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Jigsaw puzzles from Japan
Jolly pictures on traditional themes by Hajime Okamoto
— who's particularly fond of cats!
On this page: About the artist
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Hajime Okamoto
Born in Osaka in 1942, Hajime Okamoto is an artist with a distinctive and very jolly style, who specialises in cats — particularly the beckoning bringers of good fortune. As part of a cultural exchange programme, in 1986 he spent time in Jilin, north-east China, studying seal-making and calligraphy.
He signs his paintings with a seal, and a stylised form of his name in Roman letters (with his family name last).
Deleted puzzles
For reference: you can view all the Okamoto puzzles that are out of print in the Attic.
