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
Amabare (Fine Weather After Rain)
$ 78.00
Lovely woodblock print "Amabare" (Fine Weather After Rain) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This scene is Kiyamachi street along Takase River in Kyoto. White umbrella has "Shima" from "Nishijima"(Kanji says "Nishi-Shima"). Sometimes he hides these little treats for us to find in his umbrellas and Norens.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/8 inches wide and 13 inches tall (25.5 x 33cm)
Image size: 7 and 3/4 inches wide and 10 and 5/8 inches tall (19.5 x 27cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 1976
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. A few pinhead size ink spots on the margin which is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out.
Blue Tree
$ 175.00
Fine woodblock print "Blue Tree" is by Hajime Namiki. Absolutely beautiful blue tree with gorgeous silver to gold background. Very tranquil mood.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 14 and 5/8 by 11 and 1/2 inches (37.1 x 29.3 cm)
Image size: 11 and 3/4 by 9 inches (30 x 23 cm)
Sheet number: 243/500
Date: 2008
Signed: Artist signed "H.Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. Minor paper crease on the upper left corner (margin) and a few ink smudge on the margin as shown. Please see the picture.
Dogwood 12
$ 250.00
Gorgeous tree print "Dogwood 12" is by Hajime Namiki. Absolutely beautiful dogwood tree with the gorgeous gold background. Sheet number is 2/200.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 18 and 1/2 by 13 and 1/2 inches (47 x 34.5 cm)
Image size: 15 and 3/8 by 10 and 5/8inches (39 x 27 cm)
Sheet number: 2/200
Date: 2018
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. Faintest ink smudge on the lower right margin which is hardly noticeable and will be matted out.
Dogwood
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"
Haru - 2 (Spring - 2)
$ 380.00
Very large size etching print "Haru - 2" (Spring - 2) is by Hiroto Norikane. Not only is this quality of workmanship rarely seen nowadays. it is most difficult to find extra large size Norikane's works offered for sale. Limited Edition 103/300 and dated '95. Red seal reads "Hiro" which is from "Hiroto" Hand numbered, titled in Japanese, signed and dated by the artist in pencil. Meticulous details! Amazing print!
Technique: Etching
Paper size: 21 and 1/4 by 15 and 1/2 inches (54 x 39.2 cm)
Image size: 16 and 1/4 by 11 and 3/4 inches (41.3 x 29.7 cm)
Sheet number: 103/300
Date: 1995
Signed: Handsigned by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Harukaze (Spring Breeze)
$ 250.00
Lovely woodblock print "Harukaze" (Spring Breeze) is by Seiji Sano. An image of peaceful spring and wonderful colors with the precision. It looks like petals are gently falling and floating on the surface of the water.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 3/4 x 13 inches (45 x 33 cm)
Image size: 15 x 10 and 1/4 inches (38 x 26 cm)
Sheet number: 146/300
Date: 1999
Signed: Hand signed by pencil on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. A few faintest pinhead size ink spots on the bottom margin which is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out.
Hibi (Everyday)
$ 78.00
Very lovely print "Hibi" (Everyday) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. First printed in 1993. Colorful little print of beautiful folding fans as exhibited outside a traditional store. Noren cloth is pleasantly flowing by wind. Brilliant colors are very attractive. One Kanji lettering on the fan says "Congratulations".
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 1/16 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (33x25.7 cm)
Image size: 10 and 5/8 inches wide and 7 and 3/4 inches tall (27.5x20 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed in 1993
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. Very minor paper crease on the top margin (corner) and a pinhead-size ink spot on the bottom margin which is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out.
Inami, Ohishigaki no kage (Behind the large stone wall at Inami)
$ 280.00
Amazing original limited edition "Inami, Ohishigaki no kage" (Behind the large stone wall at Inami) is by Koichi Maeda. This print shows a very massive stone wall. Very unique and unusual focus. The strong texture on thick Japanese washi paper. Limited edition of only 80 prints.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 24 and 1/2 inches by 18 and 3/4 inches (62 x 47.3 cm)
Image size: 21 and 3/4 inches by 15 and 3/4 inches (55 x 40 cm)
Sheet number: 3/80
Date: 2011
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Condition: Pristine condition with full margins. A few very faint ink smudge on the margin and minor paper crease at the lower left bottom (edge) which will be easily matted out.
