A NEW DIRECTION

Who would have thought a car showroom would end-up on your must-see list? Here’s one to add to the Tokyo travel agenda: Lexus’ amazing showroom in Tokyo’s trendy Aoyama district (top). The concept shop known as Intersect By Lexus focuses on design, fashion and art, and also offers the Crafted For Lexus range of products, including sunglasses, tote bags, glasswear and leather goods. But that’s not all – on the first floor you’ll discover a cafe-meets-bar (right) with interiors set to inspire your next renovation. The Garage, an exhibition space for car culture and lifestyle, is on the second floor, along with a library lounge serving modern-Tokyo-themed foods. The big question is, can you buy a car there?