Japanese Design by Ikko Tanaka

Ikko Tanaka (1930-2002) was a renown Japanese graphic designer known for combining Japanese traditionalism with modern Westernism in such a way that was contemporary and true to older Japanese design.  His best known photo is the Nihon Buyo poster for the UCLA Asian Performing Arts institute from 1981, as seen directly above.  What I like about a lot of his work is the color selection and minimal illustration style that seems to draw a stronger focus of the eyes through simple,clean imagery.

Images via MoMA

Japanese Prefecture Flags

  

Picked out some flags from Japan's 47 prefectures, which are defined as subnational jursdictions or governmental bodies that are larger than cities, towns or villages on making up the county.  I guess you could relate them to 'counties as we call them here in the states--but either way, Japan always has a way in creating interesting visuals for almost anything.  Can't say the same for Los Angeles county's flag.

The Empire Strikes Back Posters

 

A small collection of posters for The Empire Strikes Back with some German, Japanese, and French thrown in the mix.   

via Yeti9000