Taisho Era Landscape: Kikuchi Kan - Setouchi Islands and the Banner of Literature

Celebrate the golden age of Japanese letters with Taisho Era Landscape: Kikuchi Kan — Setouchi Islands and the Banner of Literature. This sophisticated artwork pays tribute to Kan Kikuchi, the visionary author and founder of Bungei Shunju, whose immense influence shaped the landscape of modern Japanese literature and publishing.

The composition portrays a dapper, intellectual figure in a crisp Western-style suit, holding a literary magazine as he gazes across the serene horizon of the Seto Inland Sea. Behind him, the iconic islands of his home province of Sanuki (Kagawa) are framed by dramatic, ukiyo-e inspired waves, symbolizing the "turbulent currents" of the literary world he so masterfully navigated. This design perfectly captures the "Taisho Roman" aesthetic—a harmonious blend of traditional Japanese roots and early 20th-century cosmopolitan elegance. It is a powerful symbol of cultural leadership, the enduring power of the written word, and the nostalgic beauty of the Setouchi landscape.

These stickers are printed on durable, high opacity adhesive vinyl which makes them perfect for regular use, as well as for covering other stickers or paint. The high-quality vinyl ensures there are no bubbles when applying the stickers.

• High opacity film that’s impossible to see through
• Fast and easy bubble-free application
• Durable vinyl
• 95µ density

Note: Don't forget to clean the surface before applying the sticker.