The designs are based on traditional Japanese arts.They are born from a sensitivity unique to the Japanese culture.The decorative beauty from the traditional arts lives on in this modern arrangement in graphic design motif.

Butterfly It is said that in ancient Japan, when a person dies, they become a butterfly and rise to heaven.The appearance of the butterfly which flaps towards heaven, exceeding the seas and clouds, is said to be gorgeous and beautiful.

SAMURAI With courtesy and respect, a samurai swears absolute loyalty to his master.Even with high respect for discipline and control, a samurai is full of passion. The samurai is simply pure and beautiful.

Dragon The Dragon is a god of the water. After the Dragon makes the rain fall for the emperor, the dragon dies.Brave and beautiful, when the Dragon strives up to the sky, taking it's own life to make the rain fall.

Lion The Lion which runs wildly, repels all evil spirits.With the wild and massive hair, it's appearance is strong and beautiful.

Phoenix The Phoenix, a heavenly existance with eternal life. The appearance of the phoenix flapping with wings spread wide is as beautiful as heaven itself.

The Goddess of Mercy The Goddess of Mercy saves ones around the world who are suffering from a troubled life.A deeply merciful god. Her face is gentle and full of beautiful warmth.

Wolf Caught in the world of deception, the Wolf is beast of loneliness.The Wolf which shines gold, illuminated by the moon light, appears isolated and beautiful.

Crane The Crane is the spirit of longevity.It appears many stories and tales as the heroine of tragedy. It is beatiful and sorrowful with pure white feathers and such thin legs.

 

The moon is a symbol of sentimental feelings.This visual art piece takes on the theme of the "Moon", where modern people have long forgotten the very importance and the meaning of the "Moon".

music ：  Brian Salter (B.W. remix) Kuzuki Okumori text      ：   Kenichi Shinjo

Ukiyo-e artists were very popular from the end of the Edo Period to the Meiji Period.Not only popular in Japan, Ukiyo-e which portrayed heroic warriors have seen popularity even outside of Japan.
Yoshitoshi, who was the last ukiyo-e artist had a big influenced to the start of Japanese modern arts.