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Pictograms for Appi Kogen by Yusaku Kamekura

Added by Sana Namatame 9 on Mar 4th, 2026

Date

1981

Credits

These pictograms symbolize the characteristics of this ski place, created by Yusaku Kamekura, Japanese graphic designer, in 1980s.
Triangles symbolize mountains, and flowers and animals suggest the existence of nature and seasons.
They have strong colors so that they stand out in snowy weather.

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Pictograms for Appi Kogen by Yusaku Kamekura
Source: magazine.nikkei.com