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Kaizen
Continuous Improvement
Japanese Symbol Giclee Print Scroll

Kaizen - Continuous Improvement - Japanese Symbol Giclee Print Scroll
Kaizen - Continuous Improvement - Japanese Symbol Giclee Print Scroll
90cm
35½"
42.5cm
16¾"

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$39.88

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• Fine Art Giclée Print.
• Handmade Wall Scroll.
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Kaizen - Continuous Improvement - Japanese Symbol Giclee Print Scroll living room view

This artwork will look great in your home or office.

Approximate Measurements

Artwork Panel: 24.3cm x 33.5cm ≈ 9½" x 13¼"

Silk/Brocade: 33.5cm x 90cm ≈ 13¼" x 35½"

Width at Wooden Knobs: 42.5cm ≈ 16¾"

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改善

Kaizen

Kaizen - Continuous Improvement - Japanese Symbol Giclee Print Scroll close up view

Close up view of the artwork mounted to this silk brocade wall scroll

This scroll features 改善 (Kaizen) printed on kozo paper with a Zen circle known as "Enso" in Japanese in the background. This combination reinforces the idea of a continuous cycle of Kaizen.

Kaizen can be defined as betterment, improvement, to make better, or to improve - specifically incremental and continuous improvement.

The concept of Kaizen became very important in post-war Japan when Edwards Deming came to Japan to teach concepts of incremental and continuous improvement (for which the big 3 auto-makers did not want to hear about at the time - even kicking Deming out of their offices). The Japanese workforce absorbed this concept at a time with their culture was in flux and primed for change.

This kaizen term is closely associated with the western title "Total Quality Management". Perhaps dear to my heart since I spent years studying this at university before I moved to China where TQM did not seem to exist. Slowly, this concept has entered China as well (I've actually given lectures on the subject in Beijing).

If you are trying to improve processes at your business or need to remind yourself of your continuous TQM goals, this would be a great wall scroll to hang behind your desk, or in your workplace.


See my Kaizen Custom Japanese Kanji Wall Scrolls page for more custom Japanese Kanji calligraphy options.


My Little Experiment

New Print Scrolls Hanging

A new batch of printed calligraphy scrolls, hanging in the studio, awaiting proper photography.

I felt like messing around with doing some giclée print calligraphy with various backgrounds. I came up with some layouts that I really like, and passed them around with my Chinese and Japanese friends who gave them rave reviews.

After giclée printing them on Japanese-made kozo paper, I sent the raw artwork off to Beijing to my workshop where they were built into wall scrolls by hand.

If you want a custom print scroll with your design, or other calligraphy, just contact me.

This item was listed or modified
Feb 1st, 2023

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About My Giclée Prints

This is more than a business for me — it’s a passion. I create fine art prints because I love the process of pairing sacred and historic designs with the perfect paper and printing technique. I experiment until everything feels just right. For me, quality will always matter more than profit. (In fact, there’s a fine art print shop down the street charging twice as much as I do — so maybe I’m doing it wrong, but you get to benefit from my folly!)

James Cowart and Canon Giclee Printer

A photographer that I admire, Jeremy Cowart, and his Canon imagePROGRAF PRO Series printer.

Dedication to Quality

It took years — and a few costly missteps — to find the right printer. My first one worked well with delicate handmade papers, but the dye inks faded too quickly. My second was a massive HP DesignJet that constantly jammed on the specialty papers I love. After thousands of dollars lost, I finally invested in the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO Series — and it was worth every penny.

This remarkable printer has over 18,000 nozzles and can fire more than 32 million ink droplets per second. Combined with 12-color Canon Lucia Pro pigment inks, it produces an incredibly wide color gamut, velvety gradients, and museum-quality precision that ordinary printers simply can’t achieve.

Archival Excellence

I print exclusively with authentic Canon Lucia Pro pigment inks, which are both archival and UV-resistant. Independent tests rate them at 95+ years without noticeable fading — meaning your print will last a lifetime if properly cared for. Of course, like any fine art, it’s best to keep it out of direct sunlight.

Why My Prints Are Different

  • Printed on handmade Japanese and Chinese fine art papers, chosen for their unique textures and beauty.

  • Created with dedication to craftsmanship, not mass production.

  • Offered at prices far below what you’d pay in a commercial fine art print shop.

Every print I make is something I would proudly hang in my own home — because for me, this is about sharing art that matters.



Want a customized wall scroll or custom-sized print? Just contact me!

I can print this larger, on the paper texture of your choice, and give you whatever silk brocade colors you want. Ready-to-frame prints can be delivered in a few days. However, it does take several weeks for custom wall scrolls. Either way, it's worth the wait if you want something really custom and unique.

Typical Gallery Price: $100.00

$39.88

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