Roppongi Hills 2019 New Year Events: Lucky-Dip Bags, Exclusive Meals & More

13.December.2018 | SPOT

Roppongi Hills is set to host a series of “luck-filled” events for the new year starting on January 1st and ending on January 3rd. Expect lots of deliciously-prepared meals, “fukubukuro” lucky-dip bags, early discounts up to 70% and more.

 

The Grand Hyatt Tokyo hotel will also serve up a limited-time menu for the new year as well as sell cookies based on the 2019 sexagenary cycle, French confections and more. Additionally, there will be taiko drum performances and lion dancing on stage at Roppongi Hills Arena across the duration of the 3-day celebrations.

New Year Events
A range of events will take place at Roppongi Hills Arena to welcome the new year. New Year’s Day will see a taiko performance, lion dancing and more while traditional games will be played on January 2 and 3 which both adults and children can enjoy.

 

Location: Roppongi Hills Arena
Date: January 1, 2019 – January 3, 2019
Price: Free

 

January 1 (12:00-15:00)
Price: Free
Taiko Performances – 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30
Lion Dancing – 13:00 / 14:00
Sake Offering – 13:00 (*Available to the first 200 people who obtain a ticket at the venue, available from 12:00) 

 

January 2 (11:00-16:00)
Price: Select parts of the event will charge
Taiko Performances – 11:00 / 13:50 / 15:30
Lion Dancing – 11:10 / 13:30 / 15:00
Koto Performances: 11:30 / 12:30 / 14:30 (*The koto workshop will be closed at 11:30-11:50, 12:30-12:50 and 14:30-14:50)
Koma Spinning Top Competition (January 2 Only) – 13:00 (*Available to the first 12 people who obtain a ticket at the venue, available from 12:00)
Kendama Competition (January 3 only) – 13:00 (*Available to the first 20 people who obtain a ticket at the venue, available from 12:00)
Traditional Games (Koma-mawashi, Kendama, Beigoma, Otedama

 

New Year’s Food: “Fuku Gohan”
15 restaurants and cafes at Roppongi Hills will serve their own “fuku gohan” (lucky food) from January 1 to 3. The keywords put into these meals are luck, happiness, omen and beginnings. Everything on their menus are made best with the best ingredients and are all visually stunning.

 

Running: January 1, 2019 – January 3, 2019
15 restaurants and cafes participating. Serving times differ for each place.
*Subject to change without notice.

Specially Selected Japanese Black Beef 2019 – Tomahawk Steak (1kg): ¥9,660 (*10 served per day)

This rib eye roll tomahawk steak is made of 1kg specially selected Japanese black beef from Kagoshima and is served on the bone. Its hearty size means it can serve 3-4 people. It normally costs ¥14,000 but they will serve it with 31% off in line with for the 31st Heisei year.

 

Serving: 17:00-20:00
*Mandatory Reservations: Available until 15:00 the same day.

New Year Cupcake 2019 (Left): ¥540 / Fortune Cupcake (Right): ¥640 (*10 of each served per day at LOLA’s Cupcakes Tokyo)

Last year’s popular cupcakes will be sold for the entire event. This includes the vanilla flavoured “New Year 2019” cupcake and the chocolate “Fortune Cupcake.”

 

New Year Fukubukuro Lucky Bags


Fukubukuro lucky-dip bags will be sold at Roppongi Hills on New Year’s Day from 11:00am. Try your hand at getting a range of fashion items, food, confections and more with 55 shops participating.

 

Running: January 1, 2019 – January 3, 2019
Stores: 55
Roppongi Hills ennerre
Price: ¥31,500 (worth ¥155,520) *20 available per day

 

Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s New Year Menu

The Grand Hyatt will sell special cookies to celebrate the year of the boar. You can also try a French galette des rois tart, enjoy a line-up of “osechi” new year food and more.

 

Running: December 29, 2018 –  January 31, 2019
Location: Fiorentina Pastry Boutique (Grand Hyatt Tokyo Floor 1F)
Opening Hours: 9:00-22:00 (cakes and tarts available from 10:00-22:00)

Boar Cookies: ¥918 each / Set of 4 Small Cookies: ¥1,512

The cookie line-up includes a number of different designs perfect as new year gifts including the wild boar, piglet, shishimai lion and more.

