PLUSTOKYO™️: A New Way for Adults to Have Fun in Ginza Through Music

27.October.2018 | SPOT

PLUSTOKYO™️ is a new facility opening in Ginza on November 27, 2018. It will be home to two floors: the 990m² lounge floor themed to look like a hotel lobby, and the 595m² rooftop that lets has you feeling like you’re at a resort despite being in the middle of Tokyo.

PLUSTOKYO™️ will be one of the city’s biggest rooftop music lounges, located on the twelfth floor of the Kirarito Ginza shopping complex. It will fuse music with art, food, workshops and parties.

The sound system uses ‘Pioneer Professional Audio.’ The floor will have 48 speakers for live performances by DJs and recognised artists from both in Japan and overseas.

Art by up-and-coming artists and painters will decorate the room, and there will even be the popular ‘Mixology Salon’ bar where you can enjoy the latest trends in cocktail culture. Food and drink made in collaboration with famous restaurants will also be served.

 

There’s something for everyone at PLUSTOKYO™️. Whether it’s the club area, cafe/bar or gallery, if you’re a music lover you’re sure to enjoy this new way of having fun.

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  • Tokyu Plaza Ginza Food & Drink Stall Sakura no Chaya Reopens

    18.August.2018 | SPOT

    The previously closed Sakura no Chaya has undergone renovation and reopened on August 17 at Kiriko Terrace -Green Side- on the rooftop of Tokyu Plaza Ginza.

    Sakura no Chaya is what’s called an ‘antenna shop’ in Japan which introduces new products to test on the market. They sell a unique selection of food, drinks and miscellaneous goods from companies around Japan. The theme of their lineup is ‘new but nostalgic’ and ‘candy store.’ Products include ice candy by Kabashima Hyouka in Fukuoka, rice cookies by Samurai Senbei in Hokkaido, dried fruits by Noukakawakasu in Wakayama, lemonade by Seto Kyum in Hiroshima, and more. You can eat what you buy straight away or you can save it as a gift or souvenir. The product lineup will change at irregular intervals, so you can look forward to checking out what’s new in stock whenever you go.

    As part of the stall’s reopening they have teamed up with popular shop Kuzefuku (located on floor B1 of the same building) to release salted popcorn. They offer the same three original salt flavours available in Kuzefuku as well as a Sakura no Chaya only salt flavour. You can get yourself a serving of popcorn and eat it while relaxing in Kiriko Terrace -Green Side-.

     

    Be sure to stop by the new Sakura no Chaya if you’re in Ginza to see what they have on offer.

     

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    Tokyu Plaza Ginza

    Address: 5-2-1 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

    Opening Hours: 11:00am-9:00pm (Shops, Services, Cafes) / 11:00am-11:00pm (Restaurants, Food)

    *Times differ for select stores.

    Website: https://ginza.tokyu-plaza.com/

     

  • GINZA SIX: Must-Try Christmas Sweets & Winter Goodies This Year

    16.October.2018 | FOOD / SPOT

    GINZA SIX, the biggest shopping complex in the Ginza Area, is getting ready for Christmas with a range of special seasonal foods and desserts. The line-up retains the sophistication GINZA SIX is known for as it prepares for the final Christmas of the Heisei Era of Japan.

     

    Let’s take a look at the gourmet selection on offer by splitting them into five separate themes.

     

    Christmas Cakes: From Regulars to One of a Kinds – Gems That Glow the Skills of Patissiers

    Monde argenté (ISHIYA GINZA): ¥4,000

    Noel Framboisier (Ginza Sembikiya): ¥5,000

     

    Classic Sweets: Promoting New Trends for the Last Heisei Period Christmas

    Stollen Pistachio (PALETAS): ¥2,593

    Sweet Potato Almond Noel Box (Minamikaze Noukasha Dessert House): ¥1,852

     

    Limited Edition Christmas Sweets Gifts: Classics in Glamorous Christmas Packaging

