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
Top Ten
The current best-selling puzzles from Imaginatorium Shop. Titles begin with the number of pieces. The link under each puzzle ("More puzzles like this one") takes you to the theme page on which the puzzle appears.
 © Nibariki / Tokuma Shoten 1000: What will we catch, Totoro? (Ghibli)My Neighbor Totoro (1988) tells the adventures of two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, with the giant spirit of the forest, named Totoro by the younger Mei, who can't quite say the Japanese version of "Troll."  Founded by Hayao Miyazaki in 1985, Studio Ghibli is an animation film studio which has produced a string of internationally acclaimed full-length feature animations. We also include Miyazaki's earlier work, films such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, produced by the forerunner company Topcraft.  In stockAn Ensky (Artbox) puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: N10226 (1000-226 on package) Retail price ¥3200 (approx. US$21.62 €20.00 £16.75) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Disney 1000: The joy of autumn leaves (Ellenshaw)Another classic Pooh image: the warm glow of English beechwoods in autumn... Born in England in 1913, Peter Ellenshaw was a successful landscape painter whose work in the film industry spanned seven decades. He also lived, and painted, in California, and later Ireland — when already in his eighties he was commissioned to paint scenes from films produced by Disney Studios. The tradition of his work is carried on by his son Harrison. In stockA Tenyo puzzle: 1000 pieces; 735 x 510 mm (29" x 20") Code: TD10336 (D-1000-336 on package) Retail price ¥3600 (approx. US$24.32 €22.50 £18.85) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Nibariki 1000: Holler at the sky, Totoro! (Ghibli)My Neighbor Totoro (1988) tells the adventures of two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, with the giant spirit of the forest, named Totoro by the younger Mei, who can't quite say the Japanese version of "Troll." Here all the characters, including the enormous Catbus, line up to holler at the wind... Founded by Hayao Miyazaki in 1985, Studio Ghibli is an animation film studio which has produced a string of internationally acclaimed full-length feature animations. We also include Miyazaki's earlier work, films such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, produced by the forerunner company Topcraft. In stockAn Ensky (Artbox) puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: N10245 (1000-245 on package) Retail price ¥3200 (approx. US$21.62 €20.00 £16.75) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Nibariki 1000: The spirit bath-house (Ghibli)Chihiro, the young girl who is the heroine of Spirited Away (2001), gazes at the bath-house that will be her introduction to the spirit world.  Founded by Hayao Miyazaki in 1985, Studio Ghibli is an animation film studio which has produced a string of internationally acclaimed full-length feature animations. We also include Miyazaki's earlier work, films such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, produced by the forerunner company Topcraft. In stockAn Ensky (Artbox) puzzle: 1000 pieces; 500 x 750 mm (20" x 30") Code: N10223 (1000-223 on package) Retail price ¥3200 (approx. US$21.62 €20.00 £16.75) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Nibariki / Tokuma Shoten 1000: Napping with Totoro (Ghibli)My Neighbor Totoro (1988) tells the adventures of two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, with the giant spirit of the forest, named Totoro by the younger Mei, who can't quite say the Japanese version of "Troll."  Founded by Hayao Miyazaki in 1985, Studio Ghibli is an animation film studio which has produced a string of internationally acclaimed full-length feature animations. We also include Miyazaki's earlier work, films such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, produced by the forerunner company Topcraft. In stockAn Ensky (Artbox) puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: N10215 (1000-215 on package) Retail price ¥3200 (approx. US$21.62 €20.00 £16.75) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Seta Koshu 1000: Five jumping carp (Seta)Five colourful carp are surrounded by other auspicious symbols, from turtles at the bottom to Mount Fuji at the top.  Few details of the artist Seta Koshu are available: he entered the world of Japanese art through a family pottery business, but his skill with the brush was evident, and he is a skilled producer of kakemono scrolls. Seta is his family name. In stockAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 500 x 750 mm (20" x 30") Code: A10666 (1000-666 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.27 €18.75 £15.71) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Disney 1000: Tangled (Kincade)Thomas Kincade (1958 – 2012) was a very successful landscape painter, dubbing himself the "Painter of Light." His studio continues to produce new work, including a range of scenes from Disney animations.
In stockA Tenyo puzzle: 1000 pieces; 735 x 510 mm (29" x 20") Code: TD10488 (D-1000-488 on package) Retail price ¥4200 (approx. US$28.38 €26.25 £21.99) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Disney 1000: Flight over Agrabah (Aladdin) (Gonzalez)On a magic carpet! Rodel Gonzalez, from the Philippines, made his debut as a Disney artist in 2008. His paintings provide strong characterisations of many best-loved scenes from Disney classics.
In stockA Tenyo puzzle: 1000 pieces; 735 x 510 mm (29" x 20") Code: TD10423 (D-1000-423 on package) Retail price ¥4000 (approx. US$27.03 €25.00 £20.94) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Nibariki / Tokuma Shoten 1000: Meeting... (Ghibli)My Neighbor Totoro (1988) tells the adventures of two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, with the giant spirit of the forest, named Totoro by the younger Mei, who can't quite say the Japanese version of "Troll."  Founded by Hayao Miyazaki in 1985, Studio Ghibli is an animation film studio which has produced a string of internationally acclaimed full-length feature animations. We also include Miyazaki's earlier work, films such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, produced by the forerunner company Topcraft. In stockAn Ensky (Artbox) puzzle: 1000 pieces; 500 x 750 mm (20" x 30") Code: N10233 (1000-233 on package) Retail price ¥3200 (approx. US$21.62 €20.00 £16.75) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Disney 1000: Falling in Love (Kincade)Thomas Kincade (1958 – 2012) was a very successful landscape painter, dubbing himself the "Painter of Light." His studio continues to produce new work, including a range of scenes from Disney animations.
In stockA Tenyo puzzle: 1000 pieces; 735 x 510 mm (29" x 20") Code: TD10487 (D-1000-487 on package) Retail price ¥4200 (approx. US$28.38 €26.25 £21.99) All about ordering (please read first)
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This puzzle has a luxury "canvas" finish.Photo puzzles
Since all of the top ten are art puzzles, here are the three best-selling scenic ones.
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2016: Sagano bamboo grove lit upA night view of the bamboo grove at Sagano in Kyoto. With roughly 1400 pieces of bamboo, and the rest path and brushwood fence, this is a real puzzler's puzzle!
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E23546 (23-546 on package) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$16.89 €15.63 £13.09) All about ordering (please read first)
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2016: Red FujiA spectacular aerial view of the rare but genuine meteorological phenomenon whereby at dawn or sunset the whole side of the mountain appears to glow red. As Mount Olympus was the home of the Greek gods, so Mt. Fuji (3776 metres above sea level) has its place as the symbol of Japan. Although most popular tourist pictures show the view from the south, with the bullet train passing below the mountain, the best views are from the north and east sides.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E23502 (23-502 on package) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$16.89 €15.63 £13.09) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Epoch
1000: Fuji with pagodaThe most sought after view of Fuji, from the park including this five-storied pagoda to the north-east of the mountain. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E10787 (10-787 on package) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$16.89 €15.63 £13.09) All about ordering (please read first)
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