Broadcasting Japan's Spatial Design 'Now' to the World! 'JAPANESE SPATIAL DESIGNER ANNUAL Vol.01 Digital Update' Simultaneously Released Worldwide
The Japan Spatial Designers Support Organization (SSOJ) has globally released the 'JAPANESE SPATIAL DESIGNER ANNUAL Vol.01 Digital Update' on Amazon Kindle on April 15, 2026. This revised edition features updated information on 31 designers and aims to promote Japanese spatial design value both domestically and internationally.
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General Incorporated Association SSOJ (Spatial Design Support Organization of Japan) (Location: 7-10-4 Nishi-gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Motohisa Nagai) will release the "JAPANESE SPATIAL DESIGNER ANNUAL Vol.01 Digital Update (2026-2027 Edition)" simultaneously worldwide on Amazon Kindle starting April 15, 2026.
This book is a revised edition of the biennial digital yearbook compiled with the aim of disseminating detailed information about excellent Japanese spatial designers both domestically and internationally. This revision has updated information for 31 designers, including new additions from last year's edition, making the content even more substantial.
The commemorative feature is "Japanese Spatial Design Influencing the World."
Discussing "Yukio Hashimoto," who has led Japan's spatial design world from architecture to product design. (Talk by Sayuri Tsunokura / Interviewer: Naoki Iijima)
Tadao Kamei, Chairman, Nikken Sekkei: "The 'Void and Substance' in Spatial Design"
George Kunihiro, Director, International Union of Architects: "Japanese Spatial Design from an Overseas Perspective"
Tadanori Nagasawa, Chairman, Musashino Art University: "The Future of Design Education in Japan"
Kazuki Hidaka, Representative, Hidaka International Patent Office: "Intellectual Property Utilization Strategy for Thriving Spatial Designers"
Shinya Hashizume, Osaka Prefectural Special Advisor and Chairman, Commercial Facility Technology Associations Federation: "Japanese Commercial Space Design Leads the World"
Fumio Nanjo, Special Advisor (Former Director), Mori Art Museum: Japanese Public Spaces and Public Art
- Each designer is introduced in 4 pages, including:
1. Designer Profile (full set)
2. 10-14 photos of impressive projects
3. Simultaneous Japanese and English text
- Number of Featured Designers: 94
Architect / Landscape designer / Interior designer / Lighting designer / Furniture designer / Artist / Editor / Photographer
- Book Overview
Book Title: JAPANESE SPATIAL DESIGNER ANNUAL Vol.01 Digital Update
Japanese Book Title: 日本の空間デザイナー年鑑 Vol.01 デジタル改訂版
Author: General Incorporated Association SSOJ
Publisher: "JAPANESE SPATIAL DESIGNER ANNUAL Vol.1 Digital Update" Production Committee
Publication Date: April 15, 2026, First Edition, First Printing
Price: ¥10,780 (¥9,800 + 10% tax)
Specifications: Full color, Japanese-English translation
Distributor: Alpha Planning Co., Ltd.
Purchase URL: Available for reading on Amazon Kindle Unlimited. (30-day free trial for first-time Kindle Unlimited users)
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GGWHHWK6
- About SSOJ (Spatial Design Support Organization of Japan)
The General Incorporated Association SSOJ is an organization established in 2024 to support Japan's spatial design industry.
■ Features of SSOJ
SSOJ defines "spatial designer" as anyone involved in architecture, landscape, interior (residential/commercial/exhibition), lighting environment, and product (furniture, lighting fixtures). In recent years, spatial design has become borderless, with an increasing number of designers working across fields. Against this backdrop, SSOJ is building a network that connects the industry across fields, tackling challenges faced by designers and companies, and promoting the creation of mutually beneficial systems. Furthermore, it aims to convey the value of Japanese spatial design to the world by promoting excellent Japanese spatial designers both domestically and internationally.
■ Main 3 Functions
1. Global Outreach
- Publishing the "JAPANESE SPATIAL DESIGNER ANNUAL" with Japanese-English text every two years.
2. Design Matching
- Creating opportunities to connect companies requiring spatial design with designers.
3. Practical Support and Consultation Desk
- Establishing a consultation system for legal matters, intellectual property, taxes, labor, company establishment, etc.