    Stardust Cookies (JOTARO SAITO): From ¥540

    Limited Edition Christmas Wheat Gluten Cookie Gift (Fu Fu Fu and): ¥3,000

     

    Party Food & Sake: A High Grade Selection to Decorate the Table

    Limited Edition Christmas Charcuterie & Salad (meat&green shunjyukusei): ¥2,560

    Okawa Sparkling Vinegar (Shoubunsu Vinegar Brewery): ¥2,000

     

    Cafes & Restaurants’ Christmas Menus: Bringing a Moment of Bliss on the Holy Night

     

    Fantastic Christmas Course (Bistro Ozami): ¥8,000 / ¥12,000

    Christmas Afternoon Tea Set (THE GRAND GINZA): ¥3,800

     

    A range of pop up shops will also appear for a limited time. This includes pop up shops for fashion brands making their way to Japan for the first time as well as fashion x art collaborative brands, brands that will hold events where you can experience craftsmanship and more.

     

    Additionally, Ginza Sembikiya on floor B1F, which opened the first fruit parlour in Japan in 1894, will open a cafe for a limited period serving a range of fruit products that are good for health and beauty. Open from November 3, 2018 to January 31, 2019.

    <GINZA SIX Limited Edition> Ginza Sembikiya Parfaits: ¥1,500 Each (Pre-Tax)

     

    These parfaits are made with an abundance of fruit that  has been carefully selected by Ginza Sembikiya. The fruits are cut into large slices so you can enjoy their full original flavour. The parfaits are also made with a rich homemade fruit sauce. Choose from three parfait flavours: Muskmelon, Strawberry or Fruits Mille-Feuille.

     

    Bulgari will also open a pop up store called Bvlgari Pop (Up) Corn in the second floor SIXIÈME GINZA. The store is a reinterpretation of a 1960s movie set where they will sell a range of items including a limited edition model bag. Open from December 12, 2018 to January 15, 2019.

    <GINZA SIX Limited Edition> Product Name: Serpenti Forever / Price: ¥295,000 (w/tax ¥318,600)

     

    There’s plenty of other exciting Christmas and seasonal winter food and content to look forward to at GINZA SIX as well, so be sure to check their official website for more details.

  • 8 Best Breakfast Restaurants & Cafés You Must Eat at in Ginza

    10.September.2018 | FEATURES / FOOD / SPOT

    Ginza is Tokyo’s famous upmarket shopping district, lined with countless shops and restaurants. It’s famous not only as a hub for western culture including cuisine and fashion but also for continuing to inherit traditional Japanese elements including Kabuki-za, the chief theater in Tokyo for traditional kabuki plays, and Tsukiji fish market, the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world.

     

    Have you ever wanted to arrive at Ginza in the early morning and enjoy a spot of breakfast before shopping? Whether you’ve considered it or not, we’ve compiled a list of places where you can enjoy a delicious early meal.

     

     

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    Furutoshi (Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel)

    Furutoshi is a popular restaurant located on the second floor of Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel. There, you can look forward to tucking into a delicious breakfast while sat in a spacious and comfortable environment that has modern wooden decor. They also serve super fresh vegetables in the morning. We recommend this one to people who want to spend their morning in luxury with a selection of terrines, carpaccio and more!

     

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    Morning Buffet

    Price: ¥2,100

    Serving Times: Weekdays 7:00am-10:00am (Last In 9:30am) / Weekends & Holidays 7:00am-10:30am (Last In 10:00am)

     

    Furutoshi

    Address: 4-9-2 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

    Opening Hours:

    Breakfast 7:00am-10:00am (Last In 9:30am)

    Lunch 11:30am-3:00pm (Last Orders 2:00pm)

    Dinner 6:00pm-11:00pm (Last Orders 9:30pm)

    No Fixed Holidays.

    TEL: 03-5565-0577

    Website: http://www.solaria-hotels.jp/ginza/restaurant/

     

     

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    Cafe Paulista

    It’s said that John Lenon and his wife Yoko Ono often frequented this cafe. The cafe has a direct contract with Brazilian farms so serve delicious, authentic Brazilian coffee. Get it with a slice of light and crunchy toast which goes perfectly with butter and blueberry jam.

