![]() ![]() Yoshio Takeuchi Tokyo is an architect’s paradise, offering young talents an urban canvas on of which creativity can shine. Educated in Japan and overseas, Yoshio has worked for several domestic and international design companies, and runs his own consultancy. |
![]() ![]() Ian Lynam Tokyo is the world’s design capital, but gleaning the intriguing backstories behind design here can be a tough task. Ian Lynam is a hybrid graphic designer, critic/writer, and professor with a keen insight as to how design works in Tokyo. |
![]() ![]() Shin Kameguchi One of the most rewarding experiences in Tokyo is wandering the backstreets finding hidden boutiques, galleries and cafés. Shin is an expert in all of the nooks and crannies where culture is made. |
![]() ![]() Shinji Nohara Tokyo was the food capital of the world long before Michelin took notice. Shinji works with world-famous chefs and journalists when they come to Japan, and his expertise covers not only Tokyo but also Kyoto, too. |
![]() ![]() Akiko Hamaoka Tokyo lives for fashion. Akiko has worked for independent designers and magazines, and her knowledge of the local scene offers valuable insights for visiting fashion lovers and industry leaders. |
![]() ![]() Julia Barnes Julia owns her own art gallery and consultancy in Tokyo. Over more than a decade, she has built a broad network of contacts in the art world, with access to private collections, as well as intimate knowledge of the contemporary art scene, including artists to watch. |
![]() ![]() Blake Cunningham Party promoter Blake has been moving and shaking the Tokyo nightlife scene for years and know the best backstreet watering holes, intimate places you’ll never forget and never find again. |
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