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Classic Olympic poster featuring a bright red circle atop interlocking bronze rings, with "TOKYO 1964" text at the bottom.
Summary
Yusaku Kamekura's iconic 1964 Tokyo Olympics poster: a bold red circle (the hinomaru sun flag) above five interlocking bronze Olympic rings on a cream background, with "TOKYO 1964" in geometric sans-serif type.
Visual description
A tall vertical composition on pale cream paper. At the top, a bright red circle dominates the space. Below, five bronze-colored rings overlap in the classical Olympic configuration. At the bottom, "TOKYO 1964" in a strong, geometric sans-serif font fills the lower third. The entire design is built on absolute symmetry and primary color contrast.
Key takeaway
Masterful use of the hinomaru (sun) as a visual metaphor for the Olympic rings—two symbols unified into one composition through scale and positioning.
Reuse notes
A foundational reference for sports branding, geometric poster design, and meaningful symbol reinterpretation. The restraint of palette and form is timeless.
