Win An Original Typewriter Artwork

A hidden clue. A new artwork location. One lucky winner!

Win this original artwork of Japan’s iconic Tokyo Tower

Win My Original Japan Typewriter Art

An exclusive opportunity to win an original, 1 of 1, typewriter artwork.

Kicking of 2026, I began typing Tokyo, one of the most visually striking cities I have ever explored. Tokyo Tower stands as one of its most iconic landmarks, and this piece is my typewritten tribute, created entirely on my 1960s Olympia SM3 typewriter.

The building has a fascinating history to it. Did you know that the tower is repainted by hand every five years, a process that takes around one year to complete and requires over 28,000 litres of paint!

Now, I am giving one of you the chance to own the original artwork! This is a genuine, 1 of 1, typewriter piece. Beneath the artwork, I have typed a set of coordinates. These numbers point to the EXACT location of my next major artwork, which will also become my first print release of 2026.

I’m giving you the chance to own an original, 1 of 1, typewriter piece…and I’ve called this one Miniature Tokyo.

How to Enter

  1. You’re already signed up to my newsletter…great start! ✅

  2. Watch the video of this piece on Instagram - [click here to watch] 🎥

  3. Leave a like and comment on the video with your best guess of the location 📍

The winner will be announced on my newsletter on Wednesday 25th February at 2:00pm UK time.

At the exact moment the winner is announced, my first print drop of 2026 will also go live. The location revealed in the coordinates is the subject of that release.

About the Artwork

Tokyo Tower has long fascinated me, not only for its form which resembled the Eiffel Tower, but for how it stands within the city itself. It was the tallest tower in Japan until the construction of Tokyo Skytree in 2012.

I enjoy working with colour ink typewriter ribbons, and the tower’s iconic red made it a natural choice for introducing colour into the artwork. Tokyo Tower was completed in 1958 and quickly became a symbol of modern Tokyo, appearing in countless films, manga, and television shows.

Previous competition, won by Marshall Terry, of Staten Island Ferry

Previous Winner!

A huge thank you to Marshall Terry from the USA who entered and won my original Staten Island Ferry artwork last year. Sharing my work with collectors and supporters around the world is always a privilege.

James Cook | Typewriter Artist