- Cat and Stars - Sotatsu Tawaraya and white-walled storehouses still remain

and white-walled storehouses still remain today

If you wish

This wonderful Mezzotint etching print "Neko to Mimizuku- Hatsukoi" (First Love

) is by Iwao Akiyama (1921–2014)

- Cat and Stars - Sotatsu Tawaraya and white-walled storehouses still remainThis is a mini sized woodblock print originally created for a calendar of the time, published by Chikuho do. This handmade print makes a perfect decoration for a small space or a charming gift for someone special. This charming small print captures a white cat under a wreath, with many stars falling around. The calendar represents December, so the stars appear as decorations on Santa hats. This heartwarming scene is sure to bring a smile to your face.