The Parisian couture House Dior will open its new flagship destination, the Dior Bamboo Pavilion, in Daikanyama, Tokyo, on February 12, 2026. Emerging within a quiet residential neighborhood, the structure is enveloped in countless golden bamboo elements that glow softly from within after nightfall. It asserts a distinct presence without overpowering its surroundings.
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The relationship between Dior and Japan spans decades. Monsieur Dior’s admiration for Japanese aesthetics is well documented, and this pavilion reinterprets that dialogue not as homage alone, but as a contemporary spatial expression.
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A Luminous Facade Shaped by Bamboo
Bamboo, a traditional Japanese material symbolizing resilience and flexibility, forms the architectural envelope. Geometrically arranged, the structure subtly evokes the House’s iconic Cannage motif while retaining the organic rhythm of nature. Throughout the day, the golden exterior shifts in character—responding to the garden in daylight and appearing as a sculptural beacon of light at night.
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The Japanese garden within the grounds was conceived by landscape artist Seijun Nishihata. Moss, stone, and carefully selected plant species compose serene layers that create a pause from the city’s pace. The continuity between façade and garden allows the architecture to breathe as part of its environment rather than stand apart from it.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
A Dialogue with Japanese Savoir-Faire
Inside, Japanese materials intersect precisely with Dior’s codes. Washi paper walls diffuse light softly, warming the atmosphere. Recessed niches of varying scales are rhythmically arranged along the product walls, allowing bags and accessories to emerge with clarity and restraint. Furniture pieces, specially designed for the Dior Bamboo Pavilion by we+, convey a delicate balance between ephemerality and timelessness.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
Textiles reinterpreting tatami and embroidery, Cannage rendered in glass, and installations using circular materials underscore collaborations with Japanese artists. Dior’s historic savoir-faire resonates with Japanese craftsmanship, transforming the space into a narrative beyond decoration.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
Flowers and Café Dior — Completing the Dior Universe
Flowers have remained a constant source of inspiration for Dior since its founding. Within the pavilion’s café area, flower artist Azuma Makoto’s signature “Block Flower” installations articulate a vivid rhythm. Botanical references recall Monsieur Dior’s cherished gardens, translating memory into a contemporary context.
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Integrated seamlessly into this environment is Café Dior by Anne-Sophie Pic. The three-Michelin-starred chef’s concept does not foreground cuisine as spectacle, but rather translates the House’s universe into a sensory experience.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
Echoing Dior’s iconic codes, presentations draw upon the concept of “Impregnation”—infusing ingredients with scent and memory. This layering parallels fashion’s interplay of texture and form. Here, gastronomy becomes part of the spatial narrative, resonating with architecture and garden alike.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
Flowers, garden, light, and taste—
Together, they elevate the Dior Bamboo Pavilion beyond retail into a holistic experience.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
An Experience of Light and Texture
During the evening preview, the golden bamboo façade emitted a serene glow, standing solemnly within Daikanyama’s residential streets. Inside, light filtered gently through washi, allowing products to appear without excess staging.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
A large lantern installation positioned at the entrance, along with lanterns lining the café terrace, cast a familiar Japanese luminosity. Stone in the garden, reflections in the water, and plum blossoms poised to bloom create a space where respect for Japanese culture feels embedded not decoratively, but structurally.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
Embodying Respect for Japan
Dior has long drawn inspiration from Japan. With the Bamboo Pavilion, that inspiration takes tangible architectural form. Material choices, structural elegance, the relationship with the garden, and the orchestration of light all reflect a profound understanding of Japanese aesthetics.
