They managed to modernize old Japan in a very comfortable and not in your face way. Wa is becoming more and more popular in Japan and The Cover does a nice job at doing it without taking away the old...
This place is wonderful. I felt terrible for having lived in a tea-centered culture for so long and knowing so little about it. So one afternoon on a shopping trip I went into the store. The staff ...
Okura is a charming little Japanese antique store at the edge of Roppongi. It's run by a really helpful lady who speaks good English and is happy to explain any of her pieces to you. The store isn't v...
Souvenirs, Japanese Goods, Shopping Malls ( Roppongi )
I really liked the chopsticks in here. It's really special that they're handmade and the designs are to die for. Since they're handmade, they're also more expensive than just going to a regular stor...
Tokyo Lease Corp. is designed to help expats and English speakers in Japan buy or lease furniture. Most of the people I saw in the store spoke English, and there are plenty of brochures and catalogs i...
Oribe Style is a modern, Japanese furniture store. There's also a small tea/shochu cafe inside the store, although the cafe customers didn't seem to be shopping for furniture. The styles are fairly co...
Japanese Goods, Antiques, Interior Design & Furniture ( Azabu-juban )
Interior Collection works on the concept of "East meets West." Their furniture is Chinese and Asian in inspiration, but also featuring some Western touches, such as fabrics. Antiques and restoration a...
Antique Nishikawa is located right by the Azabu-juban station. You can find superb examples of Japanese pottery such as the famous Imori-yaki plates and rice bowls. They also have a wide selection of ...
Japanese Goods, Interior Design & Furniture ( Roppongi )
Koufourou is a shop carrying imports from China and Korea. The antiques you'll find match modern tastes and can be perfectly incorporated into the trendiest of living spaces.
Kurofune deals in Japanese antiques. Their collection has a lot of furniture made with noble woods, and they also have chests and screens. The staff speaks English.