Cats of Japan: By Masters of the Woodblock Print

This boxed set of prints and booklet explores the world of Japan’s most beloved and celebrated cat art and artists. Comparative to other parts of the world, Japan was introduced to cats fairly late but that didn’t stop artists from creating a rich history of cat art that were beloved by all classes and parts of society, throughout time. Inside are over 70 accordion-fold cat prints from different art masters across different time periods. From their playful and cuddly side, to their tiny predator stalking and more. It captures a side of them found in folklore, with sometimes cunning, anthropomorphic or monstrous features. The included booklet introduces the art pieces succinctly, elaborating on the art of these woodblock prints, the history of felines in Japan, and more. For cat lovers, fans of Japanese culture and folklore, woodblock print aficionados, this collection is an engaging exploration kitty’s in the land of the rising sun.