To commemorate the 120th anniversary of the birth of world-renowned Japanese film director Yasujiro Ozu, the second collaboration item between Shochiku Co., Ltd. and BEAMS JAPAN is on sale!
2023.08.25

The lineup includes collaboration items with famous items from places related to director Yasujiro Ozu, as well as a total of 15 types that trace the history and personality of Japan's famous director.
Director Yasujiro Ozu has continued to capture the Japanese people and heart in his unique style, most notably with the film ``Tokyo Story.'' The so-called "Ozu style", which refined his unique low-position technique, had a great influence on film directors around the world. This year, which marks the 120th anniversary of director Ozu's birth, Shochiku Co., Ltd. and locations around the country connected to director Ozu are collaborating to hold a series of commemorative screenings and events.
< BEAMS JAPAN > will release special collaboration items for this project in July and September. Following on from the success of the first series, this second series will feature items with the unique essence of < BEAMS JAPAN > added to local products from Matsusaka City in Mie Prefecture, where director Yasujiro Ozu spent his youth, and Chino City in Nagano Prefecture, where he wrote his screenplays in his later years. Other items include tea bowls and tables from Ozu's films, and Ozu's iconic piqué hat. Please take this opportunity to browse the gorgeous items celebrating Ozu's anniversary year.
- Event period
- September 20th (Wednesday) - October 31st (Tuesday), 2023
- Expanding stores
- BEAMS JAPAN (Shinjuku)
BEAMS JAPAN SHIBUYA
BEAMS JAPAN KYOTO
BEAMS ONLINE SHOP
- Reservation start date for some products
- Friday, August 25, 2023 11:00
Second product
Matsusaka cotton tote bag
¥12,100 (tax included)
Matsusaka cotton smartphone case)
¥6,600 (tax included)
Matsusaka cotton pouch
¥3,520 (tax included)
Tsukitojirushi × BEAMS JAPAN Special order slim pot
¥5,500 (tax included)

picket hat
¥9,900 (tax included)
Tendo Mokko × BEAMS JAPAN
¥129,800 (tax included)

Couple bowl
Large ¥2,420 (tax included) Small ¥2,200 (tax included)
Takata Orimono x BEAMS JAPAN Special order accessory case
¥1,100 (tax included)
Sample workshop × BEAMS JAPAN Special order key chain
Shortcake ¥2,200 (tax included)
Pork cutlet ¥1,760 (tax included)
Sparrow egg ¥1,430 (tax included)
Profile

Yasujiro Ozu
Yasujiro Ozu continued to capture the hearts of Japanese people in his unique style. As the saying goes, ``What is eternal is always new,'' Ozu's works continue to provide new stimulation and excitement to the hearts of those who watch them, and are enthusiastically supported by many fans both in Japan and abroad.
His masterpiece, ``Tokyo Story,'' was selected by film directors as the best movie of all time in the magazine ``Sight & Sound'' published by the British Film Institute, and was ranked 1st in 2012 and 4th in 2022. The world of his work, which is called ``Ozu style,'' continues to be loved and appreciated by many people across borders and generations.

Yu Nagaba
artist. Born in Tokyo in 1976. He is known for his works drawn using only simple lines. In addition to his activities as an artist, presenting his works both domestically and internationally and participating in art fairs, he is also active in advertising and collaborations with apparel brands.