     

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    Cafe Paulista

    Address: 1F Nagasaki Center Bldg, 8-9-16 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

    Opening Hours: [Monday-Satuday] 8:30am-10:00pm / [Sunday & Holidays] 12:00pm-7:30pm

    *Breakfast is served from 8:30am to 11:30am.

    No Fixed Holidays.

    TEL: 03-3572-6160

    Website: http://www.paulista.co.jp

     

     

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    Eggs’n Things – Ginza Branch

    If we’re talking breakfast then we have to include Eggs’n Things on the list. They serve all-day breakfast in generous portions. You can of course choose pancakes but combining the Eggs Benedict with crunchy bacon is the best way to start the morning.

     

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    Eggs’n Things (Ginza Branch)

    Address: 4F Kirarito Ginza, 1-8-19 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

    Opening Hours: 9:00am-11:00pm (Last Orders 10:00pm)

    No Fixed Holidays.

    TEL: 03-6264-4949

    Website: https://www.eggsnthingsjapan.com/ginza

     

     

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    Coffee Ban

    Ginza can be a pretty expensive place, but you can enjoy an absolute bargain breakfast at Coffee Ban, a cafe with a retro atmosphere. For just ¥550 you can get a breakfast set with round bread, raisin bread, lettuce, a boiled egg, potato salad and an apple!

     

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    Coffee Ban

    Address: 3-8-10 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

    Opening Hours: Weekdays 7:00am-9:00pm / Weekends 7:00am-7:00pm

    *Breakfast served from 7:00am to 9:30am.

    No Fixed Holidays.

    TEL: 03-3564-0181

    Website: http://ginzaban.com

     

     

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    The Kitchen Salvatore Cuomo GINZA

    This restaurant located on the second floor of Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza was opened by world renowned celebrity chef and restaurateur Salvatore Cuomo. It offers a buffet style service with a range of tasty looking foods. They have convenient individual rooms and cater for time, place and occasion. Be sure to try their luxurious morning-time buffet.

     

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    Breakfast Buffet

    Price: ¥2,000

    Serving Times: 7:00am-10:00am

     

    The Kitchen Salvatore Cuomo GINZA

    Address: 2F Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza, 1-13-15 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

    Opening Hours

    Breakfast 7:00am-10:30am (Last In 10:00am)

    Lunch 11:30am-3:30pm (Last In (2:30pm)

    *Last in times at 3:00pm on weekends and holidays.

    *Tea time available on weekends and holidays.

    Dinner 5:30pm-11:30pm (Last In 10:30pm)

    No Fixed Holidays.

    TEL: 03-3538-0565

    Website: http://www.kitchensalvatore.jp/ginza/index.html

     

     

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    France-ya

    This spacious cafe has English-style decor where they serve a certain affordable breakfast set has has been loved by Japanese people since the Showa Period. Enjoy toast, fried egg, sausage and salad for just ¥550. The cafe has a relaxing atmosphere so you can enjoy your morning tucking into the set or delicious coffee and a sandwich.

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    France-ya

    Address: B1 Ginza NS Bldg., 3-7-16 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

    Opening Hours: [Monday-Saturday] 8:00am-10:00pm / [Sunday & Holidays] 8:00am-9:30pm

    *Breakfast is served from 8:00am to 11:00am.

    Closed: The day before a national holiday

    TEL: 03-3564-0462

    Information: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130101/13059121/

     

     

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    Cafe 634

    Cafe 634 is a popular cafe with a simple yet stylish interior. They also serve food at the kind of low price you never see in Ginza. Their vegetables are sourced from trusted farms they are contracted to, and they also serve cereal and desserts. Everything is gentle on both your body and your wallet. Their toasted black bread piled with sweet adzuki bean paste and simple adzuki bean toast served with butter are perfect for the morning as they aren’t heavy on the stomach.

