Japanese Design

Ikko Tanaka's 1984 logo for the Iwate Broadcasting Company.

Jan 14 •

Meiji Dairies Logo, 1986

Igarashi Studio's 1986 logo for Meiji Dairies Corporation.

Jan 7 •

The Sea We Would Like To See

Kazumasa Nagai's symbol and Yusaku Kamekura's mascot for Expo '75.

Dec 19, 2024 •

The stillness of Tsukuba

Ikko Tanaka's 1981 logo for the International Exhibition, Tsukuba Japan 1985.

Dec 10, 2024 •

Progress and harmony of mankind

Takeshi Otaka's 1965 logo for Osaka's Expo '70.

Dec 3, 2024 •

Kamekura's Shell

Yusaku Kamekura's 1963 unused logo proposal for Shell.

Nov 26, 2024 •

Kenwood by PAOS, 1982

The story of the 1982 Kenwood triangle designed by PAOS in 1982.

Nov 19, 2024 •

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It’s new, it’s warm, it’s fun.

Yusaku Kamekura and PAOS’ 1985 logo and corporate identity for Surbank.

Oct 15, 2024 •

A symbol of passion and excitement

Yusaku Kamekura's logo for the Tokyo Summer Olympics of 1964

Jul 16, 2024 •

A Century Crystal

Ivan Chermayeff’s logo and PAOS’ corporate identity for Japanese insurance company Nissay.

Jun 18, 2024 •

Protection of Goods & People

Ivan Chermayeff and PAOS' 1986 logo and corporate identity for Tokio Marine.

Jun 4, 2024 •

A basic design that isn't a gimmick

Yoji Yamamoto's 1987 logo for Japan Railways.

May 28, 2024 •

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