Semi-custom order event for the bespoke shoe brand〈MARQUESS〉will be held at SHOES and THINGS from April 2nd (Friday) to 30th (Friday).

We accept semi-orders where you can choose the leather and color of your choice from the 8 different styles. Orders for rare special leathers that are not usually made such as crocodile, are available to custom. This season, the side gore slip-ons made by a single piece of leather is also new to the collection.

Our MARQUESS order events are held twice a year seasonally, and this time as well designer Kawaguchi will be present. Kawaguchi will be at the shop for two days, April 24th (Sat) and 25th (Sun). This is a rare opportunity for visitors to consider a personal order while consulting directly with the designer about not only fits but also foot issues. If you already have a pair of MARQUESS shoes purchased at A&S, we would like you to wear them when visiting the shop. Kawaguchi will let you know the condition of your worn-in shoes and give you his personal advice.


【How to request an appointment】
* As a measure to restrictions to prevent the coronavirus infection, semi-custom orders may only be made by appointment only. We thank you for your understanding. For reservations, please click the link below and specify your first and second choices: 2 separate dates and times.

　Click here to make your reservation.　
[Reservation window: March 25th (Thursday) to 15:00 on April 29th (Thursday)]
* Requests are only accepted through the reservation form. Please note, a request through the general contact form on our website will be invalid. *We cannot accept reservations on the day of the event. Please contact us by 15:00 the day before.


【About the Event】
- Maximum capacity: 2 groups of visitors in the shop at one time
- Custom orders are available for women’s styles only.
- Appointment intervals will be limited to 50 minutes.
- Ordered items will be delivered after September 2021.
- Reservations are not required for visitors who do not wish to make a custom order, however depending on the capacity of visitors, walk-in customers may be asked to wait for entry.
- It is mandatory visitors wear a mask, disinfect their hands with the alcohol antiseptics installed at the entrance and we will ask to take your temperature.

• * For details, please contact us the shops directly or through our contact form.

We will be presenting an exhibition for Sho Bok Si at HIN in Kyoto and OVER THE COUNTER in Tokyo.

“Sajiya” is a project that started in 2018 by Atsushi Sakai. Sakai is a master wood craftsman who sponsors the gallery studio under his other artist name, “Sajiya” in Okayama Prefecture. With the meaning of “a person who works wood into fashion,” Sajiya’s concept goes beyond the perspective of making tools for functionality, and each detail of his woodwork is made to move the heart of the person who uses it. Thinned wood from the olive groves in Okayama is mainly used in his work, and each piece is modeled while he communicates with the different expressions and faces of every different type of wood.

This is Sho Bok Si's second exhibition at Arts & Science, and in addition to the one-of-a-kind items in large and small sizes, size 25 spoons and coffee spoons will be exhibited and available for sale.


【Regulations for the exhibition】
＊Due to the regulations for prevention of the coronavirus, admissions may be restricted to ensure your safety and social distancing.
＊Please wear a mask when you would visit us and disinfect your hands with the alcohol antiseptic solution.
＊We are asking to take all customers temperature using a non-contact infrared thermometer. For customers with temperatures 37.5℃ and over will not be permitted in the stores. We thank you for your understanding.

【How to make you reservation】
Admission is possible without a reservation; however, we may ask you to wait in line. We recommend that you make an appointment prior to your visit. Please read the terms in “Notice of Shopping Appointments” and contact HIN or OVER THE COUNTER shop by e-mail with your request of date and time. We ask you to give “1st and 2nd choices”. The reservation will be confirmed by an email from the store.

※Please be sure to send your reservation directly to the shop email address below. (If you contact us from the contact form on our website, we may take longer to respond).
※Admission is limited to 2 people per reservation.
※If you do not make a reservation, please duly note we may ask you to wait in line.


【Appointment window】
Kyoto：HIN / Arts & Science, Nijodori Kyoto
Exhibition dates：Fri. 5th February – Sun. 14th February
Reservation window：Wed. 27th January –
E-mail here：hin@arts-science.com

Tokyo：OVER THE COUNTER
Exhibition dates：Fri. 5th March – Sun. 14th March
Reservation window：Fri. 19th February –
E-mail here：over-the-counter@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.

