[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":83},["ShallowReactive",2],{"[\"journals-post\",\"en\",\"r_sl2-_b6em\",[\"published\"]]":3},{"id":4,"createdAt":5,"updatedAt":6,"publishedAt":6,"revisedAt":6,"title":7,"tags":8,"cover":11,"contents":20,"lang":41,"categories":81,"category":82,"pickup":78},"r_sl2-_b6em","2026-10-06T01:14:36.091Z","2026-10-16T00:20:39.884Z","Making of Pictograms Exhibition",[9,10],"Exhibition","Process",{"fieldId":12,"description":13,"image":14,"imageDark":18},"cover","July 2025 saw the launch of the touring exhibition “Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs” at Japan House London, the European hub of Japan House, a Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs cultural initiative with locations in three major international cities. Following the London show, the exhibition traveled to Los Angeles in February 2026 and is scheduled to go to São Paulo in November of the same year.\nHere, we take you on a brief journey behind the scenes at the London venue, from installation to opening day.\nJapan House London features a beautiful shop on the ground floor and a staircase that descends to the underground gallery space—a space the team spent about a week transforming into the “Pictograms” exhibition. Let’s dive right in!",{"url":15,"height":16,"width":17},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002Fb011646cec004562ad3970d61c9534bd\u002F%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%202026-10-05%2018.12.15.png",2386,4250,{"url":19,"height":16,"width":17},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002Ff4335b0240a04e95a3a164b69018b403\u002F%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%202026-10-05%2018.12.15.png",[21,26,29,32,35,38],{"fieldId":22,"content":23,"images":24,"layout":25},"section","\u003Cp>Day one began with unloading and unpacking. The exhibition fixtures and artworks produced in Japan were finally unboxed in London after spending three months at sea. Fixtures were packed down for transport with their legs removed and stored inside the structures to save space. Once unpacked, the first job was to reassemble each piece, then position the completed fixtures and artworks according to the exhibition plan, all the while checking for any scratches or damage sustained during transit.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F8335a53d703c409394ab9cc0cdb67358\u002Fphoto_1a.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>",[],false,{"fieldId":22,"content":27,"images":28,"layout":25},"\u003Cp>Next came the application of vinyl lettering and graphics.\u003Cbr>Here, the ground-floor display windows are being treated. The team repeatedly stepped outside to check how the graphics would look to people passing by and to make small adjustments.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F0beb3e778ebe42f9826e7bfdb96c4b41\u002Fphoto_2a.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>After some trial and error, the striking façade was ready—and soon catching the eye of passersby walking along the busy street.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F4912a31188b4445f9e79e4dbcb2b5d9a\u002Fphoto_2b.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>",[],{"fieldId":22,"content":30,"images":31,"layout":25},"\u003Cp>Meanwhile, a familiar-looking foursome was positioned at the gallery entrance.\u003Cbr>These pictograms are actually inspired by the cover photograph of the Beatles’ iconic album Abbey Road. Among the more playful works in the exhibition, they often caught the attention of visitors, many of whom would stop for a closer look.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F8efc50cb54be49fe8a14cbcedfcaa376\u002Fphoto_3.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>",[],{"fieldId":22,"content":33,"images":34,"layout":25},"\u003Cp>With the exhibition furniture in place, titles and explanatory text were applied to the blank display surfaces.\u003Cbr>For this, dry-transfer lettering, known in Japanese as inreta*, short for “instant lettering,” was used.\u003Cbr>Each character had to be carefully positioned, keeping everything aligned both horizontally and vertically. It may not look like the most exciting part of the job, but this precision makes a real difference to the overall visual quality of the exhibition.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F6e9ee23601d94d17a1f64e9d0b8214bc\u002Fphoto_4.JPG\" alt=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F31878fcc36d94593845881400dbfa02a\u002Fphoto_5a.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>",[],{"fieldId":22,"content":36,"images":37,"layout":25},"\u003Cp>Once the monitors were installed, the exhibition began to come to life.