Shin Sobue Graphic designer and art director, and one of Japan’s foremost book designers I find tadpoles (Japanese: otama jakushi ) fascinating. Why do they go to the trouble of moving onto the land when they have such a comfortable life in the water? This transition seems as radical as humans trying to live in a place without air. When you are in need of inspiration, please recharge your energy with this bowl and ladle (also called otama in Japanese). What could make you happier than having a bowl of delicious ramen with your favorite frog? … Oops! I tried to make a Japanese pun; however, we're using a renge (spoon) not a “ladle.”
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