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
Asahi (The Morning Sun)
$ 78.00
"Asahi" (The Morning Sun) by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This scene is Takeojima island in Imazu, Shiga prefecture. First Printed in 1999. Hand titled in Japanese by artist, and hand signed. Very serene image. Stunning colors.
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 in 1999
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed. A few spots on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Echigoya
$ 149.00
"Echigoya" (Traditional Japanese inn) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. Printed in 2005. This is a very traditional Japanese inn (called Ryokan) "Echigoya" since Edo period, almost 200 years old in Narai, Nagano Prefecture. Both signs say "Echigoya". This is typical Nishijima's style. The wonderful rainy scene with 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: 109/500
Date: Printed in 2005
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. Faintest ink smudge on the bottom margin which will be easily matted out.
Echigoya
Fushimi Inari (Fushimi Shrine)
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Beautiful woodblock print "Fushimi Shine" is by Shufu Miyamato. This is pencil signed by the artist, dated, and titled in Japanese by the artist. Paper has deeply embossed seal with his name in Japanese in bottom margin. Stunning colors. Absolutely breathtaking. Very spiritual mood. Limited edition of only 50 sheets.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 14 and 1/2 inches wide by 10 and 3/4 inches tall (36.7 x 27.2 cm)
Image size: 12 and 1/2 inches wide by 8 and 3/4 inches tall (31.7 x 22 cm)
Sheet number: 21/30
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. A few minor ink spots on the bottom margin.
Fuyu no Mai (Snow Dance)
$ 80.00
Paper size: 7 and 3/4 inches wide by 7 inches tall (19.5 x 18 cm)
Sheet number: 212/513
Date: 2001
Signed: Handsigned by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Gyoun (Floating Clouds)
$ 78.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Gyoun" (Floating Clouds) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. First printed 1993. This scene is a street in front of Shirokiya (famous tea room) in Tsumago, Nagano prefecture. Excellent shading, bold colors, and strong ink bleed through.
Technique Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 1/8 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (33.2 x 25.5 cm)
Image size: 10 and 3/4 inches wide and 7 and 7/8 inches tall (27 x 19.7 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 1993
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.
Haru chikashi (Spring will come soon, Ainokura Village)
$ 150.00
Fine etching print "Haru chikashi" (Spring will come soon, Ainokura Village) is by Hiroto Norikane. Peaceful early summer image at mountain village. Stunning details.
Technique: Etching
Paper size: 11 and 1/2inches wide by 6 and 5/8 inches tall (29 x 17 cm)
Image size: 8 inches wide by 3 and 1/4 inches tall (20.5 x 8.5 cm)
Sheet number: 30/200
Date: 2015
Signed: Handsigned by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition
Katata Funa Damari (Fishing Boats at Katata)
$ 149.00
"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: 13/500
Date: Printed in 2018
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.
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.
Noah no Hakobune (Noah's Ark)
$ 300.00
Very rare woodblock print "Noah no Hakobune" (Noah's Ark) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. From an old estate in Japan. This print was produced to commemorate the movie "The Bible: in the Beginning" release in 1966 (October)
"20th Century Fox Movie Company" in Japanese and "Tenchi Sozo" (Movie title in Japanese) Kokai - Kinen (Commemoration of the movie release) " on the bottom margin. "Noah no Hakobune" (Noah's Ark) and "Tomi"( from Artist name Tomi-kichiro) on the upper right of the image. Artist signed "T. Tokuriki, 1966 " by pencil on the upper left corner of the image, however, it is faded, please see the last picture.
Already framed. This new wooden frame is a perfect match with this fantastic woodblock print. Fine color double mats make the image pop out. Ready to be hung and enjoyed. Very interesting print for collectors and this is truly hard to find. There are reflections due to the glass for some of the photos.
Technique: Woodblock
Frame size: 20 inches wide by 16 and 1/2 inches tall. (51cm x 42 cm)
Image size: (inside mat) 13 and 5/8 inches wide by 10 and 1/4 inches tall. (34.5 cm x 25.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1966
Signed: Artist signed "T. Tokuriki, 1966 " by pencil on the upper left corner of the image, however, it is faded, please see the last picture.
Condition: The print look to be good condition with minor toning from its age. The frame and mat are in new condition.
Note: Framed prints cannot combine shipping with larger size prints (sheets) than frame size for safety reason. We will ask for additional shipping charge.
Owl
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This black & white woodblock print is by Kazuyuki Ohtsu. This print seldom every seen offered for sale. Handsigned in bottom margin in pencil by the artist. Adorable and cute print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 7 and 3/4 inches by 10 inches. (19.5 x 25.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: N/A
Signed: Signed: Handwritten "Kazuyuki Ohtsu" in pencil by the artist on the bottom.
