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2016: Gyeongbokgung, Seoul

This pavilion, known as Hyangwonjeong, stands in the grounds of the old imperial palace site of Gyeongbokgung, in the Korean capital of Seoul. The architecture is quite distinctive, yet has many characteristics in common with that of Japan, and of course the lily pond is a universal feature.

Lots of detail in the Wikipedia article

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Code: E23512 (23-512 on box)
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2016: Yamatakajindai-zakura (Chinami)

A stunning portrayal of a real tree in Yamanashi Prefecture (just north of Mount Fuji) - said to be up to 2000 years old.

Around 90 percent of the area of this puzzle consists of pink blossoms against the abstract background of luxurious gold, so this puzzle will not be easy!

Born in 1945 in Nagano, in the mountains of central Japan, Nakajima Chinami is a successful painter and illustrator.

He signs his paintings with his given (brush?) name Chinami, together with a fanciful seal - perhaps representing his whole name, which could be poetically rendered "Middle-island of the thousand waves."

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Code: E23017 (23-017 on box)
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2016: Opal (Teppei)

An Italian atmosphere to this vibrant scene, yet somehow it seems more fantasy than real. The original title is a transcription of the Italian form "Opale."

Born in Hyogo prefecture in 1954, Teppei earned a degree in commercial design from Musashino Art University, to begin a successful career as an illustrator. He has also had many exhibitions of his own work, in which European scenes in particular are prominent.

Sasakura is his family name - he signs his pictures "Teppei S."

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Code: E23021 (23-021 on box)
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2016: Vision of Heaven's thunder (Keigo)

An enormous dragon fills the frame, taking an appropriately agressive stance. The abstract background, suggesting precipitous mountains, perhaps supports the description of the subject as "dancing on the clouds".

Born in Kyoto in 1944, Kimura Keigo spent a halcyon childhood collecting beetles in the hills to the east of the old capital. A love of nature brought the desire to paint - animals, trees, rocks, and the traditional subjects from dragons to waterfalls.

Kimura is his family name, and as is usual with artists he uses his given name professionally, but does not appear to sign his paintings.

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Code: E23015 (23-015 on box)
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2016: Great wall of china

The Great Wall in sombre light — but it highlights the jagged mountain skyline, reminding us of the enormous challenge of construction.

The Chinese name (also used in Japanese, of course) is "10,000-li fortification": it actually extends for a total of 12,700 li, or around 6,350 km.

(From the Epoch "World Heritage" series)

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2000: Himeji Castle

Famous 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)
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Code: E19016 (19-016 on box)
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1518: Tashiroike

High in the Japan Alps, the highest chain of mountains running north-south across the main island, the banks of this winding lake are fringed with wild azaleas.

More about wild azaleas in Sano Gallery

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An Epoch puzzle: 1518 pieces; 102 x 34 cm (40" x 13")
Code: E18502 (18-502 on box)
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1500: Gentle Jizo (Kuroiwa)

The six Jizo figures stand among the flowers by the mill stream. The words above them are more prose than poetry...

Isoganakutemo / ii desu-yo / kyô-wo / tanoshiku / nonbiri-to
"No need to hurry - make today fun and take it easy"

The artist was born in Nagano in 1947, and specialises in Buddhist themes, with a distinctive whimsically warm style. (Kuroiwa is his family name - he signs his pictures with a stylised seal of his given name, Toyotaka.)

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1500: Springtime under steam

A steam locomotive captured among the cherry blossoms, on the Mōka line in Tochigi. Passing through a traditional cotton-growing area, this line has never been electrified, and on weekends and holidays the usual diesel railcars are replaced by this steam train.

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Code: E15531 (15-531 on box)
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1500: Tropical beach in Japan

Japan is not usually thought of as tropical, but the chain of islands extending from Kyushu to Okinawa includes many coral islands, an unexploited paradise destination...

We are not given a precise location, just "Kagoshima Prefecture", but this must be somewhere in the Amami island group.

