Greeting Card: 村田 夏佳 (Natsuka Murata): Shiba-Inu with Starry Night Wagashi-Yokan (Traditional Japanese Sweet Jelly))

From illustrator Natsuka Murata’s tender brush comes this celestial celebration of Japanese confectionery and canine charm, now gracing the Wanderlust shop.

A peaceful Shiba Inu rests beside a dazzling block of wagashi-yōkan—traditional Japanese sweet jelly—rendered with a rich midnight blue and flecks of yellow stars, crowned with a quiet crescent moon. A fork adorned with a matching star motif sits nearby, hinting at the gentle ritual of indulging in beauty and flavor. Murata's soft watercolor palette transforms this scene into a poetic pause: like stargazing with a kind companion on a summer night steeped in sugar and serenity.

Elegant, whimsical, and quietly nostalgic, this greeting card is perfect for dreamers, collectors of seasonal delights, or those who wish to share a note that glows with warmth and wonder.