ARKRAY's corporate message is embodied in the Japanese words "Inochi · Kagayaku · Kagaku." They signify "a desire to work for the good of human life," "a desire to make the world a bright and happy place for everyone," and "the pursuit of science to benefit humankind."
As a gateway to the world, Kyoto Station represents the best of Japan and ARKRAY is proud to display signage in the station's main concourse. When it came time to decide on a new sign that would best convey our corporate message, we settled on a large paper cutout design by Rob Ryan, a renowned British papercut artist. We explained to Rob the thinking behind ARKRAY's message, and he turned what he heard into a remarkable piece of papercut art.
Rob, also a poet, included the following words in his work:
"And when the flowers returned again and again year after year, our belief in the goodness of people was renewed."
Rob's artwork portrays ARKRAY's passionate concern for life, and makes us feel a warmth and reverence for every manifestation of life around us.
※ The display above the ticket machines outside the Kyoto Station central entrance ticket gates has come to an end.