Japanese Taste Siop Fanwerthu by Shunsuke Ohe

Japanese Taste Siop Fanwerthu by Shunsuke Ohe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award in Mewnol Competition Category.

EfyddMewnol· 2026

Japanese Taste Siop Fanwerthu

by Shunsuke Ohe

Client: Shunsuke Ohe

Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award Winner in Mewnol Category

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The Design

About Japanese Taste Siop Fanwerthu

Siop fanwerthu yw Japanese Taste sydd wedi'i lleoli yng Ngorsaf Kyoto yn Japan. Mae'r siop yn cyflwyno crefftau, bwyd, sake, colur a nwyddau bob dydd a wneir gan grefftwyr, ffermwyr a chynhyrchwyr o bob rhan o Japan. Mae'r tu mewn yn dilyn minimaliaeth Japaneaidd, gan ddefnyddio gofod, golau, cysgod ac ymatal yn hytrach na motiffau addurniadol. Mae tu allan du ei liw yn fframio tu mewn cynnes o bren, carreg a golau meddal. Mae bwrdd canolog mawr yn gweithio fel arddangosfa a llwyfan fel ei gilydd, tra bo elfennau delltwaith fertigol yn ychwanegu dyfnder. Mae'r dyluniad yn troi man tramwy yn fan cyfarfod diwylliannol.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award

Mae Japanese Taste Siop Fanwerthu yn enillydd Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau rhagorol sydd yn nodedig am greadigrwydd, dyfeisgarwch a chraffter. Mae enillwyr Efydd yn arteffactau medrus iawn a thrawiadol o greadigol sydd yn dilysu profiad helaeth, dychymyg a dyfeisgarwch eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Japanese Taste Siop Fanwerthu fod yn wrthrych uchel ei fri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Efydd A' Design Award yn ymgorffori arferion gorau mewn celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg, ac yn rhagorol am ei sylw i fanylion. Mae Japanese Taste Siop Fanwerthu yn bodloni anghenion yn odidog, yn cyffwrdd â dyheadau, yn swyno teimladau ac yn apelio at chwilfrydedd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Japanese products featured here range widely, from crafts and food to sake, cosmetics and everyday essentials. However, these are not merely commodities. They embody the local climate, materials and techniques, the philosophy of their makers, and the aesthetic sensibilities cultivated by the Japanese people. Consequently, this space aims to serve as a vessel that quietly draws out the value inherent in these diverse items and conveys it to our visitors.
Dimensions & Packaging: Project area : 114.5 sqm / Category : Retail Outlet
Tags: stone , wood , tile , Japanese-style , Kyoto , noren , LUSTYdesign , Shunsuke Ohe
Production Technology: Ceiling : wall paper / Wall : wood , wall paper , stone , wooden lattice / Floor : pvc tile
Design Challenge: At the centre of the space, a large table functions as both display and stage, connecting visitors with products and their stories. Soft fabric like lighting above and vertical lattice elements create warmth, depth, and quiet symbolism. A restrained palette of wood, stone, black, and red brings unity to the diverse product range, forming a subtle spatial framework that allows the products to stand out.
Research: A key aim of this project was to transform Kyoto Station from a place of transit into a place of cultural encounter. Through calm fixture planning, restrained lighting, layered sightlines, and a curatorial approach that unifies diverse products, the space invites visitors to pause, explore, and reflect. More than a shop, Japanese Taste presents a contemporary way to communicate the essence of Japanese craftsmanship and sensibility to the world.
Inspiration: Kyoto remains an international city open to the world, whilst embracing a thousand years of history and culture. In this city, which welcomes countless visitors from both home and abroad, Kyoto Station is not merely a transport hub, but a gateway that shapes the city’s first impression. This project involves a retail initiative in this highly public space, showcasing and selling goods crafted by artisans, farmers and producers from across Japan.
Project Duration: Project Duration : From April 2025 to July 2025 Project location : Kyoto(Japan)
Operation Flow: At the heart of the design is minimalism, a principle deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Rather than relying on superficial motifs, the space reinterprets ma, light and shadow, materiality, order, and restraint within a contemporary retail setting. Framed by a black toned exterior, the interior offers warmth, soft light, and calm, creating a quiet contrast to the bustle of the station and inviting visitors to pause and engage.
Image Credits: Photograph : NANA TAJIMA by ToLoLo studio