THE ULTIMATE GUIDE 2019
TOKYO
INDEX About the fair When & where What you can’t miss Award Tokyo city guide
DESIGN TOKYO: THE FAIR & THE CITY
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ABOUT THE FAIR Are you organizing yourself for one of the most exciting design events of all Asia? Even this year we are ready to fly to Japan and immerse ourselves in its Asiatic design atmosphere, trying to get enough time to explore all the new trends and ideas that will be presented at the 10th Design Tokyo event. As Japan’s leading trade fair, the event will be an unmissable opportunity to whoever wants to enter the Japanese design market: only a small part of the applicants will be present at the event after their products have been screened by a committee composed by specialist of the design/interior field, such as Kazuo Kawasaki, Francfranc Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Fumio Takashima, Interior Stylist Tomomi Nagayama, Designer / CEO of GLAMOROUS Yasumichi Morita, and MoMA Collection Specialist Paul Galloway. Keep reading our 10TH DESIGN TOKYO 2019 EVENT GUIDE to know more!
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WHEN & WHERE
The 10th Design Tokyo 2019 will start at the Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) from June 26th to 28th. The design event will feature various exhibit profiles from interior and textile to fashion and dining to decoration and outdoor, in addition to the Special Exhibit Zones about Aroma and Fragrance, Interior Accessories (lighting, furniture, home appliances) and, Japan Now! that aims to introduce Japanese design products to Japan and all the world.
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WHAT YOU CAN’T MISS PROTO LAB
It’s the design studio, the place in which designers and experts will showcase their prototypes, the products that aren’t in the market yet, but they will in the future, presenting themselves as future best-sellers. An amazing experience of our 10TH DESIGN TOKYO 2019 EVENT GUIDE .
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AWARD
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The DESIGN TOKYO PRODUCTS AWARD is given to the most “marketable” design products. The Award raises great attention from the industry, attracting not only buyers but also major magazines, TV shows, newspapers, etc. Both the Award winner and nominees are extensively promoted to the industry prior to / during the show. A special gallery inside Design Tokyo will be the location of the Design Tokyo Product Award 2019, starting on the opening day (June 26). The most marketable design products, after a screening process managed by the expert jury, will have the chance to win the award and, in this way, have the possibility of gathering a lot of attention, attracting buyers and being promoted in the industry.
TOKYO CITY GUIDE
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Whether you want to immerse yourself into the world-famous Japanese pop culture and the youngster’s neighborhoods, such as Shibuya & Harajuku or you prefer the old Japan area of Asakusa with Tokyo’s oldest temple “Sensoji” and its gate called “Kaminarimon”, it’s not important. Celebrating the Asiatic culture and city life is the only thing that matters, and we want to help you embrace this fantastic trip you have ahead of you. Prepare yourself for Shinjuku, the business area with its many hyper-modern skyscraper and the famous scramble crossing in Shibuya and don’t forget the trendiest sightseeing spot in the city, the Tokyo Skytree: from here – a 634m-meter tower – you could have a spectacular night view of the entire city, without even mentioning the large shopping complex and the aquarium.
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WHERE TO STAY HOSHINOYA TOKYO
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In the Otemachi district, you can find this 84room oasis, dedicated to the meditation and relax, far away from the city’s buzz. Start from the lobby, where you will be asked to leave your shoes in the elegant bamboo shoeboxes forming the wall and keep exploring the glass building and its floral Edo Komon pattern metal lattice. With only a kimono, you will be placed at the rooftop where hot springs will be the last step of this relaxation route. The chef Noriyuki Hamada will know hot to reintegrate your body with a personal tasting menu experience. What are you waiting for?
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YOUR HOME, YOUR FURNITURE GET YOUR FAVOURITE DESIGN AND MAKE IT UNIQUE
BnA is the perfect answer to your more colorful and modern needs: it’s the perfect marriage between hotel and art, thanks to the collaboration with local artists called to give their contributions. Two are the locations (in Koenji and in Akihabara) and the choice is between hanging with the local artist base or choosing mini-apartment for a more intimate staying.
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WHERE TO EAT YAKUMO SARYO
GEN YAMAMOTO Are you in for an expertly prepared seasonal cocktail? Head to Gen Yamamoto, whose philosophy is all about “shiki”, Japanese seasonality. Located in the Azabu-Juban district, it will be a unique experience of our TOKYO DESIGN GUIDE!
Aren’t you curious about experiencing a fabulous dinner in a residential house-turned-restaurant setting? That’s what architect Shinichiro Ogata has done with its restaurant Yakumo Saryo, located in the residential Meguro neighborhood: discover the seasonal kaiseki, its strong piece, recreated in a modern menu for the most demanding tastes. Dinner is by reservation only, of course.
WHERE TO GO KIYA
In Kiya, beauty meets simplicity with everyday objects displayed like pieces of art. Mandai Architects really designed an extremely unusual store in midtown, it’s worth your visit!
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SOMEWHERE TOKYO
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Somewhere Tokyo is one of the few design galleries and it belongs to Naoki Sato. Here, in a minimalistic setting, contemporary Japanese art pieces are displayed with more modern and post-modern pieces. Enjoy! Did you enjoy our TOKYO DESIGN GUIDE? Discover more design guides.
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