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Japanese Taste Söwda nokady by Shunsuke Ohe

Japanese Taste Söwda nokady by Shunsuke Ohe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragy in Içki Giňişlik we Sergi Dizaýny Competition Category.


BürünçIçki Bezeg· 2026

Japanese Taste Söwda nokady

by Shunsuke Ohe

Client: Shunsuke Ohe

A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragy Winner in Içki Bezeg Category

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The Design

About Japanese Taste Söwda nokady

Japanese Taste — Ýaponiýanyň Kioto stansiýasynda ýerleşýän söwda nokadydyr. Dükanda Ýaponiýanyň dürli künjeklerinden gelen senetçileriň, daýhanlaryň we öndürijileriň taýýarlan el işleri, azyk önümleri, sake, kosmetika we gündelik harytlar hödürlenýär. Içerki bezeg ýapon minimalizmine eýerip, bezeg nagyşlarynyň deregine giňişligi, ýagtylygy, kölegäni we sadalygy ulanýar. Gara reňkli daşky görnüş agaçdan, daşdan we ýumşak yşykdan ybarat mähirli içki giňişligi gurşap alýar. Merkezdäki uly stol hem görkeziş meýdançasy, hem sahna bolup hyzmat edýär, dik gözenek elementleri bolsa giňişlige çuňluk goşýar. Bu dizaýn geçelge ýerini medeni duşuşyk ýerine öwürýär.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragy

Japanese Taste Söwda nokady A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragynyň ýeňijisidir; bu döredijilik, ussatlyk we ýiti akyl bilen tapawutlanýan tapawutly dizaýnlara berilýän aşa abraýly ykrarnamadyr. Bürünç ýeňijileri dizaýnerleriniň giň tejribesini, hyýalyny we tapawutlylygyny tassyklaýan örän ussat we geň galdyryjy derejede döredijilikli eserlerdir. Japanese Taste Söwda nokady uly baha berilýän, haýran galynýan we söýülýän, üns çekiji derejede hünärmenlikli we täzelikçi zat bolmagy garaşylýar. A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragyny gazanan bu dizaýn sungatda, ylymda, dizaýnda we tehnologiýada iň oňat tejribeleri öz içine alýar we jikme-jiklige edýän üni bilen ajaýypdyr. Japanese Taste Söwda nokady zerurlyklary ajaýyp derejede kanagatlandyrýar, isleglere degýär, duýgulary özüne çekýär we gyzyklanmany çekýär.

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

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