Kobana to Suzume (Small Flowers and Sparrow)
$ 165.00
Adorable etching print "Kobana to Suzume" (Small Flowers and Sparrow) is by Koji Ikuta. Paper has deeply embossed seal "Koji Ikuta". Limited edition size of only 75 sheets. Amazing details.
Technique: Mezzotint
Paper size: 9 and1/4 inches wide by 9 and 1/8 inches (23.5 x 23.2 cm)
Image size: 5 and 1/8 inches wide by 5 and 1/8 inches (13 x 13 cm)
Sheet number: 16/75
Date: 2009
Signed: Pencil signed by the artist
Condition: Pristine condition
Kumadori
$ 40.00
Fine Japanese woodblock print "Kumadori" is by Kunio Kaneko. This print shows a beautiful Japanese Kimono with "Kumadori "and Japanese Kanji lettering "Mai"(means dance). Kumadori" means Kabuki(stage) makeup (using exaggerated muscle and nerve lines to depict strong character).
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 6 and 1/4 inches wide by 7 and 1/4 inches tall (16 x 18.3 cm)
Image size: 4 and 5/8 inches wide by 5 and 1/2 inches tall (11.7 x 14 cm)
Sheet number: 92/150
Date: 2002
Signed: Artist signed "Kunio Kaneko" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. Extremely faint ink spots (pinhead size) on the lower left margin which will be easily matted out. Please see the last picture.
Night Scene 2
$ 185.00
Truly fantastic print "Night Scene 2" is by Hajime Namiki. Printed in 2018. Signed "Hajime Namiki", edition number 2/200, dated " '18 " and the title in pencil on the lower margin. It is in pristine condition with full margins, bold colors and never framed. This print has a mystical and poetic mood. This fabulous print takes you to fantasy the world.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 and 5/8 inches by 10 and 1/8 inches (42.3 x 25.7 cm)
Image size: 13 and 1/2 by 7 and 1/8 inches (34 x 18 cm)
Sheet number: 2/200
Date: 2018
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. A minor ink smudge on the lower left margin which is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out.
Obama no mise (Loach Fish Restaurant in Obama)
$ 149.00
"Obama no Mise" (Loach Fish Restaurant in Obama) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This is a very famous Japanese loach fish restaurant in Obama, Fukui prefecture. Noren cloth shows "Dojo"(Loach). Wonderful details with strong colors. Excellent shading, bold colors, and strong ink bleed through. Genuine handmade Japanese woodblock print. Nishijima's umbrella prints are very attractive and popular. Very beautiful 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: 325/500
Date: Printed 2006
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, minor paper crease on the top margin (edge) which will be easily matted out.
Ouka Ranbu (Cherry Blossoms at Night boisterous Dance)
$ 1,800.00
This amazing woodblock print "Ouka Ranbu" (Cherry Blossoms at Night boisterous Dance) is by Shufu Miyamoto. This print just speaks by itself. This cherry blossom print inspires you to Japanese beauty. Extra large size. Limited edition size was 200 sheets. This pencil signed by the artist and titled in Japanese by the artist. Paper has deeply embossed seal in Japanese in bottom margin. The Strong texture on thick French paper. Very strong colors and beautiful mica. This print is a wonderful dreamlike mood and truly romantic. This print is Miyamoto's masterpiece.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 27 and 3/8 inches wide by 20 and 1/8 inches tall (69.5 x 51 cm)
Image size: 25 and 1/2 inches wide by 18 and 1/8 inches tall (64.5 x 46 cm)
Sheet number: 163/200
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
September Story 2
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Little woodblock print "September Story 2" 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.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 5 and 1/8 inches wide by 6 and 1/8 inches tall (13 x 15.5 cm)
Image size: 3 and 1/2 x 4 and 1/2 inches (9 x 11.3cm)
Sheet number: 4/200
Date: 2008
Signed: Artist signed "Kunio Kaneko" by pencil on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
Shidare Zakura 22 (Weeping Cherry 22)
$ 175.00
Gorgeous woodblock print "Shidare Zakura 22" (Weeping Cherry 22) is by Hajime Namiki. Absolutely magnificent and pleasing! His print looks much better in person than in pictures.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 7/8 inches by 11 and 7/8 inches (30 x 30 cm)
Image size: 9 inches by 9 inches (23 x 23 cm)
Sheet number: 10/200
Date: 2018
Signed: Artist signed "H. Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. A few minor ink spots on the margin as shown.