■ Organization Structure
● Full Members (Annual Fee: ¥24,000, excluding tax)
- Architecture
- Landscape
- Interior (Residential / Commercial / Exhibition)
- Lighting Environment
- Product (Furniture / Lighting Fixtures)
- Spatial Production
- Spatial Editors / Photographers / Artists
● Sponsor Members (Annual Fee: ...)
This book is a revised edition of the biennial digital yearbook compiled with the aim of disseminating detailed information about excellent Japanese spatial designers both domestically and internationally. This revision has updated information for 31 designers, including new additions from last year's edition, making the content even more substantial.
The commemorative feature is "Japanese Spatial Design Influencing the World."
Discussing "Yukio Hashimoto," who has led Japan's spatial design world from architecture to product design. (Talk by Sayuri Tsunokura / Interviewer: Naoki Iijima)
Tadao Kamei, Chairman, Nikken Sekkei: "The 'Void and Substance' in Spatial Design"
George Kunihiro, Director, International Union of Architects: "Japanese Spatial Design from an Overseas Perspective"
Tadanori Nagasawa, Chairman, Musashino Art University: "The Future of Design Education in Japan"
Kazuki Hidaka, Representative, Hidaka International Patent Office: "Intellectual Property Utilization Strategy for Thriving Spatial Designers"
Shinya Hashizume, Osaka Prefectural Special Advisor and Chairman, Commercial Facility Technology Associations Federation: "Japanese Commercial Space Design Leads the World"
Fumio Nanjo, Special Advisor (Former Director), Mori Art Museum: Japanese Public Spaces and Public Art
- Each designer is introduced in 4 pages, including:
1. Designer Profile (full set)
2. 10-14 photos of impressive projects
3. Simultaneous Japanese and English text
- Number of Featured Designers: 94
Architect / Landscape designer / Interior designer / Lighting designer / Furniture designer / Artist / Editor / Photographer
- Book Overview
Book Title: JAPANESE SPATIAL DESIGNER ANNUAL Vol.01 Digital Update
Japanese Book Title: 日本の空間デザイナー年鑑 Vol.01 デジタル改訂版
Author: General Incorporated Association SSOJ
Publisher: "JAPANESE SPATIAL DESIGNER ANNUAL Vol.1 Digital Update" Production Committee
Publication Date: April 15, 2026, First Edition, First Printing
Price: ¥10,780 (¥9,800 + 10% tax)
Specifications: Full color, Japanese-English translation
Distributor: Alpha Planning Co., Ltd.
Purchase URL: Available for reading on Amazon Kindle Unlimited. (30-day free trial for first-time Kindle Unlimited users)
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GGWHHWK6
- About SSOJ (Spatial Design Support Organization of Japan)
The General Incorporated Association SSOJ is an organization established in 2024 to support Japan's spatial design industry.
■ Features of SSOJ
SSOJ defines "spatial designer" as anyone involved in architecture, landscape, interior (residential/commercial/exhibition), lighting environment, and product (furniture, lighting fixtures). In recent years, spatial design has become borderless, with an increasing number of designers working across fields. Against this backdrop, SSOJ is building a network that connects the industry across fields, tackling challenges faced by designers and companies, and promoting the creation of mutually beneficial systems. Furthermore, it aims to convey the value of Japanese spatial design to the world by promoting excellent Japanese spatial designers both domestically and internationally.
■ Main 3 Functions
1. Global Outreach
- Publishing the "JAPANESE SPATIAL DESIGNER ANNUAL" with Japanese-English text every two years.
2. Design Matching
- Creating opportunities to connect companies requiring spatial design with designers.
3. Practical Support and Consultation Desk
- Establishing a consultation system for legal matters, intellectual property, taxes, labor, company establishment, etc.
■ Organization Structure
● Full Members (Annual Fee: ¥24,000, excluding tax)
- Architecture
- Landscape
- Interior (Residential / Commercial / Exhibition)
- Lighting Environment
- Product (Furniture / Lighting Fixtures)
- Spatial Production
- Spatial Editors / Photographers / Artists
● Sponsor Members (Annual Fee: ...)