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 Art by Kagaya
On this page: Puzzles - About the artist
- Many of these fantasy puzzles are glow-in-the-dark versions, or use Hexachrome or other special printing for super-vivid colours.
1000 pieces
 © Kagaya 1000: The milky way (Uyuni)Kagaya has used the famous Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia as an unusual setting for a personal view of the Milky Way. This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle.  In stockA Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: Y101294 (10-1294 on package) Retail price ¥3900 (approx. US$26.35 €24.38 £20.42) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Kagaya 1000: Iceland auroraA spectacular night display in Kagaya style, but this time from the real world... In stockA Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: Y101385 (10-1385 on package) Retail price ¥3200 (approx. US$21.62 €20.00 £16.75) All about ordering (please read first)
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500 pieces
 © Kagaya 
500: Orbit of the dreamKagaya's photographic interpretation of a Kyoto scene... This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stockA Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15") Code: Y051015 (05-1015 on package) Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$13.51 €12.50 £10.47) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Kagaya 
500: Diamond reflectionA dramatic view of Shirogane Blue Pond, right in the middle of Hokkaido... This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stockA Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15") Code: Y051014 (05-1014 on package) Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$13.51 €12.50 £10.47) All about ordering (please read first)
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Kagaya Yutaka
Born in Saitama (just north of Tokyo) in 1968, Kagaya spent his childhood in wonderment of the stars in the sky, and never stopped painting them. He has had a successful career as an illustrator for astronomical books and magazines, and many of his works have been turned into jigsaw puzzles, among other products. Since 1996, he has worked exclusively in the digital medium, using a Macintosh. Perhaps that is why he does not appear to sign his pictures.
He goes by his family name; his given name appears to be Yutaka, but in English you will also find him called Joh Kagaya (Jô is the Chinese reading of his name).
The Kagaya Studio site includes lots more information, including some in English.
He has been honoured by having an asteroid (no. 11949) named after him. It's a long way away, but only a few kilometres across, so you could walk round it in a day. (Here's the technical information)
Note: The translations of titles are mine.
Looking for other Kagaya puzzles?
Try the Yanoman website. If you find another puzzle you want, please ask me about special orders.
Deleted puzzles
For reference: you can view all the Kagaya puzzles that are out of print in the Attic.
