The selected design is a grouping of letters and “kanji” characters that represent “50”, “EU” and “Japan” in a style reminiscent of traditional Japanese ‘hanko’ seals, expressing the deep and broad relationship that has developed between the EU and Japan over the past decades in an understated manner.

In December, EU Ambassador to Japan Jean-Eric Paquet invited Mr Aoki to the Delegation to personally convey his gratitude for the designer’s interest in Europe and the sophisticated design and present him with a commemorative gift.

The logo will be used on various promotional materials as well as the Delegation’s social media channels (X [ex-Twitter], Facebook, Instagram) during the course of 2024.

Delegation of the European Union to Japan, 2023

The following four designs are selected as given honourable mention.

(Clockwise from top left: Mr Manabu Inomata's work, Ms Karen Tamura's work, Mr Itaru Tsubota's work and Mr Toshikazu Minatomura's work.)

Delegation of the European Union to Japan, 2024