Each edition of EJP Newsletter will include a special column in which the motifs depicted by PICTOGRAMS are explored in a little more depth to give you further insight into the multifaceted charms of Japan. The third edition features engei, a traditional form of Japanese entertainment.(Photos are posted with permission from Shinjuku Suehirotei)

Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan's leading sake-producing regions and home to the largest number of sake breweries in the country, uses EXPERIENCE JAPAN PICTOGRAMS in promotional materials to showcase the appeal of Niigata's sake to the world.

The attendance of Ukrainian President Zelensky at the G7 Hiroshima Summit was conveyed with great surprise. Among many newspapers that featured the story on their front pages, a map outlining the events of the day included the use of EXPERIENCE JAPAN PICTOGRAMS for the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Flame.

EXPERIENCE JAPAN PICTOGRAMS is actively used overseas as well. SOBAR is a soba restaurant in Los Angeles, USA, that primarily serves 100% buckwheat soba.

"ISE ONE" is a website where you can explore stores with EC (online shopping) services while overlooking a map of Ise City in Mie Prefecture. Not only does it offer online shopping, but it also provides guidance on nearby stores and tourist information linked to your location when you visit the city in person.

The number of sites using EJP is gradually expanding. Introduced in this edition is Watarase-Yusuichi, Japan’s largest wetland. Recognized by Ramsar, this wetland is a fertile habitat for rare flora and fauna and spans Tochigi and other Northern Kanto prefectures.