This book invites you to see Japan's visual world through the eyes of its greatest designers--and to experience the subtle, powerful beauty of Japanese designs.

Step into the world of Japanese design and discover the philosophies that shaped its timeless aesthetics! With exclusive interviews with 15 masters-including Kazumasa Nagai, a national treasure of Japanese design, Koga Hirano, the renowned book designer and hand-drawn typography master, Kenya Hara of MUJI, Takamasa Shirai of Idea magazine, and Manabu Mizuno, the "father of Kumamon"-this book uncovers the philosophies and inspirations behind their most iconic works. Going beyond a collection of conversations, it offers readers an immersive journey into Japanese aesthetics. From art museums and bookstores to hidden design landmarks, it serves as both a cultural guide and a source of creative inspiration. Blending design thinking with the spirit of light travel, this book invites you to see Japan's visual world through the eyes of its greatest designers-and to experience the subtle, powerful beauty of Japanese designs.

Details

ISBN13: 9789887154099
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 252
Edition:
Publication Date: 01 Sep 2026
Publisher: SendPoints Publishing Co., Ltd
Publication City, Country: Mongkok, Hong Kong
Dimensions (cm): 23.8(H)x17.8(L)x2.2(W)656
Weight (gm): 656

Author Biography

SendPoints is an international publishing house, that produces and distributes books for an international audience with focuses on a great number of fields including art, design, architecture, fashion, photography, pop culture, lifestyle, etc. For years, we have worked closely with artists, designers, and creative partners from all over the world to publish over 200 books in different languages ranging from English, Japanese, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. We have warehouses in China, the USA, the UK and Australia, which enables our books to be distributed to over 100 countries. Since SendPoints was founded in Hong Kong, China in 2006, we have sedulously worked on producing high- quality books themed on art, design, aesthetics, and lifestyle. Holding fast to values and ethics as a publisher, we make the most of international resources, explore new ways to improve the reading experience, and deliver books with great inspiration and stories to our readers. SendPoints firmly believes that books are where human understand civilization and where magic happens. We will as always stride like an adventurer, explore the "law of universal gravitation" of every book, and go beyond possibilities in publishing. Books light up life. Let's play with books!

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