Twilight in Tokyo: Range Rover House Brings Bespoke Luxury to Karuizawa
Against a backdrop of clean-lined architecture and cool mountain air, Range Rover welcomed guests into a one-of-a-kind retreat celebrating culture, craftsmanship and calm.
For three days in late July, Range Rover transported its most loyal Japanese clients into a space of stillness and sophistication with the return of Range Rover House, this time set in the serene mountain town of Karuizawa, just outside Tokyo. From July 25 to 27, the brand’s global vision of modern luxury was reimagined through a Japanese lens — bringing together the natural beauty of the region with deeply rooted traditions and a bold, design-forward debut.
At the heart of the experience was the reveal of the Range Rover SV Bespoke Urban Twilight Collection, a Japan-exclusive commission limited to just twelve vehicles. Designed in collaboration with the SV team in the UK, the collection drew inspiration from the shifting tones of the urban sky — those fleeting moments when light, atmosphere and architecture briefly align. With only four examples of each edition, it was a showcase not only of restraint, but of the Range Rover brand’s growing fluency in regional storytelling.
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Urban Dusk pairs bold presence with quiet glow, captured in its signature blue-grey satin finish.
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Gloss lettering set against satin bodywork signals the precision of SV Bespoke craftsmanship.
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Refined from every angle, Urban Dusk balances sculptural lines with soft, golden light.
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Urban Dawn commands attention in deep mauve satin, evoking the early light before sunrise.
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Dark tones and fluid lines come together in the serene silhouette of Urban Dawn.
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Ultrafabric materials and custom embroidery create a tactile interior inspired by twilight tones.
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Diamond-turned wheels with dark accents give Urban Dawn its grounded, modern edge.
The three vehicles were presented as reflections of different phases of the Tokyo sky: Urban Dawn, finished in a deep mauve satin and paired with ebony leather and tonal embroidery, evoked the quiet minutes just before sunrise.
Urban Dusk, wrapped in smoky blue-grey satin, revealed warm golden undertones in the fading light. Its interior, made entirely of Ultrafabric, offered a tactile alternative to traditional leather, with a soft two-tone palette of light cloud and grey.
And Urban Light, perhaps the most poetic of the trio, was defined by its silky rose finish — subtly tinted with warmth and matched with pearly leather, chrome highlights and white ceramic accents. Each vehicle felt both precise and impressionistic, like the moment of sky it captured.
Just as important as the reveal itself was the atmosphere in which it was staged. Range Rover House Karuizawa was carefully designed to immerse guests in a lifestyle that mirrors the brand’s philosophy of quiet sophistication. Set within a contemporary villa surrounded by forest and filtered light, the experience unfolded like a curated meditation on space and intention.
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Each course was plated as a visual story, blending seasonal ingredients with modern technique.
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Chef Takuya Okada brought quiet artistry to the table with a custom tasting menu.
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TRADMAN’S BONSAI reinterpreted traditional form to create a living installation of balance and stillness.
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The dining experience reflected Range Rover’s design ethos—precise, elegant and rooted in place.
Guests were invited to take part in a modern tea ceremony led by the Sakurai Tea Research Institute, where centuries-old practice was reframed through a minimalist lens. Nearby, a bonsai installation by TRADMAN’S BONSAI served as a living sculpture — blending tradition and innovation in perfect balance. The culinary experience, curated by rising-star chef Takuya Okada of vase, offered a similarly layered narrative, with each course shaped to reflect both local ingredients and the brand’s modernist values.
What emerged across these three days was more than a product launch — it was a quiet conversation between cultures, where Range Rover’s design ethos found common ground with Japanese artistry, precision and pause. As Melissa Janda, Brand Manager for Range Rover Overseas, noted, “We are delighted to bring Range Rover House to our Japanese customers. This collection, created in collaboration with the UK SV design team, tells a unique story crafted specifically for Japan. Range Rover remains committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our valued Japanese clientele.”
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Urban Light’s rose satin finish captures the delicate transition from dusk to evening city glow.
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With its luminous silhouette and soft metallic tones, Urban Light embodies quiet elegance.
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Urban Dawn’s ebony leather with tonal stitching evokes the still, unlit moments before sunrise.
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Urban Dusk’s golden undertones and sculpted form reflect the warmth of a fading skyline.
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Silky rose exterior and chrome accents give Urban Light its distinctly modern presence.
From the tailored exclusivity of the Urban Twilight Collection to the intentional curation of every room, sound and taste, Range Rover House Karuizawa proved that the most powerful statements don’t need to be loud. They just need to be made with care.
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