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Jigsaw puzzles from Japan
Feature page for September 2006
Japanese castles make a great subject for jigsaw puzzles - there's a lot of repeated texture, yet each layer of the building provides a distinct area of pieces. We have a number of views of Himeji Castle, one of the most spectacular, plus Matsumoto and Okayama, though in the latter case the castle is only visible in the distance from its surrounding gardens.
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2000: Himeji CastleFamous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle."  (This is a reissue of puzzle code E20050.) Himeji Castle website (includes English version)  In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2000 pieces; 102 x 73 cm (40" x 29") Code: E19016 (19-016 on box) Retail price ¥4200 (approx. US$40.78 €25.93 £20.49) Shipping from ¥1950 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$18.93 €12.04 £9.51) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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1014: Himeji Castle with azaleasFamous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle." Birdlike or not, here it is nicely offset by the banks of azaleas in the foreground. Himeji Castle website (includes English version)
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1014 pieces; 53 x 38 cm (21" x 15") Code: E56505 (56-505 on box) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$15.53 €9.88 £7.80) Shipping from ¥800 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$7.77 €4.94 £3.90) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Beverly Enterprises
1000: Himeji CastleFamous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle." Himeji Castle website (includes English version)
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: BS71809 (S71-809 on box) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$15.53 €9.88 £7.80) Shipping from ¥500 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$4.85 €3.09 £2.44) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Epoch
300: Himeji Castle with azaleasFamous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle." Birdlike or not, here it is nicely offset by the banks of azaleas in the foreground. Himeji Castle website (includes English version) In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: E25083 (25-083S on box) Retail price ¥1200 (approx. US$11.65 €7.41 £5.85) Shipping from ¥500 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$4.85 €3.09 £2.44) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Beverly Enterprises
300: Himeji CastleFamous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle." Himeji Castle website (includes English version) In stockA Beverly puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: B030153 (030-153 on box) Retail price ¥980 (approx. US$9.51 €6.05 £4.78) Shipping from ¥500 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$4.85 €3.09 £2.44) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Beverly Enterprises 
2000: Cherry blossom time, Hirosaki CastleHirosaki Castle, in northern Japan, framed by its famous cherry trees, the first of which are said to have been brought from Kyoto in 1715. There's also a glimpse of the castle foundation wall, in the usual "diagonal" building style. 
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 2000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19") Code: BS72504 (S72-504 on box) Retail price ¥2600 (approx. US$25.24 €16.05 £12.68) Shipping from ¥1100 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$10.68 €6.79 £5.37) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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1000: Okayama castle gardensThese gardens around Okayama castle (which we see in the background) were built in the Edo period, taking just 13 years and completed in 1700. Of classical layout, with a different vista at every turn, the gardens are formally known as Kôrakuen, and are regarded as one of the trio of most famous gardens in Japan. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20") Code: E10591 (10-591 on box) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$24.27 €15.43 £12.20) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$11.65 €7.41 £5.85) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Beverly Enterprises 
300: Matsumoto Castle with cherry blossomMatsumoto, high in the Japan Alps, has one of the best-preserved castles in Japan. Here we see it perfectly framed by cherry blossom. In stockA Beverly puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: B73159 (73-159 on box) Retail price ¥1200 (approx. US$11.65 €7.41 £5.85) Shipping from ¥500 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$4.85 €3.09 £2.44) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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300: Matsumoto CastleMatsumoto, high in the Japan Alps, has one of the best-preserved castles in Japan. Here the beautifully restored keep is set off perfectly by the red bridge across the moat, and the mass of wisteria hanging over the walls.  In stockA Road puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: RS3260 (RS-32-60 on box) Retail price ¥1200 (approx. US$11.65 €7.41 £5.85) Shipping from ¥500 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$4.85 €3.09 £2.44) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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Created September 2006 - Updated from time to time - WDG validated
This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.