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1500: Kajuji water-lily pond

This iris-fringed lotus pond lies in the grounds of Kajuji, one of the temples of Kyoto founded more than 1000 years ago.

Wikipedia article: Kajū-ji

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1000: Shirakawa-go

Snow-encrusted persimmons hang over a view of winter in this historical mountain village in the northern Alps. These traditional buildings housed extended families of up to forty people.

Randy Johnson's travel notes on Shirakawa-go

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1000: Hawaiian sunset (Lilo and Stitch) (Disney)

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1000: Fuji - cool breeze

Daisies sway in the breeze, in this view from the north, across Kawaguchi lake.

As Mount Olympus was the home of the Greek gods, so Mt. Fuji (3776 metres above sea level) has its place as the symbol of Japan. Although most popular tourist pictures show the view from the south, with the bullet train passing below Mount Fuji, the best views are from the north and east sides.

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Code: B100125 (100-125 on box)
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1000: Hammock in the forest (Peanuts)

Just Snoopy and the birds having a quiet rest in the forest...

Note: the picture on the box is shown cut into puzzle pieces, but these may not exactly coincide with the actual puzzle.

For fifty years Charles M Schulz (1922-2000) drew the Peanuts cartoon strip, featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang, who have become some of the best-known characters all over the world.

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An Apollo puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: P10681 (10-681 on box)
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1000: Ama-no-hashidate

This is one of the traditional "Three sights of Japan" (along with Matsushima and Miyajima, all coastal sites). A ribbon of old pine trees covers a natural sand spit formation that almost closes the mouth of the bay - the traditional belief is that it is best viewed upside down, with your head between your legs. Of course, you can do the puzzle whichever way up you prefer. This winter scene is not all grey: in the foreground bright pink ume (plum) blossoms poke out from under their covering of snow.

Randy Johnson's travel notes on Ama-no-hashidate
See also : Itsukushima shrine, one of the other "Three sights" - The classic view (2016 small pieces) and Cherry blossom time (1000 pieces)

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1000: Tôshôgu, Nikko

This spectacular entrance, Yômeimon, is the central feature of this World Heritage site in Nikkô (Tochigi). The whole site is a Shinto shrine (Tôshôgu) built in the early 1600s to honour Tokugawa Ieyasu, the very first Shogun of the Tokugawa era. Since he was the most powerful man in Japan at the time, perhaps it is not so surprising that for a Shinto building this is unusually ornate.

Other puzzle of this shrine: 300 pieces

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Code: E11119 (11-119 on box)
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1000: Hokkaido sunset

A dramatic sky, and a powerful impression of cold wilderness, yet amazingly this location (Hitsuji-ga-oka, lit. "Sheep-hill") is right on the outskirts of Sapporo.

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1000: White tiger, blue dragon (Kaname)

The classic duo from the four protector gods: the tiger quite naturalistic, but the dragon a fantastic scaly snake-like body with fierce fangs, talons, and horns.

The painter Ozuma Kaname was born in 1939, in Niigata. He studied traditional Japanese art, and his pictures are generally based on traditional themes.

Ozuma is his family name: he signs paintings with the single character of his given name only.

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Code: A10371 (1000-371 on box)
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1000: Stitch in the morning (Disney)

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1000: Mother and babies (Nishino)

A white tiger family sits peacefully at the waterside...

Kentaro Nishino was born in 1980, in Kanazawa on the Japan Sea coast, and graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco in 2003. He takes his inspiration from nature, while lending his own air of fantasy.

Nishino is his family name, but he signs his work "Kentaro N".

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Code: E13242 (13-242 on box)
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© Ichiro Tsuruta

1000: Scarlet declaration (Tsuruta)

Wow - a Tsuruta classic! Such elegance from such a simple collection of lines... this is not an easy puzzle: there are only four colours, white, black, red, and pale flesh, for almost all of the pieces.