     

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    Cafe 634

    Address: 3-12-7 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

    Opening Hours: Weekdays 9:00am-6:00pm / Saturday 11:30am-5:00pm

    *Breakfast is served from 9:00am to 11:00am.

    Closed: Holidays, Sundays and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month

    TEL: 03-3248-0560

    Website: http://www.ginza.jp/csr/8720

     

     

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    Renoir Coffee (Ginza INZ)

    Renoir Coffee opened with their main target being Japanese women. It has a simple wooden decor and has a relaxing atmosphere. It’s also no-smoking. Their hot breakfast sandwiches are made with wholewheat flour and contain ingredients like tuna and melted cheese. The cafe attracts a lot of female customers.

     

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    Renoir Coffee

    Address: 1F Ginza INZ3, 1-2 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

    Opening Hours: 8:00am-11:00pm

    *Breakfast is served from 8:00am to 11:00am.

    No fixed holidays. Closed when INZ is closed.

    TEL: 03-3564-2850

    Website: https://www.ginza-renoir.co.jp/runoacoffee/

     

    Did you enjoy this list? If you’re planning a trip to Ginza then make a day out of it and start your morning with a great affordable breakfast in Tokyo’s elegant district.

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  • Hyatt Centric Ginza to Display Christmas Tree Made by Social Advocacy Group HERALBONY

    21.November.2022 | FASHION / SPOT

    From December 1 until December 25, guests at Hyatt Centric Ginza will be able to see the first-ever Christmas tree designed by the social advocacy group HERALBONY. The Light-Hearted ART TREE will welcome guests to the 4F library and lounge area, and the tree lighting ceremony will be streamed on Instagram live.

     

    It’s no surprise that the hotel is collaborating with HERALBONY again–from May to November of this year, the HERALBONY ART ROOM was open for guests to enjoy. This is the first time that the unit is designing a Christmas tree, and the piece is inspired by one of their most iconic pieces of art–Yukihito Okabe’s Hoo! Hey! Visitors of all ages can enjoy this beautiful piece, filled with color and sure to bring joy.

     

    Along with the tree, the showcase and lounge will also be decorated in a number of HERALBONY pieces. Come enjoy the Christmas season in this one-of-a-kind space!

  • Matsuzaki Shoten to Hold First Collaboration Between Ginza’s Matsuzaki Senbei and Cat’s ISSUE

    01.August.2022 | FASHION / SPOT

    Matsuzaki Shoten will hold a special collaboration event between Ginza’s Matsuzaki Senbei and Cat’s ISSUE starting on August 6, 2022. The Cat’s Festival 2022 will be an incredible event for cat lovers, and guests will be able to grab some special hand towels and bowls produced exclusively for the festival. In addition, there will be an exhibition of works by Ayako Ishiguro, a picture book artist associated with Cat’s ISSUE.

     

    Ginza’s Matsuzaki Senbei x Cat’s ISSUE

    This Japanese-style hand towel features illustrations of unique cats based on the concept color of Matsuzaki Shoten, the main Matsuzaki Senbei shop in Ginza.

     

    Ginza’s Matsuzaki Senbei x Cat’s ISSUE

    Matsuzaki Senbei’s flagship product has been decorated with cat illustrations, each painted by hand. During the event, customers can choose four of their favorite pieces from a total of nine different patterns and pack them in a box wrapped with beautiful paper with a special design.  Guests can also purchase these goods separately. 

     

    Collaboration with Ayako Ishiguro, a Picture Book Artist Specializing in Monster Art

    This comical cat scroll created by Ayako Ishiguro will be on display during the exhibition. Hand towels made in collaboration with Ishiguro will also be on sale. These have previously been sold to huge fanfare.

     

    If you love cats and classic Japanese art, this is the event for you!

