3 Perfect Days in Tokyo, Curated by a Local Expert

Chic stays, standout experiences, and must-try dining—designer Nicolas Yuthanan Chalmeau shares the spots to know.

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Designer, photographer, and creative director Nicolas Yuthanan Chalmeau

Born in Paris and based in Tokyo , I am a curator, photographer, and the creative director of Galerie 21 , a space dedicated to craft culture and objects shaped by time. I have lived in Japan for nearly a decade and founded Sillage , an apparel brand produced exclusively in Japan in collaboration with major factories. I later established a creative agency working with international brands on fashion imagery and storytelling, and went on to open Galerie 21, where antiques and contemporary works coexist through the shared values of durability and meaning. Across clothing, objects, and images, my work consistently explores the traditions of travel and the quiet power of handmade things.…