Brand
Time & Style philosophy
The brand offers a diverse range of products, including furniture, lighting, tableware, and home accessories, all crafted with a philosophy that honors both form and function.
Rooted deeply in Japanese craftsmanship, Time & Style collaborates with over 100 artisans across Japan, employing traditional techniques such as woodwork, ceramics, glass, and Japanese washi paper. The brand emphasizes the natural textures and craftsmanship of materials, ensuring that each item is not only functional but also an artistic expression of Japanese culture.
Production is centered at Time & Style’s factory in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, where skilled artisans oversee every aspect of the process—from choosing logs from local producers, sawing and drying wood to polishing and finishing. This meticulous approach preserves the integrity of the materials, resulting in minimalist yet timeless designs that appeal to a global audience while retaining a distinctly Japanese essence.
In keeping with their commitment to sustainability and respect for natural resources, Time & Style plants new trees in Asahikawa every year. This initiative not only supports the local environment but also reinforces the brand’s dedication to the longevity and sustainability of their craft.
Time & Style also partners with renowned designers and architects, such as Kengo Kuma and Peter Zumthor, to create collections that align with its quintessence. These collaborations help create cohesive interior spaces that are deeply connected to cultural heritage and exemplify the brand’s commitment to quality and tradition.
As a brand under Prestige Japan Inc., Time & Style continues to bring traditional Japanese craftsmanship into modern homes worldwide, offering products that are not only beautiful but also deeply rooted in cultural significance and environmental responsibility.
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Time & Style showrooms
Brand
Time & Style ēdition
Is a brand created through the partnership between Time & Style and the Italian interior brand Boffi | DePadova. This collaboration blends Japanese craftsmanship with Italian design, resulting in a continuous evolution of unique, refined pieces.
Launched in 2020, the partnership between Ryutaro Yoshida, founder and CEO of Time & Style, and Roberto Gavazzi, CEO of Boffi | DePadova, is built on shared values of artisanal quality, timeless design, and high-end materials. Time & Style ēdition merges Time & Style’s mastery of Japanese woodcraft with Boffi | DePadova’s expertise in sleek, contemporary furniture, lighting, and kitchen and bathroom systems.
The collection emphasizes handcrafted wood furniture with minimalist elegance, crafted to fit effortlessly into modern interiors. Each piece reflects the skill of Time & Style’s artisans, infused with Boffi | DePadova’s functional, modernist design philosophy. Constantly evolving, the **Time & Style ēdition** brand introduces new items to the collection every year, offering fresh innovations and expanding its selection to meet changing design trends.
Available in **Boffi | DePadova** showrooms worldwide, this exclusive line highlights the harmony between Japanese craftsmanship and Italian modernism, further enhancing Time & Style’s global presence.
Time & Style ēdition logotype
Company
Prestige Japan Inc. overview
Company facts
Corporate name
Prestige Japan Inc.
Head office address
5-6-10 5610 Building 2F, Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
Phone: ＋81-3-5464-3208 Fax: ＋81-3-5464-3206
Establishment date in Japan
11th August 1992
Officers
President: Ryutaro Yoshida
Senior managing director: Yasushi Yoshida
Number of employees
125（as of September 2024）
Contents of business
• Management of interior showrooms, TIME & STYLE
• Planning, development, and sales of furniture, home accessories, tableware, upholstery, and textiles using an original design
• Design and production of made-to-order furniture, semi-custom furniture, wall surface fixtures, and utensil furniture
• Interior planning, design, and designing control operations
• Exterior planning, design, and design control operations
• Production and coordination of various facilities, including residences, commercial facilities, stores, hotels, clinics, and showrooms
• Wholesales, sales, and coordination of ornamental plants
• Planning and operation of a gallery, T & S Gallery
• Sales agent for overseas manufacturers
Prestige Japan / Time & Style timeline
1990
Establish PRESTIGE JAPAN in Berlin, Germany (Ringbahn Strasse 42.1000 Berlin 42).
1992
Establish PRESTIGE JAPAN Ltd. in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan.
1997
Open Time & Style Home
The first Time & Style showroom, occupied a large 661 sq. meter renovated warehouse turned into a furniture showroom. The space has five-meter-high ceilings, tall windows, glass doors from floor to top, and beautiful greenery where the fresh air flows through this spacious salon, creating a unique and pleasant ambiance. It was located in Jiyugaoka, in the heart of a residential area of Yakumo in Tokyo.
