Hiroshi Nagai is a Japanese illustrator celebrated for his vivid, retro-inspired depictions of summer scenes filled with nostalgia and calm. Drawing influence from 1970s and 1980s pop culture, his art often features palm trees, sleek modern architecture, swimming pools, and cloudless blue skies—capturing a dreamy, almost otherworldly sense of leisure. His style found a perfect match with the City Pop music movement, a genre that rose to prominence in Japan during the late ’70s and ‘80s, known for its smooth, mellow soundscapes linked to city life and seaside getaways. Nagai’s work famously graced album covers for musicians like Eiichi Ohtaki, most notably for the 1981 release A Long Vacation, a visual and musical classic in Japanese pop culture. Blending realism with a minimalist touch, Nagai’s art is defined by crisp outlines, bold color palettes, and meticulously balanced compositions. While echoing Western pop art and coastal Americana, his work remains distinctly Japanese in its detail and atmosphere. [ Cover picture: @ThisHowThingsWork ] ° ° ° ° Don’t forget to like, save and follow us. 🌿👍 -Follow: @alver.denizz 👈 -Follow: @lands.capearchitect Don’t forget to like, save and follow us ———————————————— Don’t forget to turn on post notifications ———————————————— Shop Our Special Collections ↓✨ archiwhimsy.com 👉Link on bio. @lands.capearchitect ———————————————— 📍Hashtags 📍 ———————————————— #architecture #arch #archviz #archlovers #architect #archilovers #architecturephotography #archdaily #architecturelovers #architectural #archidaily #archdigest #architecturedesing #design #InteriorDesign #homedesing #graphicdesing #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapelovers #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #instagram #garden #lovers #love #gardendesign #archilovers