“Pictogram” is a combination of the terms “picture” and “program”. It literally means “decorated letter” in Japanese . It refers to a visual symbol that is displayed in order to indicate some information.
“Forest Therapy Pictogram” is applied to ensure the safe Forest Therapy experience for even the visitor who came for the first time in“Forest Therapy Base”or “Forest Therapy Road”. In addition, “Forest Therapy Pictogram” has the purpose to navigate visitors to experience the healing effect that “Forest Therapy Base” or “Forrest Therapy Road” offers. Through the five senses in its highest form, visitors can experience with the sense of relaxation and refreshment.

For instance, “Forest Therapy Pictogram” is used when guiding the situation such as suggesting:“Why do not we take a deep breath slowly?” when in a place where phytoncide is produced abundantly or “Why do not we give ear to our surroundings?” when in a place where there is sounds of streams, wind breeze or the twitter of birds.

The pictogram system first appeared at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 and was used for the competitors’ guidance. When Osaka hosted the World Expo in 1970, a pictogram for a restroom was introduced and since then the sign has become known to many people. The most common pictograms are in offices, stations, public spaces and on“emergency exits”. It is said that the “emergency exit” pictogram was developed after a fire disaster at a shopping center occurred. The characteristic of pictograms is a simple representation of visual and symbiotic. It is preferred that pictograms exist as if they were air, but easy to spot when required.

Pictogram is expected to develop from a fulfilling simple announcement role to that of a universal communication tool which can be understood despite language barriers observed for foreign visitors. For instance, pictograms started being used for proper medicine intake from children to elders, commonly visited homepages and various machine manuals.

At the “Forest Therapy Base” or “Forest Therapy Road”, “Pictogram” is installed to ensure that even first time visitors can experience “Forest Therapy” safely. Forest Therapy Pictogram is the system reflecting our aim that visitors can enjoy natural forest scenery and appreciate nature of time ticking slowly. It is also the self explanatory system and being harmonized with nature without disturbing its scenery and atmosphere. At the “Forest Therapy Base” or “Forest Therapy Road”, by installing signs to indicate the scientific effect of forest and various pictograms, we are pursuing to further contribute to a safe and comfortable environment. Forest Therapy Pictogram , is like an interpreter between the forest and human beings, allowing them to show what is invisible in the forest. Through Forest Therapy Pictograms, visitors have ample opportunities to enjoy and appreciate the forest as if we are communicating with them.

Experience Nature through the Five Senses
The fragrance of the forest and refreshing scenes have a relaxing effect. As an example, Forest Therapy Pictogram is used for the indication of a bird chattering spot which could have been easily passed by.



Experience the Grace of Forest
There are many invisible refreshing effect substances in the forest. Forest Therapy Pictogram indicates spots where visitors can feel the grace of the forest through the five senses by soaking their hands and feet in the water and moving their body at ease.