Tokyo is home to an undeniably large number of stores. The density and diversity of these shops may be the highest in the world. In this issue of "HOUYHNHNM's Summary," we pick up some of the most notable Tokyo stores that HOUYHNHNM's has featured in the past. All of them are well-known stores that take pride in their unique character.
Text_Taiyo Nagashima

PAST AND FUTURE OF NEPENTHES The Past and Future of Nepenthes.
2015.7.17
NEPENTHES TOKYO moved to a new location in the spring of 2015. Its well-reasoned items, mainly from "Needles" and "Engineered Garments," continue to wow clothing enthusiasts. Mr. Shimizu, the representative of NEPENTHES, talks about the background to the relocation and the future of "NEPENTHES". We asked Mr. Shimizu, the representative of Nepenthes, to talk about the background to the relocation and the future of Nepenthes.
NEPENTHES TOKYO,NEEDLES,ENGINEERED GARMENTS,S2W8

PEOPLES Visitors to "1LDK AOYAMA HOTEL" .
2014.11.10
1LDK opened quietly on a back street in Nakameguro in 2008. As the name suggests, the interior is comfortable, with a selection of brands and lifestyle goods. Even before the "lifestyle" format became popular, 1LDK had been presenting the relationship between life and clothing. The following is a report on the reception of 1LDK AOYAMA HOTEL, a sister store of 1LDK, along with photos of the visitors.
1LDK,1LDK AOYAMA HOTEL

BLOOM & BRANCH , the crystallization of a fusion of Japanese and Western styles, is now open.
2014.02.26
Bloom & Branch is a well-known store located on Kotto Dori. The selection of items that accurately hit the right spot for adults and the in-shops such as "COBI COFFEE" and "THE BAR by Brift H" have captured the hearts and minds of many customers. There is certainly a philosophy behind the selection that is backed up by a keen eye for life and a solid aesthetic sense. What was Yohei Kakimoto, the store director, thinking at the time of the opening? Now is the time to look back.
BLOOM & BRANCH

Be independent! Ask WISM about American street brands.
2016.7.7
WISM" is a store that HOUYHNHNM continues to push. The store is characterized by its broad, yet reasonable selection that symbolizes today's Tokyo. We interviewed Mr. Ichinose and Mr. Horike, the brains behind the store, about American street brands, which can be said to be the origin of the recent street movement, and the image of the store they are aiming for.
WISM,.

Welcome the arrival of the black ship "Need Supply". Two of the hottest names in the business will be working on the store and food, respectively.
2015.10.10
The select store "Need Supply" opened in Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A. in l996. The location chosen for the first store in Japan was Shoto, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. The store features brands selected in Japan that are unfamiliar to the Japanese market, as well as a variety of brands that are familiar to the Japanese market. The shrewdness of the director, Mr. Takayuki Minami, is evident.
Need Suply Co.

A new landmark in Daikanyama is a store named "Blank" .
2015.9.25
DESCENTE BLANC" handles the full line of DESCENTE ORTERINES. BLANC" means "blank," "plain," or "blank paper," and expresses the concept of not only being used for tense sports activities, but also for relaxing, blank moments based on one's lifestyle. Auralee is one of the few stores that carry Mr. Iwai's "PAUSE" line, and it has become a popular store with a never-ending stream of customers.
DESCENTE BLANC,DESCENTE ALLTERRAIN,AURALEE