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!
6/7/2017: NEW BLOG UPDATE
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 1999
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed. A few ink spots on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Dragon 4-2
$ 125.00
Very dramatic dragon print "Dragon 4-2" by Hajime Namiki who was born in 1947. Very striking dragon print.Very impressive and beautiful dragon print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 inches by 6 inches (28x15cm)
Image size: 8 and 1/4 inches by 3 and 1/4 inches (21x8cm)
Sheet number: 590/1000
Date: 1993
Signed: Artist signed "H. Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Haru no yuki (Snow at early spring)
$ 275.00
Peaceful woodblock print "Haru no yuki" (Snow at early spring) is by Kazuyuki ohtsu. The Very serene rural scene in the snow. 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 3/8 inches by 15 and 1/4 inches (16.2 x 39 cm)
Sheet number: 65/135
Date: 2014
Signed: Signed "Kazuyuki Ohtsu" in pencil by the artist on the bottom.
Condition: Pristine condition
Ikomaya ( Ikomaya in snow)
$ 149.00
Very romantic snow print "Ikomaya" (Ikomaya in Snow) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This scene is a street in front of Ikomaya (famous old Japanese-style hotel (inn), but it is a tea room now) in Tsumago, Nagano prefecture. The large sign says "Ikomaya" and little sign says "Tsumago yado" (Japanese-style inn at Tsumago). The little sign on the left side says "Oyado"(hotel). This beautiful snow print brings very peaceful atmosphere. Lovely 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: 405/500
Date: Printed 1997
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
Iris 56
$ 1,100.00
Amazing Iris print "Iris 56" is by Hajime Namiki. Colorful iris image. Beautiful contrast. Absolutely gorgeous. This is one of Namiki's master pieces.
Technique: Woodblock and Silkscreen
Paper size: 33 and 1/2 by 19 inches (85 x 48.2 cm)
Image size: 31 by 16 and 1/2 inches (79 x 42 cm)
Sheet number: 26/100
Date: 1994
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor paper crease and a few faint ink spots on the margins which 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: 112/135
Date: 2013
Signed: Signed "Kazuyuki Ohtsu" in pencil by the artist on the bottom.
Condition: Pristine condition
Kaze hikaru (Glowing wind)
$ 410.00
This amazing woodblock print "Kaze hikaru" (Glowing wind) is by Seiji Sano. A very peaceful seascape. This beautiful print looks like a real picture. Incredible details and fantastic colors.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 27 x 11 and 1/2 inches (69 x 29 cm)
Image size: 24 and 3/4 x 9 inches (63 x 23 cm)
Sheet number: 12/150
Date: 1998
Signed: Hand signed by pencil on the bottom margin
Condition: Outstanding condition. Minor ink spots (pinpoint size) on the margin and tiny paper crease at the left margin corners. They will be easily matted out. Once taped on the top corners on the verso. Please see the picture.
Koyo Butai (Colored leaves at Kiyomizu Temple)
$ 249.00
Fabulous woodblock print "Koyo Butai (Colored leaves at Kiyomizu Temple) is by Teruhide Kato. When we visit Kiyomizu temple in Higashiyama (Kyoto) in autumn, we are blessed to take in the beauty of the temple grounds set against backdrops of brilliant reds. This print shows this gracefully. 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 gold seal on the lower right corner of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition. Nice ink bleed through. Typical ink smudge on the right margin.
Colored leaves at Kiyomizu Temple
Kumejima no orimoto (Weaving studio at Kumejima Island, Okinawa)
$ 149.00
Fine woodblock print “Kumejima no orimoto” (Weaving studio at Kumejima Island, Okinawa) is by Katuyuki Nishjima. Printed in 2015. Beautiful blue sky and typical Okinawa house are very exotic mood. The focal point is the “Shisa” (Lion dog) on the roof. Many people put Shisa on their rooftops. Shisa are wards believed to protect from various devils. Fabulous contrast.
This weaving studio is Kumejima-tsumugi studio. Kumejima-tsumugi is the Japanese craft of silk cloth practiced in Kumejima, Okinawa. Kumejima tsumugi has the longest history of the approximately two hundred forms of tsumugi and is the oldest Kasuri fabric. It is recognized as one of the important intangible cultural properties of Japan.
