From 2012, East Japan Railway has been developing the shopping area in the north eastern part of Tokyo station. As part of this project, three new shops will be added to this shopping area from July 10, 2019. The shops include a highly praised bakery, which is adored by bread-lovers, and even a shop that sells a wide range of Japan’s finest desserts, sweets, souvenirs and much more.
Zopf Curry bun shop (First Tokyo shop)
In a quiet remote part of Matsudo, Chiba lies what is known to many as the “sacred home of delicious bread”. This shop is called Zopf, and it brings in masses of customers daily, selling up to 700 delicious breads every single day. Zopf’s original recipe curry bun cannot be shaken from its holy heights. They are all deep fried at the station so your first bite is always crunchy and delicious.
HANAGATAYA, Gransta Tokyo Chuo Line area ※New brand
HANAGATAYA Gransta Tokyo located in the Chuo Line passage contains a variety of carefully chosen popular Tokyo souvenirs, limited edition goods that cannot be purchased elsewhere, specially selected souvenirs and carefully-made bento lunches. The storefront will sell special branded goods which will regularly changed, displaying the latest and finest of Tokyo goods.
NewDays Gransta Tokyo Chuo Line Area
NewsDays convenience store never fails to serve the various needs of the busy people at the station. From food to items to services, quickly pop in here to solve all your last-minute problems!
Come explore the new souvenirs, delicious bento lunches and much more at Tokyo Station!
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3 new shops opening at Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station Northern Shopping Area
Address: JR Tokyo Station Basement floor 1/floor 1, outside the ticket barriers
(1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo)
More Information: http://www.tokyoinfo.com
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“Where do we go now?” “How shall we end the day?” – these are just two of the questions that you will be asking yourself if you spend a day in Tokyo. Tokyo station is both the first and last stop of numerous journeys and is connected to every corner of Japan. Many enter Tokyo to begin their adventure, and many leave to embark on a new adventure. Today, we’ll be looking at the enjoyment that awaits us before and after Shinkansen and normal trains depart on their journeys. Today, Hikari Shibata will be recommending you just some of the best spots in Yurakucho!
A direct connection to KITTE!
From Tokyo Station Marunouchi south exit, you will immediately be faced with “KITTE”. From fashion and miscellaneous to gourmet to souvenirs – a wide range of wonderful items have been gathered in one spot.
A specialist hankerchief shop gleaming with style
First up on Hikari’s list of recommendations is the handkerchief specialist store “H TOKYO”, which is located on the 3rd floor. From illustrators to novelists, these handkerchiefs are the result of many artist collaborations. The handkerchiefs line the shop, filling up the display areas.
Whether you’re looking for a beautiful handkerchief to brighten your spirit, or whether you are looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, you can take your time browsing here to your heart’s content.
Patterns and traditional Japanese designs such as these can only be found in Tokyo. You can also purchase badges and uchiwa fans, small items made from the fabric of the handkerchiefs and many KITTE limited items that cannot be obtained anywhere else.
You can also purchase personalized handkerchiefs with initials, messages and even embroidery. Many foreign visitors and other tourists who are staying in Tokyo for a while choose to order their designs and then collect them before returning home.
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H TOKYO Marunouchi store
Address：3rd floor KITTE, 2-7-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Access： Approx. 1 min walk from JR/Marunouchi line (Tokyo Station), approx. 2 min walk from Chiyoda line (Nijubashimae Station)
Opening hours 11:00-21:00 (Open until 20.00 on national holidays)
Fixed holidays：Decided by KITTE
Telephone number：03-6256-0811A museum too?!
Did you know that KITTE doesn’t just sell goods; it also has its own museum? This highly attention-grabbing museum is a big hit with the public and not only displays art, but is also a highly attractive academic spot.
© INTERMEDIATHEQUE
Room and display design ©UMUT works 2013-
INTERMEDIATHEQUE is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Here, the museum space merges academic pursuits with culture. The heritage of the arts collected from Tokyo University over 140 years has been gathered here. Therefore, this is a very special spot. Specimens, samples, stuffed animals and much more – this part of the museum contains precious findings in academic pursuit and teaches the generations of the future all kinds of history.
