The new brand ‘yomosugara’, which redefines ‘Japanese lighting’, launched its exhibition at the Milano Design Week 2025 – A calming monotone-based display space expressing a Japanese spirituality
Takasho Digitec Co., Ltd, a specialist outdoor lighting manufacturer, is located in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, and is represented by Ryosuke Furusawa. and Tangent, a global design studio located in the UK, London and Tokyo and is represented by Hideki Yoshimoto, will exhibit at Milano Design Week 2025, the world’s largest design event in Milan, Italy, from 7th April 2025, and has launched the outdoor lighting new brand, ‘ yomosugara’, to the world.
‘yomosugara’ is a new outdoor lighting brand that redefines ‘Japanese lighting’ with a contemporary design that is not bound by traditional Japanese lighting and uses soft light in harmony with the original Japanese landscape and nature, and proposes ways to spend the night in the garden.
At this Milano Design Week, we are exhibiting a total of seven products in three series – Shobu, Suiren and Kodama.
The exhibition venue, Cavallerizze at the National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci, has been created by randomly arranging each product on white gravel spotted with black oval plates, creating a space that evokes a natural rhythm that is not artificial. Through a layout with a blank space, yomosugara expresses original Japanese landscapes such as waterside and mountains. By placing it not in a typical Japanese-style garden, but in a space focused on black and white colours, it aims to give a strong impression of yomosugara’s natural plant forms, relaxing light and Japanese spirituality.
Also, through the simple and modern exhibit design, we hope that viewers will be able to imagine how yomosugara can be used in a variety of different spaces.
【Comments from representatives of both companies and the designer】
Takasho Digitec Co., Ltd., President：Ryosuke Furusawa
It was a long-held desire to exhibit at Milano Design Week, and I am very excited that we have achieved this. I am excited to discover how the yomosugara series, based on the concept of ‘ Redefining Japanese lighting’, will be rated by creators from all over the world. It is hoped that new perspectives and creative dialogue will emerge through this fusion of traditional Japanese beauty and innovation.
TANGENT Director：Hideki Yoshimoto
I have experiences of being exhibited at the Milano Design Week in various projects, and it is a great pleasure for me to exhibit the new brand ‘yomosugara’, which is created from scratch together with Takasho Digitec. We would like to use it as a starting point to develop the brand for the international market.
Takasho Digitec Co., Ltd., ‘yomosugara’ Director：Akira Iwane
The long unchanged Japanese lighting has been innovated from our own unique perspective. In this Japanese-style space, which is also linked to Zen, we want to show a completely new type of design to the world.
I have felt positive feedback from the past few exhibitions in Japan, especially from people from abroad, but I am now bracing myself to hear what kind of feedback we will receive here in Milan, where the attention of the world will be focused on our products. I hope that the image of Japanese lighting will be updated in the world.
TANGENT ‘yomosugara’ Art Director / Chief Designer：Yuki Zetsu
I am pleased to be able to present ‘yomosugara’ in Milan, which we developed with Takasho Digitec. It was a difficult design to create, but through the outdoor lighting technology that Takasho Digitec has been developing over many years, it was possible to achieve this in the form of a product. We are steadily preparing for the launch of the product and look forward to many people seeing it in Milan.
Exhibition Overview “yomosugara” New outdoor lighting brands
Press Day: Monday, April 7, 2025
Period: Tuesday, April 8 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Venue: ‘Cavallerizze’ area, Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology
Address: Via Olona 4, 20123 Milan, Italy
About “yomosugara”
‘Yomosugara’ is an ancient Japanese word used in the Manyoshu (Japan’s oldest poetry collection), meaning ‘throughout the night’ or ‘all night long.’ The name reflects the richness of time in which people in the past would spend the night contemplating landscapes and thoughts.
Inspired by traditional Japanese scenery and the cultural reverence for nature, “yomosugara” embodies a lighting concept that harmonizes with the natural world—like the soft glow of twilight at dusk or moonlight shimmering on a river. Designed to harmonize with the natural world, these lights create a gentle, soothing atmosphere, evoking the essence of Japan.
Beyond traditional Japanese spaces, “yomosugara” is designed for versatility, appealing to architects, designers, and enthusiasts of Japanese culture worldwide. With its roots in Japan, the brand is poised to make a strong impact on the global outdoor lighting market.
Website:https://yomosugara.jp/
Shobu
Inspired by the dignified elegance of the iris flower, ‘Shobu’ is an indirect lighting fixture with a slender, sharp form that emits a soft, graceful glow. It is available in two configurations: a dual-light model, ideal for illuminating pathways, and a three-light model, designed to add depth to spaces.
Suiren
‘Suiren’ captures the serene beauty of water lilies floating on still waters. Its clear, layered design evokes the purity and tranquility of water. The collection includes three luminaires of varying heights and sizes, allowing for natural and fluid spatial arrangements.
Kodama
Named after the spirits believed to inhabit trees, ‘Kodama’ features an organic form encased in a translucent shell, emitting a light that harmonizes with nature.The pathway lights include two adjustable luminaires, which can be arranged in sequence to create a dynamic, undulating effect. Meanwhile, the floor lamp, with its soft yet expansive glow, brings a calming presence to any space.
A Collaboration Between Outdoor Lighting Experts Takasho Digitec and International Design Studio Tangent
Tangent, founded in London in 2015 by Hideki Yoshimoto, specializes in the progressive integration of design and engineering. The studio has collaborated with luxury brands such as Lexus and Hermès and has contributed to high-profile projects, including animations for the facade of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper in Dubai.
Takasho Digitec and Tangent have previously collaborated on several projects, including ‘INAHO’ showcased at Roppongi Art Night 2022, the Christmas tree installation at Midland Square, Nagoya (2022), the ‘Gachirin’ wall art at Ekoin Temple in Mount Koya, Wakayama Prefecture. Recognizing the potential in each other’s expertise, the two companies formalized a partnership agreement in 2023.
Takasho Digitec has extensive experience in designing and manufacturing outdoor lighting solutions tailored to residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces. By integrating this expertise with Tangent’s world-class design capabilities, ‘yomosugara’ emerges as a unique outdoor lighting brand that combines innovative aesthetics with a distinctive Japanese sensibility.