3 Layer Osechi: ¥75,600

The beautiful osechi meal comes with three drawers of food made with Japanese ingredients by Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s head chef.

 

Reservation Period: October 1, 2018 – December 20, 2018
Restaurant: Shunbou (Grand Hyatt Tokyo Floor 6F)

Reservations: Telephone, online or in the restaurant
Pick-Up: December 31, 2018 at 11:30-16:00

 

Enjoy the winter season and celebrate he coming new year at Roppongi Hills!

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  • Roppongi Hills Christmas 2018: Keyakizaka Illuminations, 10m Tall Christmas Tree & More!

    20.September.2018 | SPOT

    Christmas at Roppongi Hills is a bustling time having brought together 7 million people last year. There will be lots happening this year, starting with Keyakizaka street being lit up from early November up to Christmas Day. Illuminations will be held in 3 places and there will be numerous events including a Christmas market and concerts.

    Around 700,000 LED lights will decorate the trees of Keyakizaka street, bringing to light that charming feeling of Tokyo wintertime. This marks the 15th year of the street’s illuminations, and this year’s theme is “LIVE veil.” Passersby will be greeted with the glow of crisp blue and snow white LED lights. The bridge located in the centre of Keyakizaka street will make for a great photo with Tokyo Tower in the background.

     

    Date: Early November 2018 – December 25, 2018
    Time: 17:00-23:00

    Location: Roppongi Keyakizaka-dori

    A Christmas market will take place at 66 Plaza which will be overlooked by a towering 10m tall Christmas tree. The tree will light up during the event making for a must-visit spot with that special someone.

     

    Date: Early November 2018 – December 25, 2018
    Time: 17:00-24:00

    Location: 66 Plaza

    If you take a stroll along West Walk you’ll also see a very unique looking “knitted” Christmas tree. This specially made tree is made of a knitted material that will feel soft to touch. You’ll even be able to lie down at the base of it. The material the tree is made of will also run through the corridor of West Walk, embracing the area with warmth.

     

    Running: November 16, 2018 – December 25, 2018 (subject to change)

    Location: 2F West Walk South Side and Corridor

    As well as the Christmas market and concert, the restaurants and cafes will also sell Christmas cakes, and there will be plenty of opportunities for Christmas shopping.

     

    Take your family, friends or special someone to Roppongi Hills for Christmas this year!

     

    ■Information

    Roppongi Hills Christmas 2018
    Location: Roppongi Hills (Roppongi Keyakizaka-dori, 66 Plaza, West Walk, Roppongi Hills Arena, Oyane Plaza, and elsewhere)

     

    Christmas Market 2018

    Date: November 23, 2018 – December 15, 2018

    Time: 11:00-21:00

    *On the first day (November 23) the market will open in the evening.

    *Opening times extended to 22:00 on Fridays, the weekend and December 24.

    Location: Oyane Plaza

     

  • Nogizaka46 Artwork Exhibition to Take Place at Sony Roppongi Museum

    30.November.2018 | SPOT

    Having wrapped up the Snoopy Museum in September 2018, the Sony Music Roppongi Museum is set to open as a new and even more exiting museum next year. The first exhibition to welcome the re-opening will be the Nogizaka46 Artworks Daitai Zenbu Ten (‘Exhibition of Almost All Nogizaka46 Artwork’) which will run from January 11 to May 12.

    Fans of the Japanese idol group Nogizaka46 can look forward to seeing CD covers on display as well as actual outfits worn during their music videos, unreleased artwork and much more. It will be an accumulation of almost all of their artwork since their debut in 2012.

    Exclusive merchandise developed for the event will be sold, and there will even be a café called the Zaka CAFE with food made in collaboration with the members. Live concert footage will be screened using a crystal LED display that will make you feel like you’re really there.

    Special preview days of the event will be held from November 11 to 14 giving an early peek into the exhibition before it opens to the general public on January 15. Tickets to the early previews go on sale via on November 30 from noon (JST) via Lawson Tickets. General tickets will be available on December 15 from 10:00am (JST)

     

    Further information on the menu items, merchandise and more will be posted on the venue’s official website in the coming months.

