Black Book
LONDON FASHION WEEK EXHIBITION
SALES AGENTS
THE ONE OFF 01332 694 555 info@theoneoff.com www.linkedin.com/company/the-one-off www.pinterest.com/theoneoff/ www.vimeo.com/theoneoff www.theoneoff.com Off are a retail and branding design agency TfuturehewhoOne would be worth contacting for help with retail graphics & branding, graphic design & photography. Their past clients have included Primark, Lee Jeans, Fat Face, Next, Speedo, Ben Sherman, Barbour & Republic. They also do exhibition & retail interior designs, as well as digital & interactive media.
FASHION MODE F
ashion Mode is an integrated Sales & PR agency who work with luxury RTW labels & premium fashion brands. It is a company which is experienced in launching new brands to market, priding themselves on their impressive network of contacts. Their networks with international retailers would be highly beneficial for gaining new accounts globally to expand the brand, with the added help of a long-term strategy plan. There is also the benefit of their showroom in Tabernacle Street, East London, which would be open for sales & press appointments to take press & buyers individually through the collection after the London Fashion Week Exhibition.
0207 253 8779
info@fashionmode.co.uk Third Floor 69-85 Tabernacle Street London EC2A 4BD Sales enquiries Hayley@fashionmode.co.uk PR enquiries Sheela@fashionmode.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/fashionmodeuk https://twitter.com/fashionmodeuk http://www.linkedin.com/company/fashion-mode
SNOW S
now is a brand management agency working in PR, celebrity placement, brand partnerships, collaborations, sponsorship, events & shows. Snow’s benefit is their large number of VIP friends & celebrities whom frequently pop into their showroom to borrow items for performances, appearances & parties which would be invaluable endorsement for the brand. Their showroom also welcomes press & VIP appointments to introduce new collections. Their other huge advantage is their assistance with arranging press days, dinners, launch parties, press trips & parties throughout the year. Managing everything including guestlists, venues, menus, sponsorship & securing the right crown and PR on the event. This would be hugely beneficially for the brand as we would be able to efficiently hold these events after promoting them at our London Fashion Week Exhibition Stand. They also offer a trip to Paris every season for their fashin clients to give our brand exposure to an international market.
0207 631 1805 116 Great Portland Street London W1W 6PJ daniella@snow-sales.com http://www.snowpr.com/
AMF SALES A
MF is a Fashion Sales & Marketing Agency formed to discover, support & develop new luxury fashion designers. Its Founding Director, Anthony, has had 30 years experience in the luxury fashion industry, developing close, long standing relationships with the world’s leading retailers. These contacts enable AMF showroom to offer extensive knowledge of the global marketplace & opportunites which would benefit our brand in expanding successfully into new international markets which the correct guidance. As a business they would be able to consult, advise, negotiate & represent our brand to achieve our goals of expanding our brand both nationally & internationally.
0207 2471 496 5 Jackson & Joseph Buildings 8 Princelet Street London United Kingdom E1 6QH buyers@amfshowroom.com www.amfshowroom.com twitter@AMF_Showroom facebook.com/amf.showroom
FREELANCE STYLISTS
CHARLENE CAMPBELL
Stylists
0207 622 6221
Photographers
Nails
LHA REPRESENTS UNIT 3G CLAPHAM NORTH ARTS CENTRE 26-32 VOLTAIRE ROAD LONDON SW4 6DH
Hair
INFO@LHAREPRESENTS.COM
Moving Image Make-Up Artists
Retouching Set Design Locations
AGENTS LAVINIA HUGHES, FRANCINE FORDE: INFO@LHAREPRESENTS.COM
TRUDIE LE MARIE GRAHAM CRUZ
FREELANCE BLOGGERS
Recent blog entry was about Levi’s X Liberty’s fashion range
Bip Ling - London Based Blogger Bip loves designers like Mulberry and Louise Gray. She now attends Chanel couture shows, the face of Forever 21 and has presented videos for Vogue.com Contact: London, United Kingdom Website: www.bipling.com Email: bipling@gmail.com Twitter: @bipling Bips agent, Emily Shanks: emily@stormartists.com.
