Tokyo Storefronts is the acclaimed artbook by Polish illustrator Mateusz Urbanowicz, known for his atmospheric background work on Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name.
Originally published as an online illustration series in 2016, Tokyo Storefronts went viral and was featured in major Japanese media.
This book collects 50 stunning illustrations of old-style shops and buildings found across Tokyo, brought to life in Urbanowicz’s rich, hand-painted watercolor style.
Inside You’ll Find:
50 artworks: 10 from the original series + 40 new illustrations.
Stories and historical notes about each building.
Bird’s-eye views, architectural breakdowns, and process sketches.
A behind-the-scenes look at the artist’s workflow.
Fully bilingual: All captions and commentary are in both Japanese and English.
Note on Interior Images:
As a business based in Japan, we adhere to local publishing guidelines and copyright laws, which prohibit us from publicly sharing interior pages of books without the publisher’s explicit permission.
This book captures Tokyo’s charm through the eyes of a foreign artist, blending artistic sensitivity with cultural appreciation, making it both a beautiful coffee table book and a useful reference for environment artists, illustrators, and 3D designers.
📦 Ships directly from Japan. Limited quantities available.
✨ Perfect for adding to your reference library or displaying in your creative workspace.
Book Details:
Publisher: MdN Corporation (エムディエヌコーポレーション)
Language: Japanese and English
Publication Date: April 25, 2018
Length: 160 pages
ISBN-10: 484436734X
ISBN-13: 978-4844367345
Dimensions: 24.7 × 18.2 × 1.1 cm (9.72 × 7.17 × 0.43 in)
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Important Notes
Language:
– All captions and commentary are in both Japanese and English.
Packaging:
– Your book will be carefully packed using protective wrapping and a rigid mailer to prevent damage during transit.
Shipping:
– All items are shipped from Japan, with international tracking.
– Orders are usually shipped within 2–4 business days after purchase.
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– Due to the nature of international shipping and limited stock, all sales are final.
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