A New Ginza Home, Rooted in Japanese Craftsmanship

 

Nestled along Nishi-Gobangai in the heart of Ginza, where the quiet grace of old Tokyo still lingers, a new chapter of 45R heritage has begun. 
As a prelude to our 50th anniversary, the new four-storey 45R Ginza flagship opens as a living expression of Japanese craftsmanship. 

Curated by 45R President Shinji Takahashi with traditional carpentry atelier “Sankakuya” (三角屋), the store is made to age gracefully. 

Built with solid Japanese timber and reclaimed vintage wood, it relies on traditional joinery rather than adhesives, tape or screws. Even after a decade, structures crafted this way can be dismantled, relocated, and imbued with entirely new value – embodying 45R’s steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability and cultural preservation.

Watch the film and listen as 45R President Shinji Takahashi shares the thinking behind the Ginza store—its concept, construction, and the hands and materials that bring it to life.

FOUR-FLOORS EXPERIMENTIAL SANCTUARY

1F : Cherished Items


A “Room of Chestnut”, dedicated to the enduring pieces at the heart of 45R: classic selvedge denim jeans, bandanas, denim shirts, T-shirts and the gender-neutral 908 Series. At the entrance, a monumental Myanmar teak structure and an antique warehouse door (Kura-do) welcome visitors inside.

2F : Seasonal Joy & YASUMINATE


The signature curved wall (R-wall) returns, along with reclaimed Bubinga wood display tables from former location. Hand-carved Naguri chestnut wall panels bring warmth to the space. 

 

Here, YASUMINATE presents looks styled by Chief Designer and Executive Director Yasumi Inoue—an intimate expression of 45R’s signature aesthetic.

3F : Ai Shokunin & IROIRO45


A dedicated home for “Ai Shokunin”, where indigo is celebrated “From Farm to Shop”. From growing indigo plants to hand-dyeing yarn, 45R works closely with master artisans to preserve endangered dyeing techniques. The floor is watched over by “Ai-hiko” and “Ai-hime”, figures created by renowned sculptor Satoshi Yabuuchi to tell the story of indigo dyeing.

4F : Chabatei (茶馬亭)


Chabatei is a small world of tea, art and hospitality. With traditional hiwadabuki (cypress bark thatched) roofing details, wood-fired hexagonal ancient floor tiles and traditionally prepared matcha, it offers a moment to rest. The space is slated to host exhibitions throughout the year, bringing together traditional Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary artistic creation with the world.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAPANESE CULTURE AND craftsmanship

Each floor is shaped by the character of its wood—Chestnut, Teak, Hinoki (Japanese Cypress), Keyaki (Zelkova) and more—bringing texture, fragrance and the passing of time into the store. Tokonoma (床の間) —a traditional Japanese display alcove— frames seasonal art objects and invites guests to pause, reflect, and connect with the heritage of every floor. 

We invite you to wander, discover and make the space your own. Through thoughtful service, enduring craftsmanship and the stories held within every piece, 
we hope to create a more personal, considered and quietly uplifting shopping experience for every 45R customer.

"We have always deeply cherished Japanese culture. Our craft-infused garments are made for everyone, guided by a simple ethos: seamlessly integrating into daily life, making 45R a natural part of every day."

 

— Shinji Takahashi, President of 45R

Store Information

 

45R Ginza Flagship Store

 

Address: Seiko Ginza 5-Chome Building, 5-6-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

 

Business Hours:

1F – 3F: 11:00 – 18:30

4F Chabatei: 12:00 – 18:00 (Subject to minor adjustments based on exhibition schedules)

Updated in September, 2026

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