At OVER THE COUNTER, we will hold a lottery event for Nakaotakashi’s works made with synthetic resin FRP. This is the brand’s first exhibition in Tokyo.
Including all 15 types of pendant shades that are in the standard collection, trays of various shapes and sizes, and varieties of table lamps are available. All the works have been polished many times, and the translucent texture unique to FRP* is seen in its best form.

*FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics) = Reinforced plastic made of glass fiber hardened with resin. The composition is lightweight yet strong.

Please check below the regulations for the event. We appreciate your cooperation.


【Regulations for the exhibition】
＊Based on the regulations of the new coronavirus prevention, this exhibition will be done by appointment only. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
＊The exhibition items will only be available to show for customers who have made a reservation. We are open for usual business, so you may enter the store at any time, but admission may be restricted to ensure your safety and social distancing.
＊When you come to the store, please wear a mask, disinfect your hands with the alcohol antiseptics installed at the entrance, and we will ask to take your temperature.

【About the lottery】
＊The works in this exhibition will be sold by lottery. Applications are taken at the store.
＊The application period is from Friday, February 5th to Sunday, February 14th, closing at 19:00.
＊Winning applicants will be notified by email or phone by Wednesday, February 17th.

【How to make you reservation】
Please read the terms in “Notice of Shopping Appointments” and contact OVER THE COUNTER shop by e-mail with your request of date and time. We ask you to give “1st and 2nd choices”. The reservation will be confirmed by an email from the store.

※Please be sure to send your reservation directly to the shop email address below. (If you contact us from the contact form on our website, we may take longer to respond).
※Admission is limited to 2 people per reservation.
※If you do not make a reservation, please duly note we may ask you to wait in line.


【Appointment window】
OVER THE COUNTER
Event date：Fri. 5th February – Sun. 14th February
Reservation window：Mon. 25th January
E-mail here：over-the-counter@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.

A&S is holding an order event of umbrellas featuring the traditional British brand “FOX UMBRELLAS”.

Staying true to their artisanal technique which has not changed since the brand’s establishment in 1868, British umbrellas made by FOX UMBRELLAS continue to be loved by many around the globe for their exquisite beauty and functionality. During the event, customers are free to select and combine their favorite piece from our exclusive selection of 10 handles and fabrics in 25 colors for women’s and men’s umbrellas. Telescopic umbrellas which can also be used as parasols will also be available for order. The order is scheduled to be ready in around June 2020.

Please come and create your unique umbrella which is sure to make the experience of carrying an umbrella more fun. We look forward to your visit.


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, there is the possibility there will be an entry restriction/waiting time.
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance

【Appointments will be prioritized】
Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event, however we will prioritize visitors with appointments in case the maximum capacity is reached. Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment Schedule】
KYOTO：HIN / Arts & Science
Event date：Sun. 3rd January – Sun. 17th January
Appointment requests：from Tue. 22nd December –
Contact (email)：hin@arts-science.com

TOKYO：A&S DAIKANYAMA
Event date：Fri. 22nd January – Sun. 7th February
Appointment requests：from Tue. 22nd December –
Contact (email)：daikanyama@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.

Pashmina stoles have arrived from 〈Yaser Shaw〉. Shaw’s production - spinning, weaving, and embroidering is all done by hand, staying true to the traditional techniques of the Kashmir region of India. A trunk show will be held at two A&S shops in Tokyo and Kyoto for three days from Friday, December 18th.

Pashmina is a very fine raw wool, which can easily be damaged by mechanical work. This is why carefully twisting and weaving by hand spinning and hand weaving techniques are essential. The natural texture of the raw wool lives on, creating a unique softness and feeling of falling in place when worn. Delicate embroidery work is the highlight of Shaw’s designs - a wide variety of patterns that are received well not only by women but also by men. By the skill works of craftsmen, fine patterns are beautifully decorated without applying tension to the fabrics.

At this trunk show about 200 different stoles will be available, including colorful new works and rare vintage items from his collections. We welcome you to please come and experience the rich colors and the finest touch of the fine embroidery in person.

Every December for the last 14 years I have been lucky enough to come to Tokyo to show my collection to friends and clients of Arts & Science. This year will be different, and while I am unable to travel I will still be sending a selection of my new work to Arts & Science for my annual trunk show.

