The zodiac series was originally issued over several years, in a 1000-piece glow-in-the-dark version. At the end of 2005 it was reissued in a 500-piece super-vivid hexachrome, glow-in-the-dark version, and the original 1000-piece versions gradually disappeared. Now in 2009 the 500-piece series has been replaced by a new 1000-piece series.
The new series does not bear the "Hexachrome" trademark (which would indicate licensing from Pantone), but the catalog says "Special printing", and these appear to be much closer to the richer colours of the 500-piece series than than the original 1000-piece version. There are some subtle editing differences: the cropping is slightly different (and in Cancer a sea-shell has been moved closer to the sea!).
We have also amended the titles for Scorpius and Capricornus to the artist's preference, to use the astronomical names for the constellations, rather than the names used for astrological signs: Scorpio and Capricorn.
We still have very limited stock of most of the 500-piece series, and even a couple of the old 1000-piece ones...
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The constellation Aries — also known as the Ram in English.
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle.  In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y101183 (10-1183 on box)
Retail price ¥3900 (approx. US$45.35 €32.77 £28.47)
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This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. This puzzle is printed with more ink colours for extra-vivid effect. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 38 x 53 cm (15" x 21")
Code: Y05843 (05-843 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$29.07 €21.01 £18.25)
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The constellation Taurus — also known as the Bull in English.
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y101184 (10-1184 on box)
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This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. This puzzle is printed with more ink colours for extra-vivid effect. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 38 x 53 cm (15" x 21")
Code: Y05844 (05-844 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$29.07 €21.01 £18.25)
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The constellation Gemini — also known as the Twins in English.
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y101185 (10-1185 on box)
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This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. This puzzle is printed with more ink colours for extra-vivid effect. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 38 x 53 cm (15" x 21")
Code: Y05845 (05-845 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$29.07 €21.01 £18.25)
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The constellation Cancer — also known as the Crab in English.
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y101186 (10-1186 on box)
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This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y10811 (10-811 on box)
Normally ¥3900 - special offer 20% off: ¥3120 (approx. US$36.28 €26.22 £22.77)
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The constellation Leo — also known as the Lion in English.
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y101187 (10-1187 on box)
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This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. This puzzle is printed with more ink colours for extra-vivid effect. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 38 x 53 cm (15" x 21")
Code: Y05847 (05-847 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$29.07 €21.01 £18.25)
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The constellation Virgo — also known as the Virgin in English.
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y101188 (10-1188 on box)
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© Hoshi-no-techo / Kagaya
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y10529 (10-529 on box)
Normally ¥3900 - special offer 20% off: ¥3120 (approx. US$36.28 €26.22 £22.77)
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This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. This puzzle is printed with more ink colours for extra-vivid effect. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 38 x 53 cm (15" x 21")
Code: Y05848 (05-848 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$29.07 €21.01 £18.25)
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The constellation Libra — also known as the Scales in English.
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y101189 (10-1189 on box)
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This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. This puzzle is printed with more ink colours for extra-vivid effect. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 38 x 53 cm (15" x 21")
Code: Y05849 (05-849 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$29.07 €21.01 £18.25)
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The constellation Scorpius is also known as the astrological sign Scorpio — or "scorpion" in English.
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y101190 (10-1190 on box)
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The constellation Sagittarius — also known as the Archer in English.
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y101191 (10-1191 on box)
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The constellation Capricornus is also known as the astrological sign Capricorn — or "sea-goat" in English.
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y101192 (10-1192 on box)
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The zodiac sign is usually known as Capricorn, but on the puzzle Kagaya writes the Latin form "Capricornus", which appears to be more widely used in astronomical circles.
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. This puzzle is printed with more ink colours for extra-vivid effect. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 38 x 53 cm (15" x 21")
Code: Y05852 (05-852 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$29.07 €21.01 £18.25)
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The constellation Aquarius — also known as the Water Bearer in English.
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y101193 (10-1193 on box)
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This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. This puzzle is printed with more ink colours for extra-vivid effect. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 38 x 53 cm (15" x 21")
Code: Y05853 (05-853 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$29.07 €21.01 £18.25)
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The constellation Aquarius — also known as the Fishes in English.
This is a glow-in-the-dark puzzle. In stock
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: Y101194 (10-1194 on box)
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Kagaya Yutaka
Born in Saitama (just north of Tokyo) in 1968, Kagaya spent his childhood in wonderment of the stars in the sky, and never stopped painting them. He has had a successful career as an illustrator for astronomical books and magazines, and many of his works have been turned into jigsaw puzzles, among other products. Since 1996, he has worked exclusively in the digital medium, using a Macintosh. Perhaps that is why he does not appear to sign his pictures.
He goes by his family name; his given name appears to be Yutaka, but in English you will also find him called Joh Kagaya (Jô is the Chinese reading of his name).
The Kagaya Studio site includes lots more information, including some in English.
He has been honoured by having an asteroid (no. 11949) named after him. It's a long way away, but only a few kilometres across, so you could walk round it in a day.
(Here's the technical information)
Note: The translations of titles are mine.
Looking for other Kagaya puzzles?
Try the Yanoman website. If you find another puzzle you want, please ask me about special orders.
Deleted puzzles
For reference: you can view all the Kagaya puzzles that are out of print in the Attic.
