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"Austrian Takeover" at the Monocle Shop Tokyo from April 13 to October 13, 2025

Exclusive showcase for Austrian design, craftsmanship, and innovation with 16 selected brands – a hotspot for Austrian design and craftsmanship during Expo 2025!

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In the midst of Tokyo's vibrant creative scene, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA is bringing the “Austrian Takeover” to the international stage in collaboration with the globally renowned media company Monocle. This exclusive format brings 16 outstanding Austrian companies and their unique products to the Monocle store and to Monocle's global online platform, monocle.com/shop. Discerning Japanese and international customers with high standards of quality, design and authenticity will have the rare opportunity to touch, see and feel these Austrian masterpieces for six months in the bustling heart of Tokyo's Shibuya district. Coinciding with Expo 2025 Osaka, the concept store will become a showcase for outstanding Austrian design and create a stage for high-quality products that combine culture, craftsmanship and innovation. 

A curated cross-section of Austria's creative diversity

Whether masterful porcelain objects, elegant fashion, functional travel accessories or extraordinary fragrance creations - the range of products on display reflects Austria's innovative strength and design DNA. Want to know more about the participating companies? Here is a small taste of the brands that will be featured: 

Augarten Wien (Porcelain Manufactory)
Champagne bowl, Kaisersemmel box etc.
www.augarten.com

BE […] MY FRIEND (Natural cosmetics)
Soap, lotion, travel set, etc.
www.besoapmyfriend.com

CLARISSAKORK (design accessories with Cork)
Coasters, PC bags, etc.
www.clarissakork.com

Feinedinge (Sustainable porcelain products)
Modern porcelain products made from recycled materials
www.feinedinge.at

J.T. Kalmar GmbH (Lighting equipment)
Table lamps, etc.
www.kalmarlighting.com

Kamarg (Backpacks)
A lightweight and stylish backpacks
www.kamarg.com

KARAK (Handmade Tiles)
For coasters, flooring, and exterior surfaces etc.
www.karak.at

Koó (Handicrafts)
Blue print aprons, etc.
www.originalblaudruck.at | www.meisterstrasse.com

Lifestylehotels (Books)
Hotel guides, lifestyle magazines, etc.
www.lifestylehotels.net | www.thestylemate.com

Lobmeyr (Glass products)
Designer glass sets, etc.
www.lobmeyr.at

Lodenwalker (Roden products)
Wool blankets, etc.
www.lodenwalker.com

LOOOPS (Fragrance)
Candles, etc.
www.looopsmoments.com

PALLA Vienna (Fashion & Design)
Wooden cutting boards, etc.
www.pallavienna.com

Thomas Petz (Hornwork)
Handmade combs, etc.
www.petz-hornmanufaktur.at | www.meisterstrasse.com

Wiener Zuckerln (Sweets)
Handmade candies, etc.
www.zuckerlwerkstatt.at | www.meisterstrasse.com

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