Kazuki Kuraishi has established himself as a genuine force in design and creativity. Having worked with adidas on numerous great footwear and apparel offerings, as well the CASH CA brand, Kazuki now tries his hand at retail. His concept store, Heather Grey Wall, is set to open up this weekend in Tokyo and I am sure it will be a welcomed addition to the rich retail landscape of the city. We recently created a shopping guide to the city, so if you missed it, check it out here and make a mental note to add Heather Grey Wall to that mix. (Source: Unbar.)

Take a gander at the space after the click.

We continue our Tokyo tour. After having visited Shibuya and Harajuku earlier this week, we made the move to Aoyama. The good thing is, that all three of these shopping areas are very close to each other. From Harajuku to Aoyama it is not even worth taking the subway, you just walk over.

Once you start getting into the better shopping streets of Aoyama, you realize quickly that compared to Harajuku, things are a little more settled here. Lots of Japanese and international high fashion designers set up there shops here, including Issey Miyake, Comme des Garcons, Rick Owens, Neil Barrett, Miu Miu, Prada and many others.

Many of those brands you of course find in the US and Europe as well, therefore we tried to stick to the more unique outlets, either in terms of product offering or because of the store design.

Check out our in-depth Aoyama visit after the jump.

Yesterday we reported about our Shibuya visit. Right next to Shibuya you find Harajuku and whatever you have seen in terms of shopping before, you can simply forget when having wondered through the small and narrow streets of the district. One shop stacks up on top of the other, with at least 3 stores placed one on top of each other in each building of the entire shopping area. You simply do not know where to look anymore and where not. Missing one little corner, might mean missing several dope stores.

What that means is, that you have to be selective. We might have to come back to Harajuku later on, but for now we can present some of the stores we visited during the day and we were definitely not disappointed.

Head on after the jump to take a look at the complete listing and review.

Today we arrived in Tokyo and started with a more extensive stroll through the Shibuya shopping area. Being the world’s most dense shopping area, you have to be prepared to work your way through the streets. Addresses are not very easy to find, but with some asking around and a map you will find most of your stores eventually.

As usual, the stores that you most look forward to see might not strike you as that amazing in reality and others that you just wanted to quickly pass by, you end up being stuck for an hour. Shibuya is only one of many other shopping districts, and while we sure missed a lot, we give you here a little report on what we did see and can recommend. Overall there is no doubt, Tokyo is a retail mecca that is hard to beat.

Check out the full review after the jump.

This weekend the New Era flagship store in Tokyo opened its doors. This is the 8th flagship store of the headwear brand. The nicely designed and clean looking store will be carrying special collaborative items, as well as the EK line next to the main product caps and products.

The NEW ERA TOKYO store is the first of several New Era stores scheduled to open in 2011. Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Chicago are the next cities on the list.

The Tokyo store is centrally located in Harajuku. Make sure to check it out on your next Japan trip.

Further images of the store follow after the jump.

Samuel Cockedey has produced a beautiful time lapse video of Tokyo, perfectly showing the rythm of the city. The video is also well matched with the background track by Paul Frankland aka Woob, “Paradigm Flux”. Check out “inter // states” here above!

Yesterday we gave you a preview of the Nigolden Pop-Up Store at the new Pass The Baton Omotesando store. The store just officially opened and so we can give you a nice detailed opening recap today.

“PASS THE BATON is a contemporary select recycle shop.

Our concept is “New Recycle”, our products items gathered from private individuals-objects with memories, items in disuse, but can´t be thrown away. They are sold, along with their stories to someone who understands their use and value.

Not a recycle shop as you´ve seen before, that carries only either brand name or low price items, we are a new recycle shop that handles items portraying an individual tastes and sensibility, items passed down from their original owners.”

The concept is fantastic and of course they also managed to line up some great product. Nigo from Bape brought along some of his favorite personal items, of course also including A Bathing Ape product, such as table ware and more.

Take a closer look at the new Pass The Baton store after the jump.

Tomorrow, March 27th, 2010, Undefeated Tokyo celebrates their 3rd year in business. To celebrate they’ve crafted a military themed commemorative tee. Military colors, classic logos. Can’t go wrong. Stop by if you’re in Tokyo tomorrow.

Hit the jump for more looks at the UNDFTD Tokyo 3rd Anniversary T-Shirts.

Our brothers detail the latest leg of Kitsuné’s global “Boutique Kitsuné” project. “Boutique Kitsuné is an international project which tours around various cities worldwide, identifying the most interesting and avant-garde places.Their next run in Tokyo at Montoak, Feb 11 through Mar 7th. Collectively entitled ‘Impression of Nippon from Kitsuné’ These limited items were created in Japan with Japanese fabrics, using the same philosophy as main collection. For example, the limited edition shoes are made by famous factory Moonstar in Fukuoka, the knits in Gosen/Niigata, and the canvas bag in Kurashiki/Okayama. Also, there will be commemorative Tshirts, key ring, a special Kitsuné Maison CD box, and emblems which are all exclusive for BOUTIQUE KITSUNÉ TOKYO.”

More looks at the Boutique Kitsuné Tokyo items follow here.

Here comes the next preview from the adidas Originals OT Tech Collection, which will be released this Fall/Winter 2009 season. After showing you the Tokyo Hi and the Torsion Special Mid the other day, here comes now the Tokyo Lo. The running sneaker keeps its classic appearance all the way, while being stocked with technical features, including a complete Gore-Tex lining. A great way of bringing a classic up to date. Look out for a release in the coming months.

More detailed images of the adidas Originals OT Tech Tokyo Lo follow after the jump.