Postcard: 村田 夏佳 (Natsuka Murata): Shiba-Inu with Ice Cream & Popsicle

Summer whimsy meets watercolor charm in this delightful trio from artist Natsuka Murata, available at the Wanderlust shop.

Murata brings her signature tenderness to three playful pups, each paired with a delicious frozen treat:

• A vanilla cone cradles a snowy Shiba, with paw prints dotting the wrapper like confetti from a festival.
• A cool blue popsicle sits beside a brown-and-white Shiba, who seems to be guarding it like the season’s ultimate treasure.
• A soft-serve swirl hugs a black-and-white pup, who clings to the cone with all the devotion of a true ice cream enthusiast.

Each vignette radiates the nostalgia of Japanese summers—childhood snacks, handwritten wrappers, and afternoon laughter. Collectors and dog lovers alike will find this postcard a joyful celebration of canine curiosity and sweet simplicity.