Samurai surfing on the backs of crabs c. 1800's
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Cherry Blossom Love Pinback Button
Once upon a time, a very quiet, very short, half-Japanese, half-French, half-Canadian, half-human Kokeshi-doll she-kitten named Mayumi wished with all her might that the universe would grant her magical powers…suddenly, her Fairy Godfather appeared and offered her the chance to make her wish come true. But there was one condition…since she would know so many magical secrets which she could never divulge, she would in turn not ever be able to LIE…about anything else. So Mayumi not understanding the full consequences, accepted the bargain and became Super-Magical. But now Mayumi just can't hold back her thoughts and feelings from anyone. If you ask her a question, she feels compelled to tell you the truth. And this combined with her habit of stealing expensive jewelry, luxury cars and other valuable objects, often gets her into some hot water.!You can learn more about Mayumi on her very own Facebook Page! ^o^
Ancient Japanese Art Postcard
Ancient Japanese Art Postcard
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Samurai Painting, circa 1800's Tshirts
Samurai Painting, circa 1800's
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Asia, Japan, Tokyo. The Japanese Garden at the Ornament
COPYRIGHT Kymri Wilt / DanitaDelimont.com | AS15 KWI0033.jpg | Asia, Japan, Tokyo. The Japanese Garden at the New Otani Hotel in Tokyo.
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Success Through Determination and Perseverance Shirts
Japanese 4 Kanji idiom meaning “success through determination and perseverance”. Read from left to right, it is pronounced as “Ga Shin Shou Tan”, and its roots actually in ancient Chinese history. During the Spring and Autumn period (7th – 4th century BC), the future King Gou Jian of the kingdom of Yue was taken prisoner and made a vassal of King Fucha of the kingdom of Wu after his father the king was killed in battle during their long war. While a prisoner, he slept (the first kanji) every night on firewood (second kanji) and chewed (third kanji) bitter liver (last kanji) to remind him of his shame of defeat until his release. Eventually, King Gou Jian rose to finally defeat King Fucha thus gaining his revenge.
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Peonies and Butterfly, Katsushika Hokusai Vinyl Binder
Katsushika Hokusai (October or November 1760 – May 10, 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. In his time, he was Japan's leading expert on Chinese painting. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best-known as author of the woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, c. 1831, which includes the iconic and internationally recognized print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa, created during the 1820s.