Born in 1954, Ichiro Tsuruta grew up in the lush natural surroundings of Kumamoto (Kyushu). He attended Tama Art University in Tokyo, and after a period of Western-influenced realism, began to develop his own distinctive style - his portraits of women combine elements from Japanese art with inspiration from Art Deco. His place as a leading commercial artist was confirmed by the success of his advertising images for Noevir cosmetics in 1987.

He signs his art "Ichiro T", emphasising his given name, as is traditional, but writing in Roman letters.

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Code: A10489 (1000-489 on box)
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1000: The silence of dawn - Mt. Fuji

A dramatic dawn view. This will not be an easy puzzle, yet the subtle gradations in the photograph mean that there are no completely blank areas.

As Mount Olympus was the home of the Greek gods, so Mt. Fuji (3776 metres above sea level) has its place as the symbol of Japan. Although most popular tourist pictures show the view from the south, with the bullet train passing below Mount Fuji, the best views are from the north and east sides.

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Code: E10636 (10-636 on box)
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1000: Asatsumabune (Kaname)

A portrayal of this traditional dance — its origins are not entirely clear, but the figure seems to be based on a painting by Hanabusa Itchō (1652-1724) of a dancer on the ferry along Lake Biwa, joining Ōtsu and Asatsuma (in modern Maibara). This boat trip was an important transport link, but no opportunity was missed to provide entertainment, in the form of dancing, on board.

The painter Ozuma Kaname was born in 1939, in Niigata. He studied traditional Japanese art, and his pictures are generally based on traditional themes.

Ozuma is his family name: he signs paintings with the single character of his given name only.

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Code: Y101018 (10-1018 on box)
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© Shimada Kôhô

1000: Year of the rooster (Koho)

An auspicious picture for the Year of the Cockerel. All the usual good-luck elements are here: Mount Fuji, shô-chiku-bai (pine, plum, and bamboo), and cherry blossom. The cock stands proud, with his enormous long tail, while the faithful hen broods over their three chicks.

The artist Shimada Kôhô was born in 1952, in Gifu, and specialises in painting birds in the traditional style.

He signs and seals his paintings with his given name, Kôhô only.

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Code: E11129 (11-129 on box)
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© Yoshida Keiji

1000: Shirakawa springtime (Keiji)

A springtime view of Shirakawa, the well-preserved village in the northern Alps, where the houses were built for extended families of up to forty people. Watercourses weave among the houses to supply the paddy fields.

Born in 1930, in Gifu Prefecture, Yoshida Keiji graduated in 1952 from what is now the Tokyo University of the Arts, and trained as an architect. He was a joint founder of Rengousekkeisha Ichigaya Architects in Tokyo, and in addition has held academic appointments and written widely, particularly on wooden building construction and aspects of townscape. He is active in the movement to preserve the traditional Japanese townscape, which features in his many "travel sketches," together with views from wider travel around the world.

Yoshida is his family name.

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© Kentaro Nishino

1000: Mother ocean (Nishino)

In this marine fantasy, a white tiger and her cub sit placid, as tropical fish swim around them.

Kentaro Nishino was born in 1980, in Kanazawa on the Japan Sea coast, and graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco in 2003. He takes his inspiration from nature, while lending his own air of fantasy.

Nishino is his family name, but he signs his work "Kentaro N".

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Code: E11199 (11-199 on box)
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1000: Enryakuji - Shiga

Although strictly in Shiga prefecture, this temple is part of the sacred mountain site of Hiei-san, on the Eastern outskirts of Kyoto. In this simple but peaceful scene, the temple building, with its bronze and stone lanterns, stands among the giant cryptomeria trees.

Background history: Wikipedia article

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Code: E10600 (10-600 on box)
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1000: Kochi Castle (Morita)

A nicely angled view of the front gate (outemon) of Kochi Castle - seen in the background. This makes a splendid photograph for a puzzle, with the range of widely varying textures.

Wikipedia article on Kochi Castle

Born 1946 in Osaka, Morita set out as a freelance scenic photographer in 1975. He has had numerous collections of his work published in book form, as well as calendars and other media, and continues a punishing schedule, spending 200 days a year tramping the Japanese archipelago for material. (Morita is his family name.)

