Japan is the birthplace of many legendary designers and brands. From Rei Kawakubo to Yohji Yamamoto, through to Junya Watanabe who’s labels are worn and sold worldwide up until today.

Besides the big names that are widely known through popular and sub-cultures, the names which made their way from the avant-garde beginnings and worked their way up and through the mainstream in the form of small hearts on shoes and big lettering on jackets - there is more to discover.

Some of the most influential designers and brands are still well-kept or almost-kept secrets.

Your favourite designer's inspiration or idol will not always land in your local high-end boutique or be channelled through the sneaker collaborations on your feet - but their impact will be there forever.

One of these names is Kosuke Tsumura and his utopian brand FINAL HOME.