new year card

This is the year of "Inu" according to the Chinese astrology.

"Inu" means the Dog which is the 11th sign in the zodiac.

In Japan (and in many countries in Asia), we traditionally acknowledge that each animal in the zodiac is the guardian of the corresponding year.

2019.1 in mourning.

2018.1 in mourning.

2017.1.5 "Tori"

<-- a wooden flying bird !

2016.1.3 "Saru"

<-- a wooden monkey with a ring (3D pen)

2015.1.1 "Hitsuji"

<-- a wooden sheep !?

2014.1.1 "Uma"

<-- a wooden horse !

2013.1.4 "Mi"

<-- a wooden snake !!

2012.1.4 "Tatsu"

<-- a wooden dragon !!

2011.1.1 "U"

<-- a wooden rabbit !!

2010.1.4 "Tora"

<-- a wooden Tiger's hand !?

2009.1.7 "Ushi"

<-- a wooden Ox !!

2008.1.1 "Ne"

<-- a wooden rat !!

2007.1 in mourning.

2006.1.1 "Inu"

<-- a wooden dog !?

2005.1.1 "Tori"

<-- a wooden chick !!