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Code: P10495 (10-495 on box)
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1000: Casablanca (Tsuruta)

A figure clad in an elegant gown admires a bunch of lilies - yet strikes a somehow enigmatic pose...

Born in 1954, Ichiro Tsuruta grew up in the lush natural surroundings of Kumamoto (Kyushu). He attended Tama Art University in Tokyo, and after a period of Western-influenced realism, began to develop his own distinctive style - his portraits of women combine elements from Japanese art with inspiration from Art Deco. His place as a leading commercial artist was confirmed by the success of his advertising images for Noevir cosmetics in 1987.

He signs his art "Ichiro T", emphasising his given name, as is traditional, but writing in Roman letters.

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Code: A10488 (1000-488 on box)
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1000: Fuji from Kiyosato

A distant view of Mt. Fuji, from the mountains to the north. Much of Japan is still unspoilt wilderness, and this puzzle includes a huge swathe of mixed forest, in gorgeous autumn hues. A classic Yanoman scenic puzzle, this should be challenging yet not tedious.

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Code: Y101083 (10-1083 on box)
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© Tajima Tsuneo

1000: Memories of steam

A historical shot of the C62 class locomotive number 47 pulling the Yuzuru express on the Joban line on 2nd August, 1966. This is the east coast main line north from Tokyo, in the brief interval when only the section north of Iwaki had not yet been electrified.

This is a lightly colorised version of a photograph taken by Tajima when still a schooboy.

Original photograph on photographer's website

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Code: E11188 (11-188 on box)
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500: Gemini (Kagaya)

Born in Saitama (just north of Tokyo) in 1968, Kagaya spent his childhood in wonderment of the stars in the sky, and never stopped painting them. He has had a successful career as an illustrator for astronomical books and magazines, and many of his works have been turned into jigsaw puzzles, among other products. Since 1996, he has worked exclusively in the digital medium, using a Macintosh. Perhaps that is why he does not appear to sign his pictures.

He goes by his family name; his given name appears to be Yutaka, but in English you will also find him called Joh Kagaya (Jô is the Chinese reading of his name).

This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle.

This puzzle is printed with more ink colours for extra-vivid effect.

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A Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 38 x 53 cm (15" x 21")
Code: Y05845 (05-845 on box)
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500: Aquarius (Kagaya)

Born in Saitama (just north of Tokyo) in 1968, Kagaya spent his childhood in wonderment of the stars in the sky, and never stopped painting them. He has had a successful career as an illustrator for astronomical books and magazines, and many of his works have been turned into jigsaw puzzles, among other products. Since 1996, he has worked exclusively in the digital medium, using a Macintosh. Perhaps that is why he does not appear to sign his pictures.

He goes by his family name; his given name appears to be Yutaka, but in English you will also find him called Joh Kagaya (Jô is the Chinese reading of his name).

This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle.

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Code: Y05853 (05-853 on box)
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500: Murôji pagoda

Murôji is a mountain temple on the outskirts of Nara. As is the case with many temple buildings, this pagoda is built in the middle of woods, leaving no ideal viewpoint for photographing it. Here we peer up the stone steps flanked by colourful, if slightly moth-eaten rhododendrons.

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Code: B050118 (050-118 on box)
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500: Mickey Mouse everywhere (Disney)

Described as the world's most difficult puzzle, the pieces are printed on both sides, apart from the edge pieces all are exactly the same shape, and the picture isn't exactly designed to make things easier!

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Code: TD05366 (D-500-366 on box)
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450: Takayama

A well-preserved street in the old part of Takayama, in the northern Alps. The splendid display of wisteria graces the front of the Hisadaya restaurant, which has perhaps provided the colourful parasols. The next building is the Takashima crafts (kôgei) gift shop, so though preserved, the town is still alive.

Randy Johnson's travel notes on Takayama

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An Epoch puzzle: 450 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10")
Code: E08527 (08-527 on box)
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450: Kobe port firework display

Dazzling display of fireworks over Kobe port. This is a modern development out into the bay, including a pleasure park–the big wheel is prominent, though reduced to a solid blur by the long exposure needed to capture the fireworks.

