Looking back to 2019, we revisit a prestigious collaboration that brought the energy of traditional calligraphy into the heart of the financial district. The Concept: “Alpha” (α) We were honored to receive a commission from Asset Management One Alternative Investments Co., Ltd. to create a bespoke piece for their office lobby. The requested motif was the Greek letter “Alpha” (α). … Read more
We invite you to discover a hidden gem in Takasaki, where the art of calligraphy meets the art of fine dining. The Character: “Kashigi” (爨) We had the pleasure of delivering a custom calligraphy work to Bistro Kashigi, located in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. The centerpiece of this commission is the single character “爨” (Kashigi), which is also the name … Read more
We open our archives to share a piece that embodies the unwavering spirit required in leadership, delivered to the heart of Niigata’s medical community. The Motto: “Ken-nin Ka-ketsu” (堅忍果決) We were honored to create a significant piece for the Chairman’s Office of the Health Medicine Prevention Association, Niigata Kenshin Plaza. The commission called for the four-character idiom “Ken-nin Ka-ketsu”. This … Read more
Looking back to 2018, we revisit a distinguished commission for a leading name in Japanese architecture and housing. The Wisdom of “Chi-Ryo-Chi” (致良知) We were privileged to create a bespoke calligraphy piece for the reception room of Sekisui House, Ltd. (Saitama Nishi Sha-Maison Branch). The phrase selected for this space was “Chi-Ryo-Chi”. Derived from the teachings of Wang Yangming, this … Read more
Looking back to 2017, we revisit a large-scale project that helped define the corporate identity of a major real estate group across the Tokyo metropolitan area. The Philosophy: “Standing Below People” We were commissioned by Jukyo Holdings Co., Ltd. to calligraph their corporate motto (Shaze) for display in approximately 20 branches. The requested phrase was “Hito no shita ni tatsu” … Read more
Following the launch in October 2016, a series of corporate advertisements for Asset Management One was published weekly in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei). A Weekly Message in Calligraphy Every week, a different Kanji character expressing the company’s vision covered the full page of the newspaper. I had the privilege of writing this entire series. The characters included: 1 (One) … Read more
Looking back to 2016, we revisit one of the most monumental projects in our archive, created for a giant in the global financial sector. The Concept: “One” We were honored to produce a large-scale calligraphy installation for the lobby of Asset Management One Co., Ltd.. The subject of this massive work is the number “1”. In 2016, this company was … Read more
In Part 1 and Part 2, we covered the basics of energy flow and room-specific styling. Now, in the final chapter of our Feng Shui series, we delve into the advanced level: Personalization. True Feng Shui is not “one size fits all.” It is about balancing the specific energies needed for your life. By understanding the theory of the “Five … Read more
Looking back to 2016, we present a piece created for the private office of a visionary leader in the net-based reuse industry. The Motto: “Shi-Kon-Sho-Sai” (士魂商彩) We were commissioned to create a centerpiece for the President’s Office of Market Enterprise Co., Ltd. in Kyobashi, Tokyo. The requested phrase was a unique coinage: “Shi-Kon-Sho-Sai”. This four-character idiom is a creative variation … Read more
Looking back to 2014, we revisit a comprehensive spatial coordination project that redefined the relationship between corporate welfare, local community, and art. The Venue: “Ranzan Cafeteria” as a Gallery In August 2014, Taiyo Holdings Co., Ltd. opened its new employee cafeteria, “Ranzan Cafeteria,” with a visionary concept: “A space contributing to the local community.” Far from a typical canteen, this … Read more