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
Fantasy puzzles — other artists
 © Epoch 2000: Zodiac signs (Onineko)The twelve signs of the zodiac, each represented by an appropriate fantasy figure — except two for Gemini, of course... No details, except that this successful commercial artist comes from Fukuoka in Kyushu.
 In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2000 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15") Code: E54501 (54-501 on package) Retail price ¥2600 (approx. US$17.57 €16.25 £13.61) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Kazuha Fukami 1000: Aqua angel (Kazuha)An enigmatic figure in the foetal position seems to float inside a water-filled cathedral... The artist Kazuha Fukami has produced a series of fantasy images of swirling figures, mostly women, some with swords, some not. According to her own website (http://kazuppo.net) she was born in Tokushima (on the island of Shikoku) in June of 198x, and likes polar bears, cows, natural minerals and more. This is almost certainly a brush name: the family name Fukami means "deep-well", and Kazuha ("ten-thousand leaves") is an alternative reading of the name attached to the famous collection of ancient Japanese poems, Man'yōshū.
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 260 x 380 mm (10" x 15") Code: BM81529 (M81-529 on package) Retail price ¥2200 (approx. US$14.86 €13.75 £11.52) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Epoch 1000: Zodiac signs (Onineko)The twelve signs of the zodiac, each represented by an appropriate fantasy figure — except two for Gemini, of course... No details, except that this successful commercial artist comes from Fukuoka in Kyushu.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E12042 (12-042 on package) Retail price ¥3600 (approx. US$24.32 €22.50 £18.85) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Nishimura Noriko 1000: Forgotten kingdom of books (Nishimura)a booklover's world... Fascinated by the world of fantasy since she was a child, Nishimura has graduated from crayon to watercolour, and produces artwork of her imaginary worlds for a wide range of stationery, smartphone cases, and suchlike. Her brand name, used for the shop she has opened in Tokyo is 空想の街, or "Fantasy town", and she also adds a stylised "Märchen Art", referring to the German for "fairytale", which has found its way into Japanese. Nishimura is her family name. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E11602 (11-602 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.27 €18.75 £15.71) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Tsuyoshi Nagano 1000: Struggle for supremacy (Nagano)The leading characters from Sangokushi, the history of the three kingdoms of China, from around the third century AD. A key on the back of the box lists the names (in Chinese), colour-coded for allegiances to the three states: pink for Wu (呉), green for Shu Han (蜀漢), and blue for Wei (魏). Born in 1961, Tsuyoshi Nagano is a successful illustrator, particularly in the field of Japanese historical characters. Nagano is his family name. In stockA Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: Y101334 (10-1334 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.27 €18.75 £15.71) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Epoch 1000: Village fairy tales (Onineko)A collection in manga style of traditional stories, including Peter Pan, Cinderella, the Frog Prince, and others from the collections of Hans Christian Andersen and the Grimm Brothers. No details, except that this successful commercial artist comes from Fukuoka in Kyushu.  Not availableDiscontinued July 2024 An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E11505 (11-505 on package) Retail price ¥3000 |
 © Nishimura Noriko 1000: Rats in the attic (Nishimura)A mechanical fantasy world... the rats are everywhere, but you have to look for them! Fascinated by the world of fantasy since she was a child, Nishimura has graduated from crayon to watercolour, and produces artwork of her imaginary worlds for a wide range of stationery, smartphone cases, and suchlike. Her brand name, used for the shop she has opened in Tokyo is 空想の街, or "Fantasy town", and she also adds a stylised "Märchen Art", referring to the German for "fairytale", which has found its way into Japanese. Nishimura is her family name. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E11594 (11-594 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.27 €18.75 £15.71) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Nakayama Jun'ichi 1000: Beyond the night skyThe splendour of the night sky, with the constellations all given their Latin names...
In stockAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: A10322 (1000-322 on package) Retail price ¥3900 (approx. US$26.35 €24.38 £20.42) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Onineko 1000: Mermaid Party (Onineko)The sea overflowing with mermaids! All we know is that this successful commercial artist comes from Fukuoka in Kyushu. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E12524 (12-524 on package) Retail price ¥3200 (approx. US$21.62 €20.00 £16.75) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © David Penfound Artworks Ltd 1000: Signs of the zodiac (Penfound)An array of fantastic images representing the twelve signs from this young English artist. An artist from Hampshire in England, David Penfound has a fantasy style very much akin to that of Takaki, Kazuha, and our other Japanese artists.
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19") Code: B81119 (81-119 on package) Retail price ¥3800 (approx. US$25.68 €23.75 £19.90) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Onineko 1000: Princess story (Onineko)All we know is that this successful commercial artist comes from Fukuoka in Kyushu.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E12047 (12-047 on package) Retail price ¥3600 (approx. US$24.32 €22.50 £18.85) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Wilfar 1000: Rabbits awaiting loveIn stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 490 x 720 mm (19" x 28") Code: B81129 (81-129 on package) Retail price ¥3800 (approx. US$25.68 €23.75 £19.90) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Ryota Saito 1000: In the beginning the sky (RyotaS)A desolate scene, of new beginnings after the destruction of civilization... Ryota Saito is a fantasy artist, born in 1985, who has worked on effects for a video game company, and then gone independent as an illustrator.
