MUSASHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TOKYO

Artist's Statement

*PROOF OF CONCEPT* Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST) aims to create strong global-minded leaders with an entrepreneurial and visionary spirit.

Their school motto is a quote by samurai & author Miyamoto Musashi. "There is more than one path to the top of the mountain." He wrote, "The Book of Five Rings." Its principles are used by business leaders today when dealing with obstacles or conflict. From him is where the school takes its name.

It was an obvious choice to delve into Japanese culture and history when considering an identity for MIST. Bushido is the way of the warrior and it venerates the qualities of loyalty, honor, respect, courage, and consistency. This paired well with the symbolism of the Japanese dragon, which is revered as spirited benefactors and protectors of mankind.

This is where we started. From there, we incorporated a globe and a pen to further represent their mission, vision, and main occupation. The dragon itself also, in a subtle way, depicts the M of the great teacher, writer, philosopher, leader, and warrior Miyamoto Musashi.