Hiroshima Peace Song Kev Nthuav Qhia los ntawm Naoya Katagami

Qhov qauv tsim Hiroshima Peace Song Kev Nthuav Qhia los ntawm Naoya Katagami yog tus yeej muaj nqis heev ntawm qhov khoom plig 2025 A' Design Award Nyiaj hauv Pawg Sib Tw Tsim Duab Kos, Duab Piav thiab Kev Sib Txuas Lus Pom.

NyiajDuab Kos· 2025

Hiroshima Peace Song Kev Nthuav Qhia

los ntawm Naoya Katagami

Tus Neeg Siv: Jagda Hiroshima

Tus Yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj hauv Pawg Duab Kos

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Tus Yeej Khoom Plig Tau Txheeb Xyuas

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Mus Saib Lub Vev Xaib Saib ntawm A' Design Award Tsab Xov Xwm Daim Phiaj Khoom Plig

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Qhov Tsim

Txog Hiroshima Peace Song Kev Nthuav Qhia

Tus tsim qauv tau tsim cov qauv tsim no los ntawm kev xav txog yuav ua li cas ib tee dej nthuav mus ua ib tug dej tsaws tsag loj, siv cov lus nkauj ntawm Hiroshima Peace Song. Tau txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm cov ntsiab lus zoo ib yam li Japanese Zen, cov qauv tsim no raug muab tso rau ntawm keeb kwm yav dhau uas yooj yim kom nws txoj kev yooj yim muab lub ntsiab lus tob zog thaum ib tug saib nws ntau zuj zus. Cov lus nkauj Askiv ntawm Hiroshima Peace Song, uas raug hu nkauj txhua xyoo thaum kawg ntawm Peace Memorial Ceremony rau lub yim hli ntuj tim 6, raug siv los ua lub cim qhia txog yuav ua li cas kev thaj yeeb nyab xeeb tuaj yeem sib kis tawm mus.

Qhov Lees Paub

Txog A' Design Award Nyiaj

Hiroshima Peace Song Kev Nthuav Qhia yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Hiroshima Peace Song Kev Nthuav Qhia xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Hiroshima Peace Song Kev Nthuav Qhia yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Tom Qab Qhov Tsim

Pob Xov Xwm

Cov credit, cov neeg pab thiab cov ntsiab lus kev txawj ntse muab los ntawm tus tsim.

Yam Tshwj Xeeb: I created this design by envisioning how a single droplet of water expands into a cascading waterfall, using the lyrics of the “Hiroshima Peace Song.” Inspired by principles akin to Japanese Zen, I placed the design on a plain white background so that its simplicity yields deeper significance the more one observes it.

To portray the flow of the waterfall, I studied Leonardo da Vinci’s manuscripts on water dynamics. I used the English lyrics of the “Hiroshima Peace Song”—chorused every year at the end of the Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6—to symbolize how peace can spread outward. A single droplet represents an individual, while the river and waterfall evoke the collective consciousness extending from that individual. The molecular clusters of water, signifying human connections and communities, are woven into various parts of the design.

Rather than a commercial endeavor, this project aims to express a deeper, essential meaning of peace.
Qhov Loj & Ntim: Exhibition Banner Tapestry

Prominently displayed at the main entrance
Dimensions: W2,000 mm × H5,500 mm
Signage 1

Dimensions: W900 mm × H1,800 mm
Signage 2 / 3 / 4

Each: W450 mm × H1,500 mm
Information Boards

Four boards, each A4 size
Flyer

A4, double-sided, full color plus one spot color
Printed on Araveil paper
Name Cards

Three designs in total: “Hiroshima Appeals,” “Hiroshima Peace Poster Exhibition,” and “Hiroshima Peace Poster Student Competition”
Venue Layout

Comprehensive floor plan for the exhibition space
Cov Ntsiab Lus: Peace,Poster,Exhibition,Design, Water Imagery, Typographic Design, Da Vinci Inspiration, Hiroshima History, Peace Advocacy, Poster Exhibition, Community Engagement, Gotham Font
Thev Naus Laus Zis Tsim Khoom: This poster exhibition was held at the Former Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch, a historic building located in the heart of Hiroshima and just 380 meters from the bombing’s hypocenter. Because many local citizens attend, we aimed for an immediately striking design. We utilized Akzidenz-Grotesk, a historically significant typeface, for the primary typography, while the exhibition’s title features Gotham—famously used for the film “Oppenheimer”—to add deeper resonance.

