Yūsaku Kamekura: Japanese Graphic Designer Profile and Indian Matchbox Label Collection
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Written By: Matt Lamont 4 July 2026
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A brief profile of Japanese graphic designer Yūsaku Kamekura (1915–1997), highlighting his work across poster design, logos, branding, packaging, and book design for notable clients including Nikon, the Tokyo 1964 Olympics, Meiji, and TDK. The article also references a feature on 100 Indian matchbox labels from 1945–1975 featuring nationalist iconography, wildlife illustrations, and trade marks from small manufacturers across India.
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His clients included Nikon, Tokyo 1964 Olympics, Meiji and TDK.
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