Experience the timeless beauty of Japan’s changing seasons with Seasons of Japan, a luxury coaster set featuring three iconic works of Japanese woodblock art. Each piece, set against a sleek lacquered finish with felt backing, showcases the exquisite landscapes and cultural depth that define Japan’s rich seasonal transitions. Designed to protect your surfaces while adding an elegant touch to your table, this set brings the quiet charm of Japanese tradition into your home.
 
The Artwork
This collection showcases six celebrated works of Japanese art, each a window into the shifting scenes of Japan and its seasons:
 
Spring Evening at Kintai Bridge by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
In this serene spring scene, Kawase Hasui captures the iconic Kintai Bridge in the soft evening light of sakura's shadow. The tranquil setting, with the cherry blossoms in bloom and the bridge gracefully arching over the river, evokes the feeling of peaceful harmony, inviting contemplation of nature's delicate transitions.
 
Rice Planting by KASAMATSU Shiro (1989-1991)  This period, influenced by the traditional Chinese term "Grain Rain" (谷雨, Guyu), is marked by heavy rainfall, which nourishes crops like rice. This image depicts the traditional practice of rice planting in June, with farmers carefully placing seedlings into flooded rice paddies. The lush green landscape and the distant blue mountains evoke the sense of renewal and growth that marks Japan’s rainy season.
 
Wisteria at Kameido by KAWASE Hasui (1883-1957)
A delicate portrayal of wisteria in full bloom at Kameido Shrine in Tokyo, this piece captures the vibrant, cascading flowers under the glow of early-summer's sunlight. Hasui’s mastery of light and shadow invites you to step onto that sweeping bridge to peer down into the calming flow of a river's ebb.
 
Cryptomeria Avenue by YOSHIDA Hiroshi (1876-1950)
The towering cryptomeria trees lining the avenue lead the eye toward a distant mountain, capturing the calm, spiritual atmosphere of the Japanese countryside in those subtle moments between summer and autumn when the breeze begins to cool you as you walk. The animals quieten and allow you to listen to the tranquility and reverence of nature.
 
Maple Leaves at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto by YOKOUCHI Kiyoharu (1870-1942)
This artwork captures the brilliant autumnal hues of orange leaves becoming red at Kyoto’s Kiyomizu Temple. The maple leaves, in full color, frame the temple’s iconic pagoda, and illustrate the fleeting yet breathtaking beauty of autumn in Japan.
 
Zojoji Temple in Snow by Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949)
From the Tokyo Views series, this winter view of Koitsu’s depiction of Zojoji Temple in the snow (増上寺の雪) offers a serene contrast between the temple’s warm, welcoming glow and the crisp, cold white of the winter landscape. The quiet beauty of the snow-covered grounds and the distinct shape of it's traditional irimoya-zukuri roof perfectly captures the blanket of stillness that envolopes Japan come winter.
 
Why Choose Seasons of Japan?
Perfect for those who appreciate the serenity of classical Japanese art and nature, the Seasons of Japan set brings the charm of the changing seasons to your table all year long. Ideal as a gift or a personal indulgence, this set combines functional elegance with the unique beauty of Japan’s seasonal landscapes. Transform your space with the tranquil imagery of the Seasons of Japan.