Japanese Taste Toko Retail by Shunsuke Ohe

Japanese Taste Toko Retail by Shunsuke Ohe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Perunggu in Desain Ruang Njero lan Pameran Competition Category.

PerungguNjero Griya· 2026

Japanese Taste Toko Retail

by Shunsuke Ohe

Client: Shunsuke Ohe

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Njero Griya Category

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The Design

About Japanese Taste Toko Retail

Japanese Taste yaiku toko retail sing dumunung ing Stasiun Kyoto ing Jepang. Toko iki nyuguhake kerajinan, panganan, sake, kosmetik lan barang saben dina sing digawe dening para pengrajin, petani lan produsen saka sakindhenging Jepang. Interior kasebut ngetutake minimalisme Jepang, migunakake ruang, cahya, wewayangan lan kaprasajan tinimbang motif dekoratif. Eksterior kanthi nada ireng mbingkai interior sing anget saka kayu, watu lan cahya alus. Meja gedhe ing tengah dadi papan pajangan uga panggung, dene unsur kisi-kisi vertikal nambahi kedalaman. Desain iki ngowahi papan transit dadi papan patemon budaya.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Japanese Taste Toko Retail menang A' Design Award Perunggu, pangenalan sing prestisius banget sing diparingake marang desain sing luar biasa sing dicirikake dening kreativitas, kapinteran lan kaweruh sing landhep. Pemenang Perunggu iku artefak sing trampil banget lan kreatif banget sing mbuktekake pengalaman sing jembar, imajinasi lan kapinteran para desainer. Japanese Taste Toko Retail dikarepake dadi barang sing dihargai banget, dikagumi lan ditresnani, profesional lan inovatif banget. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Perunggu iki ngemot praktik sing paling apik ing seni, sains, desain lan teknologi, lan apik banget ing perhatiane marang rincian. Japanese Taste Toko Retail nyukupi kabutuhan kanthi apik, nutul kekarepan, ngaya rasa lan narik rasa pengin weruh.

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