Natalie Wall - Writer, Editor and Blogger Natalie looks after social media for ASOS, winner of Best E-tailer Blog at the 2010 Cosmo Blog Awards, by day and edits fashion and lifestyle site Le Blow. Previous Work – Asos, Domestic Sluttery and Ruby Red Currently Working at – Cosmopolitan and Le Blow Contact; London, United Kingdom Linkedin: uk.linkedin.com/in/nataliewall Email: Natalie@LeBlow.co.uk Website: www.leblow.co.uk/ .
Recent blog entries
Karen Hendry - Editor, Publisher, Journalist and Blogger Karen had worked in the fashion industry, when she became between jobs decided to write a blog (KatieChutzpah.blogspot.co.uk). She’s a big fan of Felder Felder, a sophisticated stylish brand. Previous Work - Muubaa, Ann Summers and BJB UK LTD. Currently Working- KatieChutzpah.blogspot. co.uk Contact; London, United Kingdom Email: katiechutzpah@googlemail.com Website: www.katiechutzpah.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @KatieChutzpah .
Rumi neely - blogger Rumi Neely is a blogger for Fashion Toast which she started in 2008, she also does quite a lot of modelling. She modeled for for a forever 21 campaign and attended their opening event at New York Times Square in June. Contact: Website: www.fashiontoast.com email: rumi@fashiontoast.com
PR AGENCIES
Name: Trace Publicity Address: 22 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HL Contact Number: +44(0) 207 240 9898 Email: info@tracepublicity.com Website: www.tracepublicity.com/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/tracepublicity Blog: www.tracepublicity.com/blog/
Name: Modus Publicity Address: 10-12 Heddon Street London W1B 4BY Contact Number: T: +44(0)20 7331 1433 Fax: +44(0)20 7331 1444 Email: Info@moduspublicity.com New Business Enquiries: newbusiness@moduspublicity.com Website: www.moduspublicity.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Modus/178209888893512 Twitter: www.twitter.com/ModusPR
Name: Bright Light PR Address: Unit 2, Filmer Mews, 75 Filmer Road, London, SW6 7JF Contact Number: T: +44 (0)207 384 6111 Email: info@brightlightpr.co.uk New Business Enquiries: paige@brightlightpr.co.uk Website: www.brightlightpr.co.uk/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Bright-Light-PR/57478259142?ref=ts Blog: www.blog.brightlightpr.co.uk/
Name: ML PR Address: 27 Quadrant Business Centre, 135 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6RJ Contact Number: 0208 537 0011 Email: ml@mlpr.co.uk Website: www.mlpr.co.uk/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/MLPRLTD Facebook: www.facebook.com/wearemlpr Blog: www.mlpr.co.uk/category/blog/ Pinterest: www./pinterest.com/mlpr/
10PR Name:Marika Trembath Contact number: 0203 417 9195 Email: marika@10pr.co.uk Name:Jenna Tyrrell Contact number: 0203 417 9195 Email: jenna@10pr.co.uk
Address:10PR Studio 5, Battersea Studios 2, 82 Silverthorne Rd, SW8 3HW www.10pr.co.uk/
Womenswear Buyers
Name: Stephen Ayres Company: Liberty’s Role: Head of Fashion Buying and Merchandising LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=168435134&authType=name&authToken=RfKI&trk=prof-sb-browse_map-name Twitter: www.twitter.com/Liberty_Stephen
Name: Stephanie Jones Role: Womenswear Buyer Name: Stephanie Jones Company:Liberty’s Role: Womenswear Buyer Company:Liberty’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/stephanie-jones/33/844/67b LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/stephanie-‐jones/33/844/67b Contact Number: +44 (0)20 7734 1234 Contact Number: +44 (0)20 7734 1234
Company: House of Fraser Name: Louise Bailey Role: Senior Buyer for Womenswear LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/louise-bailey/17/b66/109
Name: Neil Cobb LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=22596693&authType=name&authToken=4WYs&trk=prof-sb-browse_map-photo
FASHION PRESS
Samantha Ramage- London Based Press
Jane Wynyard- London Based Press
London Based Press Elle Magazine Twitter: www.twitter.com/janewynyard LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/ jane-wynyard/7/848/b70 Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/missmainwaring/
International Press Officer Jenny Packham Email: Samanthar@jennypackham.com Address: Jenny Packham Offices. Unit A, Spectrum House. 32-34 Gordon house Road. London. NW5 1LP. T: +44 (0) 207 267 1864.
