Tokyo, Japan

A hidden gem located near our studio, this cozy spot is run by a husband and wife duo — he curates a thoughtful selection of sake and natural wines, while she serves comforting dishes that sit beautifully between home cooking and dining out.

A long-standing tempura restaurant by the Kanda River near our studio, serving for over 60 years. With only about ten counter seats, guests can enjoy freshly fried tempura right before their eyes in a traditional iron pot — a place where the charm of old Tokyo meets the art of tempura.

Formerly the residence and studio of sculptor Fumio Asakura, this building now serves as a museum dedicated to his work. While it houses an impressive collection of sculptures, the residence itself, expanded and remodeled several times over the years, offers rich architectural interest in its own right.

A sushi restaurant designed by our studio, led by a chef who trained for many years at the renowned Sukiyabashi Jiro. Guests are invited to experience his exquisite sushi at an eight-seat hinoki counter, where craftsmanship and serenity come together.

A century-old traditional townhouse, a rare find in the heart of Akihabara which we carefully renovated. The restaurant offers French cuisine that highlights Japan’s traditional ingredients, prepared using age-old techniques such as aging and fermentation

A boutique hotel for which our studio designed the architecture in collaboration with Norm Architects on the interior and furniture. Located across from Yoyogi Park, it features an infinity pool and pool club, as well as an Italian restaurant on the ground floor — offering a true sense of relaxation in the heart of the city. We also invite you to explore the charming neighborhood of Tomigaya nearby.

A hotel created through the renovation of a former bank building in an area undergoing urban revitalization. The property also includes a restaurant, bar, and café, offering a vibrant hub for both locals and visitors.

A renovation of a former business hotel featuring a café counter staffed by baristas, an experimental kitchen designed for a collective of chefs specializing in French cuisine, and an art gallery converted from a multi-story parking structure.

A hotel built around the concept of “alleyway gardening.” Serving as the hotel wing of the decentralized local complex SOIL Nihonbashi, it connects with neighboring group establishments — including a wine shop, co-working space, and bakery café. Guests can experience the everyday life of the neighborhood beyond the boundaries of a typical hotel stay.

KARIMOKU RESEARCH CENTER, renovated by our studio, is a Tokyo-based hub for innovation, serving as a multi-purpose space for Karimoku Furniture to co-create new initiatives with diverse partners. Exhibitions by outstanding designers and artists are regularly held here — be sure to check them out.

Founded in 1936 by Soetsu Yanagi, this museum became the center of the Mingei (folk craft) movement. It houses approximately 17,000 works — including ceramics, textiles, wood and lacquerware, paintings, metalwork, stoneware, and basketry. They were collected through Yanagi’s discerning eye from Japan and abroad, representing both traditional and modern craft artistry.

They reexamine everyday events and objects, offering various insights and proposals from a design perspective. The building itself was designed by Tadao Ando, so visitors are encouraged to appreciate both the exhibitions and the architecture.

Kabutocho, where the K5 Hotel is also located, is known as Japan’s financial district. Amid the area’s ongoing redevelopment, this natural wine shop features a kakuuchi (standing bar) where guests can enjoy natural wine as a form of counterculture — intertwined with food, music, film, art, and fashion.

A café designed by our studio and located on the ground floor of our office. Situated across from a park, it’s a lively spot frequented by both locals and visitors. We recommend taking one of the Ishinomaki Laboratory Stacking Benches from the café to the park to enjoy your drink in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Based on the concepts of “Roast” and “Blend,” the shop offers a curated selection of Japanese teas sourced from across the country, including house-roasted hojicha and seasonal blended teas made with natural domestic ingredients. In the adjoining tearoom, guests can enjoy tea courses and tea-based cocktails paired with traditional Japanese confections.

Located within Daikanyama Hillside Terrace, this Conran Shop preserves the enduring brand identity the company has cultivated over the years, while introducing a groundbreaking concept — the first in the world to focus on products from Asia and Japan. The shop also features an adjoining Tea Bar and gallery space, offering a refined environment where design and culture meet.

Housed in a renovated old warehouse in Shinkiba, this store includes a café, gallery, and studio, offering a curated selection of interior goods, tableware, and plants — all chosen with a timeless and borderless perspective.

Guided by the concept of “a life that feels relaxing, rain or shine,” this shop offers everyday crafts and art — including tableware and other objects — that bring comfort and beauty to daily living.

At peak times, around 3,000 people cross at once, with approximately 500,000 people using the intersection each day. The sight of countless pedestrians skillfully weaving past one another without colliding has made this crossing one of Shibuya’s most iconic landmarks.

A three-building, pavilion-style bookstore located along Kyū-Yamate Street in Daikanyama. The exterior is clad with T-shaped GRC panels, and the complex houses a library and lounge, café, and convenience store within its interconnected spaces.

The area surrounding the Imperial Palace — along the moat — is well known as one of Tokyo’s most popular running courses.