Imaginatorium Shop, version 2

Welcome to the new Imaginatorium site at imaginatorium.com. There is no "total reorganisation", so you should be able to find things easily, and eventually any bookmarks to the old shop will be redirected to the right page. The new checkout is working, which means that in simple cases you will be able to complete a purchase in the normal way.

Covid-19: Shop status

There are still many problems in the postal system, varying hugely from one country to another. More details on the front page, and at the checkout there will be more specific information about the destination country (sorry: not implemented for all countries yet!).

Jigsaw puzzles from Japan

Fantasy Art by Kagaya

On this page: Puzzles - About the artist

1000 pieces

The milky way (Uyuni)
© 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 stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: Y101294 (10-1294 on package)
Retail price ¥3900 (approx. US$30.23 €27.86 £24.68)

All about ordering (please read first)

The Southern Lights
© Kagaya

1000: The Southern Lights

Dazzling effects in the night sky of New Zealand...

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

Not available
Discontinued May 2023
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: Y101307 (10-1307 on package)
Retail price ¥3900
Oarai shoreline <i>torii</i>
© Kagaya
Position map

1000: Oarai shoreline torii

This is a real scene on the east coast of Japan. The torii is the traditional symbol marking the approach to a shrine, and in this case it has been built at the edge of the Pacific. Kagaya gives it a lonely and mysterious air...

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

Not available
Discontinued May 2023
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: Y101295 (10-1295 on package)
Retail price ¥3900

500 pieces

Orbit of the dream
© Kagaya
Position map

500: Orbit of the dream

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

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

In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15")
Code: Y051015 (05-1015 on package)
Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$15.50 €14.29 £12.66)

All about ordering (please read first)

Diamond reflection
© Kagaya
Position map

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$15.50 €14.29 £12.66)

All about ordering (please read first)

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.

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