Update!
(15 August) The database should now be fixed, so there are no more stray funny characters... but there may still be glitches. I just discovered that all of the Peanuts puzzles had disappeared, because "artist=peanuts" was not matching "Peanuts"; so there is more to do in sorting out case-insensitive matching.
Database problem!
Apologies! A recent database upgrade has left lots of Japanese text corrupted, and also some variant characters, such as the e-acute in "Pokémon," not showing correctly. I am working to correct this but may take some days...
申し訳ありません 現在、データーベースの問題でほとんどのパズルの詳細などの日本語が文字化けになっています。修復するまで何日かかかるかも知れません。ご了承ください。
Jigsaw puzzles from Japan
The Attic
Deleted puzzles
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).
2016 pieces
 © Nakajima Chinami 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."
 Permanently unavailableAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E23017 (23-017 on package) Retail price ¥3000 |
This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.1000 pieces
 © Nakajima Chinami 
Miharu weeping cherry (Chinami)A portrayal of the famous weeping cherry in Miharu, in northern Japan. This enormous tree is said to be at least 1000 years old. The town of Miharu (lit. "three springs") is said to be derived from the local simultaneous blossoming of plum, peach, and cherry trees. Chinami's painting makes a gorgeous work of art, and as a puzzle it presents a formidable challenge. 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, sometimes together with a fanciful seal - perhaps representing his whole name, which could be poetically rendered "Middle-island of the thousand waves."
Permanently unavailableAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E11312 (11-312 on package) Retail price ¥3000 |
 © David Lee Dancing blossom (Lee)A traditional yet dynamic composition of blooms (tree peonies?) is set against a sumptuous gold background. Born in Canton, China, in 1944, David Lee grew up in Hong Kong, the son of a doctor. His father told him he could be an artist instead of a doctor, as the family hoped, if he could win the Chinese National Painting Competition - which he did, being the youngest winner ever. He trained in traditional painting techniques, earning a fine arts degree from Taiwan University. He now has a home in Hawaii, and his works are exhibited in art galleries around the world. Permanently unavailableAn Apollo puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: P10818 (10-818 on package) Retail price ¥3000 |
 © David Lee Royal irises (Lee)Sumptuous purple-shaded irises are set agains an equally rich gold background. Born in Canton, China, in 1944, David Lee grew up in Hong Kong, the son of a doctor. His father told him he could be an artist instead of a doctor, as the family hoped, if he could win the Chinese National Painting Competition - which he did, being the youngest winner ever. He trained in traditional painting techniques, earning a fine arts degree from Taiwan University. He now has a home in Hawaii, and his works are exhibited in art galleries around the world. Permanently unavailableAn Apollo puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: P10819 (10-819 on package) Retail price ¥3000 |
 © Shogo Kariyazaki, Masayuki Hayashi Waraku (Kariyazaki)A modern ikebana master presents a profusion of autumnal flowers and fruits - chrysanthemums and daisies cluster under red maple leaves, while persimmons hang low. And all this to a backdrop of ornate gold-leaf decorated fusuma, the sliding dividing screens. The title, Waraku, might be loosely translated "Peaceful pleasure". Born in Tokyo in 1958, Kariyazaki (his family name) studied in the Sogetsu school of ikebana, or traditional flower arranging, then developed his own style of "space arrangement". He has been responsible for interior decoration at many VIP events, notably the tenth anniversary celebrations of the current Emperor's enthronement, and President Clinton's visit to Tokyo. While running his own studio, he still finds time for frequent TV appearances. Permanently unavailableA Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: Y101004 (10-1004 on package) Retail price ¥3000 |
500 pieces
 © Nansei Sakagami Peony (Nansei)A huge single bloom of the stately flower properly known as tree peony or Rock's peony, set against a gold background. Originally from China, it has been known since ancient times as a source of herbal remedies and also for decoration. Born in 1947 in Mie Prefecture, the artist studied traditional Japanese painting techniques at the Tokyo National University of Fine Art, and specialises in classic styles such as screen paintings, while also producing a wide range of other works in oils and other media. He has also server as illustrator for a number of newspaper serialisations. Sakagami is his family name: he writes his name as Nansei Sakagami on his website. He signs his paintings Nan (the single character, meaning the camphor tree), with a seal of his given name Nansei. Permanently unavailableA Beverly puzzle: 500 pieces; 490 x 360 mm (19" x 14") Code: B65204 (65-204 on package) Retail price ¥2000 |
 © Nansei Sakagami Chrysanthemums (Nansei)Three blooms of chrysanthemum form a simple but elegant composition... Born in 1947 in Mie Prefecture, the artist studied traditional Japanese painting techniques at the Tokyo National University of Fine Art, and specialises in classic styles such as screen paintings, while also producing a wide range of other works in oils and other media. He has also server as illustrator for a number of newspaper serialisations. Sakagami is his family name: he writes his name as Nansei Sakagami on his website. He signs his paintings Nan (the single character, meaning the camphor tree), with a seal of his given name Nansei. Permanently unavailableA Beverly puzzle: 500 pieces; 490 x 360 mm (19" x 14") Code: B65205 (65-205 on package) Retail price ¥2000 |
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