1999
Exhibit at the Salone International del Mobile in Milano, Italy
Exhibit at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York.
2000
Open Time & Style Galleria in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo.
Time & Style Galleria was the second Time & Style showroom. The four-story building in Minami Aoyama, in the sophisticated neighborhood of Omotesando, offers a beautiful view of the Nezu museum gardens.
It was utilized to express a fusion of interiors, furniture exhibitions, music, and food.
2003
Open Time & Style Residence in Futakotamagawa, Tokyo.
Located in the famous Takashimaya Department store in the shopping area of Futako Tamagawa district in Tokyo, the bright atmosphere of Time & Style Residence accumulates products made with traditional Japanese techniques and materials, creating a calm atmosphere with a modern taste.
2005
Held the exhibition, of the French architect and designer “Human Nature” Jean-Marie Massaud at Time & Style Galleria in Tokyo.
2007
Open Time & Style Midtown in Roppongi, Tokyo.
Time & Style Midtown is one of the largest stores in the mixed-use development “Tokyo Midtown.”
A landmark building in the sophisticated district of Roppongi, a place of several foreign embassies, significant facilities, and businesses are located around Tokyo Midtown.
The building includes The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo hotel, sophisticated brand stores, fine restaurants, cultural facilities, arts, and design museums, and offices.
2008
Established Time & Style Factory, in Higashikawa-cho, Hokkaido.
In our factory, we carry out all processes from log purchasing to lumbering, drying, wood cutting, wood assembly, polishing, and finishing. The use of machinery is kept to a minimum, and products are manufactured by hand by craftsmen as much as possible, taking time to finish without compromise.
2009
Open Time & Style Isetan Shinjuku.
Time & Style store is located on the fifth floor of the elegant art deco style building constructed in 1933 and is home to the flagship store of the Isetan Department Store chain.
The building’s various floors offer a sensory experience that goes beyond shopping.
2010
Began a design contract with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.
The architect Kengo Kuma, one of the most influential contemporary architects, was assigned to redesign the Nezu Museum in Minami Aoyama in Tokyo. The museum is located next to the Time & Style Atmosphere showroom.
Knowing that Kuma would redesign the neighboring museum, we immediately contacted his office and the museum to express our desire to make furniture for them. The NC chair is the result of those conversations. <br>Time & Style’s relationship with Kengo Kuma has deepened, and we have been manufacturing furniture for many of his architectural projects.
2011
Held the exhibition “KENGO KUMA × TIME & STYLE” at Time & Style Galleria in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo.
2017
Open Time & Style in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
The Time & Style Amsterdam showroom occupies the entire five floors of this historic brick-made building designed by architect Willem Springer and built-in 1888. The mixture of the neoclassical and medieval styles, the building is a symbol of Marnixstraat and was designated as a protected historical building of the Netherlands in 2001.
2018
Exhibition ”House Art View” Claesson Koivisto Rune in Roppongi.
2019
Helds Kengo Kuma Exhibition “Furniture that blended into the surroundings” in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
The Time & Style Amsterdam.
Exhibition “Stockholm Furniture Fair” in Sweden.
During the visit of Mr. Roberto Gavazzi, CEO of Boffi | DePadova, to the Time & Style exhibition at the Stockholm Furniture Fair, he realized the potential of Time & Style’s Japanese cultural background and craftsmanship combined with Italian products to create a fresh and sophisticated living space.
2020
Time & Style has partnered with Italian brand Boffi | DePadova.
The partnership creates the new Time & Style ēdition, the first collaboration between a major Italian interior brand and a Japanese brand to distribute Japanese products globally.
Released in Milan, London, Paris, and New York, the capsule collection Time & Style ēdition.
A showcase of furniture that blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary design, featuring solid wood tables and washi paper light fixtures.
Open Time & Style Atmosphere in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo.
A new 4-floor showroom with a view of the lush garden of the Nezu Museum. A space to disseminate Time & Style philosophy and culture.
2021
Launch the furniture collection, A chair of the tree, a tree of the forest.
Time & Style released its most extensive furniture collection, consisting of 27 chairs, 9 lounge chairs, 8 dining tables, 6 low tables, 4 cabinets, 4 shelves, and 8 sofas. All with a significant number of variations in sizes and materials.
Time & Style ēdition at Milano Design Week 2021.
The furniture collection result of the partnership between Time & Style and Boffi | DePadova, was presented during the Milano Design Week at the impressive showrooms ē DePadova Santa Cecilia and Boffi Solferino.
