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
Castles
On this page: Himeji castle - Other castles
Japanese castles make a great subject for jigsaw puzzles - there's a lot of repeated texture, yet each layer of the building provides a distinct area of pieces. We have a number of views of Himeji Castle, one of the most spectacular, plus Matsumoto and others.
- As usual, lots of interesting reading in the Wikipedia article: Japanese castles
Himeji castle
 © Epoch 
2016: Himeji Castle with azaleasFamous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle."
 In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E23593 (23-593 on package) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$16.89 €15.63 £13.09) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Beverly
2000: Himeji CastleFamous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle."
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 2000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19") Code: BS62519 (S62-519 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.27 €18.75 £15.71) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Epoch
1053: Himeji castleFamous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle."
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1053 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: E31001 (31-001 on package) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$10.81 €10.00 £8.38) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © JTB Photo
1000: Himeji castle, cherry blossom timeThe most famous restored castle in Japan, here Himeji castle is seen from the moat in cherry blossom time. In stockAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: A10833 (1000-833 on package) Retail price ¥2600 (approx. US$17.57 €16.25 £13.61) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Yanoman
1000: Himeji castle, cherry blossom timeA wider view than usual, but the castle still looks very imposing, standing high among the surrounding cherry trees. For this puzzle you will need a lot of patience with the sky pieces! In stockA Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: Y101313 (10-1313 on package) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$16.89 €15.63 £13.09) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Beverly
1000: Himeji CastleFamous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle."
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: BM81872 (M81-872 on package) Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$13.51 €12.50 £10.47) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Epoch
300: Himeji Castle with azaleasFamous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle." Birdlike or not, here it is nicely offset by the banks of azaleas in the foreground. Himeji Castle website (includes English version) In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 300 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: E25083 (25-083S on package) Retail price ¥1200 (approx. US$8.11 €7.50 £6.28) All about ordering (please read first)
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This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.Other castles
 © Epoch 
500: Misty morning over Takeda castleAn atmospheric shot of this unique ruined hilltop castle which appears to float in a sea of clouds. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 500 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15") Code: E05092 (05-092 on package) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$10.81 €10.00 £8.38) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Beverly 
300: Cherry blossom time, Hirosaki CastleHirosaki Castle, in northern Japan, framed by its famous cherry trees, the first of which are said to have been brought from Kyoto in 1715. There's also a good view of the castle foundations, walls built in the usual "non-layered" style. In stockA Beverly puzzle: 300 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: B33166 (33-166 on package) Retail price ¥1500 (approx. US$10.14 €9.38 £7.85) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Apollo
300: Takeda Castle ruinsAlthough only ruins remain, Takeda Castle is an impressive sight, rising above the sea of clouds... In stockAn Apollo puzzle: 300 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: P48620 (48-620 on package) Retail price ¥1200 (approx. US$8.11 €7.50 £6.28) All about ordering (please read first)
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For reference: you can view all the puzzles from this page that are out of print in the Attic.