  • Teppanyaki and Yakiniku Restaurant Honten Yamashina Opens in Ginza

    28.July.2022 | FOOD / SPOT

    On July 18, the upscale teppanyaki and yakiniku restaurant Honten Yamashina opened a new location in Ginza! The hybrid restaurant has taken over the entire top floor of GINZA PLACE, which is directly connected to Ginza Station. Overlooking the Ginza 4-chome intersection, it’s a gorgeous place to enjoy some authentic Japanese cuisine. 

    Honten Yamashina mainly uses fully-matured Omi beef, the highest grade available among Shiga Prefecture’s top-tier beef, from Okazaki Farm. The cows are allowed to fatten for a considerable amount of time and live stress-free lives for over 40 months. Less than 1% of all Wagyu cattle are shipped after 24 months of age, and this delectable meat is characterized by its sharp taste and fattiness. 

    Luxurious Wagyu and Sea Urchin Sushi

    Early Summer Plate to Enjoy with Seasonal Flowers

    Selected Extra-thick Beef Tongue Steak Made with Refined Attention to Detail

    Grilled Spiny Lobster Made on a Charcoal Grill

    The Playful Yamashina Wagyu Slider

    Melt-in-your-mouth Sweet Amala Tomato (Vegetable of the Day)

    Hand-selected Omi Beef Steak

    Truffle Omurice

     

     

    Japanese-style Teppanyaki

    Guests can enjoy authentic Japanese teppanyaki cuisine with a modern twist. While sitting at the contour, visitors will enjoy a live performance by Taku Osada, a teppanyaki chef with over 20 years of experience.  

     

    The wide variety of meat can be enjoyed in a number of different ways, whether it be raw, grilled, stewed, or properly cooked. From tongue and rump to filet and sirloin, you won’t leave hungry. Visitors can also enjoy seafood and seasonal Japanese vegetables along with their meat, and the flowers and leaves that adorn each plate will change depending on the time of year.

     

    In addition to rare teppanyaki dishes like skirt steak and 3cm-thick beef tongue, Honten Yamashina also offers some playful dishes such as sliders. As the temperature differs on different parts of the steel cooking plate, each item can be cooked to a temperature that maximizes its specific flavor. Honten Yamashina also has a massive cellar housin over 1,000 bottles of wine and hard-to-find spirits. 

     

    Japanese-style Yakiniku

    For those looking for a more private experience, guests can enjoy yakiniku in a completely separate room. Each private room has a grill that will cook meat to the perfect temperature, and only at Honten Yamashina can you enjoy fully-matured Omi beef. The signature cutlet sandwich is made with chateaubriand cooked at a low temperature and deep-fried in a thin batter, then served on crispy bread with a soft, fluffy interior.

     

    Teppanyaki and yakiniku are typically thought of as meat-based dishes, but the restaurant can accommodate vegetarian guests if contacted in advance. 

     

    When Japan opens up to tourism, will you be visiting this incredible restaurant in the heart of Tokyo?

  • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Exhibition 2 in Tokyo to Show Footage from Upcoming Film

    19.July.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT

    The second exhibition for the popular manga, novel, and anime series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will open at Matsuya Ginza on July 21. With over 30 million copies in print, the series has become massively popular both in Japan and abroad, and an anime film is scheduled to release this November. 

     

    The exhibition will be open until August 9, 2022, and is then scheduled to begin a regional tour.

     

    Certain scenes from the highly-anticipated upcoming film will be shown exclusively at the exhibition. Those who are having trouble waiting until November won’t want to miss this rare chance!

     

    During the previous exhibition, guests were able to enter a lottery to win a signboard autographed by Miho Okasaki, the voice of Rimuru. Due to the large number of entries, prizes for the second lottery are even more incredible!

     

    The following autographs, which were previously displayed during the last exhibition, will be given away to some lucky fans. More details are available on the official Twitter page!

     

    Signboard autographed by That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime author Fuse / Signboard autographed by Tenchura! That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime author Fuse / Signboard autographed by That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Trinity in Tempest artist Tae Tono / Signboard autographed by That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Ways of the Monster Nation author Sho Okagiri / Signboard autographed by That Time I Got Reincarnated (Again!) as a Workaholic Slime illustrator Shizuku Akechi / Signboard autographed by The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime artist Shiba

    *Prizes are awarded at random. 

