At SANTEN Design, our work combines traditional brush calligraphy with modern digital design.
Here we introduce logo design concepts, case studies, and ideas behind Japanese-style branding.
Whether you are opening a restaurant or launching a new brand, these articles offer useful insights into creating a distinctive logo.
The meaning of Kamon – Japanese Family Crest
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 [...]
What is Hanko and Inkan – Japanese Stamp
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 [...]
English to Japanese Writing
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 [...]
