Patent Registration

The invention for lighting devices and torches.
The patent is granted for cutting extruded aluminum and other materials to create a shape.

Patent No. 7072827
Filed: October 27, 2017
Inventor: Tokujin Yoshioka

The “TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA - Frozen” exhibition was held at Milan Design Week 2025.
“Aqua Chair”, made of natural structure of ice, created an immersing installation in Milan.

For decades, Tokujin Yoshioka created works that transcend a concept of form using light as a medium of his creation.
He challenged himself to transform water, a formless, transparent substance that the earth brings to us, into a “sculpture of light”.

TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA - Frozen
Public opening period｜April 8 - April 13, 2025
Opening hours｜11am - 9pm
Place｜Palazzo Landriani
Address｜Via Borgonuovo, 25, 20121 Milano, Italy
Sponsored by｜Grand Seiko Europe S.A.S.

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The “TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA - Frozen” exhibition will be presented during Milan Design Week 2025 in collaboration with Grand Seiko Europe.
For decades, Tokujin Yoshioka has created his works that transcend the concept of form using light as a material.
For this project, he focused on the concept of "water", the natural substance brought to us by the earth.
The crystallization of water gives birth to the transparent light sculpture.
This installation with his latest artwork “Aqua Chair” and Grand Seiko's Spring Drive creations will be showcased at Palazzo Landriani, a historical building located in the Brera district, the heart of the Milanese event.

TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA - Frozen
Public opening period｜April 8 - April 13, 2025
Opening hours｜11am - 9pm
Place｜Palazzo Landriani
Address｜Via Borgonuovo, 25, 20121 Milano, Italy
Sponsored by｜Grand Seiko Europe S.A.S.
Designer｜Tokujin Yoshioka

Tokujin Yoshioka designed the installation for the international debut of IM MEN, the menswear brand from the Issey Miyake.

The show and the exhibition were held at Le Réfectoire des Cordeliers, formerly a monastery built in the early 16th century in Paris.
Designed by Tokujin Yoshioka, an installation inspired by a piece of cloth is placed in the show space and begins to move as if coming to life.
It illustrates a new era that will emerge from the dialogue between traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, as well as honoring the philosophy behind a piece of cloth.

IM MEN AUTUMN WINTER 2025/26 COLLECTION
FLY WITH IM MEN EXHIBITION
24 Jan - 26 Jan 2025
RÉFECTOIRE DES CORDELIERS, 15 Rue de l'École de Médecine, 75006 Paris
Installation: Tokujin Yoshioka

ISSEY MIYAKE LE SEL D'ISSEY: Imagination of Salt
Fragrance bottle design / Scent installation by Tokujin Yoshioka

We are pleased to announce that the exhibition “ISSEY MIYAKE LE SEL D’ISSEY: Imagination of Salt” will be held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 3.
A new fragrance from ISSEY MIYAKE PARFUMS is born from designer Issey Miyake’s choice of another essential natural element.
The fragrance bottle expressing light is designed by Tokujin Yoshioka, who also created the scent installation for the exhibition.

* In case adverse weather conditions, the outdoor portion of the installation may be canceled.

Dates｜August 28 [Wed] - September 8 [Sun], 2024
Venue｜21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 3, Midtown Garden, Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Closed｜Open everyday
Hours｜10:00 - 19:00
Admission｜Free
Organized by｜MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO, BEAUTÉ PRESTIGE INTERNATIONAL - SHISEIDO EMEA
In Cooperation with｜Tokyo Midtown, TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA + TYD, ENDO Lighting Corp
Graphic: Tomoyuki Kondo

Exhibition Website｜21_21 DESIGN SIGHT

Tokujin Yoshioka participated in the UNIQLO's charity T-shirt project "PEACE FOR ALL".
"PEACE FOR ALL" is a project in which collaborators who agree with the purpose of "sincerely wish for world peace and take action" volunteer to participate, and all profits from sales of this project are donated to international humanitarian organizations.
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Light for Peace
The reflection emits a light of hope.
The light is a wish for peace.

Tokujin Yoshioka

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Press Release
PEACE FOR ALL website

We are pleased to announce that Tokujin Yoshioka has designed the new flagship store ISSEY MIYAKE GINZA / PARIS, which will open on February 26th, 2024.
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“The historic 19th century French architecture fused orange, which symbolizes the sun.
The space, composed of orange aluminum walls made by exquisite anodizing technique, expresses Issey Miyake's philosophy of craftsmanship and energy for the future.”

Tokujin Yoshioka

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ISSEY MIYAKE will open its new flagship store at 28 rue François 1er, in the heart of the Triangle d'or, located in the emblematic 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Previously occupied by the Europe 1 radio studio, the building will house a retail store for the very first time. Respecting the history and culture of the city, the new store will convey the spirit of joy and wonder of the ISSEY MIYAKE brands through fertile creativity.
Preserving only its original Parisian facade, the building has been entirely rebuilt and restructured across the 2 floors spanning approximately 360 square meters, to create a space that enhances the natural light streaming in through the front and rear windows.
The store space, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka, has a refined and modern aesthetic.
The orange aluminum walls, which shine brightly as the sun, create a futuristic space that evokes a sense of energy by combining a passion for manufacturing and the future.

ISSEY MIYAKE / PARIS
28 rue François 1er 75008 Paris

The "TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA_FLAME - Glass Torch and Cauldron" ended successfully on November 5.
Over 42,000 people visited during its 47 days.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who visited the exhibition.

■Special Event of Lighting the Glass Cauldron by Tokujin Yoshioka
● Friday, November 3rd, 2023 16:30-17:30 (the monument will be lit around 17:00)
*Flame burning time is approximately 30 minutes.
*The event will be cancelled if heavy rain or strong winds are expected.
*Please check the website for the details prior to the event.

■Presence of Tokujin Yoshioka at the gallery
Friday, November 3rd, 2023 16:00-18:00 (flame lighting event)
Sunday, November 5th, 2023 17:00-19:00 (the last day of the exhibition)

Exhibition｜TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA_FLAME - Glass Torch and Cauldron
Dates｜Sep 14 [Thu] – Nov 5 [Sun], 2023
Venue｜21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 3, Midtown Garden, Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Closed｜Tuesdays
Hours｜10:00 - 19:00 (Entrance until 18:50)
Admission｜Free

Exhibition Website｜21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
CONTACT｜TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA + TYD

■Special Event of Lighting the Glass Cauldron by Tokujin Yoshioka
● Saturday, October 28th, 2023 16:30-17:30 (the monument will be lit around 17:00)
● Friday, November 3rd, 2023 16:30-17:30 (the monument will be lit around 17:00)
*Flame burning time is approximately 30 minutes.
*The event will be cancelled if heavy rain or strong winds are expected.
*Please check the website for the details prior to the event.

Exhibition｜TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA_FLAME - Glass Torch and Cauldron
Dates｜Sep 14 [Thu] – Nov 5 [Sun], 2023
Venue｜21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 3, Midtown Garden, Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Closed｜Tuesdays
Hours｜10:00 - 19:00 (Entrance until 18:50)
Admission｜Free

Exhibition Website｜21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
CONTACT｜TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA + TYD