Explore puzzles inspired by Japanese art: waves, landscapes, bridges and figures in Hokusai’s images. Open each product page to see the complete picture, compare piece counts and dimensions, and check availability.

Japanese puzzles: explore the art of Japan piece by piece

Waves, outlines and changing shades of blue: Japanese art puzzles invite you to look at a picture one piece at a time. Start with a subject you want to explore, then compare the editions on each product page. This collection brings together reproductions of Japanese artworks available in the Puzzle Arte catalogue.

From Hokusai’s Great Wave to the cherry blossoms of Shinagawa, from bridges to warriors in armour, choose the image that interests you. The selection follows the catalogue. Open each product page to check the piece count, dimensions, price and availability of the edition you want.

Hokusai’s Great Wave as a puzzle

The wave’s crest, the boats and the small Mount Fuji in the background make this composition recognisable. Under the Wave off Kanagawa belongs to Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection record dates the colour woodblock print to around 1830–1832.

In the Great Wave puzzle, follow the foam and the boats’ contours before tackling the sky and sea. Explore the Hokusai collection to find more subjects by the artist.

Hokusai beyond the Great Wave

The Shinagawa on the Tōkaidō puzzle shows cherry blossoms, figures and Mount Fuji in a 1000-piece Bluebird edition. In the Eight-part Bridge at Mikawa, a 1000-piece Grafika edition, the structure’s lines and the travellers guide your eye.

For a warrior scene, explore the vertical 500-piece Kamakura puzzle. The 1000-piece Hokusai’s Art brings three scenes together in one picture. Compare the complete images to choose between landscapes, figures and compositions with several panels.

Which format should you choose?

The Great Wave product page offers 500- and 1000-piece editions. Compare their finished dimensions with the surface where you will work. Leave room for both the assembled image and the pieces you want to sort.

Recognisable contours can provide starting points, while similar shades and areas with fewer details may require closer comparison. Count, cut and the edition’s crop all contribute to the experience. Read how many pieces to choose to consider those differences before buying.

Japanese art and Japonisme: related paths

Works by Japanese artists offer a different path from European images that engage with Japan. Explore Japonisme and read about Hokusai, Monet and Japanese art to discover that encounter.

As a related subject, Monet’s Japanese Bridge leads towards the work of a French painter. Its garden and bridge may interest you, while remaining distinct from Hokusai’s prints.

From choosing a puzzle to exploring its image

Read how an ukiyo-e print is made, from drawing to blocks, or compare Hokusai’s and Hiroshige’s landscapes. Those articles explore artworks and techniques; the products available to buy are listed in this collection.

For ideas about the finished picture at home, explore decorating in Japanese style. Before choosing a frame, check your edition’s finished dimensions and the available wall space.