Animated Pictograms

Fun and easy-to-understand presentation of historical culture and traditional customs that are uniquely Japanese.

  • VISIT TO TEMPLE / SHIRINE
  • BOWING
  • POUNDING RICE CAKE
  • HAILING A CAB / TAXI
  • TAKING A BATH
  • WATER ABLUTION
  • TEA CEREMONY
  • RHYTHMIC CLAPPING AT CELEBRATIONS
  • RIDING THE TRAIN
  • WINNING MOVES IN SUMŌ
  • AWA DANCE FESTIVAL
  • Coming Soon

About The Project

EXPERIENCE JAPAN PICTOGRAMS were developed to provide visual support for tourists in Japan.
For more information about the objectives and design concept of the project, please click here.

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If you would like us to create new PICTOGRAMS for you or have other requests, please contact us here.

BULLET TRAIN N700 SERIES

新幹線N700系[SHIKANSEN ENU-NANAHYAKUKEI]

Debut: 2007
Max. speed: 300 km/h
Route: Tokyo – Hakata
Nicknames: Nozomi, Hikari
Developed as the "Next" (New) train for the 700 series, the N700 series is based on the high-performance 700 series. However, it has a top speed of 300 km/h, which is equivalent to that of the 500 series. The N700 series is equipped with a semi-active suspension system to improve ride comfort and reduce noise and vibration.