Tokyo東京

Services Delivered
Creative + Art Direction
Editorial Design
Visual Design
Client
Personal project
Year
2022 / Revised 2026

A booklet that explores Tokyo’s layered urban identity through typography, pairing poems by renowned Japanese poets with visual interpretations of the city’s districts.

Objective
The magazine itself is conceived as a curated collection of poems—each paired with visual compositions that deepen its atmosphere and meaning. Rooted in the essence of Japanese culture and history, the design reflects calmness, respect, honor, and a profound appreciation for natural beauty, allowing the poetry and visuals to coexist in a quiet yet expressive harmony.
Process
Discovery > Research > Sketches & Prototypes > Feedback > Design > Internal and External Launch

Initial sketches explored how oversized typography, kanji characters, and abstract shapes could interact on the page. Early experiments focused on balancing bold letterforms with textured, organic patterns that referenced Tokyo’s natural and cultural duality.
“Tokyo’s streets,
So lively,
Yet so lonely.
The cherry blossoms,
In full bloom,
But not a soul to see them with.”
— Yosa Buson
Founder & Director of Digital Realms
Outcomes
It's final form, the magazine concept becomes a thoughtful keepsake and a clear expression of how place, memory, and design can work together. By pairing each poem with visuals inspired by Tokyo’s neighborhoods, it captures a balance of energy and calmness that reflects the city’s character. The result feels personal, reflective, and rooted in the atmosphere of the places that inspired it.
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