Japanese Taste Toko Ritel by Shunsuke Ohe

Japanese Taste Toko Ritel by Shunsuke Ohe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Perunggu in Interior Competition Category.

PerungguInterior· 2026

Japanese Taste Toko Ritel

by Shunsuke Ohe

Client: Shunsuke Ohe

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Japanese Taste Toko Ritel

Japanese Taste nyaéta hiji toko ritel anu perenahna di Stasiun Kyoto di Jepang. Toko ieu midangkeun karajinan, kadaharan, sake, kosmétik, jeung barang-barang sapopoé anu dijieun ku para pengrajin, patani, jeung produsén ti sakuliah Jepang. Interiorna nuturkeun gaya minimalisme Jepang, ngamangpaatkeun rohangan, cahaya, kalangkang, jeung kasederhanaan minangka gaganti motif hiasan. Bagian luar anu warnana hideung ngabingkai interior anu haneut tina kai, batu, jeung cahaya lemes. Hiji méja badag di tengah miboga fungsi ganda salaku tempat pamidangan sakaligus panggung, sedengkeun unsur-unsur kisi-kisi vertikal nambahan kesan jero. Desain ieu ngarobah tempat transit jadi tempat patepungna budaya.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Japanese Taste Toko Ritel mangrupa juara A' Design Award Perunggu, pangakuan anu pohara bergengsi anu dipasihkeun ka desain unggul anu dicirikeun ku kréativitas, kacerdikan jeung kawaspadaan. Para juara Perunggu téh artéfak anu lobaan kaahlian jeung kréatif pisan anu ngabuktikeun pangalaman anu lega, imajinasi jeung kacerdasan para désainerna. Japanese Taste Toko Ritel diharepkeun jadi objék anu dihargaan, dikagumi jeung dipikanyaah anu profésional jeung inovatif. Desain juara A' Design Award Perunggu ieu ngalebetkeun prakték pangalusna dina seni, élmu, desain jeung téknologi, sarta unggul dina perhatian kana détail. Japanese Taste Toko Ritel minuhan kabutuhan kalayan éndah, nyentuh kahayang, nyenangkeun rasa, jeung narik rasa panasaran.

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