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Issey Miyake Osaka news store openening in Semba

By Maria SantosJapan
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Fashion and fragrances label Issey Miyake has opened a new store in Japan, its design influenced by water.

The new Issey Miyake Osaka store is located in the Semba district that once prospered as an important waypoint for ships and boats.

The outlet’s basement floor features a creative space where people, objects and ideas related to Osaka and various other regions can interact. It will serve as a venue to showcase an array of experimental projects, including exhibits and events.

At an event to commemorate the store’s opening, the basement space will showcase artist Seitaro Kuroda’s open studio under its “fount of creativity” theme.

Kuroda will be freely inspired by the venue, creating an impromptu space with installations and paintings.

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What is the primary design inspiration for the new Issey Miyake store in Osaka?

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The new Issey Miyake Osaka store's design has been significantly influenced by water. This inspiration connects to the Semba district's past, which was once an important hub for ships and boats.

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What is the purpose of the basement floor in the new Osaka store?

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The basement floor serves as a creative space designed for interaction between people, objects, and ideas related to Osaka and other regions. It will host various experimental projects, including exhibits and events.

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Which artist is involved in the inaugural event at the new store?

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Artist Seitaro Kuroda will show his open studio in the basement space as part of the store's opening commemoration. His work, under the “fount of creativity” theme, will feature impromptu installations and paintings.

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