A contemporary celebration of

Microseasons

七十二候

An LED-illuminated calendar that brings the ancient Japanese system of 72 microseasons into modern spaces. Each season glows with its own carefully curated palette.

LIVE
Interactive 3D visualization
Current Microseason

鱖魚群

Salmons gather and swim upstream

Salmon gather in large groups

Season Palette
#E8A8A8
#F0B0B0
#F8B8B8
Solar Term
Taisetsu
Duration
~5 days

Personalize

Craft your perfect microseasons experience

Material

Color Palette

Display Mode

The ancient art of time

72 Microseasons,
one luminous year

The Japanese calendar divides the year into 72 distinct periods, each lasting about five days. These microseasons mark subtle shifts in nature—the first frost, cherry blossoms opening, crickets singing.

East Meets West

Our calendar beautifully overlays the ancient Japanese 72 microseasons with the familiar Western calendar system, creating a unique hybrid that honors both traditions.

Location Specific

While rooted in Japanese tradition, microseasons can be adapted to any location, reflecting the unique environmental rhythms of different regions around the world.

Mindful Living

By marking subtle environmental changes, microseasons encourage a deeper awareness of natural cycles and seasonal transitions in our daily lives.

Customizable Design

Choose from premium materials, elegant color palettes, and display modes to create a calendar that perfectly matches your aesthetic and space.

A Year of Subtle Changes

Featured microseasons

東風解凍

East wind melts the ice

黄鶯睍睆

Bush warblers start singing in the mountains

魚上氷

Fish emerge from the ice

土脉潤起

Rain moistens the soil

霞始靆

Mist starts to linger

草木萌動

Grass sprouts, trees bud

蟄虫啓戸

Hibernating insects surface

桃始笑

First peach blossoms

Physical Edition

A Calendar You Can
Touch

Photorealistic 3D concepts for a wall-mounted physical calendar that blends
Vestaboard's modular elegance with the Everyday Calendar's tactile satisfaction

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雨水 • USUI
霞始靆 • Mist starts to linger

Tactile Interaction

Each tile is a satisfying physical element you can touch and interact with. LED indicators gently pulse to show the current microseason.

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Human Scale

Designed at 20" × 16" for perfect visibility and comfortable interaction. Each tile is sized for fingertip precision.

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20" × 16"
Actual size reference

Minimal Interior Presence

A beautiful piece of functional art that complements any space with Japanese minimalism meets Swiss precision

Layered Construction

Premium hardwood frame, individual LED matrix, precision-crafted backing, and modular tile system

Wooden Frame
Premium hardwood
LED Matrix
Individual backlighting
Modular Tiles
Tactile interaction

Modular Tile System

Individual tiles for each day with tactile feedback and LED indicators

Premium Materials

Handcrafted from solid hardwood with brushed metal accents

Backlit Display

Subtle LED backlighting highlights the current microseason

Wall-Mounted Design

Elegant 1.5" depth profile for seamless wall integration

Technical Specifications

20" × 16"
Overall Dimensions
1.5"
Depth Profile
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Interactive Tiles

Materials

  • • Solid hardwood frame (walnut, maple, or oak)
  • • Brushed brass or copper accents
  • • Premium acrylic backing
  • • Individual LED modules per tile

Features

  • • Tactile tile interaction system
  • • Microseason-aware LED backlighting
  • • 5-day microseason transitions
  • • Wall-mount ready with included hardware

“Where traditional Japanese timekeeping meets
modern tactile interaction”