Design ground 55, designed an authentic Japanese soba noodle restaurant 'Shuhari Dojima' in a business district near the famous entertainment district Kitashinchi. The designer Kumamoto installed natural materials and traditional Japanese crafts in order to answer the owner's request for a comfortable atmosphere rather than formal Japanese style. To ensure smooth service, the seating area was arranged so that it could be easily seen from the kitchen. Besides, there are four types of seating: counters, tables, sofas, and private rooms for various purposes. The designer said that the aisle was designed to be narrow to give a livery impression, but he also took care not to let customers see each other.
       The moss garden, which can be seen from inside the restaurant, was created by a gardener who is familiar with Japanese gardens and selected the stones and trees. The large counter table made of solid Monkey Pod slab with a natural edge, mud plaster walls having rough texture, the custom-made lighting fixtures, and the moss garden express both contemporary and traditional Japanese style.