Jigsaw puzzles from Japan

Fantasy Art by Kagaya

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Many of these fantasy puzzles are glow-in-the-dark versions, or use Hexachrome or other special printing for super-vivid colours.

1000 pieces

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 stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: Y101294 (10-1294 on package)
Retail price ¥3900 (approx. US$27.46 €25.00 £21.67)

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1000: Iceland aurora

A spectacular night display in Kagaya style, but this time from the real world...

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A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: Y101385 (10-1385 on package)
Retail price ¥3200 (approx. US$22.54 €20.51 £17.78)

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500 pieces

500: Orbit of the dream

Kagaya's photographic interpretation of a Kyoto scene...

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

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A Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15")
Code: Y051015 (05-1015 on package)
Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$14.08 €12.82 £11.11)

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500: Diamond reflection

A dramatic view of Shirogane Blue Pond, right in the middle of Hokkaido...

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

In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15")
Code: Y051014 (05-1014 on package)
Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$14.08 €12.82 £11.11)

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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.