  • SPYxFAMILY Pop-Up Store Opens at Matsuya Ginza

    20.June.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT

    The SPYxFAMILY pop-up shop, first held inside Tokyo Station’s Character Street in April, will be coming to Matsuya Ginza from June 29 until July 12, 2022. 

     

    Limited edition merchandise will be making a return, each featuring exclusive illustrations that saw huge popularity at the Tokyo Station event. Guests will also be able to purchase eight new items!

     

    The lineup includes a rubber coin case (3 varieties, random), a clear multi-use pouch (3 varieties, random), an acrylic keychain featuring Anya, a Peanuts T-shirt with a new Anya illustration, and a mug. Each item is accented with Anya’s pink hair, adding to the cute factor.

    Bonus Sticker

    Bonus Cooling Towel

     

     

    Goods

    Customers spending ¥3,300 or more at the pop-up shop will receive a bonus sticker. Those spending ¥5,500 can choose between a mug or a cooling towel!

     

    ©遠藤達哉/集英社・SPY×FAMILY製作委員会  

  • Ginza Tsutaya Books to Hold ‘What is Kawaii’ Exhibition Featuring Art by Three Female Artists

    08.April.2022 | FASHION / SPOT

    From April 2 until April 22, Ginza Tsutaya Books will be holding a 5th-anniversary exhibition featuring art by three young female artists! These creators specialize in drawing girls, and the event will ask one question: what is ‘Kawaii?’ The artists featured are Amane Ishii, Azusa Nozawa, and Yumi Nagata. 

     

    These three artists have captured the spotlight with their unique styles. Ishii prefers oil painting, Nozawa has a style perfect for manga, and Nagata specializes in more Japanese-style paintings. Those who planned the exhibition noted that the reason these three artists have become so popular stems from how they depict cuteness–they don’t try to conform to society’s idea of ‘cute,’ but rather depict what they themselves consider to be cute.

     

    Many motifs in Ishii’s works are based on the artist’s personal experiences, many stemming from childhood. Her unique characters are sure to grab your attention, and although her pieces are two-dimensional, the linework almost makes them seem 3D. 

     

    For Nozawa, ‘cute’ is the most important element found in her works. She often uses pastels, and something about the way she draws her characters is nostalgic, harkening back to purikura filters and manga characters of the early 2000s. Her unique worldview and nostalgic characters amount to truly one-of-a-kind pieces.

     

    The girls appearing in Nagata’s pieces are projections of herself. She draws the clothes she would like to wear and the poses she’d love to strike! Pursuing her idea of ‘cuteness’ with traditional Japanese techniques and paints, she often includes polka dots in her works, which are a feminine symbol. 

     

    The exhibition will feature two of Ishii’s oil paintings and 13 drawings, the first time such a large number of drawings have been shown all at once. In addition, three of Nozawa’s new portrait series will be on display, along with nine of Nagata’s works. 

     

    ‘Kawaii’ is one of the most prominent keywords found in contemporary Japanese culture. What does it mean to you?

  • Sony Park Mini, an Experimental Pop-up Space, Opens in Ginza, Tokyo

    06.April.2022 | SPOT

    Sony Park Mini, a tiny experimental art space in Ginza, is going to hold fans over until Ginza Sony Park opens in 2024. 

    Sony Park Mini is located in a small 3.5 square meter space on B1F of the Nishiginza parking lot adjacent to Ginza Sony Park, which is currently under construction. The concept of the space is to “hold events that highlight local artists.”

     

    More than 30 experimental programs will be held throughout the year highlighting unique creators and artists from all backgrounds including music, film, art, food, fashion, and shopping. Depending on which programs are popular, the project may extend to other cities. 

     

    The first event, ‘Ayatake Exaki presents None Session,’ will run from March 23 until April 5, 2022, and will feature the musician and his piano.

