From late February, the wind in Tokyo begins to shift—just slightly, but unmistakably. People no longer hunch forward, wrapped tightly in their coats; somewhere along the street, the dry branches have quietly taken on a hint of pink, and in a daze you realize you’ve begun to smell flowers in the air again. Spring never arrives with fanfare. It comes as if someone whispers softly, in passing: a new cycle has already begun. When was it that you suddenly noticed—spring is here?
As all things begin to stretch and unfurl, preparing for new life, we’ve also prepared a selection of works suited to the atmosphere of spring. Why not let their warmth accompany you—chasing away the cold and fatigue, and becoming a beam of light that illuminates a new beginning?
Chun-Li (Osawa Pond, Sagano) / Hidetoshi Sakai
In Eri Sakai’s paintings—created from her base in Kyoto—cherry blossoms and temples appear quiet and understated, rendered with a gentle touch and soft colors that conjure a misty hush just before dawn breaks.
Through the image you can almost sense the dew on the petals, the faint damp sweetness of blossoms in the air, the sacred presence carried from a distant temple, and the calm, warm serenity of the lake.Rather than a dazzling, sunlit spring day, this is a work that feels like a tender remedy—bringing peace and healing to the heart.
Spring in Full Bloom (Daigo Cherry Blossoms) / Keigo Kimura
Keigo Kimura is a Japanese painter known for capturing the vitality of nature.
With free, abstract brushwork and bold, striking composition, his cherry blossoms break away from the restraint and delicacy of traditional expectations—revealing instead a fearless, expansive bloom, as if spring were bursting open from the depths of the soul.
It feels like standing under brilliant sunlight, hearing a cheerful symphony rise all around you—an exuberant celebration of spring’s overflowing life force.
Saint-Tropez/Andre Quellier
This work depicts the scenery of Saint-Tropez by French painter Andre QUELLIER.
Compared to his other surrealistic paintings centered on mythological narratives, this quiet village scene feels almost unexpectedly plain—so out of place that it inevitably calls to mind one’s hometown.
Evening sunlight falls on the old houses standing wordlessly in the background. Perhaps winter has not fully withdrawn yet: among a few bare trees, one steadfast giant cannot wait, already pushing out clusters of blossoms—as if an elder standing at the village entrance, gazing into the distance, waiting for the snow and ice to melt, for spring to warm the air, and for family to return.
Poster LES EGLANTINES／Paul BERTHON
Paul BERTHON was an important artist active in Paris during the Art Nouveau period.
This poster depicts wild roses and a woman lifting her gaze as she reaches up to touch cherry blossoms. She is as gentle and romantic as a flower itself, with a trace of innocence in her eyes. Echoing the landscape behind her, the whole composition radiates warmth and hope. With soft colors and pleasing lines, it is a work that balances artistic value with decorative charm.
Poppy
Yasushi Sugiyama is one of the major figures of postwar Japanese painting.
His poppies are quiet and graceful, yet carry a cool clarity; a butterfly seems drawn in and held by a scent that is both alluring and dangerous.
Both flower and butterfly possess a beauty that feels at once more than realistic, and yet dreamlike—hazy, half-unreal. The silk support and the gentle brushwork of nihonga create a tranquil warmth: as you settle into stillness, you can almost feel mild sunlight and a spring breeze passing through, softly stirring the petals and the butterfly’s wings.
Flower and bird crest pot with lid
This glass jar from China has a rich, mellow ground color—like fresh soil in early spring.
Over it, delicate gilded outlining and painted decoration trace vine-like branches and leaves stretching outward, revealing the vitality of plants as they sprout and awaken. Tender hues dot the blossoms and new leaves, as if a fragment of a spring garden has been set upon the surface.
The peacock among the flowers is the perfect finishing touch: a messenger of spring pausing on the branches. You can almost hear its bright, lively call, waking all things from their long winter sleep.
Lobmeyr "Bowl & Saucer"
This glass bowl by Vienna’s renowned glass workshop J. & L. Lobmeyr is formed from clear, weightless hand-blown glass, adorned with finely painted enamel and gilded details, unfolding a joyful scene of springtime brightness.
Birds sing, dance, and hop with delight; vivid flowers bloom freely, as if they too are singing of spring. Looking at it, you can almost hear a Spring Waltz playing around it—light, happy, and full of charm.
These are the seven works we’ve selected to invite you to awaken the vitality of spring.
Why not place them in your home—so that, with cherry petals drifting past the window and laughter in the air, you can enjoy at any moment the melody of spring flowing gently forth?