A natural harbour and important port from ancient times, when Japan opened its doors to the world in 1868, Kobe became one of the principal points of foreign influence, together with Yokohama and Nagasaki, and it retains this cosmopolitan feel to this day.

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Code: E08525 (08-525 on box)
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450: Sumidagawa firework display (Tokyo)

Sumidagawa is the great river through Tokyo that is the site of the annual summer fireworks display.

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Code: E08526 (08-526 on box)
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300: Mt. Fuji aerial view

Seen from the north.

As Mount Olympus was the home of the Greek gods, so Mt. Fuji (3776 metres above sea level) has its place as the symbol of Japan. Although most popular tourist pictures show the view from the south, with the bullet train passing below Mount Fuji, the best views are from the north and east sides.

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Code: B030152 (030-152 on box)
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300: Afternoon tea (Peanuts)

Snoopy takes tea with the birds, in a delightful pastel setting...

For fifty years Charles M Schulz (1922-2000) drew the Peanuts cartoon strip, featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang, who have become some of the best-known characters all over the world.

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Code: P03716 (3-716 on box)
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300: Mt. Fuji and Shinjuku skyscrapers

A different view! Fuji seen behind the skyscrapers of the Shinjuku district of Tokyo.

As Mount Olympus was the home of the Greek gods, so Mt. Fuji (3776 metres above sea level) has its place as the symbol of Japan. Although most popular tourist pictures show the view from the south, with the bullet train passing below Mount Fuji, the best views are from the north and east sides.

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Code: E25063 (25-063S on box)
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300: Himeji Castle

Famous 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)
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Code: B030153 (030-153 on box)
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300: Zenzanji - wisteria

A rather splendid wisteria tree is among the lush foliage surrounding this pagoda at Zenzanji (temple). The building was never quite finished - there are no handrails or windows in the top storey - and the surprisingly beautiful effect of this led it to be known as the "Tower of perfect imperfection".

This temple is situated high in central Japan, a region of clean clean air that spawned the precision engineering industry (clocks and watches), and later the high-tech revolution.

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Code: B030160 (030-160 on box)
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300: Alice in Wonderland (Disney)

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Code: TD03155 (D-300-155 on box)
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300: Thai stupa

This stupa (the inverted 'bell' building) is in Sukhothai, capital of the ancient kingdom of northern Thailand. Appropriately for a sacred Buddhist edifice, lotus blossoms crowd the foreground.

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Code: E25073 (25-073S on box)
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300: Snoopy at the bus stop (Peanuts)

Waiting for the school bus to wend its way along a picturesque coastal lane...

Note: the picture on the box is shown cut into puzzle pieces, but these may not exactly coincide with the actual puzzle.

For fifty years Charles M Schulz (1922-2000) drew the Peanuts cartoon strip, featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang, who have become some of the best-known characters all over the world.

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300: Super racer McQueen (Disney)

This puzzle has a "paper hologram" glitter finish.

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Code: TD03229 (D-300-229 on box)
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204: The Gleaners (Millet)

Rustic French scenery, but also a portrayal of the sheer grind of the labour of the poor...

Jean-François Millet, 1814 – 1875, rural French painter.

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Code: Y98276 (98-276 on box)
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204: Cake (Hello Kitty)

Hello Kitty cake assortment...

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Code: Y98342 (98-342 on box)
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204: Leo — Mickey Mouse (Disney)

"The star tale in the night sky: Mickey of Leo" reads the caption on the puzzle.

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Code: Y98426 (98-426 on box)
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204: Sagittarius — Goofy (Disney)

"The star tale in the night sky: Goofy of Sagittarius" reads the caption on the puzzle.

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Code: Y98430 (98-430 on box)
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204: 626 vs. 628 (Disney)

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108: Natural blue

Flowers from Maki Mizuno...

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Code: Y01738 (01-738 on box)
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