The name Kotori is a cross between the Japanese words Kotoba (word) and Omamori (charm). Designers interpreted the bird that delivers the word as a carrier pigeon and designed a symbol to impress it. Kotori is a product that allows you to feel the presence of your loved ones right beside you at any time by using words as a Japanese charm. The packaging of the charm bag is made of Nishijin textile, produced in Kyoto, Japan, and is designed to give an exquisite image.

Designer. Art director. freelance since 2018. Currently, while creating his own products such as KOTORI, a service that uses words as charm, he also focuses on meaningful initiatives in the world and regional design, especially in Akita.

What do you think "precious words" are to you? For us, "precious words" are like "good luck charms. We may unexpectedly encounter an precious word at a turning point in our lives, such as a kind word from our mother, a harsh word from our father, a word of encouragement from our mentor, a word of encouragement from our boss, or a word of love from our lover. However, in this age of information overload, I believe that such precious words are gradually buried as we go about our daily lives. That is why I wanted to make "precious words" into a form of "charm" so that we can feel the connection with "precious people".