INTERSECT
BY LEXUS

WHERE ART & DESIGN CONVERGE

INTERSECT BY LEXUS is a haven for creative minds to come together and share ideas on art, design, technology, and living. With a hub in one of the world’s most vibrant cities, this space furthers Lexus’ goal of harnessing the power of human experiences and smart design to change the world, and serve as extensions of the singular Lexus experience.

EXPERIENCE DESIGN

Every aspect of INTERSECT BY LEXUS is carefully considered and constructed — reinforcing Lexus' commitment to design and innovation. It’s this attention to detail across all lifestyle facets that resonates with forward-thinking communities around the world.

  • INSPIRED BY LEXUS

    As an homage to Lexus' automotive heritage, Tokyo INTERSECT BY LEXUS has incorporated Lexus' design signatures into its interior. It features an intricate bamboo-laminated lattice that resembles the spindle grill-shaped motif and a magnificent collage of whitewashed vehicle parts.

  • THE GARAGE

    A gallery for innovative installations, and an intimate venue for events and talks. The Garage is a place for exhibitions in harmony with Lexus’ lifestyle values, and has showcased everything from works of promising young filmmakers to collaborations with young designers.

CRAFTED BY LEXUS

Inspired by the Lexus spirit of craftsmanship, CRAFTED FOR LEXUS is a collection of lifestyle items designed to make daily life more inspired and elevated, and made by artists who blend traditional craft and skill with modern design.

CRAFTED BY LEXUS

CURATED DESIGNS

From exquisite leather bags to artisanal pottery, every item is intricately crafted and full of character.

  • TAMAKI NIIME

    TAMAKI NIIME

    Made from the natural fibers of cotton and wool, these one-of-a-kind vintage loom shawls have been perfected on a 1965 power loom for incredible softness on the skin.

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  • ONE KILN

    ONE KILN

    Glazed with the minerals and ash from Kagoshima’s Sakurajima volcano, each of these handcrafted pottery cups has a unique texture and features colors that change when fired.

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CREATED FOR AMAZING

Since the first INTERSECT BY LEXUS opened in Aoyama in 2013, the space has distinguished itself through its exceptional dining experience. Helmed by food director, Daichi Tajima, the bistro and café offer traditional Japanese flavors infused with a modern sensibility, taking guests on an authentic and evolving culinary journey.

  • KENJI KOJIMA ON GREAT COFFEE

    Kenji is the head of the Tokyo branch of revered Norwegian coffee shop, Fuglen, which provides the coffee at INTERSECT BY LEXUS, Tokyo.

    KENJI KOJIMA
    KENJI KOJIMA

    On the importance of coffee:

    It’s the trigger that makes things happen. Coffee can have a positive impact on people’s brains and spark new ideas. Our philosophy is that coffee is not the focal point of a café, rather, coffee serves as a facilitator for people to meet and create new things.

    On the collaboration between Lexus and Fuglen:

    Fuglen has been around in Oslo since 1963. We opened in Tokyo in 2012 so that we could share Norwegian coffee culture and lifestyle with Japan. We wanted to offer a Scandinavian coffee flavor that brings out the fruitiness of the beans. Some time ago, we had guests from Lexus visit our café in Yoyogi.

    What I remember from that visit was that not only were they impressed by the taste of the coffee, they showed a keen interest in our coffee-making style. Not long afterwards, they reached out to us about working together. They wanted to build the best café in Aoyama. We saw a correlation between our philosophy and what Lexus wanted to achieve through INTERSECT BY LEXUS, so we said yes.

    KENJI KOJIMA
    KENJI KOJIMA
  • DAICHI TAJIMA ON LUXURY FOOD

    Daichi is a respected chef and the Food Director of INTERSECT BY LEXUS, Tokyo.

    DAICHI TAJIMA
    DAICHI TAJIMA


    On creating a luxury dining experience:

    I regard food as one facet in creating the ultimate luxury dining experience. When we combine it with other elements such as interior design and music, we can heighten the senses, make food taste better, and elevate the overall experience.

    On how food becomes luxurious:

    Using quality ingredients is a must, yet equally important is ensuring that the food cooked is delicious. Eating is a multi-sensory experience, so we also collaborated with Japanese designer SyuRo to design plates that would complement the presentation of the food we made.

    On using quality ingredients:

    We work with people like organic farmers from Hokkaido, and cook food that best represents the freshness of their ingredients. We are committed to working with local producers — it’s healthy and sustainable.

    On the influence of French cuisine:

    My background is in French cooking, so the menu at INTERSECT BY LEXUS is influenced by the elegance of classic French cuisine. But I didn’t want to create typically luxurious French food. I wanted to create a mismatch by mixing up various elements — quality ingredients, thoughtful recipes — in order to create a new kind of luxury.

    DAICHI TAJIMA
    DAICHI TAJIMA