Shoka (Early Summer)
$ 300.00
Amazing woodblock print "Shoka"(Early Summer) is by Tatsuo Kawashima. Limited edition of only 230 prints. Long out of print. This print is one of very popular Kawashima's prints and also my favorite print. Please see wonderful composition, contrast, and amazing bokashi shading. Hand numbered, titled, signed by the artist in pencil. Very peaceful early summer image with hydrangeas in Kyoto. This print brings a very cool and neat "Kyoto" atmosphere to any room.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 3/8 inches by 15 and 1/8 inches (49 x 38.5 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/8 inches by 12 and 1/2 inches (43.5 x 31.8 cm)
Sheet number: AP 25/25 (Limited edition of only 230 sheets and 25 sheets as AP-artist proof)
Date: N/A
Signed: Hand signed "T. Kawashima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor toning (edge of the paper), minor ink smudges and minor paper crease on the margin as shown. Please see the pictures.
Sumire (Violet)
$ 48.00
This wonderful little Mezzotint etching by Japanese artist Mioko (born 1953). This is pencil signed, dated, titled in Japanese and signed by the artist. Pristine condition. Very small limited edition size of only 50 sheets. This is sheet 2 of 50. Very charming little print.
Technique: Mezzotint
Paper size: 8 inches wide by 8 inches (20x 20 cm)
Image size: 4 inches wide by 4 inches (10 x 10 cm)
Sheet number: 2/50
Date: 2009
Signed: Pencil signed by the artist
Condition: Pristine condition
Toriimoto (Toriimoto in Kyoto)
$ 149.00
This beautiful woodblock print "Toriimoto" (Toriimoto in Kyoto) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This store is a very famous tea room "Tsutaya" in Saga, Kyoto. Noren cloth says "Tsutaya". Hand signed in pencil, hand-titled in Japanese in the bottom margin, and hand numbered limited edition 187/500 by the artist. With artist official red seal. Wonderful details with strong excellent bold colors and strong ink bleed through. Nice colors and beautiful 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: 196/500
Date: Printed 2008
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, Very minor paper crease on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Tree Scene 98
$ 595.00
Amazing tree scene print "Tree Scene 98" is by Hajime Namiki. Printed in 1999. Long out of print. Very tranquil and relaxed mood. Namiki's print looks much better in person than in pictures. Incredible delicate, wonderful shading and a great composition. Please excuse my poor pictures which do not do this print justice. The silver background is extremely difficult to capture.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 18 and 1/8 inches by 17 and 7/8 inches ( 46 x 45.5 cm)
Image size: 15 inches by 14 and 3/4 inches ( 38 x 37.5 cm)
Sheet number: 84/200
Date: 1999
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor paper scuff on the top of verso. A tiny ink spot on the bottom edge (margin) which will be easily matted out.
Tsubame mau (Flying Swallows)
$ 80.00
Paper size: 7 and 7/8 inches wide by 7 inches tall (20 x 18 cm)
Sheet number: 64/519
Date: 2007
Signed: Handsigned by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Yuge no Sato (Village of Yuge)
$ 280.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Yuge no Sato" is by Tatsuo Kawashima. Limited edition of only 300 prints. Hand numbered, titled, signed by the artist in pencil. Very peaceful autumn scene. Kawashima told me this story. One old man in wheelchair and wife saw this woodblock at his house and very quietly they asked Kawashima that they wanted to have this print badly. They don't know about woodblock well. However, just this print gone through to their hearts. Then Kawashima felt very happy that he is an artist and his print caught somebody's heart. Their hearts were soothed by this print. Kawashima was pleased that he is an artist and his work was well received. His peaceful prints make very warm our hearts always.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 1/8 inches by 15 inches (48.5 x 38 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/8 inches by 12 and 1/2 inches (43.5 x 31.8 cm)
Date: N/A
Signed: Hand signed "T. Kawashima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Excellent condition. Very minor pinhead size ink spots on the margin and minor toning on the left margin (edge) which will be easily matted out.
Yuragu (Swing Colorful Clothes)
$ 78.00
Beautiful Japanese woodblock print "Yurari" is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This scene is colorful clothes are dried in the breeze at Nishijin district in Kyoto. Very charming print. Nishijima's most popular print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 1/8 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (33 x 25.5cm)
Image size: 10 and 3/4 inches wide and 7 and 3/4 inches tall (27 x 19.5cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 1993
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed. Very minor paper crease and ink spots on the margin which will be easily matted out. Please see the pictures.
