2021.03.29 update

"ANEAKEN The Room AK Brain Market" will be held, focusing on the lifestyle of Ken Yokomachi, the founder of Botanize.(1/2)

03.31 Wed -04.06 Tue
Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building 1F Seasonal goods
A pop-up shop showcasing the lifestyle of Ken Yokomachi, who runs the exotic plant shop "BOTANIZE" that deals in unique caudex and succulent plants, will open at the Season Goods section on the 1st floor of the Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building . The event will run from March 31st (Wed) to April 6th (Tue).


This pop-up focuses on Mr. Yokomachi, the driving force behind the caudex plant boom. His infamous "Room AK," filled with his hobbies and preferences, has been recreated at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building , expressing his inner world—his lifestyle itself. The lineup features special items centered around three essential elements of his lifestyle: plants, apparel, and contemporary art.

plant

Plants are Mr. Yokomachi's life's work. This time, we introduce Botanize's new pots and the caudiciform plants planted in them. The new winged pots are designed to look beautiful when viewed from above after planting.

*The image is for illustrative purposes only.

BOTANIZE×CARPE DIEM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Plastic pot: 3,520 yen

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The Mitsukoshi Isetan online store is scheduled to begin sales around 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 3rd.
Apparel

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an essential part of Yokomachi's lifestyle. The shop features items that can only be purchased here, including those from CARPE DIEM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU, the gym he frequents, as well as collaborations with BEDWIN&THE HEARTBREAKERS and UnkindnessTokyo, with whom he has deepened his relationship through Jiu-Jitsu, and collaborations with KIJIMATAKAYUKI.


BOTANIZE x BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS Apron: ¥14,080

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The Mitsukoshi Isetan online store is scheduled to begin sales around 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 3rd.


BOTANIZE x BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS shirt: ¥16,280

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The Mitsukoshi Isetan online store is scheduled to begin sales around 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 3rd.


BOTANIZE x CARPE DIEM BRAZILIAN JIU-JITS U-Shirt ¥6,380

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The Mitsukoshi Isetan online store is scheduled to begin sales around 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 3rd.


BOTANIZE x UnkindnessTokyo T-shirt: ¥6,600

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The Mitsukoshi Isetan online store is scheduled to begin sales around 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 3rd.


BOTANIZE x UnkindnessTokyo T-shirt: ¥10,450

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The Mitsukoshi Isetan online store is scheduled to begin sales around 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 3rd.
BOTANIZE x KIJIMATAKAYUKI 6-Panel Cap: ¥16,500

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The Mitsukoshi Isetan online store is scheduled to begin sales around 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 3rd.

Contemporary art

The lineup also includes works incorporating contemporary art, such as miscellaneous goods by Paris-based artist Takeru Amano and silkscreen prints by DONOVAN.


<BOTANIZE x UNKINDNESSTOKYO x AVGS Silkscreen Print ¥21,780>
*Because each item is hand-printed, there may be slight variations in the placement of the print and the color of each individual item. Edition numbers cannot be selected.
Please note that only the artwork will be provided; framing is not included.

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The Mitsukoshi Isetan online store is scheduled to begin sales around 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 3rd.


Hand-painted plates by Takeru Amano: ¥272,800 each
*Items will be handed over after the event. The storage period is until April 11th (Sunday). Please note that we cannot ship the items.
*Available only in stores


Hand-painted vases by Takeru Amano: From left - ¥638,000, ¥605,000, ¥363,000
*Items will be handed over after the event. The storage period is until April 11th (Sunday). Please note that we cannot ship the items.
*Available only in stores


ANEAKEN x DONOVAN "Botanize" Silkscreen Print: ¥33,000
*Scheduled to go on sale from April 3rd (Saturday) *Available only in stores


ANEAKEN x DONOVAN "In My Head" Silkscreen Print: ¥33,000
*Scheduled to go on sale from April 3rd (Saturday) *Available only in stores

Furthermore, the venue will also feature a logo created specifically for this pop-up by calligrapher Shido Akama, as well as a character representing Brain Market. Don't miss this limited-time pop-up, which is full of highlights.

  • During the event, customers who purchase items at "ANEAKEN That Room AK Brain Market" and are also members of the Mitsukoshi Isetan app will receive an original sticker on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • *Please note that the number of novelty items is limited.

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Sales method and other sales information for Wednesday, March 31st