Japanese Graphic Design

Posted by Dean Percival on October 29th, 2009

Here are 14 examples of Japanese posters and graphic design work past and present.

Ryuichi Yamashiro, ad for Morisawa Co., early 80s
Ryuichi Yamashiro, ad for Morisawa Co., early 80s

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Seitaro Kuroda, Takashi Nomura, ad for Tokyo Copywriters Club, early 80s

Ikki Shimoda, Chihiro Ishida, ad for Fashion News, 80s
Ikki Shimoda, Chihiro Ishida, ad for Fashion News, 80s

Prayer
Prayer

Katsuichi Ito, ad for Fuji Xerox, early 80s
Katsuichi Ito, ad for Fuji Xerox, early 80s

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Artist unknown, c. 1929-30, ad for a multiple feature including the 1929 release of Dry Martini

Akiteru Nakajima, ad for The Japan Foundation, early 80s
Akiteru Nakajima, ad for The Japan Foundation, early 80s

The OrSM poster © KRFX
The OrSM poster © KRFX

Tadanori Yokoo poster
Tadanori Yokoo poster

Tadanori Yokoo poster, koshimaki-osen (1966)
Tadanori Yokoo poster, koshimaki-osen (1966)

Mr.Whale is attacking the City of Tokyo.
Mr.Whale is attacking the City of Tokyo.

Toru Kogure , Takashi Tanabe , 'New Face' editorial for Fashion News, early 80s
Toru Kogure , Takashi Tanabe , ‘New Face’ editorial for Fashion News, early 80s

"Kfitzat Haderech", exhibition poster.
“Kfitzat Haderech”, exhibition poster.

Yoshitaro Isaka, 1966, ad

Yoshitaro Isaka, 1966, ad

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4 Responses to “Japanese Graphic Design”

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    October 30th, 2009

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  2. Yohan Na
    November 10th, 2009

    Love these work so much… so interesting, unique.. haha thanks for sharing

  3. Shamima Sultana
    January 11th, 2010

    Nice Blog……..

  4. Wilbur Pierce
    January 25th, 2010

    Would you be kind enough to tell me who did the Japanese Poster called Prayer, when it was done and if it is buyable in Japan or anywhere. My entire house is in Japanese andI just love that poster.

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