2026 Komori Calendar Wins Silver Prize and Special Jury Prize (Japan Paper Association Prize) at 77th National Calendar Exhibition

Komori Corporation (Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Satoshi Mochida) is pleased to announce that Komori has won the Silver Prize and the Special Jury Prize (Japan Paper Association Prize) in the first category (B-to-B corporate calendar category) at the 77th National Calendar Exhibition, sponsored by the Japan Federation of Printing Industries.

 

Calendars are recognized as a form of communication that effectively conveys a company's cultural message and serves as a printing medium that enhances living spaces. The National Calendar Exhibition serves as a prestigious competition acknowledging exceptional achievements in calendar printing technology, meticulous planning, and innovative design. The evaluation criteria encompass not only aesthetic aspects but also the functionality and practicality of the calendars.

 

As a printing press manufacturer, Komori focuses on producing original calendars in order to promote the brand value of paper media.

 

The artwork for the 2026 Komori Calendar is titled “NEO HOKUSAI”. The creative unit ENLIGHTENMENT has reconstructed the masterpiece “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji” by the Edo-period ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai using a contemporary perspective and computer technology. This collection, where natural beauty harmonizes with modern geometric patterns, express the calendar’s theme: “FUSION ‘Nature & Technology’”. Printed entirely on Komori presses, it leverages RGB printing with the J-throne 29, a cutting-edge UV inkjet digital press, combined with the unique capabilities of multi-color offset presses, enhancing the artwork’s quality through print technology. We invite you to enjoy this new world of expression born from the fusion of tradition and innovation.

 

As your partner, Komori will continue to create value that exceeds expectations—value that inspires awe.

2026 Komori Calendar Specification

https://www.komori.com/ja/jp/information/download/assets/pdf/2026_spec_en_final.pdf