In stockA Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: Y101357 (10-1357 on package) Retail price ¥4200 (approx. US$28.38 €26.25 £21.99) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Onineko 1000: Wedding story (Onineko)All we know is that this successful commercial artist comes from Fukuoka in Kyushu. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E11595 (11-595 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.27 €18.75 £15.71) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Onineko 1000: Fairytale world (Onineko)Princesses from all the best-loved fairytales... All we know is that this successful commercial artist comes from Fukuoka in Kyushu. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E11609 (11-609 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.27 €18.75 £15.71) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Tsukiji Nao 500: Lucia's garden story (Tsukiji)The bonnets and roses are indeed reminiscent of the English subtitle on the box: Victorian rose garden... Nao Tsukiji, or Tsukiji Nao, is a female manga artist, born in Fukuoka on March 11th. But what year? In stockAn Appleone puzzle: 500 pieces; 380 x 530 mm (15" x 21") Code: A05214 (500-214 on package) Retail price ¥2400 (approx. US$16.22 €15.00 £12.57) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Epoch 500: Alice's dreamA collage, with hints of Art Nouveau, with the central Alice figure surrounded by familiar items from her story. Not availableDiscontinued July 2024 An Epoch puzzle: 500 pieces; 380 x 530 mm (15" x 21") Code: E06042 (06-042 on package) Retail price ¥2000 |
 © Yuu 500: Stella (Yuu)A somewhat mysterious central figure, with her two accompanying handmaidens... The artist Yuu (who we guess is female) comes from Gunma Prefecture and lives in Tokyo, having graduated from Tama Art University with a degree in graphic design. No other details are readily forthcoming... In stockAn Appleone puzzle: 500 pieces; 380 x 530 mm (15" x 21") Code: A05212 (500-212 on package) Retail price ¥2400 (approx. US$16.22 €15.00 £12.57) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Waka Nakauchi 500: Pretty flower shop (Nakauchi)A busy street in an animal kingdom rather suggesting continental Europe... Nakauchi Waka (Nakauchi is her family name) is an illustrator using watercolour pigments to produce a warm and fairytale effect. The label Märchen Art on the box uses the German term for "fairytale" which is well-known in Japan. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 500 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15") Code: E06522 (06-522 on package) Retail price ¥2200 (approx. US$14.86 €13.75 £11.52) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Nishimura Noriko 500: Strawberry town (Nishimura)A fantastic townscape, the capital of strawberryland... Fascinated by the world of fantasy since she was a child, Nishimura has graduated from crayon to watercolour, and produces artwork of her imaginary worlds for a wide range of stationery, smartphone cases, and suchlike. Her brand name, used for the shop she has opened in Tokyo is 空想の街, or "Fantasy town", and she also adds a stylised "Märchen Art", referring to the German for "fairytale", which has found its way into Japanese. Nishimura is her family name. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 500 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15") Code: E06118 (06-118 on package) Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$13.51 €12.50 £10.47) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Atsushi Wakamatsu 500: Wish upon a starThe constellations fill the sky, over a fantasy landscape complete with fairy castle.
In stockAn Appleone puzzle: 500 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15") Code: A05173 (500-173 on package) Retail price ¥2800 (approx. US$18.92 €17.50 £14.66) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Epoch 300: White Princess story (Onineko)The White Princess sits serenely in her well-lit castle, surrounded by soft pink roses... All we know is that this successful commercial artist comes from Fukuoka in Kyushu. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 300 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: E26307 (26-307 on package) Retail price ¥1400 (approx. US$9.46 €8.75 £7.33) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Epoch 300: Black Princess story (Onineko)The Black Princess sits in her stark dark castle, surrounded by somehow-menacing red roses... All we know is that this successful commercial artist comes from Fukuoka in Kyushu. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 300 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: E26306 (26-306 on package) Retail price ¥1400 (approx. US$9.46 €8.75 £7.33) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Onineko 300: Story of the stars (Onineko)A lone figure floats among the orbs and clouds, perhaps dreaming of the stars? All we know is that this successful commercial artist comes from Fukuoka in Kyushu.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 300 pieces; 260 x 380 mm (10" x 15") Code: E28323 (28-323 on package) Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$13.51 €12.50 £10.47) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Waka Nakauchi 300: Starlit stage (Nakauchi)A fantasy performance by furry friends... Nakauchi Waka (Nakauchi is her family name) is an illustrator using watercolour pigments to produce a warm and fairytale effect. The label Märchen Art on the box uses the German term for "fairytale" which is well-known in Japan. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 300 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: E28822 (28-822 on package) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$10.81 €10.00 £8.38) All about ordering (please read first)
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This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle.