Jigsaw puzzles from Japan

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Deleted puzzles by artist Kayo Horaguchi

This page shows puzzles that are no longer available, just for historical curiosity, and for completeness.

In some cases puzzles are reissued with a different code number: if you have the old code number from somewhere, this page should show you the replacement (which may still be available).

2542 pieces

Song of life
© Kayo Horaguchi

Song of life (Horaguchi)

The full title is "Listen everyone! To the song of life on this planet...", and the image is full of life: zebras, tigers, pandas, and more, but also some darker, more abstract elements.

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

Permanently unavailable
An Epoch puzzle: 2542 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E75006 (75-006 on package)
Retail price ¥3500

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Bittersweet thoughts
© Kayo Horaguchi

Bittersweet thoughts (Horaguchi)

Apart from the usual whimsical girls, swans and other animals, the themes in this puzzle are dominated by giraffes and lemons. Oh, and pineapples...

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued May 2018
An Epoch puzzle: 2542 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E75032 (75-032 on package)
Retail price ¥3500

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Dream of the sleeping princess
© Kayo Horaguchi

Dream of the sleeping princess (Horaguchi)

Music everywhere in this dazzling collage...

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

Permanently unavailable
An Epoch puzzle: 2542 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E76004 (76-004 on package)
Retail price ¥3900

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Twixt night and morn
© Kayo Horaguchi

Twixt night and morn (Horaguchi)

There is a wide colour range in this puzzle, and lots of distinct textures, so it is probably at the easier end of the Horaguchi range of 2542-piece puzzles.

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued May 2018
An Epoch puzzle: 2542 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E76023 (76-023 on package)
Retail price ¥3900

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2016 pieces

Journey's end
© Kayo Horaguchi

Journey's end (Horaguchi)

Amsterdam, London, Paris, New York, Moscow and more, memories from all over the world are here!

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued December 2017
An Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E23081 (23-081 on package)
Retail price ¥3000

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Window lights the shape of sugar cubes
© Kayo Horaguchi

Window lights the shape of sugar cubes (Horaguchi)

The usual cacophony of plants and animals, this puzzle particularly features cats, teapot carriages, and mushrooms.

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued February 2018
An Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E23085 (23-085 on package)
Retail price ¥3000

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2000 pieces

Let's explore Japan!
© Kayo Horaguchi

Let's explore Japan! (Horaguchi)

All of the famous sights of Japan can be found in this jolly cornucopia, even a glimpse of Hokusai's wave at the top!

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has TINY pieces!

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued December 2017
An Epoch puzzle: 2000 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15")
Code: E54205 (54-205 on package)
Retail price ¥2400

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1500 pieces

Let the party never end
© Kayo Horaguchi

Let the party never end (Horaguchi)

A Horaguchi party is going to be riotous fun, I should think, and I wonder who invited the giraffes and elephants?

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued December 2019
An Epoch puzzle: 1500 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E15077 (15-077 on package)
Retail price ¥3000

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The days go round and round
© Kayo Horaguchi

The days go round and round (Horaguchi)

All the fun of the fair in this jolly Horaguchi compilation, a big wheel as the central attraction, being enjoyed by the many animal participants.

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued May 2019
An Epoch puzzle: 1500 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E15079 (15-079 on package)
Retail price ¥3000

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1053 pieces

Deepsea paradise
© Kayo Horaguchi

Deepsea paradise (Horaguchi)

The usual Horaguchi fun: animals, figures, chandeliers, and a few notes of music, in a riot of colour...

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has TINY pieces!

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued April 2018
An Apollo puzzle: 1053 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10")
Code: P47708 (47-708 on package)
Retail price ¥2000

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Dreamtime merry-go-round
© Kayo Horaguchi

Dreamtime merry-go-round (Horaguchi)

A "cacophony of animals" forms a somewhat abstract merry-go-round!

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has TINY pieces!

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued August 2017
An Apollo puzzle: 1053 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10")
Code: P49717 (49-717 on package)
Retail price ¥2300

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1000 pieces

Kiki and Lala forest party
© Sanrio

Kiki and Lala forest party (Horaguchi)

Little Twin Stars surrounded by their animal friends, and particularly featuring a large goat, in Horaguchi's inimitable style.

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

Permanently unavailable
A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19")
Code: B31405 (31-405 on package)
Retail price ¥3300

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Centre of the world
© Kayo Horaguchi

The centre of the world (Horaguchi)

The centre of the world is wherever you are, suggests the artist. Which in this case means being surrounded by a riot of animals, parrots and toucans, tigers and zebras with long ears, and also younger ladies in boots (and long ears).

Detail

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

Permanently unavailable
An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E11431 (11-431 on package)
Retail price ¥3000

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Afternoon moment
© Kayo Horaguchi

Afternoon moment (Horaguchi)

A pleasant afternoon chatting and shopping with friends is one of the essentials of happiness, says the artist. There are clothes to be seen in plenty, and some animals, parrots and a large dog, an old treadle sewing machine, and goodness! Are those penguins with shopping bags?