Open Time & Style Osaka in Osaka Japan.
The new showroom, Time & Style Osaka was the first of its kind in Osaka and the Kansai region.
2022
Opened Time & STyle Milan in Milan, Italy.
Located in the district of Brera, in the heart of Milan, the Time & Style showroom occupies the entire ground floor of a neoclassic building constructed in the 1800s.
Time & Style Milan will be a base for our international business and a hub for architects, designers, interior designers, furniture makers, and private customers.
Held the exhibition, “Peter Zumthor Collection” at Time & Style Milan and Time & Style Atmosphere in Tokyo.
Held during Milan Design Week at Time & Style in Milan, the exhibition presented a collection of furniture that Peter Zumthor designed for his architectural projects, reconstructed and produced in Japan by Time & Style using Japanese manufacturing techniques and materials.
The exhibition is the world’s first Peter Zumthor furniture collection.
2024
Time & Style made a significant expansion in Milan by opening two new spaces: Balzan and Largo Treves.
These showrooms are designed to immerse visitors in the brand’s philosophy of blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities. The new spaces grow Time & Style’s presence in Europe and offer a platform to engage the design community, highlighting its commitment to quality, design, and cultural heritage.
Launched 12 new products during the Milan Design Week. The “Stone Garden,” a new Japanese concept of sofas, seats, and low tables integrating tatami for modern living. Also, it introduced new products in collaboration with renowned designers, including Swiss Architect Peter Zumthor, Swedish design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune, and the Tokyo-based Drill Design.
Officers
Ryutaro Yoshida
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Prestige Japan Inc.
Ryutaro Yoshida is the visionary founder and CEO of Time & Style, a Japanese furniture brand renowned for its unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern design. With over three decades of experience, Ryutaro has redefined the global perception of Japanese design, combining minimalist aesthetics with a dedication to precision and quality. He is also the main product designer at Time & Style, infusing his expertise and vision into every piece.
Under his leadership, Time & Style has expanded globally, with showrooms in design capitals such as Milan, Tokyo, and Amsterdam. The brand is celebrated for seamlessly integrating Japan’s rich heritage with contemporary living, as well as for its collaborations with world-renowned architects and designers, including Peter Zumthor, Kengo Kuma, and Claesson Koivisto Rune.
In 2021, Ryutaro led a strategic partnership with the Italian furniture brand Boffi | DePadova, resulting in the creation of Time & Style ēdition, a collection that unites Japanese craftsmanship with the iconic Italian design language of Boffi | DePadova.
In addition to his contributions to design, Ryutaro is deeply passionate about music, particularly jazz. He founded the Time & Style Jazz label and frequently organizes live jazz concerts at Time & Style showrooms in Japan, Milan, and Amsterdam, creating a cultural space that merges design and music.
His commitment to excellence has positioned Time & Style as a respected name in the global design community, naturally incorporating Japan’s rich heritage with contemporary living.
Yasushi Yoshida
Co-Founder and Managing Director, Prestige Japan Inc.
Ryutaro Yoshida is the visionary founder and CEO of Time & Style, a Japanese furniture brand renowned for its unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern design. With over three decades of experience, Ryutaro has redefined the global perception of Japanese design, combining minimalist aesthetics with a dedication to precision and quality. He is also the main product designer at Time & Style, infusing his expertise and vision into every piece.
Under his leadership, Time & Style has expanded globally, with showrooms in design capitals such as Milan, Tokyo, and Amsterdam. The brand is celebrated for seamlessly integrating Japan’s rich heritage with contemporary living, as well as for its collaborations with world-renowned architects and designers, including Peter Zumthor, Kengo Kuma, and Claesson Koivisto Rune.
In 2021, Ryutaro led a strategic partnership with the Italian furniture brand Boffi | DePadova, resulting in the creation of Time & Style ēdition, a collection that unites Japanese craftsmanship with the iconic Italian design language of Boffi | DePadova.
In addition to his contributions to design, Ryutaro is deeply passionate about music, particularly jazz. He founded the Time & Style Jazz label and frequently organizes live jazz concerts at Time & Style showrooms in Japan, Milan, and Amsterdam, creating a cultural space that merges design and music.
His commitment to excellence has positioned Time & Style as a respected name in the global design community, naturally incorporating Japan’s rich heritage with contemporary living.
International division
International business, projects and sales