Lucinda Chambers- London Fashion Press
Gaia Geddes- London Based Press
HARPERS BAZAAR UK LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/gaia-geddes/1/89a/5ab Profile: www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/List/ Gaia_Geddes
VOGUE Magazine Fashion Director LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/pub/lucinda-chambers/39/242/926 Twitter: www.twitter.com/BritishVogue/status/328176549587218433
BRAZIL STORE LAUNCH
Brand Ambassadors
Name: Alessandra Ambrosio Nationality: Brazilian Modeling Agency Brazil: Way Modelling Management Address: Av. Reboucas, 3642, Jd Paulistano, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 05402-600 Contact Number: +55 11 2827 5500 Email: waymodel@waymodel.com.br Modeling Agency UK: Models 1 Address: 12 Macklin Street, Covent Garden, London, UK, WC2B 5SZ Contact Number: +44 0 20 7025 4900 Email: info@models1.co.uk
Name: Adriana Lima Nationality: Brazilian Modeling Agency US: Marilyn Models Agent: Chris Gay Address: 24-32 Union Square East PH, New York, NY, US, 10003 Contact Number: 212 260 6500
PR AGENCIES
Name: BPCM Address: 537 West 25th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, US, 10001 Contact Number: 212 741 0141 Email: ny@bpcm.com Website: www.bpcm.com
Name: KCD Address: 450 W. 15th street, Suite 604 New York, NY, US, 10011+1 Contact Number: 212 590 5100 Email: newbusiness@kcdworldwide.com Website: www.kcdworldwide.com
Name: Laforce + Stevens Address: 132 West 21st Street, New York, NY, US, 10011 Contact Number: 212 242 9353 Website: www.laforce-stevens.com
Name: Paul Wilmot Communications Address: 581 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY, US, 10011 Contact Number: 212 206 7447 Email: PWC@greatpress.com Website: www.paulwilmot.com
POTENCIAL STORE LOCATIONS
Daslu Shopping Mall Daslu is the most over-the-top shopping emporium, It’s against the rules to arrive on foot, taxi is one option however they have a rooftop heliport just encase you want to arrive by helicopter. It’s located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. There’s 3 floors full of designer, Our menswear store would be accompanied by stores like: Louis Vuitton, Channel, Gucci and much more!
Iguatemi Shopping Centre Ceara is located in the north eastern part of the country, 8th Largest Brazilian State. Fortaleza is the 5th biggest city in Brazil. It is the state capital of Ceara. The biggest and most popular shopping centre in Fortaleza is called Iguatemi. Menswear stores in Iguatemi: Aramis, Carlos Miele, Hugo Boss, Brooksfield, Topman and many more. .
Centro Commercial Aricanduva This is the largest shopping centre in Latin America and one of the largest in the world. It has over 500 shops and 14 cinemas. It is located in Sao Paulo. Our menswear store would be accompanied by Brazilin Menswear stores like: AKKAR, Fatto O Mano, Garbo and many more..
Shopping Praia da Costa This is located in Espirito Santo which is one of the states of south eastern Brazil and often reffered to as ‘ES’. Menswear stores our store would be located in the Shopping Centre with include: Calvin Klein and then Brazilian menswear stores; Aramis, Mitchell, Camisaria Colombo and many more.
