
$ 1,400.00
Fabulous modern Bijin-ga print "Shimagasuri" (Modern beauty in Japanese Kimono) is by Matazo Kayama (1927-2004). Matazo Kayama was a Japanese Nihon-ga painter of the 20th century, born in Kyoto 1927. He is a well-known artist in Japan and also a worldwide artist. Many of his artworks have been sold at famous auctions, including Christie's New York. This print is highly desirable and hard to find. This print shows modern and cool Japanese beauty. Very exotic and mysterious mood. Shimagasuri is a type of Japanese Kimono fabric that has been woven with fibers dyed specifically to create stripe patterns in the fabric.
Colors are vivid, vibrant and have amazing contrast. All information about this print is on the right margin. Original woodblock print by Matazo Kayama and title "Shimagasuri" in Japanese, model name, carver name, printer name. Printed in 1989, and edition number 120/200, Publisher name. Pencil signed by the artist on the bottom of the information.
I just want to add information about his model. Her name is Yufu (written Yufu but called Yuu, very old way to read) She was his student at Tama Art University. Kayama had used the same model 'Yuu" for 13 years and he made 3,500 sketches of her. Her husband is also Kayama's student and artist. I read a book and it was very interesting. Yuu became a Nihon-ga (Japanese painting) artist after retiring from being the model for Kayama.
*This book is not for sale.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 21 inches by 14 and 1/2 inches (53.5 x 37 cm)
Image size: 18 and 3/4 inches by 13 inches (48 x 33 cm)
Sheet number: 120/200
Date: Heisei gan nen (1989)
Signed: Pencil signed by the artist on the bottom of the information. Artist's red seal on the lower left corner of the image.
Condition: Outstanding condition. Two paper scuffs (once taped) on the top of the verso. Please see the picture.
Taiju soshun (Big Tree Early Spring)
$ 900.00
Fabulous tree print "Taiju Soshu" (Big Tree Early Spring) is by Japanese artist Joichi Hoshi. Very rare print. Titled "Taiju Soshu" (Big Tree Early Spring), hand signed "Joichi Hoshi" and dated '78 in pencil by the artist on the bottom margin. Already framed. This new wooden frame is a perfect match with this beautiful woodblock print. Doubled matted. Incredibly delicate details. This print brings the tranquil mood to your room. Ready to hang on your wall and enjoy this tree print.
Technique: Woodblock
Frame size: 15 and 1/4 x 16 and 1/4 inches (38.5 x 41.5 cm)
Image size (inside mat): 9 x 10 and 1/4 inches (23 x 26 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1978
Signed: hand signed Joichi Hoshi in pencil by the artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Good condition with toning from its age as shown. Please look at the pictures carefully. This print is sealed completely as shown.
Note: Framed prints cannot combine shipping with larger size prints (sheets) than frame size for safety reason.
Tree Scene 17 - 1992 (Framed)
$ 400.00
Beautiful tree print "Tree Scene 17" is by Hajime Namiki who was born in 1947. Printed in 1992. This print is Namiki's early work and long out of print. Already framed and ready to hang. Signed "H. Namiki" with red seal, limited edition number 47/300, and the title in pencil on the lower margin. Beautiful Bokashi shading. (Sorry, my pictures have a reflection)
Technique: Woodblock
Frame size: 19 and 1/8 inches by 19 and 1/8 inches (48.5 x 48.5 cm)
Image size (inside mat): 12 and 1/8 inches by 12 and 1/8 inches (31 x 31 cm)
Sheet number: 47/300
Date: 1992
Signed: Artist signed "H. Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: The print looks to be in good condition with very minor toning from its age. The frame is also in good condition. However, a few very minor paint chipping on the frame and a tiny spot under the glass. (top portion of the white mat) They are very hardly noticeable. Please see the pictures.
Note: Framed prints cannot combine shipping with larger size prints (sheets) than frame size for safety reasons. We will ask for additional shipping charge.
Yukimoyoi (Snow in Gion)
$ 78.00
Lovely snow scene print "Yukimoyoi" (Snow in Gion) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This serene snow scene is Shinbashi, Gion in Kyoto. Absolutely breathtaking! Very romantic and peaceful atmosphere.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/8 inches wide and 13 and 1/8 inches tall (25.5 x 33 cm)
Image size: 7 and 3/4 inches wide and 10 and 3/4 inches tall (19.5 x 27 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 1997
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. Minor ink smudge on the right margin which will be easily matted out.
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. A few pin-head size ink spots on the margin which will be easily matted out.
