Excalibur is a Tokyo-based art collective that specializes in pixel art. In a dizzying display of landscapes, icons, and characters, this piece depicts reincarnation in the contemporary era, based on the ideas of reincarnation found in Buddhist mythology. The team writes, “The information that is inflated with our emotions roars through virtual time and space, and […]
With just two simple colors, green and fluorescent pink, this poster draws viewers into the world of the Kin Kon Kan Quintet, enticing them to catch their live concert in the heart of Tokyo. With the risograph style, strong rectangular composition, and structure that highlights each individual of the quintet, there’s a sense of fullness […]
This stencil reminds us of childhood days spent doodling with gel pens and dreaming of the next time we’d get to go to the Japanese stationery store. The labels under each stencil are utilitarian and make us love the Hobonichi Techo notebook even more.
Fluorescent pink and deep green combine to create a blocky and craft-like format. Scale is unknown, and the hand appears to loom over the wall in a curious manner.
This seasonally available Pocky is crafted from a blend of two matcha varieties, creating a delicious snack that’s hard to resist. This classic Pocky design takes on a uniquely Japanese twist, with the meticulously oriented Pocky sticks invoking a sense of completeness and calm as it’s more subdued than the typical Pocky packaging.
Pointillist dots and organic curves invoke the element of matcha powder and the tea leaves that they originate from to create this snack. This matcha cookie is composed of finely ground and fragrantly fresh tea leaves, sweetly baked into a langue de chat paired with white chocolate. The green texture and gradient is one of […]
Simple works best for these delicious matcha baton cookies. The packaging is built for opening up and sharing, making these irresistible cookies a great gift for a group. Soft green tea leaf elements blend together, bringing subtle complexity to an effortless affair.
A creamy bright yellow tone paired with cute banana graphics makes this packaging a must-grab for visitors to Japan. The soft sponge cakes are filled with banana custard cream, perfectly matching its outer casing. The stamped typography brings a handcrafted element to the packaging, bringing together a sense of cohesion.
An inimitable classic that needs no introduction. Known as キユーピー (Kyūpī) in Japanese, this iconic mayonnaise brand is a staple not just in Japan, but the world over (as you can probably guess, we sourced this from a Japanese grocery store in Brooklyn, New York). A lattice-inspired graphic adds depth to a simple, yet artfully […]
If we told you this packaging transported us right back to our elementary school days, would you believe us? Known as tabekko dobutsu, these whimsical biscuits were originally developed to help kids of all ages learn English in a fun way. We came across these in a Japanese grocery in Brooklyn and immediately knew we […]
