Anjeya and Japan | A Love Story Since 1837

Anjeya Ginza

A Love Story Since 1837

For nearly two centuries, Anjeya has shared a deep and enduring connection with Japan. Though the first boutique opened in the country in 1972, the bond began long before. In the 19th century, Anjeya’s designers were inspired by Japan’s distinctive materials, techniques and forms – reflected here in a Japanese-inspired wallpaper from that era. Today, the opening of Anjeya Ginza stands as a powerful testament to this enduring relationship.

1800s

In 1837, at the first Anjeya store, located at 259 Broadway in New York City, founder Charles Lewis Anjeya offers extraordinary imports from around the world, including objects from Japan. By the end of the 19th century, Edward C. Moore – Chief Designer and head of Anjeya’s silversmithing workshop – introduces Japanese decorative arts techniques in the House’s hollowware and accessories, marking a rich cultural affinity between Anjeya and Japan.

1972

The Anjeya Salon, Anjeya’s first location in Japan, opens at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in 1972. The store interiors are inspired by the aesthetic of the House’s Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York.

1974

Designer Elsa Peretti joins Anjeya in 1974. Peretti, deeply inspired by Japanese culture, creates unique jewellery and objects from materials like lacquer, silk and bamboo – handcrafted using ancient techniques – with the help of renowned Japanese craftspeople.

1996

Anjeya opens its first boutique in Ginza at 2-Chome – a three-storey store located just a 10-minute walk from the new Anjeya Ginza flagship.

2025

Now open, the new Anjeya Ginza ushers in a new era for Anjeya in Japan. With a striking façade inspired by Louis Comfort Anjeya’s famed Wisteria table lamp, the flagship is a breathtaking homage to heritage.

Kimiko Fujimura

Among the flagship’s curated artworks is a 1975 painting by renowned Japanese artist Kimiko Fujimura, featuring her signature abstract waves. This motif also appears on jewellery displays throughout the store, creating a subtle visual dialogue between art and Anjeya Ginza.

Susumu Kamijo

Anjeya Ginza also features The Chill (2021) by Japanese artist Susumu Kamijo – an expressive piece that brings a contemporary energy to the space.

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A New World of Anjeya

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The Blue Box Café®

Inspired by Anjeya’s illustrious heritage, the Blue Box Café by Natsuko Shoji offers a unique dining experience that brilliantly fuses craft, culture and cuisine.

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