The Kiyotomo Sushi Bar: A Journey from Tokyo to Hong Kong

How does a sushi bar find itself in a museum?
Built during a time of economic expansion in the economic boom of the 1980s and closed in 2004, Kiyotomo sushi bar is one of the few remaining intact interiors conceived by Japanese designer Kuramata Shiro. Part of the vanguard of post-1960s Japanese design, Kuramata designed hundreds of furniture objects and interior spaces during his lifetime; this space stands out for its playful accents, subtle craftsmanship, and precise attention to detail.
In this video, curators, conservators, and craftsmen recall the challenges and surprises of acquiring, dismantling, and relocating an entire building from Tokyo to Hong Kong.
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‘When I pressed down into the clay, it felt like I was giving it a heart.’
- Richard Schlagman, former owner
English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese closed captions are available in the player.
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M+ acquired the Kiyotomo sushi bar with a partial donation from Richard Schlagman.
This display is generously supported by major sponsor Debbie Lo Creativity Foundation.
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