  • Craft Sake Week to Take Place in Roppongi Hills in 2019

    13.November.2018 | SPOT

    Sake brands from all across Japan are set to gather at Roppongi Hills next year for Craft Sake Week, an event celebrating Japanese sake that will run from April 19 to 29.

    First held in Roppongi back in 2016, Craft Sake Week is produced by JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY which is spearheaded by Hidetoshi Nakata who has tried well over 300 brands of sake all over Japan. The event is being held as “a place for people to enjoy and learn about top brand sake.” Each day of the event will have its own theme which will be led by 10 different sake breweries. Each and every brand is valued equally, giving attendees a chance to find their favourite brands and brewers.

    As well as being able to try out different drinks, there will be a chance to talk to sake experts who can advise on the best ways to pick out and enjoy sake. A line-up of food will also be available to complement the beverages on show. There will be many popular restaurants in attendance.

     

    To date, around 400,000 people have attended the event including those from outside Japan, and the event aims to bring in even more visitors from overseas. The event has grown in popularity and is now also recognised worldwide.

    Nakata doesn’t just want to celebrate and promote sakeーhe also wants to spread Japanese culture. That’s why every little thing at the event has been considered, from the venue design down to the cups you drink from.

     

    The event won the Golden World Awards in October this year, an international award which recognises excellence in public relations practice. It was highly regarded for creating a space to spread Japanese sake culture to a diverse audience and for making sake appealing to the world.

     

    If you’re in Japan next year and a true lover of sake then you won’t want to miss the 4th run of Craft Sake Week.

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  • Keyakizaka Lights, a Tokyo Winter Tradition, to be Held Again in 2022

    02.October.2022 | SPOT

    From November 11 until December 25, 2022, Roppongi Hills Christmas will cover Tokyo in glittering lights once again. The Keyakizaka Lights, one of Tokyo’s most popular winter attractions, will also take place in 2022, with the 400-meter-long Keyakizaka street covered in over 800,000 blue and white LED lights.

     

    For the first time in three years, the Mohri Garden will be covered in lights as well. The annual Christmas market will invite guests to experience an authentic German Christmas, and Christmas cakes and gourmet food unique to Roppongi Hills will be for sale. 

     

    The Roppongi Hills Christmas event utilizes LED lights and has done so since the first event was held in 2003. Clean power will be used again this year, and the lights will be switched on from 5 PM until 11 PM each night. 

  • Sailor Moon 30th Anniversary Museum to Feature Themed Cafe

    30.June.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / SPOT

    The Sailor Moon franchise’s 30th-anniversary museum will run from July 1 to December 30 at Tokyo’s Roppongi Museum. The series became a global phenomenon in the 1990s and remains incredibly popular with audiences around the world to this day.

     

    Visitors to the museum can also enjoy the Sailor Moon Museum Cafe, which will offer delectable dishes inspired by the series!

     

    Cosmic Heart Compact Dessert Plate: ¥1,730 (Tax Included)

     

    This dessert plate features a colorful and fluffy recreation of Sailor Moon’s Cosmic Heart Compact. With raspberry mousse as a base, a crispy icing cookie sits on top.

     

    Sailor Moon Museum Sliders: ¥1,850 (Tax Included)

     

    The signature menu features sliders decorated with the museum’s logo along with a salad and soup inspired by one of the main character’s colors. Guests can enjoy two different sliders: steamed chicken basil sauce and shrimp and egg.

     

    In the Name of the Moon, I’ll Punish You! Omurice: ¥1,650 (Tax Included)

     

    This omurice features Sailor Moon’s classic silhouette and is finished with a rich and creamy white sauce. Served with a salad, this meal is well-balanced and very filling!

     

    Sailor Soldier Rainbow Parfait: ¥1,480 (Tax Included)


    This colorful parfait was inspired by Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Venus, and Sailor Moon. Filled with fruits and jellies, this treat is filled with unique textures and tastes.

     

    Sailor Chibi Moon’s Pudding a la Mode: ¥1,630 (Tax Included)


    This adorable arrangement of sweets inspired by Sailor Chibi Moon has a retro feel. Filled with strawberries, white peaches, and ice cream, this dessert will look great on social media!

