Our Logo: A Play-on-Words with a Deeper Meaning
Our origami-inspired logo is not only cute, but has both subtle and profound meaning.
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The symbol of Japan 2 Earth is an origami version of the national bird of Japan, the green pheasant, called a kiji in Japanese. Here are some key facts about the colorful kiji that explain why we chose it to be our icon.
The Japanese for green pheasant, kiji, is a homonym for 'article'
Japan 2 Earth aims to produce informative, engaging and colorful articles that highlight Japanese efforts in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Kiji are said to be sensitive to earthquakes
In a similar sense, we would like to warn people about environmental issues that are harming our planet and offer solutions and stories that address these challenges.
Eating kiji is traditionally associated with sustainability
Eating kiji has in effect led to the preservation of this native species. This symbolism aligns with our mission to support sustainability.
Status as the national bird
It is a common mistake to think that the crane is the national bird of Japan when in fact it is the kiji. Likewise, we are determined to raise awareness on lesser-known activities aimed at achieving the SDGs with our kiji ('articles').
We hope this brief explanation of our logo taught you something new! Aside from the deeper meaning, we think colorful origami birds are cute and hope you do too!
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