How things have changed in Japan.

This book admirably demonstrates just how dramatically things have changed. Japanese design has now become world class and the eyes of the design fraternity are now focused and fascinated by what is going on in Japan.

The really interesting thing for me is that designers have created a recognizable style that belongs to Japan, reflects its craftsmanship and culture and is not derivative of Western design. In a world that is becoming increasingly globalized this is very welcome indeed.

This book presents a striking collection of cutting-edge commercial sites in Japan.Seven of Japan's foremost interior architects showcase their creativity in 34 shop spaces,salons, restaurants, bars and spas. Working in collaboration with a new generation of young entrepreneurs, these designers are reshaping basic concepts of how modern Japanese eat,work and shop. A whole new language of design, propelled by IT accessibility and the Japanese penchant for innovation and inter-nationalism, has given this generation carte blanche to redefine Japan as the world's next cultural superpower, as the nation breaks free from the barriers of tradition.

Yukio

 HASHIMOTO

Kamonka

 Chinese Restaurant

Daidaiya

 Japanese Restaurant

Lan-Ting

 Chinese Restaurant

Gekka

 Bar

Oto Oto

 Japanese Restaurant

Tsutomu

 KUROKAWA

Custo Barcelona

 Boutique

Jeanasis

 Boutique

Adam et Rope

 Boutique

Sage de Cret

 Boutique

Pinceau

 Boutique

Akihito

 FUMITA

Star Garden

 Beauty Salon & Health Spa

Nissan Gallery Ginza

 Automobile Showroom

M-premier

 Boutique

Ryuko Hasshin

 Hair Salon

Natural Body

 Health Spa

Hisanobu

 TSUJIMURA

Cha Cha 2 Moon

 Japanese Restaurant

Cha Cha 3 Lotus

 Japanese Restaurant

Setsugekka

 Members' Club & Bar

Kiss of Luminescence

 Club & Bar

Kiton

 Boutique

Yoshihiko

 MAMIYA

G.B.Gafas

 Optical Shop

/Scrub

 Fusion Restaurant & Bar

Muse

 Gallery, Bar & Cafe

Decora

 Optical Shop

Higashi

 French Restaurant

Ichiro

 SATO

Tontokoton

 Japanese Restaurant

En

 Japanese Restaurant

Yaoya

 Japanese Restaurant

United Arrows

 Boutique

Takao

 KATS UTA

Number (N)ine

 Boutique

NS

 Boutique

World Style

 Boutique

Nano Universe

 Boutique

Frapbois

 Boutique