In addition to the unusual diamonds and precious coloured stones that I normally work with I will be presenting a small collection of cabochon cut stones set in 22 carat gold. I am inspired by the ancient English and European royal jewels that were made before cutting techniques allowed faceted stones to be made. Cabochons were often a simply polished pebble from a river bed but when they are set in a jewel they can make a very powerful statement. These beautiful, sculptural stones show colour and lustre in very subtle way that I have always found very appealing.

I will miss coming to Japan more than I can say and hope very much to visit in 2021. My very best wishes to everyone who has been kind enough to come to my trunks shows over the years.


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, there is the possibility there will be an entry restriction/waiting time.
＊In order to maintain social distance, the floor will be limited to two groups of customers in the shop at one time, and we will regulate a one hour time restriction for each customer. We appreciate your cooperation.
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance
＊The designer will not be present at the event

【Appointments will be prioritized】
Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event, however we will prioritize visitors with appointments in case the maximum capacity is reached. Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment schedule】
TOKYO: A&S AOYAMA
Event date：Fri. 27th November – Tue. 1st December
Appointment requests：from Tue. 24th November –
Contact (email)：arts-2@arts-science.com

KYOTO: A&S KYOTO
Event date：Fri. 4th December – Mon. 7th December
Appointment requests：from Tue. 24th November –
Contact (email)：kyoto@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

We will hold a jewelry custom order event by TENTHOUSANDTHINGS at & SHOP in Tokyo and Kyoto. This is a unique project in which designers Ron and David have traveled to India to work on a collection of original stones with the local craftsmen. At this event, we welcome you to choose your favorite stone with chains or leather straps to make your own one-of-a-kind combination. We will also introduce their new original 2020 collection.

Original stones made in India
The two designers Ron Anderson and David Rees had always a strong connection with natural stones. Even when their concept of making jewelry was first born, it was their fascination of ancient stone beads that drove their passion. From the desire to make their original jewelry by applying a shaped cut to an unprocessed natural stone, they traveled to Jaipur, India. The process takes several months; to make the mold, bring it to a local workshop, and have the stones hand-cut to fit the mold by professional technicians. In these moments, they would sit down next to a skilled stone cutter for long periods of time to have the shapes formed exactly how they imagined. The stone is then polished through several steps. During this process, new ideas will come up, and some were born by developing changes in the molds on the spot.

“By actually going to the locations of the natural stones, we learned the real thrill of being able to developing these stones in the best ways - true to their characteristics,” said the two designers. Please take this opportunity to customize your favorite jewelry with each one-of-a-kind stone.

“Perseverance has been a big word for us this year, to keep going along our path, making things and trying to put more beautiful, special things out into the world. Looking back over the year i think a pause in our routines- even though enforced by the pandemic- has been a good thing, allowing us to proceed more carefully and thoughtfully. Always look for the silver lining.” — Ron Anderson, David Rees


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, there is the possibility there will be an entry restriction/waiting time.
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance

【Appointments will be prioritized】
Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event, however we will prioritize visitors with appointments in case the maximum capacity is reached. Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment Schedule】
TOKYO：& SHOP AOYAMA
Event date：Fri. 27th November – Mon. 30th November
Appointment requests：from Tue. 24th November –
Contact (email)：mens@arts-science.com

KYOTO：& SHOP KYOTO
Event date：Fri. 4th December – Mon. 7th December
Appointment requests：from Tue. 24th November –
Contact (email)：andshop@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

Once again it is that time of year for our New Year’s decorations from florist shop ＜Mitate＞.
All 28 different arrangements will be shown on display, including the new bamboo drum, “Furi-daiko” the a new version of the crane, “Mukae-tsuru”, and the A&S bespoke straw rice cake, “Wara-mochi”.
Please enjoy this special occasion to prepare for your New Year’s celebration.
They will be presented at HIN / Arts & Science in Kyoto, and A&S DAIKANYAMA in Tokyo. We welcome you to come for a visit.


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, there is the possibility there will be an entry restriction/waiting time.
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance

【Appointments will be prioritized】
Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event, however we will prioritize visitors with appointments in case the maximum capacity is reached. Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment Schedule】
KYOTO：HIN / Arts & Science
Event date：Fri. 23rd October – Sun. 1st November
Appointment requests：from Thu. 15th October –
Contact (email)：hin@arts-science.com

TOKYO：A&S DAIKANYAMA
Event date：Fri. 6th November – Sun. 15th November
Appointment requests：from Thu. 15th October –
Contact (email)：daikanyama@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.