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued April 2018
An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E11441 (11-441 on package)
Retail price ¥3000

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Cast my thoughts on the flow of colours
© Kayo Horaguchi

Cast my thoughts on the flow of colours (Horaguchi)

Really jolly bright colours all across this puzzle, so plenty of interest. The usual characters, young ladies and giraffes and so on, and some dalmatians in top hats. I am not sure, but I do not think that is a flying banana in the centre. But it might be.

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued March 2020
An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E11451 (11-451 on package)
Retail price ¥3000

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One step out of the door
© Kayo Horaguchi

One step out of the door (Horaguchi)

The Eiffel Tower is among the many background items giving his puzzle a very European feeling — rabbits boat and ladies, camels, and poodles stroll along the waterfront...

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued May 2021
An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E11474 (11-474 on package)
Retail price ¥3000

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A dozen tales
© Kayo Horaguchi

A dozen tales (Horaguchi)

Horaguchi's typically fanciful interpretation of the zodiac. Capricorn, the goat, for example, has a design based on "MILK 1%" cartons.

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued June 2020
An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E11484 (11-484 on package)
Retail price ¥3000

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A gentle light shines over you
© Kayo Horaguchi

A gentle sparkle to protect you (Horaguchi)

The usual cacophany of various animals including leggy ladies, and perhaps the figure on the right is a queen, who is picking some black fruits. Throughout the picture are the motifs of jewels and circled numbers...

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued March 2020
An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E11515 (11-515 on package)
Retail price ¥3000

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The birthday party has begun
© Kayo Horaguchi

The birthday party has begun (Horaguchi)

The multi-tiered cake in the middle and the various "Happy Birthday" banners confirm the occasion, with the usual profusion of animals in attendance. But what are the cans of paint doing...?

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued May 2020
An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E11541 (11-541 on package)
Retail price ¥3000

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Finding treasure in the ocean kingdom
© Kayo Horaguchi

Finding treasure in the ocean kingdom (Horaguchi)

An exotic palace and a number of diving bears are among the less expected features, among the fish, coral, and other sea-life in this chaotic scene.

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

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

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued May 2020
An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E12046 (12-046 on package)
Retail price ¥3600

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On a sunny day...
© Kayo Horaguchi

On a sunny day... (Horaguchi)

Some favourite animals here: sheep, rhinos, giraffes, and so on. It must be washing day, as one of the sheep emerges from a washing machine, while clothes, cats, and umbrellas hang out to dry.

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has a metallic foil finish.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued May 2020
An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E13005 (13-005 on package)
Retail price ¥3900

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Busy day in Cats' Kingdom
© Kayo Horaguchi

Busy day in Cats' Kingdom (Horaguchi)

A cacophany of cats, sitting on chairs, playing the saxophone, just being cats...

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued December 2017
An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15")
Code: E29202 (29-202 on package)
Retail price ¥2200

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Cinderella in blue
© Disney

Cinderella in blue (Horaguchi)

The classic fairy-tale of Cinderella given a Horaguchi touch: everything you would expect is here, from the pumpkin carriage and horses, the castle, and the slipper, to the ballroom stairs.

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* Puzzle is made of a plastic material.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued June 2020
A Tenyo puzzle: 1000 pieces; 735 x 510 mm (29" x 20")
Code: TDP10026 (DP-1000-026 on package)
Retail price ¥3900

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Rapunzel in purple
© Disney

Rapunzel in purple (Horaguchi)

Kayo Horaguchi's inimitable style applied to a western classic — the story of Rapunzel, the waxen-haired maiden in the tower.

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* Crystal puzzle - made from translucent plastic

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued April 2018
A Tenyo puzzle: 1000 pieces; 737 x 512 mm (29" x 20")
Code: TDS10772 (DS-1000-772 on package)
Retail price ¥3900

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420 pieces

Musical town
© Kayo Horaguchi

Musical town (Horaguchi)

The breeze wafts music across this jolly town, a place where people and animals can share a peaceful life.

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued August 2021
An Epoch puzzle: 420 pieces; 515 x 182 mm (20" x 7")
Code: E52146 (52-146 on package)
Retail price ¥1800

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Magic of love
© Kayo Horaguchi

Magic of love (Horaguchi)

The boudoir — a place for a girl to admire her dresses, and herself of course!

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

Permanently unavailable
Discontinued May 2020
An Epoch puzzle: 420 pieces; 515 x 182 mm (20" x 7")
Code: E52154 (52-154 on package)
Retail price ¥1800

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300 pieces

Kiki and Lala sweets paradise
© Sanrio

Kiki and Lala sweets paradise (Horaguchi)

Kayo Horaguchi lends her inimitable style to the Little Twin Stars characters...

Born in Tokyo, Kayo Horaguchi started her career as a clothing designer, and gained experience in textile design and graphic design in the fashion business, until going freelance in 2006 as an illustrator and artist.

Permanently unavailable
A Beverly puzzle: 300 pieces; 260 x 380 mm (10" x 15")
Code: B33064 (33-064 on package)
Retail price ¥1500

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