Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Japanese design is widely admired for its beauty, creativity and attention to detail. All of these qualities are embodied in pictograms. Simple and compact, pictograms need to communicate meaning effectively at a glance, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers.

Curated by the Nippon Design Center, the exhibition at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles explores the creative process behind pictograms and highlights the crucial role they play in our daily lives. Spanning from the prehistoric to today, “Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs” traces the fascinating history and future potential of visual communication in Japan and beyond.

Video: © Nippon Design Center

Discover more Pictograms exhibition-related videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLinXvSYRkN9w94YWgaDNJsPV6cdXe6fkf

PICTOGRAMS: ICONIC JAPANESE DESIGNS
●　Dates: Thu. February 12, 2026 – Sun. May 3, 2026
●　Hours: Mon. – Fri. | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat. – Sun. | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
●　Venue: JAPAN HOUSE @ 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Level 2, LA, CA 90028
●　Fee: Free

Learn more at.....
japanhousela.com/exhibitions/pictograms-iconic-japanese-designs-creation-history-global-visual-symbols-language-ndc

Exhibition-related programs can be found at.....
japanhousela.com/happenings/events

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