     

    New menu items will be included during the second volume of the museum starting September 10, so stay tuned!

     

    Come surround yourself with all things Sailor Moon! Which of these adorable treats do you want to try? 

     

    ©Naoko Takeuchi

  • Sailor Moon Museum Details Second Round of Exclusive Merchandise

    25.June.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT

    The Sailor Moon franchise’s 30th-anniversary museum will run from July 1 to December 30 at Tokyo’s Roppongi Museum. The series became a global phenomenon in the 1990s and remains massively popular to this day.

     
    The exhibition will feature the largest-ever exhibition of original illustrations by Sailor Moon’s creator Naoko Takeuchi, at over 600 pieces. The museum will have three phases, each swapping out different pieces, so fans can have a different experience depending on when they visit!

     

    The event will include an ‘immersive experience theater,’ which will display colored images on a massive 4.5 x 8-meter screen with special effects. Fans can also enjoy a ‘hologram manuscript exhibit,’ which will display the Sailor Scouts’ famous dialogue. Plenty of merchandise will also be available for purchase, with the second round of available goods just announced!

     

    Original Merchandise (Second Lineup)

    Clear Folder (’90s Anime Logo)

    Clear Folder (Random, 5 varieties)

    Masking Tape Holder

    Masking Tape (Luna, Artemis & Diana)

    Hat (’90s Anime Logo)

    Cloth Shirt (’90s Anime Logo)

    Aurora Sticker (Random, 10 varieties)

    Reversible Cushion (Luna & Artemis)

    Pochette (Luna)

    Face Powder Collection (5 varieties)

     

    The second round of original merchandise features many items utilizing the ‘90s anime logo, including a shirt, hat, and clear folders. A themed masking tape holder was made to resemble Sailor Moon’s Moon Stick, and the tape itself features the cats Luna, Artemis, and Diana.

     

    The interior of the special store created for the exhibition was designed by Wataru LINDA Igarashi, an art director known for his cute pieces based on the concept of ‘window shopping.’ 

     

    Come experience some serious nostalgia at the Sailor Moon museum later this year!

     

    © Naoko Takeuchi

  • Junkissa Journey Reveals Third Collaboration Menu Featuring Unique Cream Sodas

    28.March.2022 | FOOD / SPOT

    Key Coffee is teaming up with Junkissa Journey, a website helping people find the best cafes for a third collaboration. Guests are welcome to visit Almond Roppongi to test a new menu inspired by old-fashioned junkissa, or cafes that don’t serve alcohol. A selection of unique cream sodas in retro glasses and other tasty treats will be available from March 17 until April 10, 2022.

     

    Blooming Cream Soda

    Tokimeki Coffee Shop Plate A

    Tokimeki Coffee Shop Plate B

    Roppongi Pastry Ring with Anko & Butter

    Strawberry Milk Sandwich

    Morning Tea Set 

     

     

    Two different lunch sets, a scrumptious dessert, and a breakfast option will be available alongside colorful cream sodas and milkshakes. The drinks are inspired by spring and look just like cherry blossoms and violets! The Adelia Retro glasses are stamped with a Showa-era retro decal, allowing customers to enjoy the charm of a nostalgic pure coffee shop not only in taste but also in appearance. 10 other limited-edition menu items will appear at the event, so keep an eye out for more info!

  • Imagine the Future at a New Design Exhibition from NTT Docomo in Roppongi, Tokyo

    20.March.2022 | FASHION / SPOT / Uncategorized

    In order to explore a future made possible by telecommunications, NTT DOCOMO will hold the ‘Peek into the Future of Design: Imaginary Margins’ exhibition at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 3 in Roppongi, Tokyo, from March 19 until March 27. The event will explore the future of technology through the lens of design. 

     

    The exhibition asks an important question: “Can people and technology exist in harmony in the future?” A number of product and device prototypes will be on display along with interviews with the designers and creators. All of these products are unfinished, which will allow for more unique perspectives!

     

    Because these are unfinished products, we can see traces of the thought process that went into the shapes, colors, and materials used. These prototypes range from speakers to projectors and more. Along with the prototypes, keywords related to the inspiration, sketches, design drawings, and materials used in the conception process will decorate the space from the floor to the ceiling.

  • Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween Limited Edition Merchandise Revealed

    03.February.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT

    Starting February 11, the Roppongi Museum will begin a new event to celebrate the upcoming release of Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween, coming to theaters in April 2022. The ‘Halloween Gift’ event combines a museum experience with aspects of the real world, and guests will be able to visit and enjoy until June 5, 2022. 

     

    Called a ‘Live Museum,’ the new brand of entertainment combines theater, puzzle-solving, and a museum exhibition. Each visitor will become a character working with Conan and his friends to solve riddles based on The Bride of Halloween film.

     

    Merchandise at a Glance

    RM Acrylic Figure (10 varieties)

    RM Pin

    RM Pâtissier Conan / RM Pâtissier Furuya

    RM Poster Card Set

    RM Bruno Hot Sandwich Maker / RM Bruno Kettle

    RM Mini Towel Conan/ Furuya / Haibara / Matsuda

    RM Embroidered Pouch Conan / Furuya / Haibara

    RM Drifter Backpack / Tote Bag / Shoulder Bag

    RM Secret Book

    Special merchandise only available during this event has been unveiled, and fans can snag items featuring Conan and Furuya, a major player in the new film. Other popular characters also make appearances, so Detective Conan fans should try to grab their favorites before they’re gone!

  • Roppongi Hills Christmas 2021 and Keyakizaka Lights, Tokyo’s Signature Christmas Event, Begin

    17.November.2021 | SPOT

    Tokyo’s favorite Christmas event has begun! Roppongi Hills is a popular destination for shopping, eating, and having a good time, and the Roppongi Hills Christmas 2021 celebration brings the complex to life with plenty of holiday spirit. The Keyakizaka Lights signal the beginning of the Christmas season in the area, and this winter tradition is not to be missed! 

    Keyakizaka Lights

     

     

    The 400-meter-long Keyakizaka street is covered in over 700,000 blue and white LED lights, and the scene has become a popular representation of what Christmas looks like in Tokyo. This year’s West Walk shopping arcade will also feature the special Bon-Bon Blossom installation, a Christmas tree made to look like bonbon chocolates.

     

    Does this look like your ideal Christmas scene?

  • teamLab Reconnect Art and Sauna Exhibition Unveils New Autumn Art Space

    26.October.2021 | FASHION / SPOT

    Art collective teamLab has made a splash with their Reconnect exhibition, inviting visitors to enjoy a number of alternating hot and cold baths to transform their senses as they traverse a massive and constantly transforming art exhibition. From October 18 until November 23, the exhibition will feature incredible autumn scenery, including the piece ‘Proliferating Immense Life in the Rain – A Whole Year per Year.’ This constantly-moving image is not pre-recorded, but rather, the leaves will sway and respond to visitors’ movements. Due to the popularity of the exhibition, more ticket plans are now available, including morning tickets for limited entry on weekdays. Guests can also reserve one sauna room for private use.

     

     

     

    Ephemeral Solidified Light
    teamLab, 2021, Interactive Installation, Sound: teamLab

     

     

    Step into the Light Circle
    teamLab, 2021, Interactive Digital Installation, Sound: Hideaki Takahashi, teamLab

     

     

    A Whole Year per Year / Proliferating Immense Life in the Rain – A Whole Year per Year
    teamLab, 2020, Interactive Digital Installation, Sound: Hideaki Takahashi

     

     

    Levitation
    teamLab, 2021, Digital Installation, Sound: Hideaki Takahashi

     

     

    In collaboration with popular app TikTok, Reconnect aims to be a more down-to-Earth art experience. Rather than going to a prestigious museum, guests are invited to reconnect with the world and with the concept of time as they explore the exhibition. With senses heightened by the use of each sauna, visitors might find that they are able to relax and experience the beauty of the world more than ever before. 

  • Tokyo’s The Art of DC – The Dawn of Super Heroes Exhibition and What to Look Out For

    30.July.2021 | MOVIE / SPOT

    The Art of DC – The Dawn of Super Heroes opened at Tokyo City View in Roppongi Hills Tower last month where it’s set to run until September 5.