More than a new store, the Dior Bamboo Pavilion is conceived as a destination where architecture, landscape, product and gastronomy converge. Within the context of Daikanyama, it stands as a refined testament to Dior’s enduring dialogue with Japan.
photo by DAICI ANO Courtesy of Dior
Inquiries:
Christian Dior
TEL: +81 120-02-1947
(Toll-free within Japan)
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINEThe relationship between Dior and Japan spans decades. Monsieur Dior’s admiration for Japanese aesthetics is well documented, and this pavilion reinterprets that dialogue not as homage alone, but as a contemporary spatial expression.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINEA Luminous Facade Shaped by Bamboo
Bamboo, a traditional Japanese material symbolizing resilience and flexibility, forms the architectural envelope. Geometrically arranged, the structure subtly evokes the House’s iconic Cannage motif while retaining the organic rhythm of nature. Throughout the day, the golden exterior shifts in character—responding to the garden in daylight and appearing as a sculptural beacon of light at night.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINEThe Japanese garden within the grounds was conceived by landscape artist Seijun Nishihata. Moss, stone, and carefully selected plant species compose serene layers that create a pause from the city’s pace. The continuity between façade and garden allows the architecture to breathe as part of its environment rather than stand apart from it.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINEA Dialogue with Japanese Savoir-Faire
Inside, Japanese materials intersect precisely with Dior’s codes. Washi paper walls diffuse light softly, warming the atmosphere. Recessed niches of varying scales are rhythmically arranged along the product walls, allowing bags and accessories to emerge with clarity and restraint. Furniture pieces, specially designed for the Dior Bamboo Pavilion by we+, convey a delicate balance between ephemerality and timelessness.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINETextiles reinterpreting tatami and embroidery, Cannage rendered in glass, and installations using circular materials underscore collaborations with Japanese artists. Dior’s historic savoir-faire resonates with Japanese craftsmanship, transforming the space into a narrative beyond decoration.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINEFlowers and Café Dior — Completing the Dior Universe
Flowers have remained a constant source of inspiration for Dior since its founding. Within the pavilion’s café area, flower artist Azuma Makoto’s signature “Block Flower” installations articulate a vivid rhythm. Botanical references recall Monsieur Dior’s cherished gardens, translating memory into a contemporary context.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINEIntegrated seamlessly into this environment is Café Dior by Anne-Sophie Pic. The three-Michelin-starred chef’s concept does not foreground cuisine as spectacle, but rather translates the House’s universe into a sensory experience.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINEEchoing Dior’s iconic codes, presentations draw upon the concept of “Impregnation”—infusing ingredients with scent and memory. This layering parallels fashion’s interplay of texture and form. Here, gastronomy becomes part of the spatial narrative, resonating with architecture and garden alike.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINEFlowers, garden, light, and taste—
Together, they elevate the Dior Bamboo Pavilion beyond retail into a holistic experience.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINEAn Experience of Light and Texture
During the evening preview, the golden bamboo façade emitted a serene glow, standing solemnly within Daikanyama’s residential streets. Inside, light filtered gently through washi, allowing products to appear without excess staging.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINEA large lantern installation positioned at the entrance, along with lanterns lining the café terrace, cast a familiar Japanese luminosity. Stone in the garden, reflections in the water, and plum blossoms poised to bloom create a space where respect for Japanese culture feels embedded not decoratively, but structurally.
photo by ©FASHION HEADLINEEmbodying Respect for Japan
Dior has long drawn inspiration from Japan. With the Bamboo Pavilion, that inspiration takes tangible architectural form. Material choices, structural elegance, the relationship with the garden, and the orchestration of light all reflect a profound understanding of Japanese aesthetics.
More than a new store, the Dior Bamboo Pavilion is conceived as a destination where architecture, landscape, product and gastronomy converge. Within the context of Daikanyama, it stands as a refined testament to Dior’s enduring dialogue with Japan.
photo by DAICI ANO Courtesy of DiorStore Information
Dior Bamboo Pavilion
8-1 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 11:00 – 19:00
Tel: +81 3-6455-2286
Dior Bamboo Pavilion
8-1 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 11:00 – 19:00
Tel: +81 3-6455-2286
Inquiries:
Christian Dior
TEL: +81 120-02-1947
(Toll-free within Japan)