Semi-custom order event for the bespoke shoe brand ＜MARQUESS＞ will be held at SHOES and THINGS for one month from October 1st. This time for the first time in Tokyo, we will introduce the ready-made shoes of "Felling", which are reputable for its simplicity and beautiful silhouettes.

At the same time, we also accept semi-custom orders where you can choose from eight different designs and the leather color of your preference. Designer Kawaguchi will be in the store for two days, October 24th (Sat) and 25th (Sun). Please take this valuable opportunity to consult with Kawaguchi directly about your individual fits.


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, all appointments must be confirmed ahead of time. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
＊Maximum capacity: 2 visitors in the shop at one time
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance
＊Orders are available for women’s sizes only
＊Delivery of orders will take place in March, 2021

【How to request an appointment】
Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames to SHOES and THINGS by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment schedule】
SHOES and THINGS
Event date：Thu. 1st October – Sat. 31st October
Appointment requests：from Mon. 28th September –
Contact (email)：arts-shoes@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

“ikken” is a unit that integrates a design room and a furniture workshop, established in Kyoto in 2014. We will hold their first furniture order reception at ARTS & SCIENCE. We will introduce about 18 different styles of furniture at HIN in Kyoto from Friday, October 2nd and at A&S Daikanyama in Tokyo from Friday, October 16th.

ikken is a unit of two professionals, first-class architect Takato Yoshida and furniture artist Kiyo Yamanaka, who were classmates in the department of architecture at their university. ikken was established in Kyoto in 2014 and directed the architectural design of A&S HIN which opened in 2016. Yoshida studied under architect Yoshifumi Nakamura, and Yamanaka studied under Shigefumi Abe who works on furniture for Lemming house. The year before the establishment of ikken, Yoshida partnered and worked very closely with Hitoshi Onishi, a furniture artist in Kyoto.
Yoshida is mainly in charge of the design, Yamanaka is in charge of producing built-in furniture such as kitchens, and their collaboration with Onishi involves his furniture craftmanship of items such as chairs and tables. A unit also responsible for total space design, ikken always has in mind the harmony of the furniture and architectural space they will reside in.

At this event, the main feature are the furniture pieces that ikken Yoshida selected especially for A&S, one in particular is the *Washi (Japanese-paper) cabinet made by the request of Sonya Park, the owner of ARTS & SCIENCE. The item was creative direction was completed through many repeated discussions between Park and ikken. There will also be various samples on display such as chairs and foldable tables, shelves and coat racks, and special orders can be made with your preferred type of wood and colors. Please take the time to enjoy the exhibition space itself as well, where playful children's chairs and wooden house toys will also be presented.

Up until today, ikken has solely produced custom-made furniture. We welcome you to experience this new type of presentation exclusive to ARTS & SCIENCE.

*「Washi cabinet」will only be on display at A&S Daikanyama.


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, there is the possibility there will be an entry restriction/waiting time.
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance

【Appointments will be prioritized】
Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event, however we will prioritize visitors with appointments in case the maximum capacity is reached. Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment Schedule】
KYOTO：HIN / Arts & Science
Event date：Fri. 2nd October – Sun. 11th October
Appointment requests：from Fri. 24th September –
Contact (email)：hin@arts-science.com

TOKYO：A&S DAIKANYAMA
Event date：Fri. 16th October – Sun. 25th October
Appointment requests：from Fri. 24th September –
Contact (email)：daikanyama@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.
  
  Photography by Hideya Amemiya

Artist, calligrapher, and potter Kenichi Takanaka’s exhibition, featuring works from his new theme - “Takanaka Space Defense Force,” will be held at two locations, Tokyo and Kyoto.

In addition to Takanaka’s ceramics and large scale painted and inlay pottery, he will also release a publication of four-frame comics. Please also enjoy our A&S special collaboration items including handkerchiefs printed with his crayon drawings, and hanging scrolls of his new works. We welcome you to come and enjoy the one and only world of Kenichi Takanaka on display.


