Japanese Taste Point de vente by Shunsuke Ohe

Japanese Taste Point de vente by Shunsuke Ohe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design d'Intérieur Competition Category.

BronzeIntérieur· 2026

Japanese Taste Point de vente

by Shunsuke Ohe

Client: Shunsuke Ohe

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Intérieur Category

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The Design

About Japanese Taste Point de vente

Japanese Taste est un point de vente situé dans la gare de Kyoto, au Japon. La boutique présente de l'artisanat, des produits alimentaires, du saké, des cosmétiques et des articles du quotidien réalisés par des artisans, des agriculteurs et des producteurs venus de tout le Japon. L'aménagement intérieur s'inscrit dans le minimalisme japonais, en recourant à l'espace, à la lumière, à l'ombre et à la retenue plutôt qu'à des motifs décoratifs. Une enveloppe extérieure aux tonalités noires encadre un intérieur chaleureux de bois, de pierre et de lumière douce. Une grande table centrale fait à la fois office de présentoir et de scène, tandis que des éléments de treillis verticaux apportent de la profondeur. Le projet transforme un lieu de passage en un lieu de rencontre culturelle.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Japanese Taste Point de vente est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze, une reconnaissance hautement prestigieuse décernée à des designs remarquables qui se distinguent par leur créativité, leur ingéniosité et leur sagacité. Les lauréats Bronze sont des artefacts amplement habiles et d'une créativité frappante, qui authentifient la vaste expérience, l'imagination et l'ingéniosité de leurs concepteurs. Japanese Taste Point de vente est censé être un objet très estimé, admiré et chéri, remarquablement professionnel et innovant. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'art, de la science, du design et de la technologie, et est excellent par son souci du détail. Japanese Taste Point de vente satisfait admirablement les besoins, touche les désirs, charme les sentiments et attire la curiosité.

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