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© Epoch
A mandala is a portrayal of the Buddhist conception of the cosmos, and Shaka is the Japanese form of S(h)akyamuni, one of the personages of Buddha. Here we see lots of people doing interesting things; at least one donkey, four elephants, and various dragons.
There is no indication of who painted this picture, though it appears to be a modern version.
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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: E11010 (11-010 on box)
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© Studio Morita / Studio Oz Inc
A classic geisha pose - the model playfully shows off the ornate furisode sleeves of her kimono, against the background of a sumptuous red peony design. The original title, hien, is a rather fanciful word that might be translated "voluptuous scarlet."
The artist Morita Haruyo studied both Japanese art and kimono design, and she combines these with elements of her own Western-influenced technique. (She travelled to London in 1977, exactly the year I [Brian Chandler] first came to Tokyo.)
Morita is her family name: she follows the tradition of signing - and sealing - paintings with her given name only.
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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: E11173 (11-173 on box)
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A contemporary-looking young woman in traditional attire walks among the scattering cherry petals, accompanied by a bevy of ducks. With the long-sleeved kimono, she might be just fresh from a university graduation ceremony.
Born in Hiroshima in 1972, the artist developed his talent for original art while working as a graphic artist for a game company. He is now an independent creator of fantasy works.
Mizoguchi is his family name; he signs his work "Shu", the short form of his given name (Shuichi). On the box his name is given as "SHU Mizoguchi", somewhat confusingly, given the recent trend to writing the family name first capitalized.
 This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle.
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An Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: A10484 (1000-484 on box)
Normally ¥3900 - special offer 12% off: ¥3432 (approx. US$36.90 €26.20 £22.29)
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My Neighbor Totoro (1988) tells the adventures of two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, with the giant spirit of the forest, named Totoro by the younger Mei, who can't quite say the Japanese version of "Troll."
Founded by Hayao Miyazaki in 1985, Studio Ghibli is an animation film studio which has produced a string of internationally acclaimed full-length feature animations. We also include Miyazaki's earlier work, films such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, produced by the forerunner company Topcraft.
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An Artbox puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: N10226 (1000-226 on box)
Retail price ¥3200 (approx. US$34.41 €24.43 £20.78)
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© Ozuma Kaname
Framed by red maples, this lady wears a striking kimono. The original title, Gion-no-komachi implies that she is a beauty from Gion, the traditional geisha area of Kyoto.
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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An Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: A10309 (1000-309 on box)
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© Studio Morita / Studio Oz Inc
A delicate young model holds a gauzy purple veil, and just reveals on her sleeve an echo of Hokusai's "Wave."
Original title: Shiyu
The artist Morita Haruyo studied both Japanese art and kimono design, and she combines these with elements of her own Western-influenced technique. (She travelled to London in 1977, exactly the year I [Brian Chandler] first came to Tokyo.)
Morita is her family name: she follows the tradition of signing - and sealing - paintings with her given name only.
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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: E11128 (11-128 on box)
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Leonardo's study of human proportions, inspired by a treatise by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius.
Leonardo da Vinci, Italian, 1452 – 1519, perhaps the most famous painter who ever lived, was also a prolific inventor, scientist, and engineer.
This puzzle is postcard size, with TINY pieces
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A Yanoman puzzle: 204 pieces; 10 x 15 cm (4" x 6")
Code: Y98285 (98-285 on box)
Retail price ¥500 (approx. US$5.38 €3.82 £3.25)
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© Ozuma Kaname
A demure beauty poses below a weeping cherry in full flower.
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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An Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: A10325 (1000-325 on box)
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My Neighbor Totoro (1988) tells the adventures of two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, with the giant spirit of the forest, named Totoro by the younger Mei, who can't quite say the Japanese version of "Troll." Here all the characters, including the enormous Catbus, line up to holler at the wind...
Founded by Hayao Miyazaki in 1985, Studio Ghibli is an animation film studio which has produced a string of internationally acclaimed full-length feature animations. We also include Miyazaki's earlier work, films such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, produced by the forerunner company Topcraft.
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An Artbox puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: N10245 (1000-245 on box)
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© Studio Morita / Studio Oz Inc
More precisely Phalaenopsis or the moth orchid - the young lady in this picture is surrounded by these exquisite and exotic blooms. It is difficult for the Web version to do justice to the delicate beauty of this image.
The original title, Kochouran is literally "moth orchid". (Incidentally, these are said to be relatively easy orchids to grow yourself!)
The artist Morita Haruyo studied both Japanese art and kimono design, and she combines these with elements of her own Western-influenced technique. (She travelled to London in 1977, exactly the year I [Brian Chandler] first came to Tokyo.)
Morita is her family name: she follows the tradition of signing - and sealing - paintings with her given name only.
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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: E11174 (11-174 on box)
Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$32.26 €22.90 £19.48)
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Since all of the top ten are art puzzles, here are the three best-selling scenic ones.
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This page lists only the best-selling Japanese puzzles—there are separate best-seller lists for
Disney and Peanuts.
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