For nearly two centuries, Tiffany & Co. has shared a deep and enduring connection with Japan. Though the first boutique opened in the country in 1972, the bond began long before. In the 19th century, Tiffany & Co.’s designers were inspired by Japan’s distinctive materials, techniques and forms—reflected here in a Japanese-inspired wallpaper from that era. Today, the opening of Tiffany Ginza stands as a powerful testament to this enduring relationship.
In 1837, at the first Tiffany & Co. store, located at 259 Broadway in New York City, founder Charles Lewis Tiffany offers extraordinary imports from around the world, including objects from Japan. By the end of the 19th century, Edward C. Moore—Chief Designer and head of Tiffany & Co.’s silversmithing workshop—introduces Japanese decorative arts techniques in the House’s hollowware and accessories, marking a rich cultural affinity between Tiffany and Japan.
The Tiffany Salon, Tiffany & Co.’s first location in Japan, opens at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in 1972. The store interiors are inspired by the aesthetic of the House’s Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York.
Designer Elsa Peretti joins Tiffany & Co. in 1974. Peretti, deeply inspired by Japanese culture, creates unique jewellery and objects from materials like lacquer, silk and bamboo—handcrafted using ancient techniques—with the help of renowned Japanese craftspeople.
Tiffany & Co. opens its first boutique in Ginza at 2-Chome—a three-story store located just a 10-minute walk from the new Tiffany Ginza flagship.
Now open, the new Tiffany Ginza ushers in a new era for Tiffany & Co. in Japan. With a striking façade inspired by Louis Comfort Tiffany’s famed Wisteria table lamp, the flagship is a breathtaking homage to heritage.
Among the flagship’s curated artworks is a 1975 painting by renowned Japanese artist Kimiko Fujimura, featuring her signature abstract waves. This motif also appears on jewellery displays throughout the store, creating a subtle visual dialogue between art and Tiffany Ginza.
Tiffany Ginza also features The Chill (2021) by Japanese artist Susumu Kamijo—an expressive piece that brings a contemporary energy to the space.
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