ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The original artwork, Ōshinban Bakemono-zukushi (大新板ばけ物ずくし), by Toyosada (豊貞), was published in Osaka during the Meiji era.
The public-domain image is provided by the International Research Center for Japanese Studies (Nichibunken).
Some things deserve to be seen again.
These playful creatures have survived for generations, hidden within the pages of an old woodblock print.
I wanted to bring them back into the spotlight — not by changing who they are, but by giving each one a chance to be seen again.
Rather than letting them fade into the pages of an old print, I wanted to bring each one into the spotlight.
I selected six tsukumogami — everyday objects believed in Japanese folklore to come to life after many years — and reimagined them as individual poster designs.
Each creature's name is handwritten in playful, slightly irregular brush lettering, accompanied by its romanized name and English translation.
The result is a contemporary interpretation of a charming piece of Japanese visual culture.
The Poster Collection
Design Details
Bringing the Characters to Life
Each poster combines an original woodblock illustration with hand-brushed lettering.
The handwritten names echo the quirky, uneven personalities of the tsukumogami, while romanized names and English translations make the characters accessible to a wider audience.
The Collection in Use
A PLAYFUL YOKAI GALLERY
Six individual poster designs, available as a digital collection.
A quirky addition to kitchens, dining rooms, creative spaces, or a Japanese-inspired gallery wall.
Digital Download | 6 posters × 2 sizes (A4 and A3) | Print-ready PDF files
A bilingual guide with additional yokai notes
Designed for home printing or professional print services.
Frames and mockup backgrounds are not included.
The Yokai Poster Collection is now available at the Suiarte Studio shop on Etsy 🛍️
Thank you!
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