Tokyo Weekender July 2016
Breaking the rules of kimono – a new book shatters antiquated views of this traditional garment. Plus: The boys for sale in Shinjuku Ni-chome, best sake of 2017, Japan's new emperor, and what really goes on inside "Terrace House."
Breaking the rules of kimono – a new book shatters antiquated views of this traditional garment. Plus: The boys for sale in Shinjuku Ni-chome, best sake of 2017, Japan's new emperor, and what really goes on inside "Terrace House."
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HOW TO KEEP YOUR<br />
HOME COOL FOR<br />
SUMMER<br />
MANY ITEMS<br />
ARE CRAFTED TO<br />
FIT NEATLY INTO<br />
SMALL SPACES<br />
Few places emphasize the<br />
change of the seasons as much<br />
as Japan, and Nippon Form is<br />
no exception. The Prep Your<br />
Place for Summer Living event,<br />
which is on during regular<br />
opening hours at the showroom,<br />
promotes various ways<br />
to keep your home feeling<br />
naturally cool in the otherwise<br />
oppressive city summer heat.<br />
Wicker chairs and tables,<br />
woven rush accessories,<br />
bamboo baskets, wind chimes,<br />
and paper fans are just a few<br />
of the special seasonal items<br />
available during this limited<br />
time. Event ends August 6.<br />
bright aquamarine and magenta – offer aesthetic<br />
charm for any interior.<br />
many sofas and chairs are crafted to either<br />
neatly fit into small spaces, or have a multifunctional<br />
purpose so as to make the most<br />
of a compact room.<br />
DESIGNER ITEMS x QUALITY<br />
CRAFTSMANSHIP<br />
A unique addition to your home in form<br />
and function, as well as a dash of color can<br />
change your interior completely. Here, Nippon<br />
Form excels with an extensive selection of<br />
high-end interior products, including glassware,<br />
tableware, and even lighting fixtures. The<br />
Guinomi series of hand-cut shot glasses from<br />
Kamata Kiriko delivers a new perspective to a<br />
traditional craft. The glasses gleam with indigo<br />
accents and the curved patterns conjure up<br />
images of water and waves. Another one-of-akind<br />
item is the nanbu tetsubin cast-iron kettle,<br />
a craft with a history dating back hundreds of<br />
years. These sturdy items from Iwate require the<br />
utmost care to create, but will last generations.<br />
Their playful pop-inspired colors – including<br />
ONE-OF-A-KIND GIFTS<br />
Although furniture is a large part of Nippon<br />
Form’s selection, there are plenty of smaller<br />
home decor items and accessories to please both<br />
the eye and the wallet for the casual souvenir<br />
shopper. Furoshiki cloths are both practical and<br />
compact gift items that showcase contemporary<br />
patterns on traditional fabric. Chopsticks, lacquerware<br />
bowls, small porcelain accessories – a<br />
cornucopia of items are available to explore and<br />
enjoy, making this the place to find a one-of-akind,<br />
high-quality gift to take home.<br />
NIPPON FORM, LIVING DESIGN<br />
CENTER OZONE<br />
5F Shinjuku Park Tower, 3-7-1<br />
Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku<br />
Tel: 03-5322-6620<br />
Web: www.ozone.co.jp/nipponform<br />
TOKYO WEEKENDER | JULY 2017 | 17
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