     

    The exhibition shines a spotlight on DC’s Superheroes and Supervillains, such as Superman, Batman, and Joker, with over 400 exhibit items from comics to original documents and more on display. Let’s take a closer look at just some of the things for DC fans to enjoy.

     

    World-first exhibits of film costumes

    In the Suicide Squad area, the actual costume worn by Margot Robbie when she played Harley Quinn in the film is on show. The costumes worn by Bloodsport and Peacemaker in the upcoming film The Suicide Squad are also being displayed.

     

    See the Dark Knight’s Batpod

    The real Batpod used in The Dark Knight Trilogy stands in its full 3.7 meter long glory against a backdrop of night-time Gotham City.

     

    A collection of masks worn by Heath Ledger’s Joker

    The mask and outfit worn by Heath Ledger as the Joker is also being showcased. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the character in The Dark Knight. This one’s a must-see for fans of the legendary character.

     

    Harley Quinn & Joker afternoon tea

    Harley Quinn & Joker Afternoon Tea | ¥5,000 (Tax Included)

     

    Head to THE SUN & THE MOON restaurant to enjoy an afternoon tea inspired by Harley Quinn and Joker.

     

     

    Superman Sky-High Drink | ¥1,400 (Tax Included)

    The Clown Prince of Crime | ¥1,400 (Tax Included)

     

    There’s also a menu of mocktails to enjoy which are inspired by the characters of the DC universe.

     

    DC Menu

    Running: Until September 5, 2021

    Location: THE SUN & THE MOON (Restaurant)

    Opening Hours: 11:00-22:00

    Official Website: http://thesun-themoon.com/

     

    All DC characters and elements © & ™DC Comics. WB SHIELD: ™& © WBEI (s21)

  • 60th Anniversary Sanrio Exhibition: The Beginning of Kawaii to Open at Roppongi Hills

    25.July.2021 | FASHION / SPOT

    From Hello Kitty to Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, and more – Sanrio’s internationally adored cast of characters can be universally agreed to be representatives of Japan culture of ‘kawaii.’ In celebration of Sanrio’s 60th anniversary, the company have announced an exhibition centred on the beginning of kawaii culture. The event will take place at TOKYO CITY VIEW from September 17, 2021 to January 10, 2022.

     

    60th Anniversary Sanrio Exhibition: The Beginning of Kawaii recently finished up at the Matsuzakaya Art Gallery in Nagoya on June 12 and is set to move to Ōita Prefectural Art Museum where it will run from July 10 to September 5 before heading to TOKYO CITY VIEW. This exhibition will not only look back over Sanrio’s 60-year history, but will also dive into how Japan’s culture of ‘kawaii’ came about. Fans of Sanrio and Japan’s kawaii can expect product and design showcases, in-depth explanations, and more.

     

    Sebastian Masuda’s iconic artwork is the centrepiece of the exhibition

     

    Entrance exhibit in the daytime

    At the entrance of the venue is the Unforgettable Tower, a symbolic art piece by Sebastian Masuda created exclusively for this exhibition which towers 6 meters tall. It’s made up of countless plushies of Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty.

    Entrance exhibit in the evening

    The kawaii installation stands gorgeously against the cityscape of Tokyo which makes for an Instagrammable photo in the evenings when the city is lit up. The piece, as its name suggests, hopes to create unforgettable memories. The exhibition is set to run through Halloween, Christmas, and New Year, so visitors are sure to make some memorable ones.


    © 2021 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. SP610376

     

    Shouta Aoi’s voice as the tour guide

    Having lent his voice to other Sanrio events, including at Sanrio Puroland and in collaboration with the Little Twin Stars, the Japanese singer, actor, and voice actor Shouta Aoi has recorded announcements for the exhibition which will be played to guide people around the event.

     

    A themed menu created for the Tokyo exhibition

    From Left: Anniversary Afternoon Tea / Hello Kitty Daisuki Fried Apple Mille-Feuille / Cinnamoroll’s Balloon Trip

    © 2021 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. SP610376

    THE SUN & THE MOON, a cafe and restaurant fusion on the same floor of the exhibition, will serve up food, desserts, and non-alcoholic cocktails inspired by the Sanrio characters. Special seasonal afternoon tea sets will also be sold on Halloween, Christmas, and more too.