We chose a black-on-white monochrome palette to ensure that the showcased works would stand out, including “Hiroshima Appeals” posters, professional designers’ pieces, and a total of 68 selected student posters. Recognizing the classic architecture of the building and its profound historical context, we strove to create a visual presentation that harmonizes with its setting.
Kev Sib Tw Tsim Qauv: We focused on conveying both Hiroshima’s global reputation—rooted in its cultural and historical significance—and the city’s present calm, peaceful atmosphere, encouraging visitors to experience both. All of the exhibited works advocate peace, making this a truly remarkable poster exhibition. Our primary goal was to spark interest while ensuring the design carried a deeply meaningful message.
Kev Tshawb Fawb: We were able to welcome a large number of visitors. The Former Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch is located in the heart of Hiroshima’s bustling downtown, where many commuters pass by each day. The prominent Exhibition Banner Tapestry at the entrance successfully attracted people’s interest and drew them in.

Additionally, A4 flyers were placed in the Atomic Bomb Museum and various municipal offices, which also helped bring in many attendees. Overall, we believe this event provided a valuable opportunity for many to reflect on peace once again.
Kev Txhawb Siab: When designing the “Hiroshima Peace Poster Exhibition 2024,” an annual event organized by JAGDA Hiroshima, my primary goal was to create something truly meaningful. In 2025, Hiroshima will mark 80 years since the atomic bombing, and even in 2024, key events like the release of the film “Oppenheimer” and the G7 Summit highlight the importance of revisiting the concept of peace.

I chose to blend the lyrics of Hiroshima’s “Hiroshima Peace Song” with water—a symbol both of what bomb survivors longed for and of Hiroshima’s modern cityscape—to convey an essential message through typography, while also reflecting the city’s peaceful atmosphere today. To accurately portray the flow of water, I studied Leonardo da Vinci’s manuscripts, focusing on his observations of fluid dynamics. Inspired by the image of a cascading waterfall, I hoped to evoke the sense of peace spreading outward among all who experience the design.
Lub Sij Hawm Ua Hauj Lwm: Exhibition Period
August 25 (Sun) – August 30 (Fri), 2024
10:00 – 19:00

Venue
Former Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch (Atomic Bombed Building)
Txheej Txheem Ua Hauj Lwm: This design invites visitors to follow a visual flow, starting with the large tapestry and moving through various signage. Each element guides attendees through the exhibition, helping them connect more deeply with its theme of peace. By uniting water imagery, typography, and strategic pacing, the experience is both intuitive and immersive, encouraging thoughtful reflection and dialogue.
Kev Qhuas Duab: Main Image: PHOTO / Naoya Katagami, SOUND / Words by Yoshio Shigezono Music by Minoru Yamamoto The city of Hiroshima,
Image #1: PHOTO / Naoya Katagami, SOUND / Words by Yoshio Shigezono Music by Minoru Yamamoto The city of Hiroshima
Image #2: PHOTO / Naoya Katagami, SOUND / Words by Yoshio Shigezono Music by Minoru Yamamoto The city of Hiroshima
Image #3: PHOTO / Naoya Katagami, SOUND / Words by Yoshio Shigezono Music by Minoru Yamamoto The city of Hiroshima,
Image #4: PHOTO / Naoya Katagami, SOUND / Words by Yoshio Shigezono Music by Minoru Yamamoto The city of Hiroshima,