\u003Cbr>Finally, the text and pictograms that had been temporarily positioned on the gallery walls were affixed as the team checked their overall balance within the space. After a few finishing touches and adjustments to the lighting, video, and exhibits, the show was finally ready to open.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002Fe7f2b3036c2242b7a13a5c2656d209a7\u002Fphoto_5.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002Fc227ef11d6694c518a217f9c628a3c8f\u002Fphoto_5b.JPG\" alt=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F88be22bbf8034d2a8ee5e83d6439deb2\u002Fphoto_5c.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>",[],{"fieldId":22,"content":39,"images":40,"layout":25},"\u003Cp>In just a short period of time, a blank space was transformed into a complete exhibition.\u003Cbr>Behind this transformation lay the painstaking work of many people, along with countless careful adjustments to perfect every detail.\u003Cbr>We hope this glimpse behind the scenes inspires you to appreciate not only the beauty of the exhibits but also the intricate process of staging an exhibition—and that this insight will enrich your future exhibition experiences.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F6d4cbb1b30bb4cd8b91b74c85c837b31\u002Fphoto_6.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>",[],{"fieldId":42,"relation":43,"type":79},"lang",{"id":44,"createdAt":45,"updatedAt":46,"publishedAt":46,"revisedAt":46,"title":47,"tags":48,"cover":49,"contents":53,"lang":72,"categories":75,"category":77,"pickup":78},"qj5g0d-sj6d","2026-10-06T00:40:22.313Z","2026-10-16T00:20:24.632Z","展覧会ができるまで —「Pictograms」オープンまでの1週間",[9,10],{"fieldId":12,"description":50,"image":51,"imageDark":52},"2025年7月、ジャパン・ハウスの欧州での拠点、Japan House Londonにて巡回展「Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs」がスタートしました。2026年2月にはロサンゼルス、同年11月にはサンパウロでも開催される展示企画の第一弾です。\n今回は、最初の会場となったロンドンでの設営からオープンまでの様子を簡単にご紹介します。\n1階にショップ、地下1階にギャラリースペースをもつJapan House London。この空間が展示会場に変わるまでの、約1週間の過程をお楽しみください。",{"url":15,"height":16,"width":17},{"url":19,"height":16,"width":17},[54,57,60,63,66,69],{"fieldId":22,"content":55,"images":56,"layout":25},"\u003Cp>設営初日は、搬入と開梱作業から。\u003Cbr>日本で製作した展示什器や作品が、約3か月の船旅を終えて続々とロンドンに到着します。\u003Cbr>届いた什器は、輸送のため脚を内部に収納したコンパクトな状態。まずはそれらを組み立て、完成したものから図面に合わせて配置していきます。並行して、作品に傷や破損がないかも一つひとつ確認します。\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F8335a53d703c409394ab9cc0cdb67358\u002Fphoto_1a.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>",[],{"fieldId":22,"content":58,"images":59,"layout":25},"\u003Cp>続いて、カッティングシートを貼り付けていきます。\u003Cbr>こちらは1階のショーウィンドウ。前を通る人々からどのように見えるかを何度も確認しながら、位置を細かく調整します。\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F0beb3e778ebe42f9826e7bfdb96c4b41\u002Fphoto_2a.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>試行錯誤を経て完成した印象的なファサードは、メインストリートを行き交う人々の注目の的に。\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F4912a31188b4445f9e79e4dbcb2b5d9a\u002Fphoto_2b.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>",[],{"fieldId":22,"content":61,"images":62,"layout":25},"\u003Cp>一方ギャラリーの入り口には、どこか見覚えのある4人組が登場。\u003Cbr>このピクトグラム、実はビートルズのアルバム「アビイ・ロード」のジャケット写真をモチーフにしたもの。\u003Cbr>今回の展示の中でも特に遊び心のある作品のひとつで、会期中は思わず足を止めるお客さんも多かったとか。\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F8efc50cb54be49fe8a14cbcedfcaa376\u002Fphoto_3.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>",[],{"fieldId":22,"content":64,"images":65,"layout":25},"\u003Cp>什器の設置後は、まっさらな展示台にタイトルや説明文を配置していきます。\u003Cbr>使用するのは「インレタ（インスタントレタリング）」と呼ばれる転写シート。\u003Cbr>1文字ずつ丁寧に位置を合わせ、水平・垂直いずれの方向にもズレがないよう、慎重に作業を進めます。地味に見える工程ですが、展示全体の美しさを左右する重要な作業です。\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F6e9ee23601d94d17a1f64e9d0b8214bc\u002Fphoto_4.JPG\" alt=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F31878fcc36d94593845881400dbfa02a\u002Fphoto_5a.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>",[],{"fieldId":22,"content":67,"images":68,"layout":25},"\u003Cp>モニターが取り付けられると、少しずつ展示空間の全体像があらわになっていきます。\u003Cbr>最後に、ギャラリーの壁面に仮止めしてあったテキストやピクトグラムを、空間全体のバランスを見ながら固定。そして照明や映像、作品の最終調整を経て、さあ、いよいよオープンです。\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002Fe7f2b3036c2242b7a13a5c2656d209a7\u002Fphoto_5.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002Fc227ef11d6694c518a217f9c628a3c8f\u002Fphoto_5b.JPG\" alt=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F88be22bbf8034d2a8ee5e83d6439deb2\u002Fphoto_5c.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>",[],{"fieldId":22,"content":70,"images":71,"layout":25},"\u003Cp>まっさらな空間が、短い期間でひとつの展示会場へと生まれ変わっていく。\u003Cbr>その過程には、多くの人の丁寧な仕事と細やかな調整が積み重ねられています。\u003Cbr>この記事を通して、展示そのものだけでなく、その裏側にも思いを巡らせてもらえたなら。\u003Cbr>これから出会う展覧会を、より深く楽しむきっかけになれていれば嬉しいです。\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.microcms-assets.io\u002Fassets\u002F2c0ba8b07d854880913290757619e5ca\u002F6d4cbb1b30bb4cd8b91b74c85c837b31\u002Fphoto_6.jpg\" 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