In Memoriam
Lost Tokyo
The station that was rebuilt. The market that closed. Architecture that vanished from the map. A line drawing as a way of remembering the Tokyo we don't want to forget.
A portion of sales is donated to Tokyo heritage preservation efforts.
April 2022 closed
Nakagin Capsule Tower
A testament to Metabolism on the edge of Ginza
Designed by Kisho Kurokawa and completed in 1972, the Nakagin Capsule Tower was the only surviving example of Metabolism architecture before its demolition in 2022. Its visionary modular design, featuring 140 detachable capsules, transcended time, yet it could not withstand half a century of the elements.
JPY 6,500
January 2021 closed
Kawaii Monster Cafe, Harajuku
A whimsical escape into Harajuku's vibrant fantasy.
Directed by Sebastian Masuda, Kawaii Monster Cafe opened in 2015, showcasing an extraordinary evolution of Harajuku's kawaii culture to travelers from around the globe. It closed after six years due to the pandemic, yet its vibrant spirit remains alive in the memories of those who savored cake at its vividly colored counter.
JPY 6,500
March 2020 closed
Tokyu Toyoko Department, Shibuya
A terminal's transformation into a cherished department store
Opened in 1934 as Japan's first terminal department store, it was seamlessly integrated with Shibuya Station for 87 years. The faded stairs and old dining hall became an unconscious landmark for countless people, synonymous with the phrase 'let's meet in Shibuya.'
JPY 6,500
March 2020 closed
Old Harajuku Station
A wooden station that witnessed countless summers
Constructed in 1924, the old Harajuku Station was cherished as Tokyo's oldest wooden station. It was tragically demolished for redevelopment ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, leaving behind memories of a triangular roof that witnessed the evolution of fashion, music, and adolescence.
JPY 6,500
October 2018 closed
Tsukiji Outer Market
Quiet mornings and shuttered storefronts before the move
For 83 years, the Tsukiji Outer Market served as Tokyo's kitchen. Its vibrant atmosphere faded with the relocation to Toyosu, leaving behind echoes of a bustling era now lost.
JPY 6,500