Bring the serene beauty of moonlit Japan to your table with Midnight Japan, a luxury coaster set featuring six iconic works of Japanese art. Each piece, adorned with calming blue hues and set against a sleek lacquered black finish, celebrates the elegance of nocturnal landscapes while offering practical protection for your surfaces through felt cushioning and a stylish holder.
 
The Artwork
This collection showcases six celebrated works of Japanese art, each a window into Japan’s hidden cultural depths:
 
Numazu: Twilight Picture by UTAGAWA Hiroshige (1832-1833)
This piece is part of The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō and depicts dusk near Numazu Station. Two travelers walk a tree-lined road, one carrying a lantern and the other a portable shrine adorned with a tengu mask—a talismanic symbol linked to yamabushi mountain priests and pilgrimages to Kompira Shrine. The serene composition blends twilight's cool hues with the lantern's warm glow, capturing a reflective, mystical atmosphere on a path well-favoured by Yōkai.
 
A Distant View of Ichinohashi Bridge by KOBAYASHI Kiyochika (1847-1915)
In this work (大川岸一之橋遠景) from Kiyochika – Ukiyoe meisaku senshū, Kiyochika depicts the Sumida River's Ichinohashi Bridge under dramatic, stormy skies. A woman in a rickshaw silhouetted against the moonlight crosses the bridge, while a figure runs ahead, signaling some distant urgency or haste.
 
Cormorant Fishing on Nagaragawa by KAWASE Hasui (1983-1957)
Kawase Hasui brings to life a centuries-old traditional fishing scene that uses trained cormorant birds to catch river fish. As the fishermen guide their birds under the flickering firelight, shadows dance on the water, creating a mesmerizing scene. Hasui’s shin hanga style captures the stillness of the moment, while the vibrant play of light and shadow tells the quiet story of harmony between man and nature that has been practiced along Nagaragawa River in Gifu City for over 1300 years.
 
Autumn Moon at Ishiyama Temple by TSUCHIYA Koitsu (1870-1949)
Tsuchiya Koitsu captures a tranquil moment as families gather to admire the moonlit autumn landscape at Ishiyama Temple. The soft glow of the moon casts a serene light over the temple grounds, while Koitsu’s delicate use of light and shadow enhances the contemplative atmosphere.
 
Asakusa Kinryuzan Temple by TSUCHIYA Koitsu (1870-1949)
Tsuchiya Koitsu captures the majestic beauty of Tokyo’s oldest temple under the glow of a full moon. The iconic five-story pagoda stands tall against the night sky, bathed in soft moonlight. Koitsu’s vibrant shin hanga style brings the scene to life, paying homage to the spiritual heart of the city, where tradition and tranquility meet in the stillness of the night.
 
Benkei Bridge by TSUCHIYA Koitsu (1870-1949)
Tsuchiya Koitsu paints a serene scene as twilight descends upon the famous bridge. Cherry blossoms gently bloom while lanterns cast a soft glow, illuminating the peaceful setting. The delicate balance of nature and architecture captures the quiet beauty of a spring evening in Japan, inviting viewers to experience the stillness of a solitary moment.
 
Why Choose Midnight Japan?
Perfect for connoisseurs of art and culture, the Midnight Japan set elevates your hosting experience by bringing a touch of the mysterious to your table. Whether as a gift or a personal indulgence, this set bridges functionality and elegance. Transform your evenings with the quiet magic of Midnight Japan.