Most offices are built for one thing: work. Desks, meeting rooms, neutral colors, repeat. But KOKUYO DIG in Tokyo flips that idea on its head. Instead of feeling like a standard corporate setup, this space doubles as a place for learning, sharing, and letting curiosity run wild.
Designed by DDAA alongside KOKUYO’s in-house team, the 5,317-square-foot Tokyo office design was imagined as more than just a headquarters. It’s a learning workplace where employees can focus on daily tasks while also exchanging ideas and knowledge. The inspiration behind it might surprise you: family restaurants.
In Japan, family restaurants are popular because everyone can do their own thing while still sharing the same space. That relaxed, flexible energy is exactly what the designers wanted to bring into KOKUYO DIG. The result is an office that feels open, welcoming, and quietly buzzing with activity.
The space is split across two levels, much like a casual eatery. Upstairs is a shared zone for collaboration, while the lower level offers more private areas for smaller groups. Sightlines gradually rise from the center toward the back, making the office feel spacious and connected. Plants act as natural dividers, adding privacy without closing things off, while green-toned furniture and flooring bring warmth and life to the space.
In the main work area, tables and chairs come in all shapes and sizes. There are cozy box-style sofas for casual meetings, large low tables for group work, and plenty of room to spread out documents and tools. Movement is seamless, with clear paths leading to key spots like the library downstairs and a snack bar and supply dock upstairs.
At its core, this learning workplace perfectly reflects KOKUYO’s philosophy: stay curious, keep learning, and create spaces that support purposeful creativity. KOKUYO DIG proves that a Tokyo office design can be both productive and genuinely fun.
