Just two hours by train from Tokyo, and you're surrounded by calm, green landscapes—far from the buzz of the city.
Tetsuya wears many hats—, running the Actus wholesale interior store, Style @mishimakagu, diving into e-commerce, home renovations, corporate contract work, and even regional
tourism development.
At first glance, it looks like a plain Japanese house, but step inside and you find a space packed with history and cherished memories.
‘‘I can feel someone’s presence on the other side through the door. It naturally fosters communication with my family.’’
This place holds so many memories—it was a two-family home where his grandparents lived downstairs, and where he often played as a child. The decision to renovate? It was driven by the heartfelt resolve to "return home to the family residence."
They carefully preserved the important elements that could be saved, like the pillars and ranma (carved wooden transoms). Then they dressed the space up with new furniture. Check out how the unusually modern ranma design harmonizes perfectly with the furniture.
His absolute favorite view is the scene through the glass door when sitting on the sofa. It’s a truly special corner where his beloved vintage chest is softly illuminated by Frank Lloyd Wright lighting.
Tetsuya's approach to light is inspired by the Japanese philosophy of "In'ei Raisan" (In Praise of Shadows) – the idea that darkness makes light truly beautiful. He's brought this concept into his own home in his own way.
Light streaming through the transom panels, soft views beyond the glass doors, gradients of shadow created by indirect lighting. In Tetsuya's space, the traditional Japanese appreciation of light and shadow blends naturally with vintage furniture and modern sensibilities. Nothing flashy – just a quiet appreciation for light itself. That's the essence of this home.
This home is full of love, where the history he inherited and the future story they are building warmly coexist.
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