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, there is the possibility there will be an entry restriction/waiting time.
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance

【Appointments will be prioritized】
Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event, however we will prioritize visitors with appointments in case the maximum capacity is reached. Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment schedule】
KYOTO：HIN / Arts & Science
Event date：Fri. 18th September – Sun. 27th September
Appointment requests：from Fri. 4th September –
Contact (email)：hin@arts-science.com

TOKYO：OVER THE COUNTER
Event date：Thu. 1st October – Sun. 11th October
Appointment requests：from Fri. 4th September –
Contact (email)：over-the-counter@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

From Friday, Sept.11th 2020 ~ for three days, we will be holding ＜Handmadeness＞ a trunk show for jewelry brand, Judy Geib Plus Alpha at A&S AOYAMA.
The intricate and detailed craftwork of designer Judy Geib’s items reflect her method of creation. It is as if you can see her journey of creation and movement of hands in her unique forms of original jewellery.
A presentation of items includes a necklace made in a motif of branches, a striped agate earring, and more selections of Geib’s one-of-a-kind “handmadeness.” Please take this opportunity to come an explore the Judy Geib Plus Alpha universe.



【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, there is the possibility there will be an entry restriction/waiting time.
＊Maximum capacity: 2 visitors in the shop at one time
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance
＊The designer will not be present at the event

【Appointments will be prioritized】
Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event, however we will prioritize visitors with appointments in case the maximum capacity is reached. Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames to A&S AOYAMA by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment schedule】
A&S AOYAMA
Event date：Fri. 11th September – Sun. 13th September
Appointment requests：from Wed. 2nd September –
Contact (email)：arts-2@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

For the first time in two years, we will hold a semi-custom order event for ＜Le Yucca’s＞ at SHOES and THINGS.

Le Yucca's shoes are designed in mind with a thorough understanding of the structure of the foot. The attractive characteristics of the shoes lies not only in the beautiful form, but also in the surprising comfort and the ease of wear. Enzo Bonafè, a long-established workshop in Italy, creates each pair of shoes with extraordinary care using an old-fashioned method that does not include adhesives.

In addition to our semi-custom orders, we are offering a preorder opportunity for new styles of Le Yucca's SS21 collection and a special collaboration of pumps for A&S. The collaboration style has a deep slit in the front, and is inspired by a classical design that combines a soft rounded feminine silhouette with a thick piled leather heel. Bolognese (bag-sewn) McKay manufacturing method is used for the sole to create a good bend and fit to the feet.
Please find this occasion to choose your own unique pair of shoes and experience the comfortable fit known to Le Yucca's. We look forward to receiving your appointment request.


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, all appointments must be confirmed ahead of time. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
＊Maximum capacity: 2 visitors in the shop at one time
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance
＊The designer will not be present at the event
＊Orders are available for women’s sizes only
＊Delivery of orders will take place in May, 2021

【How to request an appointment】
Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames to SHOES and THINGS by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment schedule】
SHOES and THINGS
Event date：Thu. 10th September – Tue. 29th September
Appointment requests：from Mon. 24th August –
Contact (email)：arts-shoes@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

OVER THE COUNTER is hosting an exhibition featuring the woodcraft artist, Tomoya Arai.

Hand carved lacquered chestnut black bowl with plateau and lye dyed hatchet carved plain chestnut wood bowl featuring bold blade marks and hollows: together with these two contrasting bowls, fukiurushi (wiped lacquer) works such as spoons and cups will be showcased at the exhibition. “It made me change the way how I create and I was able to enjoy every process of the creation.” Arai’s words convey his strong will towards expression. Please come and see his various works with multifaceted charms.

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

For the second time in Tokyo, SHOES and THINGS will be hosting a semi-order event featuring the bespoke shoe brand, MARQUESS.

During the event, customers are free to choose their favorite leather, color and design among 8 styles which include the brand’s new “DURHUM” loafers, oxford shoes and chukka boots. The designer will be present at the store on two days: March 7th (Sat) and 8th (Sun). It is a rare opportunity where you can discuss with the designer to create your own piece. The ready-to-wear version of the brand’s latest “DURHUM” loafers will also be available at CORNER in Kyoto. We look forward to your visit.


※The event will be upon reservation on March 7th (Sat) and 8th (Sun). Please contact SHOES and THINGS (customers are welcome to see the collection without any reservation but please note that customer with reservation will be prioritized during peak hours).

We also invite you to take a look at our article featuring the brand.
→ Behind the Scenes — MARQUESS

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.

HIN / Arts & Science, Nijodori Kyoto is holding an exhibition of works by the metalsmith, Naho Kamada.

