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EJP Letter’s 04 | December 15, 2022It's a busy end of the year. Here is a new edition of the EXPERIENCE JAPAN PICTOGRAMS (EJP) newsletter from Japan.(Photos are posted with permission from Shinjuku Suehirotei)
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#03 TRADITIONAL JAPANESE ENTERTAINMENT | December 15, 2022Each 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)
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EJP Letter’s 03 | June 06, 2022Here is a new edition of the EXPERIENCE JAPAN PICTOGRAMS (EJP) newsletter from Japan, where we are in the middle of the rainy season just before the start of summer.
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EJP Letter’s 02 | May 02, 2022It’s spring—the beginning of a new journey! In this edition of EXPERIENCE JAPAN PICTOGRAMS (EJP) newsletter, we will introduce you to a newly created set of PICTOGRAMS and an example of them in actual use.
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#02 BULLET TRAIN | May 02, 2022Each 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 second edition features Shinkansen (bullet train), a culmination of Japanese technology and aesthetics.
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Watarase-Yusuichi (wetland) | May 02, 2022The 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.
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EJP Letter’s 01 | February 22, 2022We are happy to announce the launch of a newsletter as a way to connect with our users by sharing the latest information and showcasing examples of PICTOGRAMS being used in real settings. We hope you will find the newsletter useful and inspiring.
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#01 NOODLES | February 22, 2022Each 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 first column is Noodles (Men), for which several PICTOGRAMS have been created.（Photo by Riko Okaniwa）
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Yonnana Route Map | February 22, 2022The circle of EJP users is expanding steadily. Introduced in this edition is 47 RAIL.JP, a website produced by Himawari Design Laboratory that offers route maps for all 47 prefectures in Japan. You can see TRAIN, BUS, AIRPLANE, FERRY, and other transport-related PICTOGRAMS fitting nicely in their route maps.
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Please share your experience using EXPERIENCE JAPAN PICTOGRAMS | February 22, 2022EXPERIENCE JAPAN PICTOGRAMS (EJP) is inviting its users to share their experience in using and applying the pictograms they have downloaded for their respective purposes. We hope more people will be inspired to utilize the pictograms, thereby allowing them to make a difference in society in their own unique ways. Your shared experiences will be uploaded to our Production Team’s database and utilized by the team as a valuable reference for future development. They will also be shared with the general public via our official website, social media, online magazine, etc. We are hoping to create a community of EJP users where individuals can share different ideas, inspire one another, and spread their enthusiasm to other potential users. Your cooperation will be vital and indispensable for realizing our grand vision to “Support tourism in Japan from a visual design perspective.” We invite and welcome your contribution and input. Please contact us at any time.
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