Condition: Pristine condition
Ryoanji no haru (Spring at Ryoanji temple)
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Breathtaking woodblock print "Ryoanji no haru" (Spring at Ryoanji temple) is by Shufu Miyamoto. Limited edition - hand signed of only 38 prints. An image of peaceful spring and wonderful colors with the precision. The zen garden at Ryoanji temple is a most famous Zen garden. This place is one of my favorite places in Kyoto.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 12 and 1/4 inches wide by 10 inches tall (31.5 x 25.6 cm)
Image size: 10 and 1/2 inches wide by 7 and 3/4 inches tall (26.5 x 19.5 cm)
Sheet number: 22/38
Date: Printed 2015
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
Zen garden at Ryoanji temple 
Ryoki (Cool Air)
$ 399.00
Absolutely stunning woodblock print, "Ryoki" (Cool Air) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. Extremely large size print. Very strong impression and neat atmosphere. Absolutely outstanding! Although beautiful this print looks much in person than in pictures.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 18 and 1/2 inches wide and 24 and 1/2 inches tall (47x 62 cm)
Image size: 15 and 1/2 inches wide and 21 and 1/2 inches tall (39.5 x 54.5 cm)
Sheet number: 16/100
Date: Printed in 2006
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, minor paper crease and faint ink spots on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Shiosai (The Sound of The Waves)
$ 1,800.00
This spectacular woodblock print "Shiosai" (The Sound of The Waves) is by Shufu Miyamoto. Very powerful ocean image. This print caught my eye right away, just stunning and absolutely beautiful. In his poem about the print, he expresses that he is never bored of watching these great waves alone in the stillness, they are so phenomenal and powerful. I believe this is perfect for your new year that promises new thought and new strength. This is another masterpiece of his. Extra Large Size. Limited Edition size was 30 sheets.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 27 and 1/4 inches wide by 20 inches tall (69 x 50.8 cm)
Image size: 25 and 3/8 inches wide by 18 inches tall (64.5 x 16 cm)
Sheet number: 18/30
Date: Printed in 2017
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition
Suzushi (Cool Day)
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Lovely woodblock print "Suzushi" (Cool Day) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This scene is street in front of Shimizuya (famous old house, but it is a museum now) in Tsumago, Nagano prefecture. Nishijima's umbrella prints are very attractive and most popular. Bold colors and strong ink bleed through. Beautiful contrast.
Technique Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/8 inches wide and 13 and 1/8 inches tall (25.5 x 33.2 cm)
Image size: 7 and 7/8 inches wide and 10 and 3/4 inches tall (19.7 x 27cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 1993
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.
Taiko no Asa (Morning of The Lake)
$ 149.00
Very popular print "Taiko no Asa" (Morning of The Lake) is by Katsuyki Nishijima. Printed in 2005. Truly beautiful colors. This is one of his popular prints. The most beautiful sunrise scenery of Biwa Lake from Imazu. Excellent shading, bold colors, and strong ink bleed through.
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)l
Sheet number: 158/500
Date: Printed in 2005
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. A minor ink spot on the bottom margin (under the edition number) which is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out.
Sunset scenery of Biwa Lake
Tajimaya (Famous inn in Magome, "Tajimaya")
$ 149.00
"Tajimaya" (Famous inn in Magome, "Tajimaya") is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. Printed in 2010. Small paper lantern says "Tajimaya" (name). Hand signed in pencil, hand-titled in Japanese and hand numbered by the artist, limited edition number 82/500. The very neat atmosphere. Nishijima's umbrella prints are very attractive and most 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: 82/500
Date: Printed 2010
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. Minor paper crease on the top margin and bottom margin (edge) which will be easily matted out.
Tree Scene 100 B
$ 750.00
Stunning tree scene print "Tree Scene 100 B" is by Hajime Namiki. Amazing trees with the full moon scene. Incredibly delicate, wonderful shading and a great composition. Truly romantic and serene mood. Please excuse my poor pictures which do not do this print justice. The silver background is extremely difficult to capture.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 29 and 1/4 by 16 and 1/2 inches (74 x 42 cm)
Image size: 26 inches by 13 and 1/4 inches (66 x 33.7 cm)
Sheet number: 73/150
Date: 2000
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. Very faint ink smudge into the top margin which is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out.
Tree Scene 123
$ 175.00
Fine woodblock print "Tree Scene 123" is by Hajime Namiki who was born in 1947. Beautiful details. This print has a very clean and neat atmosphere.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 and 1/4 inches by 10 inches. (41.5 x 25 cm)
Image size: 13 and 3/8 inches by 7 and 1/8 inches. (34 x 18 cm)
Sheet number: 197/500
Date: 2006
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. A tiny (pinhead size) ink spot on the bottom margin which will be easily matted out.
Tree Scene 133
$ 175.00
Fantastic woodblock print "Tree Scene 133" is by Hajime Namiki who was born in 1947. Signed "Hajime Namiki" with red seal, limited edition number 160/300, date and the title in pencil on the lower margin. Beautiful contrast and nice colors.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 18 and 1/2 inches by 8 and 1/2 inches (47 x 21.5 cm)
Image size: 15 and 3/4 inches by 5 and 1/4 inches (40 x 13 cm)
Sheet number: 160/300
Date: 2008
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. Faintest ink spot on the left margin which is hardly noticeable and will be matted out.
Tree Scene 95 B
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Very impressive and powerful print. Brilliant blue colors. Gorgeous tree print " Tree Scene 95B" is by Hajime Namiki. Please excuse my poor pictures which do not do this print justice. The silver background is extremely difficult to capture.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 23 and 3/4 inches by 17 inches (60 x 43 cm)
Image size: 20 and 1/2 inches by 13 and 3/4 inches (52 x 35 cm)
Sheet number: 145/200
Date: 1999
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Yamanaka Abura ten (Yamanaka Oil Store in Kyoto)
$ 139.00
Fine Japanese woodblock print "Yamanaka Abura ten"(Yamanaka Oil Store in Kyoto) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. Yamanaka Abura ten is very traditional cooking oil store in Kyoto, established in the Bunsei era during the late Edo period. This beautiful print shows Kyoto's scenic architectural landscape nicely.
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: 11/500
Date: Printed 2017
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed. A natural paper wrinkle on the upper left part which is very minor and hardly noticeable unless pointed out. Please see the last picture.
