At dusk, a traditional temple rises from the heart of a forest and mirrors itself in the still waters of a lake. Flat washes of colour and clean lines, drawn from the ukiyo-e print tradition, wrap the scene in an almost suspended calm. You linger over it as you would over a window opening onto a dreamed-of Japan, at once mysterious and deeply soothing.

This illustration belongs to our series of tributes to old Japan, gathered in our Japanese Prints collection. It soothes a bedroom, a meditation corner or a minimalist living room, and speaks to lovers of Japanese culture as much as to anyone after a contemplative setting. Its late-day light warms the mood without ever crowding it. Soft pinks and blues settle over the temple roofs and across the lake, building a quiet depth that lets the eye wander from one plane to the next. It reads as an invitation to slow down as much as a beautiful thing to look at.

• Sixteen formats to select, from 13×18 cm through to A0
• As a poster alone or set in a black, white, light-wood or dark-wood frame
• Printed on demand, with quality inks and paper throughout
• Free delivery guaranteed

A gently soothing gift for a Japan enthusiast or a fan of calm, pared-back decor.