KaiKen Studio

The Tiger Dog of the Misty Mountains — Japan's ancient guardian in ink and silence.

Sumi-e ink wash painting of a Kai Ken dog with a Chu-tora brindle coat

KaiKen Studio makes Sumi-e (Japanese ink wash) style wall art of the Kai Ken (甲斐犬), one of Japan's oldest and rarest native dog breeds, known as the "tiger dog" for its Chu-tora brindle coat. Mist, mountains and quiet negative space on warm washi tones.

The prints are sold as instant digital downloads on Etsy: high-resolution, 300 DPI files in five aspect ratios (2:3, 3:4, 4:5, 5:7 and ISO A-series), ready to print at home or at a print shop. No physical item is shipped. Made by Japanese Artist in Japan. The artwork is created with the help of generative AI, as disclosed on each Etsy listing.

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About the Kai Ken

The Kai Ken was designated a Natural Monument of Japan in 1934 and was raised for centuries by hunters in the mountains at the foot of Mt. Fuji.

Contact

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