TOKYO shares something in common with the chaotic rush of Mumbai. A large population of working-class citizens, commutes by train and a vibrant nightlife define the Japanese culture hub. On August 23, Atsushi Suzuki, mixologist-founder of The Bellwood, Tokyo will bring to the city his own unique concoctions in a rare takeover at Koishii in St Regis. Ranked 34 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2024, The Bellwood is renowned for its quirky twists on traditional innovations.

We speak with Domenico Iannone, general manager of Koishii to learn what the collaboration promises.