     

    Program Schedule
    1: March 23 – April 5, 2022 / Ayatake Ezaki (Musical Artist)
    2: April 6 – April 19, 2022 / Takuro Tamayama (Contemporary Artist)
    3: April 20 – May 2, 2022 / Chiaki Kadota (Painter)
    4: May 3 – May 16, 2022 / Neo Sora (Film Director), Aiko Masubuchi (Film Curator)
    *The period of these events is subject to change. Any changes will be announced on Sony Park Mini social media accounts.

     

    The Nishiginza Parking Lot Coffee shop, located inside Sony Park Mini, will offer a lineup of drinks made from carefully selected coffee beans. Vegan donuts and cookies made with natural ingredients will also be available.

  • New Food-Themed Sylvanian Families Exhibition Opens at Matsuya Ginza

    15.March.2022 | FASHION / SPOT

    The adorable Sylvanian Families characters are the subject of a new food-inspired exhibition at Matsuya Ginza in Tokyo! Until March 21, guests can enjoy tons of new merchandise for sale at the event space.

     

    Key Visual

     

    Sylvanian Families is a line of collectible animals made of flocked plastic, originally released in Japan in 1985. Made to place inside dollhouses, these little creatures have remained popular in over 70 countries since release. Over 200 million units have been sold over the years.

     

    Key Illustration

     

    The theme of this event is ‘delicious time,’ and guests can find adorable sets featuring popular characters cooking meals, preparing desserts, and baking cakes. 

     

     

    “A Delicious, Happy Life” Photo: Keigo Morii

     

     

    Ash Mimi “The Fairy’s Mysterious Sweets Shop” 

     

    “Delicious Times with Friends in the Forest” Japan Dollhouse Association

     

     

    In addition to panels and photos of unique combinations featured on social media, the exhibition features the first public showing of works by members of the Japan Dollhouse Association. A large photo spot also makes guests feel as though they’ve entered the world of Sylvanian Families!

     

    [Only for Sale at the Venue] Baby Trio (Bakery) *Price to be Decided

     

    A special store on-site will sell original merchandise, including dolls and illustrations. A limited number of special goods vouchers are also on sale for a short time, and guests exchanging one will receive an original hand towel!

  • Vintage Furniture Exhibition ‘Life in Art: Tokyo Modernism 2022’ to Open at Three Venues Including MUJI HOTEL GINZA

    17.February.2022 | FASHION / SPOT

    Ryohin Keikaku, which operates the interior design brand IDÉE, will open the ‘Life in Art: Tokyo Modernism 2022’ exhibition from February 25 until April 10, 2022. Vintage stores and galleries from all over Japan that deal mainly with furniture from the 1940s to 1960s will come together to introduce audiences to exquisite designs from around the world. Shinichiro Nakahara and Takahiro Goko have organized the exhibition in an effort to spread the word about modern design in the golden age. The exhibition will be held in three parts, beginning with a showing at ATELIER MUJI GINZA and continuing to an auction at IDÉE Tokyo. The final exhibition will be held at MUJI HOTEL GINZA.

     

    Modernism Gallery

    This exhibition is composed of items from a number of unique galleries and stores. Intended to promote the beauty of mid-century vintage furniture and interior design, each piece will be introduced alongside stories from the original designers. 

     

    Modernism Auction #Chairs

    Store owners, creators, and artists participating in TOKYO MODERNISM 2022 will be auctioning off a selection of unique chairs during this unique event.

     

    Modernism Show

    About 30 galleries and vintage shops from around Japan will transform the guest rooms on the 7th and 8th floors of MUJI HOTEL GINZA into stores for this special show. This is the main event and will gather together masterpieces of modern design from the United States, Brazil, Scandinavia, and Japan.

  • Ginza Tsutaya to Opens Spring Ceramics Fair

    15.February.2022 | FASHION / SPOT

    Ginza Tsutaya, located on the 6th floor of the GINZA SIX department store, is now holding a Spring Ceramic Fair until March 7, 2022.

