Japanese Taste Asraon Miondíola by Shunsuke Ohe

Japanese Taste Asraon Miondíola by Shunsuke Ohe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award in Dearadh Interiúir Competition Category.

Cré-umhaInteriúr· 2026

Japanese Taste Asraon Miondíola

by Shunsuke Ohe

Client: Shunsuke Ohe

Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award Winner in Interiúr Category

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The Design

About Japanese Taste Asraon Miondíola

Is asraon miondíola é Japanese Taste atá suite i Stáisiún Kyoto sa tSeapáin. Cuireann an siopa ceardaíocht, bia, sake, cosmaidí agus earraí laethúla i láthair, a dhéanann ceardaithe, feirmeoirí agus táirgeoirí ó gach cearn den tSeapáin. Leanann an taobh istigh íostachas Seapánach, ag baint úsáide as spás, solas, scáth agus srianadh in ionad móitífeanna maisiúla. Cuireann taobh amuigh de thon dubh fráma ar thaobh istigh te d'adhmad, de chloch agus de sholas bog. Feidhmíonn tábla mór lárnach mar thaispeántas agus mar stáitse araon, agus cuireann eilimintí laitíse ingearacha doimhneacht leis. Athraíonn an dearadh áit idirthurais ina háit teagmhála cultúrtha.

The Recognition

About the Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh Japanese Taste Asraon Miondíola Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí sármhaithe a mbíonn cruthaitheacht, aireagacht agus géarchúis mar shaintréithe acu. Is déantúsáin ghlic agus chruthaitheacha go suntasach iad buaiteoirí Cré-umha a dhearbhaíonn taithí fhairsing, samhlaíocht agus acmhainneacht a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Japanese Taste Asraon Miondíola ina rud a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear, atá thar a bheith gairmiúil agus nuálach. Ionchorpraíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr san ealaín, san eolaíocht, sa dearadh agus sa teicneolaíocht, agus tá sé sármhaith as a aird ar mhionsonraí. Sásaíonn an dearadh Japanese Taste Asraon Miondíola riachtanais go hálainn, bainíonn sé le mianta, cuireann sé draíocht ar mhothúcháin agus tarraingíonn sé fiosracht.

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