クリエイティブな日本

Creative Japan

Japan is a land of contrasts: from a unique juxtaposition of tradition and innovation spring forth creative, fascinating trends that continue to unfold, influence, and inspire. Arising from the richness of spirituality, art forms, and traditional aesthetics, Japanese creativity draws deeply from the well of the past. Sometimes the evolution is clear—like the thread winding from 19th-century woodblock prints to postwar Pop Art and manga. In other cases, the legacy of Japan's traditions is more subtle, harking back to deep and intrinsic values—like the reverence for nature seen in modern architecture, or the survival of shibui (simplicity) in modern product design. Whatever the inspiration, it is the new heights of creativity growing from these roots that have made Japan such a key figure on the world stage of artistic expression.