October 20 (Wed) Modern Buddhist Altar Flagship Store 'Gallery Memoria Tokyo Nihonbashi' Opens
Yagiken Co., Ltd. will open 'Gallery Memoria Tokyo Nihonbashi' on October 20, 2021, as a flagship store for modern Buddhist altars. Succeeding the Ginza store, it will propose new forms of prayer with a 'Wakon Yosai' concept, showcasing the 'Grand Cru series' and other top-tier modern altars.
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Yagiken Co., Ltd. (Higashinari-ku, Osaka / Representative Director: Ryuichi Yagi) will open "Gallery Memoria Tokyo Nihonbashi" on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, replacing the directly managed modern Buddhist altar store "Gallery Memoria Tokyo Ginza Store" which closed in April 2021. The Tokyo Nihonbashi store will serve as a flagship store for modern Buddhist altars, embodying the brand's appeal by continuously evolving and integrating excellent modern elements while inheriting good old traditions, based on the new store design concept of "Wakon Yosai" (Japanese spirit, Western learning).
Yagiken has led the industry for over 35 years as a pioneer of modern urban Buddhist altars. It began when, during Japan's period of rapid economic growth, lifestyles became Westernized, and Buddhist altars, which had been left behind, were planned to suit the lifestyles of the time. Even in today's changing world, the feelings of remembering and appreciating ancestors and loved ones remain unchanged. Gallery Memoria, a specialty store for modern Buddhist altars, aims to continue to be an entity that fulfills everyone's desire to "pray in this way."
Gallery Memoria Tokyo Nihonbashi exterior image
Gallery Memoria Tokyo Nihonbashi store entrance image
Nihonbashi, where the new store will open, was designated as the starting point of the Five Routes during the Edo period and was a commercial town where merchants and artisans gathered. Even today, it is a region with many head offices of commerce and finance, combining history and tradition. By opening a flagship store in Nihonbashi, where our philosophy and characteristics align, we aim to convey the brand's appeal more attractively.
Gallery Memoria's logo color has also been refreshed, and it will open as a new concept store. Upholding "innovation" and "inheritance," we will create new "prayers" by flexibly adapting to changes in the times while respecting and inheriting traditions and styles.
[Introduction of Exhibited Products]
■Grand Cru Series of Modern Buddhist Altars
While the share of inexpensive furniture-style Buddhist altars has increased, stylish and modern Buddhist altars for the affluent have not existed in the industry until now. The Grand Cru series was created to meet this demand, not only being beautiful but also made with uncompromising, highest-grade materials and first-class processing technology, truly a masterpiece that can be called the pinnacle of modern Buddhist altars.
◆'Scalinata degli Angeli' ¥13,750,000 (tax included)
An Italian-made Buddhist altar with delicate vertical lattices that catch the eye. It was planned, designed, and manufactured in collaboration with a world-renowned top-brand Italian luxury furniture manufacturer. Its appearance is fitting for its meaning, "Stairway of Angels." Light radiating through the gaps in the arc-shaped vertical lattices connects thoughts from outside and inside.
◆'Prova' ¥5,280,000 (tax included)
Handled by Matsuoka Furniture, a luxury furniture manufacturer for overseas markets, which is rare in Japan. The rare curly grain of sycamore wood is lavishly used throughout. The main deity space is finished like a halo, with 36 pieces of sycamore wood arranged in a radial pattern.
■Grand Cru New Products
◆Left: 'Pilier Famille Grand WN'
¥3,135,000 (tax included)
The concept is a columnar Buddhist altar that represents the "main pillar" supporting the home, serving as the family's spiritual support. It features a bold design where a log is carved into a square, and the altar is placed inside.
◆Right: 'Clair Madre'
¥4,070,000 (tax included)
A dynamic curved beauty, as if life has been breathed into walnut wood. This expressive modern Buddhist altar was born from the collaboration between Takumi Kogei in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, and designer Noriyuki Ebina.
Passato ¥759,000 (tax included) / Beta ¥550,000 (tax included) / Fennel Light ¥297,000 (tax included)
In addition, the store exhibits approximately 80 types of modern Buddhist altars, ranging from space-saving, highly designed wall-mounted types to compact and simple mini altars. The interior features pendant lights reminiscent of "clouds" hanging from an industry-first skeleton ceiling, allowing visitors to leisurely view the exhibits in a fantastic atmosphere filled with light.
