Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan) - Japanese landscape artwork in vibrant colors.
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan) handmade silkscreen print by Kenichi Kuriyagawa.
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan) gradient artwork with vibrant colors.
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan) - Japanese landscape artwork by Kenichi Kuriyagawa
Detail of Kenichi Kuriyagawa's limited edition print 32/100 titled Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan).
Back view of framing for Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan) handmade silkscreen print.
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan)
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan)
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan)
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan)
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan)
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan) - Japanese landscape artwork in vibrant colors.
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan) handmade silkscreen print by Kenichi Kuriyagawa.
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan) gradient artwork with vibrant colors.
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan) - Japanese landscape artwork by Kenichi Kuriyagawa
Detail of Kenichi Kuriyagawa's limited edition print 32/100 titled Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan).
Back view of framing for Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan) handmade silkscreen print.
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan)
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan)
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan)
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan)
Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan)
Kenichi Kuriyagawa

Sunset over the Sea of Japan (Candle Rocks at Cape Shakotan)

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Kenichi Kuriyagawa was a Japanese graphic designer from Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands. He was known for creating posters for Japan's 1972 Winter Olympic Games in Sapporo, the first ever in Asia.  


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Technique Dimensions
Handmade Silkscreen Print, Limited Edition 32/100. Year 1988. 21" H, 24" W
Framing From
Japanese frame, Hinoki cypress, hand-made Tokyo, Japan
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  • Returns: 30 days for originals, sales are final for prints

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Kenichi Kuriyagawa

Kenichi Kuriyagawa (1911–1999) was a self-taught Japanese graphic designer and printmaker, renowned for his profound influence on modern design in Hokkaido and beyond.

He began his design career in 1948. At a time when Japan was rebuilding its cultural image after World War II, Kuriyagawa’s works contributed significantly to promoting regional pride and tourism.

In 1956, his works were showcased in the Japanese Graphic Design Exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York.

“I love the trees, the leaves, the flowers, the birds of my land, and I have a deep affection for every nameless wild plant and its modest, simple, delicate flower.”

To emphasize the dynamic nature and vastness of Hokkaido, he used an extreme composition that emphasized perspective and a bird’s-eye view to create a dramatic impression, and also incorporated cinematic techniques such as long shots and emphasis on light and dark.

Kenichi Kuriyagawa remains a seminal figure in the evolution of modern Japanese design.

His pioneering approach — merging local cultural identity with global modernist aesthetics — laid the groundwork for regional design movements within Japan.

Virtual Exhibit

Learn more about Kenichi, the history of Hokkaido, read his descriptions of the four seasons, his silkscreen process, and see his famous posters.

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Our Last Exhibit

In August 2025, Art House SF hosted Kenichi's first solo exhibit in our space in San Francisco. Take a look at some of photos and videos from it.

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Available Artwork

See our entire collection of Kenichi's artwork. All prints are shipped from Japan to our art gallery in San Francisco. They were framed in Sapporo, Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Is this artwork original? How is it framed?
Under "TECHNIQUE" column above, if it says Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, or Fabric then yes, this is authentic, original, one-of-the-kind artwork delivered to us directly by the artist and stretched & framed in California. If it says "Print", then this is a very accurate reproduction of the original work.
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Each package includes everything you need to install the artwork: a level, nails, microfiber cloth, even a small tape measure. For large paintings in the SF Bay Area, we'll include a FREE art installation service as well.
  		If for any reason you don't like the artwork, please return it to us within 30 days in the original condition. We'll gladly accept it and issue a full refund minus the return shipping cost. Art prints are custom products and are not eligible for returns.
 
Do you ship internationally? How long will my order take?
Yes, we do. We shipped paintings to Austria, Australia, Canada, France, Belgium, Germany, the UK. All were delivered without any issues and promptly, ~2 weeks with UPS Ground. Rates were from $60 to $140, so quite reasonable. Email us to estimate shipping charges. We ship within 1-3 business days with UPS Ground. Shipping times are 2-3 days to the West Coast and 5-7 days to the East Coast. Fine art prints are made to order, so they're shipped within 10-14 days after placing an order.