2026 Calendar
Title : Oirase Stream and Shirakami Aoike Pond
Artwork：Ko Narita
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Meaning encompassed in the design
This is the second work in the "Sustainability" and "Challenge" series.
The clear waters of the Aomori Prefecture's Oirase Stream, surrounded by verdant nature and bathed in sunlight filtering through the trees, and Aoike Pond, one of the so-called Twelve Lakes of Shirakami-Sanchi in northern Honshu and known for its pure and serene appearance―the artist took on the challenge of fusing these two natural wonders together to give rise to a unique landscape.
As a special initiative, Mizuho employees from various group companies actively participated from the early stages of the design process. Engaging directly with painter Ko Narita, they exchanged ideas and worked together on every detail of the theme and design, resulting in this one-of-a-kind calendar image.
Supporting employees in the challenges they undertake, and encouraging open co-creation both within and outside the company, are not limited to creating items such as calendars—this approach is fundamental to Mizuho's idea of value creation.
We invite you to take a copy of this special Mizuho calendar, created through the combined passion of our employees and the artist.
After a collaborative session between the artist Ko Narita and employees
About Ko Narita
Graduated from the Oil-Painting Department of Tokyo University of the Arts.
A Western-style painter who depicts landscapes of European World Heritage sites and scenic spots in Japan, employing delicate touches in the style of 17th-century Flemish realistic oil painting artists.
His works are characterized by watercolor-style underpainting with acrylics, over which realistic touches are applied in oil.
Production considerations
For printed versions of the calendar, we have taken environmental considerations into account in terms of the paper, ink, and manufacturing process, by using FSC® certified paper, vegetable oil-based ink, and using a Green Printing (GP) certified printer.
In an effort to reduce waste, please note that individual branches and offices only have a limited number of paper calendars on hand. As a result, there may be instances where customers are unable to receive a physical calendar from a branch or office. We appreciate your understanding.
We encourage you to download the digital data from this page and print your own calendar.
"Sustainability" and "Challenge" Series
First work in the series
Title：Sun-Dappled Blue Beech Forest
Artwork：Hiroki Takahashi
The 2025 calendar design was created by ten employees together with Japanese-style painter Hiroki Takahashi, based on the themes of "sustainability" and "challenge."
You can watch a video (Japanese language only) showcasing the creative process interspersed with an interview with the artist by clicking on the link below.
Link to Mizuho Journal：https://www.mizuho-fg.co.jp/journal/articles/calendar/index.html