The exhibition will focus on works in pure silver such as spoons decorated with ancient beads from the era of Mesopotamian Civilization, as well as exclusively made sukkara (Korean spoon), flower vases, and small boxes in pure silver. Please come and take a look at Kamada’s exquisite everyday items which give off a soft allure and were created by careful forging process. We look forward to seeing you there.

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

From February 21st (Fri) through March 1st (Sun), HIN Arts & Science Nijodori Kyoto is holding the first exhibition of the wood lacquer artist, Kenichi Seki.

Kenichi Seki is an artist who has a preference toward antique arts and tools as well as the allure and the sense of creation particular to the era of the Joseon dynasty in Korea. In this exhibition, we will feature Seki’s works mainly starting from small ornament stands to incense container and vessels. Please come and experience Seki’s unique works which are born from the thorough artistic process of woodturning to lacquer painting, processes which he acquired by learning from many masters.

We look forward to welcoming you at our renovated space.

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For the first time in two years, A&S is holding an order event of umbrellas featuring the traditional British brand “FOX UMBRELLAS”.

Staying true to their artisanal technique which has not changed since the brand’s establishment in 1868, British umbrellas made by FOX UMBRELLAS continue to be loved by many around the globe for their exquisite beauty and functionality. During the event, customers are free to select and combine their favorite piece from our exclusive selection of 10 handles and fabrics in 25 colors for women’s and men’s umbrellas. Telescopic umbrellas which can also be used as parasols will also be available for order. The order is scheduled to be ready in around June 2020.

Please come and create your unique umbrella which is sure to make the experience of carrying an umbrella more fun. We look forward to your visit.

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The 13th edition of our annual William Welstead Trunk Show will take place respectively at A&S Aoyama and A&S Kyoto this year.

The event will feature Welstead’s latest collection featuring diamonds in various sizes, pearls and colored stones such as rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. The designer William Welstead will also be present for a meet-and-greet at A&S Aoyama. We look forward to your visit.

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New Year’s decoration by the florist “Mitate” is coming back to A&S. We have a wide selection ranging from modern kadomatsu* to tricolor waramochi** set in A&S exclusive lacquerware to newest decorations featuring Chinese twelve zodiacs and musubi yanagi*** in a special vase made by “Konbu Kanamono” in Kyoto. Please come and enjoy the latest collection to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

*kadomatsu: gate decorations with pine branches
** waramochi: sweet paste made from straws
***musubi yanagi: decorations made from willow trees

Mitate’s items will be available at HIN Arts & Science in Kyoto and A&S DAIKANYAMA in Tokyo. We look forward to your visit.

※ Please note that period when Mitate’s items are available are different between Kyoto and Tokyo.

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From Friday October 11th through Sunday October 20th, AT THE CORNER’s Antique Market will be back for the first time in four years.
The event will feature various items together with our beloved antique furniture and store fixtures which we have been using at A&S stores. Items which we gradually gathered from around the globe will be available for sale. We look forward to your visit.

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Original cushions, which are part of our A&S HOME COLLECTION, will be available for semi-custom order at A&S Daikanyama from Friday, October 4th through Thursday October 31st.

During this period, various fabrics such as linen, wool, cashmere and yak will be available together with selected materials and colors to match the season or your interiors. Please don’t miss this rare occasion to create your own cushions from A&S original fabrics. For more detail, please contact our store. We look forward to your visit.

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From Friday, September 13th through Monday, 23rd (Japanese national holiday), HIN Arts & Science Nijodori Kyoto will be hosting our fourth exhibition featuring Kenichi Takanaka.

Takanaka is known for the use of various techniques such as painting and inlaying, but for this exhibition, we will mainly focus on his “nanako”, which uses a graver to hammer small circular patterns on the earthenware. Some patterns will also feature sceneries which the artist saw as he walked through towns and characters he loved when he was a child. Takanaka says that in recent years, he was finally able to fulfill his free expression which transcended many differences. Please don’t miss this occasion to experience his works.

「One early morning, I was reading Li Bai’s poem out loud in my study with the window fully open when a white-eye came to a mulberry tree in front of the window and started pecking on the blackened berries. It was so near that I could almost touch it. But the bird was busy pecking and didn’t seem to mind my voice at all. Leaving my feeling of joy aside, I decided I should be like the bird
and concentrated on Li’s poem.」
《心性無染 本自圓成》 — Kenichi Takanaka

This year marks the third edition of “POST in KYOTO”. Exclusive art books selected through the aesthetic perspective of Tokyo’s Ebisu based bookstore “POST” are coming together at the second floor of &SHOP Kyoto. On Saturday July 20th, Takiko Nishiki from POST will be present at the store to introduce you to her original selection. We look forward to seeing you there.