     

    Dates
    Restaurant: September 17, 2021 – January 10, 2022

    Cafe: December 15, 2021 – January 10, 2021

    *Closed December 21-26

     

    The main exhibition

    The exhibition will be split into six zones with 10 different themes. Over 800 products, documents, and materials related to Sanrio will be presented, many of which will shine a spotlight on some of their most famous characters out of their roster of 400, such as Hello Kitty and My Melody, and other characters that might not be known to those outside Japan such as best friends Patty & Jimmy. It’s a chance to walk through the history of Sanrio and Japan’s culture of kawaii.

    © 2021 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. SP610376

    © 2021 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. SP610376

    © 2021 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. SP610376

    One of the six zones will look into secrets of Sanrio through the globally-beloved kawaii icon Hello Kitty. Another will display outfits such as the Hello Kitty dress worn by Lady Gaga.

     

    Original merchandise

    A small peek at just some of the items available

    © 2021 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. SP610376

    Sanrio fans can also get their hands on a collection of merchandise with designs ranging from the exhibition’s main visual to classic designs. There will be over 100 items to sift through.

     

    Tickets for the exhibition will be available from August 1. A limited number of special tickets that include free merch will also be released.

    © 2021 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. SP610376

  • Minerva Cafe to Open at The Promised Neverland Jailbreak Arc Museum Exhibition

    09.July.2021 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / SPOT

    Roppongi Museum is set to open its The Promised Neverland exhibition on July 17 where it will run until December 30. The exhibition covers the Grace Field House Jailbreak Arc, where guests can feel like they’re really walking through the house.

     

    Cafe Logo

    As part of the exhibition, a themed cafe called the Minerva Cafe will open inside the museum serving food and drink inspired by the anime series.

    BLT Sandwich & Salmon Cream Cheese | ¥1,740 (Tax Included)

    Minerva & Phil’s Chocolate Banana Pancakes | ¥1,600 (Tax Included)

    The Minerva Cafe menu includes the mysterious William Minerva who Emma, Norman, and Ray are pursuing, chocolate banana pancakes with Minerva and Phil designs, and more, including a range drinks.

    Latte Art | ¥770 (Tax Included)

    Isabella’s Brown Sugar Milk Tea | ¥540 (Tax Included)

    The Emma, Norman, and Ray lattes also come with a coaster you can take home, and there’s a special Isabella milk tea you can buy at THE ALLEY, a food truck at Roppongi Musuem that’s popular for its Taiwanese milk teas.

     

    ©白井カイウ・出水ぽすか/集英社・約束のネバーランド製作委員会

  • Gas Mask Plant Pots Showcased as Part of TENEO’s Exhibition Tour

    09.July.2021 | FASHION / SPOT

    Japanese men’s brand TENEO and Shibakusa Pottery, which was founded in 1841 in Hida-Takayama, are set to begin their first exhibition tour on July 9 which aims to make traditional Japanese craftsmanship part of our modern lives as contemporary art.

    FULL HAND MADE with HAMAMOTO 

    TENEO is rooted in the concept of combining and evolving the differing cultures and backgrounds of Japan and France. Shibakusa Pottery has been producing pottery in Gifu’s city of Takayama since the Edo Period and operates on the motto of “Handing down tradition is on the decline; tradition is the continuation of innovation.” Both TENO and SHibakusa have come together to launch a project that aims to develop and advance traditional craftsmanship, and so they are opening a series of exhibition pop-up shops beginning at DiEGO Omotesando in Tokyo on July 9 before heading to Discover Japan Lab. in Shibuya PARCO, g GIFT AND LIFESTYLE in Roppoingi Hills, and elsewhere.


    Pre-orders for the products to be showcased at the pop-up shop are now available to pre-order online in Japan at TENEO and will be shipped in October. Exhibits include works by the young bonsai master Yusuke Hamamoto, flower arrangements Ayayoshi Ozono who maintains long-time traditional Japanese styles and techniques, and more.


    The project will  collaborate with the international tattoo artist Hiro in October as well as many other traditional artists and craftsmen from inside and outside Japan. The pop-up shop also sees the release of the ‘GAS MASK POT/VASE.’ The purpose of these works is to show people new forms and ways of expressing tradition.

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