Sniffing out previously unrecognised Japanese design classics is what all-round creative Kenmei Nagaoka does best. And he puts many of his retro finds back into production and back on sale at his D&Department chain, making his stores the perfect place to pick up just-so items for your Japanese pad.
Hokkaido-born Nagaoka plans to open a D&Department in all 47 Japanese prefectures. He has already established five stores – three more are on the drawing board – and pairs up with in-the-know local designers for each new opening. Our new favourite is D&Department Project Shizuoka by Taita, where you can sit back on a Karimoku60 sofa and admire nearby Mt. Fuji.
9H Pod Hotel
Akasaka Shinichiro Atelier, Sapporo
CAG Milliner, Tokyo
Chiaki Arai, Tokyo
Classico Design Store, Tokyo
Mori X Hako, Fukuyama City
D&Department chain
Dental Clinic, Himeji
Electric Bikes
Hiroshi Kikuchi Architects, Tokyo
The Screen Hotel, Kyoto
Keiji Ashizawa Design
Mount Fuji Architects Studio, Tokyo
Muji Village, Tokyo
Naoki Women's Sportswear
Nichigetsumochi Shop, Osaka
Oku Cafe, Kyoto
Orthopaedic Clinic, Tokyo
Sonomitsu Shoe Shop, Tokyo
The Sea Forest, Tokyo Bay
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