BRAND COLLABORATIONS
Hentsch Man
Emails: alexia@hentschman.com max@hentschman.com “Hentsch Man is a simple, elegant and wearable menswear brand, providing classic wardrobe basics. The products have been designed to emphasise fit, eliminating all fanciful details and ensuring the clothes are flattering. Our collections are compact, offering a handful carefully selected items, rather than a bombardment of too much choice. A one-stop-shop for essential clothing from a classic white shirt, to well-tailored trousers and the occasional quirky piece.” – Hentsch man Website: www.fashionreview.co.uk/hentsch-man-fashion/
The Hentsch Man Concession in New York’s Opening Ceremony
Brand: Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren embraces a style that is sporty, preppy, wealthy, travelled, and timeless while remaining modern. We b s i t e : w w w. r a l p h l a u r e n . co.uk/home/index.jsp
Brand:Hugo boss Website: www.//store-uk.hugoboss.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-UK-Site/en_GB/ Home-Show Hugo Boss is a German luxury fashion and style house based in Metzingen, Germany.
Brand: Calvin Klein Known for its minimalist approach to design, Calvin Klein produces timeless, tailored pieces for the modern man. Website: www://explore.calvinklein.com/en_GB/
BLOGGERS
CAMILA COUTINHO Brazilian Blogger Website: www.garotasestupidas.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/garotasestupidas Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/user5125951 Instagram: www.web.stagram.com/n/garotasestupidas/ Twitter: gestupidas Pinterest: pinterest.com/gestupidas/
Website: www.glam4you.com Instagram: nativozza Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/65846948
NATI
CAROL BURGO Website: www.smallfashiondiary.com Email: smallfashiondiary@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/CarolBurgo Pininterest: www.pinterest.com/lookscarolburgo/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Small-Fashion-Diary/138511249533371
Website: www.falasede.com.br Email: alulybuli@hotmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=lulymello&original_referer=http://www.falasede.com.br/ www.snapwidget.com/profile/?id=7459173#.UZJK-KUWHzI
L U L LY M E L L O
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
Conde Nast Publications
Media Opportunities MAGAZINES Wish Report +55 11 3093 6900 Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima 1306 - 6˚ andar São Paulo SO CEP 01451- 914 - Jd Paulistano
+55 11 2322 4600 For advertising enquiries comercial@globocondenast.com.br For PR enquiries pr@globocondenast.com.br Edições Globo Condé Nast Rua do Rocio, 350 Sao Paulo-SP, Brazil 04552-000
comercial@wishreport.com.br
Glamour Elle Brazil +55 11 30373545 Revista Elle Av.das Nacoes Unidas 7221, 16˚ andar CEP 05425-902,
Circulation 103,576 Monthly Page Views 4,960,000 Editor in Chief : Monica Salgado
Vogue Passarelas Readership 78,000 Editor in Chief : Daniela Falcão
São Paulo, SP Vogue Brazil Readership 200, 000 Circulation 65,002 Montly page view 4,865,000 Editor in Chief : Daniela Falcão
TOKYO PHOTO-SHOOT
HAIR STYLISTS
JUN GOTO EXPERIENCE Barneys New York Aquascutum Schott NYC Paul Staurt Nintendo Clearasil Subaru Toyota Uniqlo
Vogue Japan WWD Japan Elle Japan GQ Japan Grazia Dazzle Spur 25ans InRed
080 1309 6717 info@jungoto.com
DAI MICHISHITA
Dai is a highly skilled and prominent hair stylist in the fashion industry. He divides his time between New York & Tokyo, two cities which strongly influence Dai’s work & would benefit our photoshoot with his Asian background and inspiration.
EXPERIENCE
Vogue Japan Vogue China Vogue UK Wonderland New York Times Bergdorf Goodman Victoria’s Secret Levi’s Vivienne Tam
Jed Root Agency NY 212 226 6600 61A Walker Street New York, NY 10013 Femme Management Agency TKY 03 3497 8777 femme@femme-de.com 4-5-8 MH Roppongi , Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0032
SATORU YANAGAWA London based professional Hair Stylist with over 19 years of experience in the fashion industry, both in Tokyo & London.