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: 14/500
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed. A tiny ink spot into lower left margin which will be easily matted out.
Kuroki neko (Black cat with Camelia)
$ 230.00
Beautiful cat print "Kuroki neko" (Black Cat with Camelia) is by Tadashige Nishida. Printed 1988. Very beautiful black cat with Camelia. Lovely colors and wonderful contrast. It is hard to find his earlier work nowadays.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 12 and 1/4 x 13and 3/8 inches (31 x 34 cm)
Image size: 9 and 7/8 x 10 and 5/8 inches (25 x 27 cm)
Sheet number: 28/100
Date: 1988
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. Minor paper crease on the margins which will be easily matted out.
Landscape - Libra - Constellation Series-
$ 450.00
Striking print "Landscape - Libra" (Constellation Series) is by Hodaka Yoshida (1926 -1995). Absolutely exotic image with impactful colors. Beautiful embossing to the moon. I am surprised by his art every time due to his incredible imagination and unique sense. This print would be great for someone who is a Libra (birthday 9/23 -10/23). This is pencil signed "Hodaka Yoshida", dated '73 and numbered 49/100 by the artist. Limited edition size of only 100 prints. Every year it is harder and harder to find Hodaka's print in excellent condition. Sticker "Libra" (Constellation Series) by Hodaka Yoshida" in Japanese ( Seiza series, Tenbin za) on the verso. Please see the picture.
Technique: Woodcut and anastatic print.
Paper size: 16 and 3/8 by 22 inches (41.5 x 56 cm)
Image size: 14 and 1/2 by 19 and 1/2inches (37 x 49.5 cm)
Sheet number: 49/100
Date: 1973
Signed: Pencil signed "Hodaka Yoshida" on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Oboro (Cherry Blossom and Full Moon)
$ 249.00
Breathtaking 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.
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 master piece.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 27 and 1/2 inches wide by 20 and 1/2 inches tall (70 x 52 cm)
Image size: 25 and 1/4 inches wide by 18 inches tall (64 x 46 cm)
Sheet number: 114/200
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
Playing from Cat series 207
$ 350.00
Very heartwarming cats print "Tawamureru" (Playing) from Cat series 207 is by Tadashige Nishida. Printed 2015. They are just adorable. This print made your heart warm and put a smile on your face. This is the perfect print for cat lovers. Outstanding colors and contrast.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 21 and 1/2 x 14 and 1/2 inches (54.7 x 36 cm)
Image size: 19 inches x 11 inches (48 x 28 cm)
Sheet number: 51/150
Date: 2015
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Run Run Run
$ 195.00
Absolutely stunning print. Very strong colors, typical ink bleed through, never framed. Kaneko's Koi and goldfish prints are very attractive and most popular. Brilliant colors. Truly beautiful and elegant. This lovely print brings relaxation to your room.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 20 inches wide by 11 and 1/4 inches tall (51 x 28.5 cm)
Image size: 17 and 3/4 inches wide by 9 inches tall (45 x 22.5 cm)
Sheet number: 114/150
Date: 2009
Signed: Artist signed "Kunio Kaneko" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Tree Scene 91
$ 295.00
Fine Japanese woodblock print " Tree Scene 91 " is by Hajime Namiki. Now out of print. Truly beautiful image of centrally placed moon in the forest. Wonderful composition and fine contrast. Really striking Japanese woodblock print by Namiki.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 1/4 inches by 11 inches (49 x 28 cm)
Image size: 16 and 1/2 inches by 8 and 1/4 inches (42 x 21 cm)
Sheet number: 143/200
Date: 1999
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Tree Scene 95 B
$ 495.00
Very impressive and powerful print. Brilliant blue colors. Gorgeous tree print. 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 7/8 inches by 17 and 1/8 inches (60.7 x 43.4 cm)
Image size: 20 and 1/2 inches by 13 and 3/4 inches (52 x 35 cm)
Sheet number: 144/200
Date: 1999
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition. An ink spot above the "H" (his signature) as shown.
