Jigsaw puzzles from Japan

Traditional themes from Harai Kayomi

This challenging puzzle includes no less than five of Kayomi's fluffy but fierce dragons. Five is the number of ancient Chinese elements, which are associated with the cardinal directions (including "centre"), and also with colours. So the central yellow dragon symbolises imperial authority, and manifests rank by having five claws and holding the magic ball. Around the four corners are the four protectorate dragons: Black to the north, Blue to the east, Red to the south, and White to the west. (These also match with the colours of the four protectorate gods.)

This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

Not available
Discontinued March 2024
An Epoch puzzle: 3000 pieces; 1020 x 730 mm (40" x 29")
Code: E21105 (21-105 on package)
Retail price ¥4800

2016 pieces

Moonlit tiger and dragon

Traditional rivals, tiger and dragon face off under a full moon masked only by a sprig of cherry blossom.

This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 500 x 750 mm (20" x 30")
Code: E23087 (23-087 on package)
Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.55 €18.99 £16.30)

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Cherry dragon

Even a dragon can look kind-hearted when portrayed by Kayomi, yet this one displays its scaly jaws and claws, with the magical cintamani jewel in its grasp. Cherry blossom, Mount Fuji, and the full moon complete the picture.

This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

This puzzle has TINY pieces!

Out of stock
More stock expected May 1
An Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E22601 (22-601 on package)
Retail price ¥3364 (approx. US$23.04 €21.29 £18.28)

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The four protector-gods

The four gods, the white tiger and blue dragon to west and east, Genbu the entwined snake/turtle to the north, and a splendidly flamboyant Suzaku (the red bird) occupying the foreground. All this in Kayomi's distinctive warm tones making a rich and impressive picture.

This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E23091 (23-091 on package)
Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.55 €18.99 £16.30)

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2000 pieces

Cherry blossom owl

A simple but effective composition: the owl approaches us ready to pounce. The cherry blossom lit only by the full moon has an eerie tone, which will make the puzzle interesting but quite a challenge.

This puzzle has TINY pieces!

In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 2000 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15")
Code: E54216 (54-216 on package)
Retail price ¥2400 (approx. US$16.44 €15.19 £13.04)

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1053 pieces

Dragons of five colours

This challenging puzzle includes no less than five of Kayomi's fluffy but fierce dragons. Five is the number of ancient Chinese elements, which are associated with the cardinal directions (including "centre"), and also with colours. So the central yellow dragon symbolises imperial authority, and manifests rank by having five claws and holding the Cintamani magic ball. Around the four corners are the four protectorate dragons: Black to the north, Blue to the east, Red to the south, and White to the west. (These also match with the colours of the four protectorate gods.)

This puzzle has TINY pieces!

In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 1053 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10")
Code: E31519 (31-519 on package)
Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$13.70 €12.66 £10.87)

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1000 pieces

Cherry blossom owl

In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E11511 (11-511 on package)
Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.55 €18.99 £16.30)

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Shiba candy store

A playful bunch of Shibas, Japan's national dog breed, are let loose in a dagashi-ya, a traditional sweetsellers of the mid-twentieth century. Actually, though, it must be about 1980, because a couple of Rubik's cubes are on the shelf at the left...

In stock
A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19")
Code: B31521 (31-521 on package)
Retail price ¥3300 (approx. US$22.60 €20.89 £17.93)

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Veranda time for shibas

A whole family of shibas, Japan's national dog breed, rest on the verandah of a traditional house. One puppy is admiring the bamboo device known as shishi-odoshi (see Wikipedia), originally for scaring away animals, but also for simple amusement.

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A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19")
Code: B31525 (31-525 on package)
Retail price ¥3300 (approx. US$22.60 €20.89 £17.93)

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Joyful morning

An owl with young, in a pretty sylvan setting.

This puzzle has TINY pieces!

In stock
A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10")
Code: BM81555 (M81-555 on package)
Retail price ¥2200 (approx. US$15.07 €13.92 £11.96)

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Nice to be together!

A group of puppies gather (for a photo?) in the surroundings of a classic living room of the Showa era...

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A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19")
Code: B31515 (31-515 on package)
Retail price ¥3300 (approx. US$22.60 €20.89 £17.93)

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Our cat tower

Fun time for felines...

In stock
A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 490 x 720 mm (19" x 28")
Code: B1000Z029 (1000-029 on package)
Retail price ¥3300 (approx. US$22.60 €20.89 £17.93)

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Shiba adventure

Playful puppies of Japan's most famous breed, the Shiba.