07402 103 057 satoruhair@hotmail.co.uk booking@modshair.co.jp Shoreditch, London E2, UK
EXPERIENCE Dazed & Confused Vogue Italy Video Faoult Magazine 1883 Magazine Vogue Japan Elle Japan
Faceon Magazine Essential Homme Umno Magazine Figaro Japan Nylon Japan Gizel
MAKEUP ARTISTS
MAKI RYOKE Tim Howard Management 212 675 7415
55 Bethune Street Suite 1207 New York, NY 10014 Info@timhowardmanagement.com
EXPERIENCE
Vogue Korea W magazine The Beauty Bazaar WSJ magazine NumĂŠro Tokyo Dazed & Confused Elle Wonderland Vogue Hommes Japan
YOSHIYUKI WADA
Jed Root Agency NY 212 226 6600 61A Walker Street New York, NY 10013 Wada is currently one of the most talented & creative makeup artists in the industry. He derives his inspiration from each individual model or subject. He is requested for a wide range of makeup techniques, from extremely clean cut and sophisticated looks, to more dramatic effects, which would work for our brand who want to go for a minimalistic look.
EXPERIENCE
Vogue Italy Harpers Bazaar Elle US Elle UK Elle Italy Elle France Marie Claire US Marie Claire UK Marie Claire Italy Marie Claire Australia Interview A Magazine Missoni Michael Kors Clavin Klein
Shu Uemura www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2012/08/28/karl-lagerfeld-mon-shu-uemura-make-up-collection-pictures www.shuuemura-usa.com/
TOKYO HOTELS
Tokyo Dome Hotel - Hotel in Tokyo The Tokyo Dome is 4 stars, It is 0.2miles from location Koishikawa Korakuen Garden Contact – Address :1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo, Tokyo Prefecture 112-8562 Number: +81-3-5805-2111 Fax: +81-3-5805-2200
Hotel Gracery Ginza - Hotel in Tokyo The Gracery Ginza is 4 Stars, It is 0.2miles from the location the Ginza ContactAddress: 7-10-1 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture 104-0061 Number: +81 3 6686-1000 Fax: +81 3 6858-1020 Email: info@gracery-ginza.com
Park Hyatt - Hotel in Tokyo The Park Hyatt is 5 Stars, It is 0.2miles from the location- Shinjuku Gyoen Contact – Email: chongqing.regency@hyatt.com T: 86 23 6775 1234 Address: 3-7-1-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo Prefecture
Conrad Tokyo - Hotel in Tokyo The Conrad is 5 Stars It is 0.2 miles from the Hama Rikyu Garden Contact – Address: 1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture 105-7377 Number: 0 800 313 4862 Email: TYOCI-SalesAdm@hilton.com
GRAND HYATT Website: tokyo.grand.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Address: 6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan, 106-0032 Contact Number: +81 3 4333 1234 Fax: +81 3 4333 8123 Email: tokyo.grand@hyatt.com
387 Rooms & Suites Airport Limousine Service Beauty Salon 5 star hotel amenities
THE PENINSULA
Website: www.peninsula.com/Tokyo/en/default.aspx
7 Restaurants, 3 Bars
Address: Yurakucho Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan
Traditional Japanese Sushi Restaurant
Contact Number: +81 3-6270-2888
Pastry Boutique NAGOMI Spa Indoor Hotel Pool Gymnasium Whirlpool & Sauna 13 Meeting Rooms 1,000 sqm Grand Ballroom Grand Wedding ceremony halls
Models
Name: Ashley Yao Nationality: Taiwanese Agency Name UK: Storm Model Management Ltd Address: 1st Floor 5 Jubilee Pl London, SW3 3TD Number: +44 (0) 207 376 7764 Agency Name France: Nathalie Models Address: 6 Rue de Braque, 7S003, Paris, France Number: +33 01 44 29 07 10
Name: Ming Xi Nationality: Chinese Agency Name UK: Storm Model Management Ltd Address: 1st Floor 5 Jubilee Pl London, SW3 3TD Number: +44 (0) 207 376 7764 Agency Name UK: Elite Models London Address: 3-5 Islington High Street, London, N1 9LQ Number: +44 (0) 20 7841 3288 Email: info@elitemodellondon.co.uk Agency Name France: Elite Models France Address: 19, avenue George V, Paris, 75008 Number: +33 1 40 44 32 22
