Japanese Kumano Kodo

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There are many old roads in Japan such as Oshu Highway, Tokaido, Sanyo Highway, Kumano Kodo, Nagasaki Highway, and Minoji. With these themes, the designer has created a colorful corporate calendar. A colorful calendar with local festivals and culture as a motif. Among them, Kumano Kodo has been used as a pilgrimage to Kumano since around 908 and is still used by people today. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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I drew an illustration for a corporate calendar (Nippon Paint) with the motif of an old Japanese highway. There are many old roads in Japan such as Oshu Highway, Tokaido, Sanyo Highway, Kumano Kodo, Nagasaki Highway and Minoji. With these themes, we have created a colorful corporate calendar (Nippon Paint). Among them, the Kumano Kodo is located in the center of Japan and was used by the Kumano worship (a place of nature worship) since the Heian period (around 908), and is still maintained by people (also used as a living road). It is a highway that is carefully used. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. I finished it in one picture with the motif of "Nachi Fire Festival" and "Nachi Falls" which are the festivals of Kumano Shrine that live in life.

Production Technology

Illustration board Hand-drawn illustrations with acrylic paint

Project Duration

Illustrations used in the 2003 corporate calendar (Nippon Paint: Kaido Roman) / Japan

Inspiration

I drew an illustration with the motif of an old Japanese highway. In particular, Kumano Kodo was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. It is located in the center of Japan and has been used by the Kumanosanzan (a place of nature worship) since the Heian period (around 908). It is a highway. I finished it in one picture with the motif of "Nachi Fire Festival" and "Nachi Falls" which are the festivals of Kumano Shrine that live in life.

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Illustration: Illustrator / Kiyoka Yamazuki Main image: Image # 1 Illustration / Illustrator Kiyoka Yamazuki Optional image: Image # 2 Illustration / Illustrator Kiyoka Yamazuki Optional image: Image # 3 Illustration / Illustrator Kiyoka Yamazuki Optional image: Image # 4 Illustration / Illustrator Kiyoka Yamazuki Optional image: Image # 5 Illustration / Illustrator Kiyoka Yamazuki

Project Overview

Japanese Kumano Kodo Calendar has been a Silver winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

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　KiyokaYamazuki was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Japanese Kumano Kodo Calendar.

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