Tag: Japan

How Jisuke Matsuda Uses Posters to Speak to the World

Jisuke Matsuda’s career reads like the script of an art-world blockbuster. A small-town dreamer turned Tokyo trailblazer,…

TOPPAN INC: Providing Accurate Answers

Masahiro Aoyagi is the rockstar of art direction at TOPPAN INC., who’s been headlining calendars for 18…

Step Into Azabudai Hills: Tokyo’s New Urban Oasis

From Graphis Journal #381.  Azabudai Hills, unveiled in late 2023 with former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga leading…

Toppan’s Komori Calendar Keeps Print Alive

For any creative who has had the pleasure of seeing their work transformed by the skilled hands…

Projects that Shape Our Sustainable Future

As we conclude our Environmental Awareness Series this Earth Day, we focus on sustainability—the core of environmental…

29 Creative Crusaders in the Fight for Oceans and Wildlife

Welcome back to our Environmental Awareness Series. Today, we honor Earth Day by celebrating creative initiatives in…

22 Projects that Advocate for Climate Awareness

In our special blog series, we share creative initiatives on the pressing issue of climate change. In…

Mitsuo Katsui’s Enduring Impact on Design

Learn about Mitsuo Katsui‘s (1931–2019) groundbreaking journey as a master of modern graphic design in an exclusive…

Full Speed Ahead to Carbon Neutral with Nikkeisha

In 2023, Japanese advertising agency Nikkeisha effectively promoted “K” Line’s environmental protection message through a series of…

Evoke, Educate, Empower: Graphis Poster Awards Enter Now… Final Deadline is Today!

Graphis Poster Awards 2025 celebrates visual storytelling in all its forms. Whether celebrating the strength of a…

Raising the Bar with Award-Winning Beer Packaging Design

Creativity isn’t confined just to what’s inside the bottle when it comes to beer. Beer packaging has…

Kiyoung An: Following the Emotions

Originating from South Korea, Kiyoung An, a notable designer and educator at Kindai University, engages deeply with…