     

    Many popular ceramic artists are coming together for the event. This year’s lineup includes dishes and mugs with botanical patterns and animal motifs in spring-like colors to add color to tables and living spaces. A large number of works, from vases to tableware and even ceramic brooches, will be on display, including works by Wato Maekawa and Oda Pottery. 

     

    Participating Ceramic Artists

     

    Ritsuko Imai

    After studying pottery in England, Imai currently lives and works in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture. This year’s exhibition will show off her dyed works, including Zougan works, a technique in which different materials are inlaid into one material. Enjoy her small plates and teapots with soft colors.

     

    Miki Furuhata

    Miki Furuhata is a pottery artist in Nagano. Using gentle colors and unique self-made glaze, her colorful pieces are a lovely addition to one’s daily life.

     

    Hanako Sakashita

    Hanako Sakashita uses a ‘kneading’ technique, in which colorful clays are kneaded together to create patterns, marbles, stripes, checks, and countless other patterns. Enjoy the many textures, shades, and patterns found in her works!

     

    Wato Maekawa

    A ceramic artist living in Toyama Prefecture, Wato Maegawa creates works inspired by the four seasons. Her flower-shaped plates are reminiscent of Japanese sweets.


    Toutousya

    Using candle wax to make prototypes, these ceramic brooches and boxes are made with a technique adapted from candle making. These hand-painted pieces are very popular, and those on sale in this year’s exhibition are covered with flowers, birds, and animals in spring colors.

     

    Oda Pottery

    Oda Pottery was founded in 1921 in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture. Their lineup features vases that are easy to incorporate into any interior. 

  • Wako Tea Salon in Ginza Offering Seasonal Strawberry Parfait

    13.February.2022 | FOOD / SPOT

    Those familiar with the Ginza district of Tokyo will recognize the iconic Wako clock tower. The department store sells everything from watches to chocolates, and on the second floor of the Wako Annex, guests will find the Tea Salon. The bright and relaxing place invites adult shoppers to enjoy seasonal sweets, with its popular Strawberry Parfait constantly reinvented depending on the time of year.


    This season’s strawberry parfait includes pistachios and local fruit. For a limited time, guests can also enjoy the Lychee and Raspberry Parfait until the end of February. A Fruit Parfait is available in March and April, and the Chocolate Parfait is available year-round.

     

    At the Wako Annex Tea Salon, visitors can also enjoy light meals alongside tea and coffee specially blended for Wako by Yoshiaki Kawashima, known as the ‘coffee hunter.’

     

    Strawberry Parfait

    Lychee and Raspberry Parfait

    Fruits Parfait

    Chocolate Parfait


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  • Naoki Nomura Exhibition “The Story of the Earth” to Open at Tsutaya Ginza

    24.January.2022 | FASHION / SPOT

    From January 15 until February 4, 2022, an exhibition of Naoki Nomura’s works will be on display at the Tsutaya location in Ginza, Tokyo. The art show will feature ten ceramic works created between 2015 and 2021, tracing Nomura’s history and growth as an artist. 

    Rain. 2020

    Strawberry Girl. 2020

     

     

    Naoki Nomura was familiar with clay before he became an artist. Fascinated by the firing of clay and the beautiful colors of finished ceramics, Nomura’s works are inspired by daily life. Fans of the artist’s work have fallen in love with his strangely adorable ‘creatures,’ each featuring a strange appearance. Some are wearing seasonal fruits, others have distinctive hairstyles, and all of them have ambiguous and unreadable expressions. 

     

    Visitors are invited to imagine their own stories as they wander the exhibition.

     

    Comment from the Artist

    There are so many little discoveries to be made in our daily lives.

    Through our encounters with various objects and people, through our casual conversations, our imagination expands and we invent our own stories. 

    The characters from my own stories take up residence in my mind and using my hands, I have brought them into the real world.

    Naoki Nomura

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