We look forward to welcoming all customers to a place where they can encounter new forms of prayer. As an opening commemorative gift, customers who purchase over 1,000 yen (excluding tax) will receive a convenient original eco-bag. (Limited quantity)
Tokyo Nihonbashi Store Opening Overview
[Store Name] Gallery Memoria Tokyo Nihonbashi
[Opening Date] Wednesday, October 20, 2021
[Location] 1F, 2-3-4 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
[Access]
4 minutes walk from JR Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit
1 minute walk from Nihonbashi Station B3 Exit (Subway)
[Business Hours] 10:00 - 18:00
[Store Toll-Free Number] 0120-059-690
Yagiken has led the industry for over 35 years as a pioneer of modern urban Buddhist altars. It began when, during Japan's period of rapid economic growth, lifestyles became Westernized, and Buddhist altars, which had been left behind, were planned to suit the lifestyles of the time. Even in today's changing world, the feelings of remembering and appreciating ancestors and loved ones remain unchanged. Gallery Memoria, a specialty store for modern Buddhist altars, aims to continue to be an entity that fulfills everyone's desire to "pray in this way."
Gallery Memoria Tokyo Nihonbashi exterior image
Gallery Memoria Tokyo Nihonbashi store entrance image
Nihonbashi, where the new store will open, was designated as the starting point of the Five Routes during the Edo period and was a commercial town where merchants and artisans gathered. Even today, it is a region with many head offices of commerce and finance, combining history and tradition. By opening a flagship store in Nihonbashi, where our philosophy and characteristics align, we aim to convey the brand's appeal more attractively.
Gallery Memoria's logo color has also been refreshed, and it will open as a new concept store. Upholding "innovation" and "inheritance," we will create new "prayers" by flexibly adapting to changes in the times while respecting and inheriting traditions and styles.
[Introduction of Exhibited Products]
■Grand Cru Series of Modern Buddhist Altars
While the share of inexpensive furniture-style Buddhist altars has increased, stylish and modern Buddhist altars for the affluent have not existed in the industry until now. The Grand Cru series was created to meet this demand, not only being beautiful but also made with uncompromising, highest-grade materials and first-class processing technology, truly a masterpiece that can be called the pinnacle of modern Buddhist altars.
◆'Scalinata degli Angeli' ¥13,750,000 (tax included)
An Italian-made Buddhist altar with delicate vertical lattices that catch the eye. It was planned, designed, and manufactured in collaboration with a world-renowned top-brand Italian luxury furniture manufacturer. Its appearance is fitting for its meaning, "Stairway of Angels." Light radiating through the gaps in the arc-shaped vertical lattices connects thoughts from outside and inside.
◆'Prova' ¥5,280,000 (tax included)
Handled by Matsuoka Furniture, a luxury furniture manufacturer for overseas markets, which is rare in Japan. The rare curly grain of sycamore wood is lavishly used throughout. The main deity space is finished like a halo, with 36 pieces of sycamore wood arranged in a radial pattern.
■Grand Cru New Products
◆Left: 'Pilier Famille Grand WN'
¥3,135,000 (tax included)
The concept is a columnar Buddhist altar that represents the "main pillar" supporting the home, serving as the family's spiritual support. It features a bold design where a log is carved into a square, and the altar is placed inside.
◆Right: 'Clair Madre'
¥4,070,000 (tax included)
A dynamic curved beauty, as if life has been breathed into walnut wood. This expressive modern Buddhist altar was born from the collaboration between Takumi Kogei in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, and designer Noriyuki Ebina.
Passato ¥759,000 (tax included) / Beta ¥550,000 (tax included) / Fennel Light ¥297,000 (tax included)
In addition, the store exhibits approximately 80 types of modern Buddhist altars, ranging from space-saving, highly designed wall-mounted types to compact and simple mini altars. The interior features pendant lights reminiscent of "clouds" hanging from an industry-first skeleton ceiling, allowing visitors to leisurely view the exhibits in a fantastic atmosphere filled with light.
We look forward to welcoming all customers to a place where they can encounter new forms of prayer. As an opening commemorative gift, customers who purchase over 1,000 yen (excluding tax) will receive a convenient original eco-bag. (Limited quantity)
Tokyo Nihonbashi Store Opening Overview
[Store Name] Gallery Memoria Tokyo Nihonbashi
[Opening Date] Wednesday, October 20, 2021
[Location] 1F, 2-3-4 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
[Access]
4 minutes walk from JR Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit
1 minute walk from Nihonbashi Station B3 Exit (Subway)
[Business Hours] 10:00 - 18:00
[Store Toll-Free Number] 0120-059-690