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A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19")
Code: B31537 (31-537 on package)
Retail price ¥3300 (approx. US$22.60 €20.89 £17.93)

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Moonlit flower viewing

A typically cute owl family that Kayomi has set against the full moon...

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A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19")
Code: B31496 (31-496 on package)
Retail price ¥3300 (approx. US$22.60 €20.89 £17.93)

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Shining white dragon

This is the white dragon, guardian of the West — Kayomi's dragons look fierce, yet somehow not intimidating, this one surrounded by cherry blossom petals in the moonlight.

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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20")
Code: E11596 (11-596 on package)
Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.55 €18.99 £16.30)

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Joyful morning

Morning, surrounded by flowers and butterflies...

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A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19")
Code: B31494 (31-494 on package)
Retail price ¥3300 (approx. US$22.60 €20.89 £17.93)

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600 pieces

What can we see??

Three owlets, each with a different angle on things...

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A Beverly puzzle: 600 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15")
Code: B66178 (66-178 on package)
Retail price ¥2400 (approx. US$16.44 €15.19 £13.04)

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Forest animals

All friends together...

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A Beverly puzzle: 600 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15")
Code: B66222 (66-222 on package)
Retail price ¥2600 (approx. US$17.81 €16.46 £14.13)

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Dreaming puppies

Peaceful sleep...

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A Beverly puzzle: 600 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15")
Code: B66162 (66-162 on package)
Retail price ¥2400 (approx. US$16.44 €15.19 £13.04)

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A warm hug

Penguin chicks and a polar bear keep warm together on the ice...

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A Beverly puzzle: 600 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15")
Code: B66143 (66-143 on package)
Retail price ¥2400 (approx. US$16.44 €15.19 £13.04)

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Unicorn by the light of the moon

An animal portrayal - this time of the purest fantasy...

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A Beverly puzzle: 600 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15")
Code: B66176 (66-176 on package)
Retail price ¥2400 (approx. US$16.44 €15.19 £13.04)

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Spirit forest

Kayomi has chosen a fairy, a unicorn, and an owl (perhaps her favourite?) as the spirits of the woodlands.

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A Beverly puzzle: 600 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15")
Code: B66177 (66-177 on package)
Retail price ¥2400 (approx. US$16.44 €15.19 £13.04)

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500 pieces

Tiger in bamboo grove

A very fierce-looking tiger threads his way through the bamboo... Kayomi's warm style does not lack impact in this very naturalistic scene.

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An Epoch puzzle: 500 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15")
Code: E06121 (06-121 on package)
Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$13.70 €12.66 £10.87)

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420 pieces

Double dragon

A pair of dragons make fearsome adversaries. But in Buddhist-inspired mythology, they are not seen as evil, rather as symbols of right. Here each dragon has one claw extended as if to fight, but in the other holds the wish-fulfilling jewel, or cintamani (in Sanskrit), of both Buddhist and Hindu tradition.

This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 420 pieces; 515 x 182 mm (20" x 7")
Code: E52137 (52-137 on package)
Retail price ¥1800 (approx. US$12.33 €11.39 £9.78)

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300 pieces

Good night!

A huddle of kittens — the title says it all!

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A Beverly puzzle: 300 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10")
Code: B33137 (33-137 on package)
Retail price ¥1500 (approx. US$10.27 €9.49 £8.15)

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Tigers together!

Three white tigers cling on...

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A Beverly puzzle: 300 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10")
Code: B33110 (33-110 on package)
Retail price ¥1500 (approx. US$10.27 €9.49 £8.15)

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Owls cuddle

The ultimate cuddly animal: an owl with young...

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A Beverly puzzle: 300 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10")
Code: B33136 (33-136 on package)
Retail price ¥1500 (approx. US$10.27 €9.49 £8.15)

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Owl family

A contented family sit together under the moon...

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A Beverly puzzle: 300 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10")
Code: B33120 (33-120 on package)
Retail price ¥1500 (approx. US$10.27 €9.49 £8.15)

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Happy owls

Mother and child, a sweet pair of bright-eyed owls.

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A Beverly puzzle: 300 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10")
Code: B33109 (33-109 on package)
Retail price ¥1500 (approx. US$10.27 €9.49 £8.15)

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Harai Kayomi

No biographical details available. She signs her given name Kayomi in Roman letters.

Her style is quite distinctive - soft and fluffy - and perhaps her work is done with pastels, though it is difficult to tell from just a print. Earlier puzzles featured mostly traditional symbolic beasts, tigers, dragons, and the like, but more recently cuddly soft animals have come into prominence.

Deleted puzzles

For reference: you can view all of her puzzles that are out of print in the Attic.