WOODBLOCK PRINTS

🖼️ Journey to the heart of ancient Japan — authentic woodblock prints , selected one by one , available in unique copies .

Antique Japanese prints capture the ephemeral beauty of Japan. From Hokusai to Hasui to Utagawa Hiroshige , each authentic woodblock print tells a story, like a window onto a dreamlike Japan.

Discover our selection of authentic Japanese woodblock prints , from the Edo period (18th and 19th centuries) to Showa (20th century). Landscapes, women, Kabuki actors, a timeless artistic journey from ukiyo-e to shin hanga !

One-of-a-kind piece. Got your eye on an ukiyo-e? Don't delay!

Estampe japonaise célèbre « La Grande Vague de Kanagawa » de Hokusai, représentant une immense vague déferlante menaçant des barques, avec le mont Fuji en arrière-plan.

Japanese woodblock print: tradition and authenticity

Japanese printmaking, or ukiyo-e, is a woodblock print that originated in the Edo period (1603–1868). Hand-carved and printed, it captures the beauty of ancient Japan: landscapes of Mount Fuji, bustling Tōkaidō roads, portraits of kabuki actors, or scenes of daily life. It remains one of the great witnesses to Japanese culture.

Over time, styles have evolved: the golden age of ukiyo-e in Edo, Western influences in the Meiji era, then the revival of shin-hanga and reissues by masters in the Shōwa period. These different periods today offer a rich choice between ancient original prints and authentic 20th-century reissues.

At KOGEDO, we directly select original prints and Shōwa reissues from Japan. Our goal is simple: to offer verified, authentic, and accessible pieces, allowing everyone to discover or collect this unique art.

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  • Eras of Japanese Woodblock Prints

    Edo (1603–1868)

    The golden age of ukiyo-e, with popular themes and mythical artists.

    Meiji (1868–1912)

    A time of transition where tradition and modernity intertwined.

    Shōwa (1926–1989)

    The rise of shin-hanga and reissues, to preserve the legacy of the masters.

  • Major Japanese Print Artists

    At Kogedo, we love:

    Hokusai the Great Master

    Author of The Great Wave off Kanagawa and Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, he is undoubtedly the most famous of the Japanese masters.

    Hiroshige for his Landscapes

    A poet of the landscape, he immortalized Japan through its roads and seasons.Kuniyoshi for his Heroes

    Known for his samurai, epic battles, and dynamic scenes.Kunisada for his Portraits

    Master of refined portraits, especially of kabuki actors and elegant women.

  • Why choose KOGEDO?

    Guaranteed Authenticity

    All our woodblockprints are selected directly in Japan.

    Expertise and Passion

    We share our know-how and our love for Japanese craftsmanship.

    Fast and free delivery from France

    So that your print safely joins your collection.

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