Name: Sui He Nationality: Chinese Agency Name UK: Storm Model Management Ltd Address: 1st Floor 5 Jubilee Pl London, SW3 3TD Number: +44 (0) 207 376 7764 Agency Name France: Nathalie Models Address: 6 Rue de Braque, 7S003, Paris, France Number: +33 01 44 29 07 10
Name: Liu Wen Nationality: Chinese Agency Name UK: Select Model Management Address: 27-35 Mortimer Street, London, W1T 3JG Number: +44 (0) 20 7299 1300 Email: women@selectmodel.com Agency Name France: Marilyn Agency Address: 4 Rue de la Paix, Paris, 75002 Number: +33 1 53 29 53 53
Name: Liu Wen Nationality: Chinese Agency Name UK: Select Model Management Address: 27-35 Mortimer Street, London, W1T 3JG Number: +44 (0) 20 7299 1300 Email: women@selectmodel.com Agency Name France: Marilyn Agency Address: 4 Rue de la Paix, Paris, 75002 Number: +33 1 53 29 53 53
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Cassio Macambira - Tokyo Based Photographer Website: www.cassiophoto.com Blog: www.cassiophoto.com/blog Portfolio: http://www.cassiophoto. com/PORTRAITS/page38.html
Ryan Bruss - Tokyo Photographer Contact: Number: 080-6550-1979 Email: info@ryanbruss.com Website: www.ryanbruss.com
SEIJI ALEXANDER ContactFacebook: www.facebook.com/Seiji-alexander Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/Seijialexander Website: www.seijiphotography.com Email: info@seijiphotography.com
Tokyo Based Photographer
Takashi Kamei - Tokyo Photographer Website: www.takashikamei.co.uk contact@takashikamei.co.uk tel +81(0)3-3497-8777 fax +81(0)3-3497-8778 mail : femme@femme-de.com
STYLISTS
Kalee Hewlet – Fashion, Celebrity and Personal Stylist. She has styled celebrities like Fearne Cotton, Holly Willoughby, Caroline Flack, Emma Crosby, Kate Garraway, Lorraine Kelly and many more. Contact: Email: kalee@kaleehewlett.com Number: 07779 107146
Aradia Crockett - Fashion Stylist She has worked with Calvin Klein, House of Fraser, La dress, Office shoes, Harpers Bazaar many more. Contact: Address : 121 Mortlake High St, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, SW14 8SN Number: (0)7866 475 605 Email: info@fashionstylists.co.uk
Claire Wacey - Personal FashionStylist She has done work for Karen Millan, Ted Baker, Next, Marks and Spencers and many more. Contact: Address: 15 Roupell St London Number: 020 7620 1665 Mobile: 07812 585 696. Website: www.clairewacey.com/
Crystal Deroche - Art Director and Fashion Stylist She was born and raised in Paris, France. Previous assignments she’s worked on include- London Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Lagos Fashion and Design Week, Fashion Exhibition at the V&A. Contact: Crystals PR is called – Maame Afriyie Number: 07904283424 Email: info@crystalderoche.co.uk Website: www.crystalderoche.com
LocationS
Hama Rikyu Garden - A large, attractive landscape garden in Central Tokyo, located alongside Tokyo Bay. The seawater ponds and styled gardens stand in contrast to the skyscarpers of Shiodome district.
Ginza - The Ginza is Tokyo’s most famous upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district, with department stores, boutiques, galleries, restaurents and night clubs.
Shinjuku Gyoen - One of Tokyo’s largest parks, Shinjuku Gyoen offers open lawns, large ponds, dotted with islands and bridges, forests and flowering cherry blossoms. A tranquil escape from the busy urban centre surrounding the park.
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden - One of Tokyo’s oldest Japanes gardens, it plays host to ponds, stones, trees and hills, replicating Chinese and Japanese scenery. A beautiful natural escape from urban Tokyo.
Horyuji Temple Horyuji is one of Japan’s oldest temples. Its main hall, five storied pagoda and central gate, all located in the temple’s Saiin Garan (Western Precinct) and dating from the 7th century, are the world’s oldest surviving wooden structures.