Art, architecture and travel in Tokyo

‘Tokyo Jazz Joints’ captures the vanishing world of Japanese jazz kissa culture

New book ‘Tokyo Jazz Joints’ uncovers the ephemeral beauty of Japan's ‘jazz kissa’ – bars and coffee houses devoted to the vinyl or CD experience

By Sofia de la Cruz Published 13 December 23

Shiro Kuramata’s multilayered cosmos on view in Tokyo

‘The Work of Shiro Kuramata: A Microcosmos of Memory’ is on view at Setagaya Art Museum until 28 January 2024

By Danielle Demetriou Published 3 December 23

Olafur Eliasson inaugurates Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo

Olafur Eliasson marks launch of Azabudai Hills Gallery, in Tokyo’s major new district, with a show of elemental strength

By Danielle Demetriou Published 27 November 23

Heatherwick Studio’s Azabudai Hills district launches as Tokyo’s newest city-in-a-city

Tokyo welcomes the Azabudai Hills district, designed by Heatherwick Studio and constructed as a city-in-a-city after over three decades of planning

By Danielle Demetriou Published 22 November 23

The debut Japan Mobility Show saw the country’s carmakers preview the near future

The 2023 Japan Mobility Show offered up a vast array of futuristic transportation, from concept sports cars to autonomous taxis, and eVTOL aircraft

By Jonathan Bell Published 26 October 23

Toranomon Hills Station by OMA adds dynamism to the Tokyo skyline

Toranomon Hills Station is OMA's first tower in Tokyo - as well as a project expanding and evolving the high rise typology

By Danielle Demetriou Published 25 October 23

Peek inside the vast new Boucheron Tokyo boutique

Boucheron unveils its 1000 sq m new boutique in Ginza, Tokyo

By Hannah Silver Published 18 September 23

Inside hair artist Tomihiro Kono’s studio in Tokyo

Japanese hair artist and wigmaker Tomihiro Kono – who has worked with Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons, and Björk – invites us into his Tokyo studio

By Makoto Kikuchi Published 4 September 23

Tokyo’s Bellustar Hotel combines minimalist interiors with great views of the city

Bellustar Tokyo is a new hotel spanning the top nine floors of the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in the neon-lit Shinjuku district

By Danielle Demetriou Published 21 June 23

The Conran Shop opens new ‘locally edited’ Tokyo concept store

New Conran Shop Tokyo concept store opens in Daikanyama as the retailer's first ‘locally edited’ store, sourcing and curating a unique range of design objects crafted across Asia

By Danielle Demetriou Published 29 May 23

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo showcases the Italian art of living in Japan

The new Bulgari Hotel Tokyo unites the consummate craftsmanship of Italy and Japan

By Susan Chikuba Published 8 May 23

C4L is a modern Japanese house with a traditional twist

Traditional architecture and notions of home inform modern Japanese house C4L by Hitoshi Saruta / CUBO design architect

By Ellie Stathaki Published 4 May 23

John Pawson unveils first-ever sculpture in Tokyo exhibition

At The Mass, Tokyo, British architect John Pawson stages his first solo exhibition in Japan, revealing his first sculpture and a new photography series

By Harriet Lloyd-Smith Published 17 April 23

Azabudai Hills to bring a slice of wildness to Tokyo’s megacity

Heatherwick Studio’s design for Azabudai Hills aims to bring some soulfulness and a slice of wildness to the megacity

By Danielle Demetriou Published 16 April 23

Tokyo Toilet project gets Marc Newson addition

The Tokyo Toilet project has a new addition, a Marc Newson-designed facility in the heart of the city’s Shibuya district

By Jens H Jensen Published 5 February 23

Minimalist Cartier Guest Lounge enriches the brand’s Tokyo headquarters

An elegant Cartier Guest Lounge has been added to the brand’s minimalist Tokyo offices, courtesy of studio I IN

By Daven Wu Published 12 January 23

Karimoku's Hiroo Residence celebrates tranquillity in central Tokyo

Japanese furniture brand Karimoku’s latest bespoke interior collaboration, Hiroo Residence is a soft-textured Tokyo haven

By Martha Elliott Published 30 December 22

№ 001 Minami Aoyama is an Aston Martin architectural venture in Tokyo

№ 001 Minami Aoyama is a bespoke residence for an Aston Martin collector, located in the heart of Tokyo’s Omotesando; shaped by Aston Martin, Vibroa, and Intentionallies, it’s due for completion in 2023

By Jonathan Bell Last updated 29 November 22

Kengo Kuma’s One@Tokyo hotel juxtaposes tradition and modernity

One@Tokyo's Kengo Kuma design is the latest project from Agora Hospitalities Co and Sky Hospitality

By Hannah Silver Published 16 November 22

Designart Tokyo transforms the city into a museum of creativity

Designart Tokyo presents global design highlights through a series of exhibitions involving global creative talent and traditional Japanese craft

By Danielle Demetriou Last updated 11 November 22

Water sports: Tokyo’s newest fitness centre and spa blends public with private

By Ali Morris Last updated 3 November 22

Print your own mini-me at the Omote 3D photo booth

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 3 November 22

Coast to coast: Brooks celebrates 150 years with a Tokyobike collaboration

By Tom Howells Last updated 2 November 22

Luca Fantin's fine creations for Bulgari bring Italian artfulness to Japan

By Tom Howells Last updated 1 November 22