As a calligraphy designer with over a decade of experience, I have been involved in more than 1,000 projects.
By respecting traditional techniques while incorporating modern sensibilities, I create unique works.
Japanese Kaiseki Restaurant Logo Design
Tuesday, 10 December 2019
Example of calligraphic logo designing for kaiseki/Japanese-style restaurant Recently, people from abroad are increasingly visiting Japan. Japanese traditional food culture has been transmitted abroad and Japanese food has been by people all around the world. Among them, Japan’s kaiseki (traditional Japanese multi-course meal) and other traditional Japanese cuisine are considered to be high class cuisine
- Published in Logo Design
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Japanese Guest House Hotel Logo Design
Sunday, 24 November 2019
Spending time relaxed in Japanese-style room or open-air bath at a hotel or inn is one of the ideal ways to rest for Japanese people. Places with Japanese atmosphere are popular not only in Japan but all over the world. Here, we would like to introduce the example of logo designing for hotels or inns.
- Published in Logo Design
Sushi Restaurant Eden Logo Design
Sunday, 24 November 2019
“Sushi”, one of Japan’s representative foods, has been loved by people all around the world. In recent years, sushi became available in many countries and a lot of original sushi have been created that are unique to local area. Here, we would like to introduce the example of calligraphic logo designing for sushi restaurant. Request
- Published in Logo Design
Okonomiyaki Logo Design Idea – JIN
Sunday, 24 November 2019
Hello. This time, I would like to introduce the logo I designed for the okonomiyaki restaurant “Jin” in detail. This logo uses traditional Japanese brush calligraphy and represents the atmosphere of the restaurant. Concept The concept of the “Jin” logo design is simple yet powerful, evoking a sense of traditional Japanese culture. It is fitting
- Published in Logo Design, Restaurant Logo
Soba Restaurant Watanabe Logo Design
Sunday, 24 November 2019
“Soba” is one of the most well-known Japanese-style dishes. It is also a popular traditional dish with many years of history. As the number of health-oriented people is increasing worldwide, people are getting more interested in soba. In this article, we would like to share with you the calligraphic character logo design for soba restaurant.
- Published in Logo Design
What is Kanji
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
Introduction-What is Kanji Kanji, an essential component of the Japanese writing system, has a long and fascinating history. Originally adopted from Chinese characters, kanji have evolved over time and now hold a unique place in the Japanese language. In this article, we’ll explore the history and basic structure of kanji, delving into their origins and
- Published in Japanese Culture, Japanese Language
What is Shodo – Japanese Calligraphy
Thursday, 25 October 2018
About shodo Shodo is a vibrant form of artistic expression, where emotions and thoughts are conveyed through characters written with a brush, or “fude”, and ink, or “sumi”. More than simply writing characters, Shodo serves as a medium for self-expression, an intersection of art, culture, and personal sentiment. In mastering Shodo, one not only acquires
- Published in Japanese Culture
The meaning of Kamon – Japanese Family Crest
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
What is Kamon (Japanese Family Crest) Kamon, written in Kanji as “家紋“, consists of two parts: “家” (ka) and “紋” (mon). “Ka” represents one’s lineage, encompassing the broader context of the family tree, while “mon” stands for a crest or a symbol. For centuries, Kamon has served as a significant element in Japanese society, acting
- Published in Japanese Culture
What is Hanko and Inkan – Japanese Stamp
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
The Hanko(Inkan) Culture in Japan In Japan, instead of handwriting their signatures, people use name-engraved hanko (also known as inkan) to authenticate documents. Generally, individuals own more than one hanko, each designed for a distinct occasion. For instance, there are private seal hanko for receiving parcels, bank-registered hanko for opening a bank account, and correctional
- Published in Japanese Culture
English to Japanese Writing
Friday, 12 October 2018
Three Styles to Choose from Japanese writing system is composed of three styles; Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana. Usually, Kanji or Katakana is used when converting foreign words into Japanese writing. Katakana represents “Sounds of words” Katakana is a useful writing style that was created in order to convert foreign words into Japanese writing. Foreign
- Published in Japanese Language