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HIN Arts & Science Nijodori Kyoto welcomes Takashi Nakao, the artist working with synthetic resin and FRP*materials, for his exhibition from Friday July 5th through Monday July 15th.

The event will feature Nakao’s latest creations including ten or so pendant shades and floor lamps. Exhibited pieces are also be available for sale. Please come and experience the soft light which glows from shades that went through multiple polishing.

※ The artist will be present at the store on 7.5 (Fri.) and 6(Sat.)
* FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics) is a lightweight and strong composite material made from resin reinforced with glass fibers.

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Beginning from Friday, June 7th, newly arrived pieces from our familiar jewelry brands will come together at A&S AOYAMA.

Perfect for everyday occasions, holidays and special events, please come and discover the collection at our store. We look forward to your visit.

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From Friday April 26th to Sunday May 26th, OVER THE COUNER will host an order event featuring ornaments made by “Vintage BY Crystal”.

“Vintage BY Crystal” is known for creating adorably charming ornaments of figures such as Santa Claus and animals. During the event, you can select your favorite piece from over 370 ornaments. In addition to various figures, “Santa on Wreath” in A&S limited colors will also be available. Please come and visit us for an exciting order event of joyous ornaments.

※ Ornament orders will be available from two items.
※ Ornaments ordered during the event will be ready at the store from the beginning of November, before the holiday season.

※ Ornaments available for order can be seen in our catalogue in PDF format. Please click the link below for details. For customers interested in placing orders, we recommend that you take a look at this catalogue before visiting the store.

→ Vintage BY Crystal Ornaments catalogue (PDF: 2.7MB)

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Jewelleries by “muska” are coming together at A&S Marunouchi from Friday May 3rd (Japanese National holiday) to Friday May 31st. From one-of-a-kind ring and earring made from rare natural stones such as fire opals and trapiche emeralds to this season’s latest creations and archive pieces, various items will all be available at the store. Please do not miss this rare occasion to enjoy the rich collection of muska. We look forward to seeing you there.

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ARTS&SCIENCE brings you two different exhibitions titled “BIG IN JAPAN” and “TRAVELLING WITH TEA” featuring the English potter, Steve Harrison which will take place simultaneously at our venues in Tokyo and Kyoto.

“AT THE CORNER” in Tokyo welcomes the exhibition “BIG IN JAPAN”. The event sheds light on Harrison’s compilation in which he pursued the study of proportion for about two years. We will exhibit Harrison’s works which challenged the question: What will happen if we enlarged each piece according to same proportions? Together with the exhibition, a newspaper-sized catalogue featuring Harrison’s 53 works will also be available for sale.

At “A&S Kyoto Bekkan”, we bring you the exhibition “TRAVELLING WITH TEA” which was held in U.K. at the end of 2018. The event will feature a case which was exclusively created by the U.K. based luggage brand GLOBE-TROTTER uniquely for Harrison and his tea case made to store his tea equipment. The event is the fruit of Harrison’s adventure about travelling with tea, which he has been pursuing for more than 30 years.

A&S will be hosting the long-awaited Harrison’s exhibition which was last held nearly two years ago. Through our exhibitions, visitors will be able to enjoy various works created upon different themes. Harrison will be present on both opening days at our two venues (Friday, April 26th in Tokyo / Sunday, April 28th in Kyoto). We look forward to seeing you there.

→ Click here to visit our “BIG IN JAPAN” feature page.

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Hisae Higuchi is a bookbinding artist who inherits the craft of artisanal binding called reliure. Following her AT THE CORNER solo-exhibition which took place last December in Tokyo, we bring you a new exhibition titled “BUREAU / 書斎“ at HIN Arts & Science Nijodori Kyoto.

The new exhibition will feature her works starting from Japanese paperback sized agendas and leather-bound notebooks in various sizes. Semi-custom order will also be available in a limited quantity. While we wait for the launch of the exhibition, please come and visit our stores for our selection of stationary, writing tool and agenda to accompany your daily lives.

The artist is scheduled to be present at the venue on Sunday, April 28th & Monday, 29th.

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