Matsumoto Tapestries

Old pond frog jumped in sound of water

The print embodies the principles of wabi-sabi, a philsophy that values simplicity, imperfection, and impermanence, and draws on the folkloric symbolism of the frog in Japan. In Japanese mythology, the frog is a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

Matsumoto Hoji Woodblock Print Grumpy Frog Toad

Old pond frog jumped in sound of water

Matsumoto Hoji Woodblock Print Grumpy Frog Toad

Matsumoto Hoji Grumpy Frog Toad

Matsumoto Matsumoto Matsumoto

Remembering Hideto Matsumoto Anniversary -2nd May

Matsumoto Hoji Frog

Show your inner grump with this ancient Japanese frog by Matsumoto Hoji, painted some time around 1814. Some say he's still grumpy to this day - not to mention adorable!

Iyo Matsumoto --- Retro 80s Fan Design

Iyo Matsumoto - Retro 80s Fan Design

Iyo Matsumoto / Retro 80s Fan Design

Matsumoto Hoji - Animato

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Matsumoto Hoji Grumpy Frog 2 shop

Show your inner grump with this ancient Japanese frog by Matsumoto Hoji, painted some time around 1814. Some say he's still grumpy to this day - not to mention adorable! This is a darker version of the original design for a high contrast finish.

Though there are slight variations in each telling of Harlock's story, the essentials remain the same. Matsumoto presents a future (2977 AD) in which the Earth has achieved a vast starfaring civilization, but is slowly and steadily succumbing to ennui or despair, often due to defeat and subjugation by a foreign invader.

Show your inner grump with this ancient Japanese frog by Matsumoto Hoji, painted some time around 1814. Some say he's still grumpy to this day - not to mention adorable! This version features a mid-grey design for dark t shirt colours.

A tiled and wild version of everyone's favourite grumpy frog, based on the ancient Japanese frog painting by Matsumoto Hoji some time around 1814.

Remembering Hideto Matsumoto Anniversary -2nd May

In Japanese mythology, the frog is a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

In Japanese mythology, the frog is a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

Star Blazers 2202

Vector design of Maetel

old japanese technique from the 8th century. it consists to draw in a few lines only with chinese ink on paper. this art is part of zen culture

Harlock 04

Rainy nightin Matsumoto, Nagano

Vivy Fluorite Eyes Song

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Matsumoto drain cover from Nagano Prefecture depicting temari balls. Back print

Leap into Kawaii Delight: Vintage Japanese Frog Art inspired by Matsumoto Hoji!

The 1977 space pirate Harlock was the romantic hero, noble and taciturn, from the manga artist Leiji Matsumoto. Here's one of his Jolly Roger (the pirates flag): the 3 teeth version.

Got existential dread as you scroll through your social media? Take cheer in this little fella. Updated twist on the classic wood block print from artist Matsumoto Hoji

Matsumoto Castle of Shinano Provence is in Matsumoto and was used as the HQ Chikuma Prefecture in the 19th century until its destruction by fire in the 19th century. Only the main tower survives today and is a tourist destination.