Terms and Conditions of Use before downloading the data, which can then be used freely without copyright restrictions as long as you do not engage in any of the prohibited acts stipulated in the Terms and Conditions of Use.
Tips for Use
EXPERIENCE JAPAN PICTOGRAMS can be used on different media for many different applications.
Some tips for use and layout examples are provided here for your reference.
Data Formats
Data are available in immediately usable bitmap formats (PNG), as well as in editable vector formats (SVG).
Change log
- April 01, 2025
Released version 1.5.0 with the addition of 170 tourist destinations in Japan and updated all data names.
- December 14, 2022
Released version 1.4.0 with traditional Japanese entertainment and awa odori dance pictograms
- June 06, 2022
Released version 1.3.0 with bullet train and landmark pictograms covering western Japan
- May 02, 2022
Released version 1.2.0 with landmark pictograms covering eastern Japan
- November 01, 2021
Released version 1.1.0 with pictograms for COVID-19
- November 01, 2021
Added “Sumo” to ANIMATED PICTOGRAMS
- January 28, 2021
Released version 1.0.0
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use as many PICTOGRAMS as I like?
Yes, you can use any number of PICTOGRAMS. There are no restrictions on the number.
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Can I embed animated PICTOGRAMS in a commercial video or other media?
Yes, you can. However, you are prohibited from reediting the Materials using video editing software, etc.
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Do I need to contact you before using the Materials?
No, you do not need to contact us. However, please note that we may share or post your use of the Materials as reference examples on our website, etc., without advance notice to you.
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Do I need to provide a link or give credit when I use PICTOGRAMS?
No, you are not required to do so. But if you do, please use the following descriptions:
Materials provided by courtesy of Nippon Design Center / EXPERIENCE JAPAN PICTOGRAMS
https://experience-japan.info - Q.
Will you make other PICTOGRAMS according to my requests?
Yes, we will be happy to create additional PICTOGRAM for you. Please feel free to contact us from the contact page.
Requests and Inquiries
The EXPERIENCE JAPAN PICTOGRAMS Project is welcoming requests for creating new PICTOGRMS, as well as inquiries regarding possible participation or collaboration in tourism-related projects, etc. Please contact us from the contact form by clicking the link below.
CONTACT
For inquiries, please select ‘About “Experience Japan pictograms”’
Nippon Design Center, Inc.
Ginza 4-chome Tower, 4-9-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
10:00―18:00（Closed weekends and holidays）
Tel：03-6264-0300