9 of the Best Jigsaw Puzzles to Add to Your Collection

• Explore internationally themed puzzles with a cool Japanese flair, and other beautiful designs from nature
• Add unique pieces to your anime fandom, including from Studio Ghibli and Pokemon!
• Try your hand at 3D Puzzles that are ready to enhance any living space

It’s easy to see the appeal of a good jigsaw puzzle. A timeless activity enjoyed by people of all ages, puzzles are one of the best ways to spend quality time with your loved ones, relax at the end of a long day, and pass the time when the weather outside gets dreary. With countless Japanese puzzles all ripe for the picking (and piecing!), making the right decision can be overwhelming. Luckily, Plaza Japan has curated an amazing selection for all kinds of puzzle fans. Keep reading to discover 8 of the best jigsaw puzzles to add to your collection.

1. Travel the World

Can’t make it to Europe? Wishing you could fly to Asia? Bring the world to your door with some of our best jigsaw puzzles that show famous and breathtaking scenes from all over, from the Pyramids of Egypt to the Arctic Tundra, and beautiful cities galore! In addition to many historic, modern and just plain cool Japanese scenes, our jigsaw puzzles span the globe. For example, David McLean Venice at Dusk from Beverly immerses you right into the heart of Venice for a boldly colorful perspective of one of the city’s beautiful canals and buildings. Try putting this 500-piece puzzle with your favorite travel buddy for a fun getaway via puzzle, or alone for a little more of a solo adventure challenge.

2. For the Studio Ghibli Fan

Create your next jigsaw puzzle with the best from Japanese filmmakers! Studio Ghibli has given us plenty of incredible films over the years that we hold very near and dear to our hearts. Perhaps one of our favorites is the 2004 classic, Howl’s Moving Castle. Our love for Ghibli is why Ensky’s Studio Ghibli Poster Collection Howl’s Moving Castle puzzle is a must-have anime puzzle you should add to your collection. Featuring the famous castle itself, the 1000 small piece puzzle of the movie poster is a true winner for puzzle connoisseurs and for those that can’t get enough of the whimsical imagination of Hiyao Miyazaki.

Whether you choose to give it to a loved one who collects Studio Ghibli merchandise or add it to your own collection, it’s sure to be a jigsaw puzzle with as good quality as the films that you keep coming back to.

3. Glow in the Dark

Put an exciting twist on your time assembling puzzles by adding a glow-in-the-dark puzzle to your collection! This 1000-piece puzzle by Epoch features a depiction of Eternal Light by David Miller, a beautiful lighthouse painting with a sunset and an under-the-sea view of dolphins and other fish. If the delightful scene doesn’t pull you in, the rich combination of cool colors with pops of warmth will. What makes this very good jigsaw puzzle one of our best is that it also glows in the dark! Assemble your new puzzle in the evening for a fun activity and then turn the lights off to glow with pride over your finished glow-in-the-dark puzzle.

4. Case Closed

For those of you that love to combine your appreciation of puzzles with your love of anime, Plaza Japan is on the case! The Detective Conan Cased Closed Portrait anime puzzle from Epoch is the prime suspect of your delightfully stolen free time. We don’t need a detective to know how much you’re going to love this 1053 small-piece puzzle that features a portrait of characters from the fan-favorite anime, Case Closed, also known as Detective Conan. For more ways to show off your love for this cool and uniquely Japanese puzzle, hang it up for your personal lineup with a little help from glue. 

5. Add a Dimension

Looking to shake up your puzzle collection? The Yanoman 3D Lamp Shade Puzzle of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Glass Mosaic Pattern will add the dimension that your collection has been missing. This 80-piece lamp shade puzzle is one of our best 3D jigsaw puzzles, and includes transparent pieces that form a glass mosaic of Alice and the White Rabbit. Even more exciting? The Yanoman puzzle also doubles as a light, gently illuminating your room when lit. Fans will adore the Disney collectibles you can only find in Japan, and they will truly go down the rabbit hole with this puzzle.

6. Breathtaking Scenery

If you’re like us, you can’t get enough of puzzles that feature breathtaking scenery. That’s why the Oigawa Railway and Cherry Blossoms jigsaw puzzle from Beverly had to make it onto our list of our favorite puzzles with distinctly Japanese scenes. This cool and breezy 600-piece puzzle depicts a striking scene of the Ōigawa Railway passing world-famous cherry blossom trees against a beautiful blue sky in the background. If you have a train enthusiast or lover of cherry blossoms in your life, this stunning puzzle would make for a superbly thoughtful gift.

7. Anime Art

There’s no shortage of anime puzzles at Plaza Japan, because there’s no shortage of unique and hard-to-find anime and manga collectibles here! From new hits to classics loved the world over, and from famous scenes to creative takes on favorite characters, you’re sure to find a good jigsaw puzzle that snaps your fandom into place. For example, this 1000-piece One Piece 10th Anniversary puzzle from Ensky is a swashbuckling treasure in its own right, celebrating anime’s best in Jigsaw puzzle form!

8. The Best of Friends

This puzzle is as sweet as Pooh’s “hunny!” The Yanoman Disney Pooh and Piglet Best Friends jigsaw puzzle is best suited for anyone who appreciates the lovable duo of Pooh and Piglet. As a “Petit Pu Lier” puzzle, the pieces are smaller and made of plastic, but even at 150 pieces, it’s big on charm and fun. Besides, to quote Winnie the Pooh, “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart!” 

The cuteness doesn’t stop when you’re done, either. The Yanoman puzzle comes complete with an easel so you can display it anywhere, and you won’t need a frame or glue because of its tightly-fitting plastic pieces. Sounds like a win-win for good times with jigsaw puzzles!

9. Who’s That Pokemon?

Evolve your Pokemon collection with jigsaw puzzles from the best of the Pokemon Store. This 500-piece puzzle is a dazzling eye-catcher that features all starter Pokemon from the original Kanto to Paldea, and all of their evolutions broken down by grass, fire, and water types. This puzzle is perfect to do either as a solo Pokemon Master or together with your team, including small children. Just as excitingly, it comes with puzzle glue, a glue spatula, a collectible postcard, and a shared love for each new journey’s beginning.

Find Your Piece at Plaza Japan

Finding a good jigsaw puzzle for your tastes and preferences can be as tricky as finding that missing piece. Whether you’re new to puzzles, you need a fun new puzzle to add to your collection, you’re looking for a creative new decorative piece, or you’re looking for the perfect gift for that hard-to-please friend, you’ll be sure to find it at Plaza Japan. For peace of mind, we also offer fast and secure international shipping! Just be prepared, as some assembly is definitely required! 

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