Japanese woodblock prints

Woodblock printing has been used in Japan since the late 700s and has evolved from the production of Buddhist texts to the current day. Known as mokuhanga, the technique uses water-based inks which provide a wide range of vivid colours, glazes and transparency. 

Detailed information on the history of woodblock printing in Japan can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodblock_printing_in_Japan.