Tokyo House

Overview

Anybody who has travelled to Japan has almost certainly sorted their caffeine needs with a can of Suntory BOSS Coffee — straight from the world's best vending machines. Luckily for anyone hankering for this particular pick-me-up, the brand is bringing flash brewing, its unique Japanese brewing method, Down Under this month — so we can enjoy an exceptional coffee straight from the Land of the Rising Sun.

But, the team is ditching the vending machine in favour of a two-and-a-half week pop-up that's bringing Japanese coffee culture to Surry Hills. From Friday, February 17 until Saturday, March 4, Tokyo House will sit on a leafy spot on Crown Street, serving up a dreamy work-from-home space from 1–5pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Then, a stacked lineup of events after dark. Why? It's all in the spirit of omotenashi, the Japanese art of providing guests with the ultimate experience of hospitality and kindness.

Bennelong's Taka Shino

By day, you can embrace the calming and curated venue as a co-work space, complete with charge stations, wifi and communal tables for some coffee-fuelled collaboration. By night, the lights will be turned down, the music turned up and space made for a moody bar heroing curated cocktails and live performances.

What can you expect? Fashion and art installations, craft, iced coffee degustations, standout food and music. Excitingly, Bennelong's Taka Shino (pictured above) has curated the cocktail list available throughout the pop-up, and will be diving into the inspiration behind each drink on Tuesday, February 21; and best-selling manga artist Queenie Chan will be hosting Comic+Coffee sessions on Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, March 2.

There's also the exclusive chance to catch a fashion installation from designer Akira Isogawa (pictured below) between Tuesday, February 28 and Saturday, March 4 — and hear all about it from Isogawa himself on Tuesday, February 28. Plus, the intricate paper artistry of multidisciplinary artist Midori Furze will be on show from Thursday, February 16 until the end of Tokyo House's Sydney stint. Music-wise, Suntory BOSS Coffee is bringing serious talent, with the likes of DJ Moto (February 17; March 4; pictured at top) DJ Naiki (March 3), 14strk (February 18), Maya Hirasedo (February 23) and more.

Akira Isogawa

If you're looking to get inspired, drink an expertly brewed coffee and experience the delight that is Japanese culture and hospitality, be sure to get yourself to Tokyo House. Although the 15 days of service are sold out, check out the full program and be inspired to bring a bit of omotenashi to your life.

Tokyo House is popping up at 355 Crown Street, Surry Hills from Friday, February 17 till Saturday, March 4. Tickets are sold out, but for more info, head to the website.

Top image: Tokyo House at night; DJ Moto