Meiji Era Landscape: Hirado Western-Style Catholic Church and Japanese-Style Gate

Experience the unique cultural tapestry of Nagasaki’s maritime history with the Meiji Era Landscape: Hirado Western-Style Catholic Church and Japanese-Style Gate. This striking artwork captures the soul of Hirado, a coastal town where East and West have converged for centuries. It presents a breathtaking scene where a towering Shinto Torii gate frames a wooden Catholic steeple, symbolizing the complex and beautiful harmony of diverse faiths in Japan.

The composition is brought to life with dynamic, Hokusai-inspired waves that surge around the sacred structures, emphasizing the resilience of these architectural icons against the passage of time and tide. With its bold woodblock aesthetics and a rich palette of deep indigo and vermillion, this design masterfully blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with Western spiritual motifs. It is a powerful tribute to the "Wayo" (Japanese-Western) fusion that defines the unique heritage of the Nagasaki region.

These stickers are printed on durable, high opacity adhesive vinyl which makes them perfect for regular use, as well as for covering other stickers or paint. The high-quality vinyl ensures there are no bubbles when applying the stickers.

• High opacity film that’s impossible to see through
• Fast and easy bubble-free application
• Durable vinyl
• 95µ density

Note: Don't forget to clean the surface before applying the sticker.