© INTERMEDIATHEQUE
Room and display design ©UMUT works 2013-
This has been the storage area of academic specimens. A viewing of these specimens fills us with wonder about our present world. The exhibition provokes us to wonder where these discoveries can lead us and what impression they make. Visitors can enjoy the vast collection of historical items and their hidden messages.
© INTERMEDIATHEQUE
Room and display design ©UMUT works 2013-
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JP Tower Gakujutsu Bunka Sogo Museum「Intermediatheque」
Address：2nd – 3rd floor KITTE, 2-7-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda
Access: Approx. 1 min walk from JR/Marunouchi line (Tokyo Station), approx. 2 min walk from Chiyoda line (Nijubashimae Station)
Opening hours：11:00 – 18:00 (Fri. and Sat. until 20:00)
Entrance fee: free
- Last entries accepted 30 mins before closing time.
Fixed holidays：Mondays and during the New Year period. The institution decides on any further closing days. The museum is closed for both Monday and Tuesday if the Monday is a national holiday.
Telephone number：03-5777-8600
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Pick up a souvenir before leaving!
Located in the subway of Tokyo station is a goldmine of souvenir shops – “GRANSTA”. “Nihonbashi Nishiki Hourin" is Hikari’s next stop. The “karinto” (deep-fried brown sugar snack) specialty store “Nihonbashi nishiki sosogi” has a wide lineup of all kinds of “karinto,” from the standard sweet “karinto” to “karinto” which are good snacks with alcoholic drinks.
The person you are giving your gift to – does he or she have a “sweet tooth” or a “spicy tooth?” As a specialty store they have a wide lineup of items, from the limited time offer – “yuzu & salt” flavor to “coconut & almond,” and the most popular “kinpira goboh” (fried burdock root and carrot) flavor. The perfect treat can be found right here!
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Nihonbashi Nishiki Horin, GRANSTA store
Address：GRANSA, 1st floor basement, JR Higashi-nihon Tokyo Station, 1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda
Access：JR Tokyo Station basement floor 1 GRANSA, before the “Gin no Suzu” (The big silver bell)
Opening hours： 8:00 - 22:00 (Monday ～ Saturday & national holidays)
8:00 - 21:00 (Sundays)
In the case of consecutive holidays, Sunday will be the final holiday
Fixed holidays：None
Telephone number：03-3287-8010
Walk just a little further and you’ll reach Yurakucho!
Feeling peckish? Located in Yurakucho, “Hamanoya Parlor” is the perfect rest stop. This café is over 50 years old. The art of cuisine has been passed down throughout the generations, ensuring that the original taste doesn’t change over the years. This old café has maintained its retro atmosphere – the perfect place to chill out. Records are played in the shop and customers are welcome to take their time and relax here.
Hamanoya Parlor’s specialties consist of their fruit sandwich and tomato sandwich mix (￥620), and their cream soda (￥650). The cream soda is a light pink colour. You cannot taste a peach soda quite like this one anywhere else!
This order consist of a hearty egg and crispy-lettuce sandwich with a fresh peach- flavored cream soda. The tongue-tantalizing original flavours of this café will provide a good memory for you to keep.
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Hamanoya Parlor
Address：Basement floor 1, Shinyurakucho Building, 1-12-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Access：1 minute walk from JR Yurakucho station
Opening hours：9:00 – 18:00 (Sundays 10:00 – 17:00)
Fixed holidays：National holidays and during the New Year’s period
Telephone number：03-3212-7447
Model：Hikari Shibata
Hikari Shibata is a model for numerous popular fashion magazines. She gives a fresh and eloquent impression with her fashion sense that goes hand in hand with her unique style. She also posts lifestyle content across her social media, including on her Instagram and Twitter accounts, which receives huge support and attention from her female readers of the same generation. As well as working as a model, she is also active in the field of photography, and has even held photo exhibitions inside and outside Tokyo. Hikari also maintains her very own portfolio website which features her photography work.
Instagram：@_sbthkr
Writer：Miiki Sugita
Photograph ：Haruka Yamamoto
Editor：Sayuri Mizuno (ASOBISYSTEM)
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Japan’s favourite holiday Golden Week technically starts on Saturday 27th April. This year, the holiday stretches over a long 10 days and I’m sure there’s many of you who will be taking the bullet train to travel or to visit your families! That’s where Tokyo Station’s best bento lunch rankings come in handy! Gransta
1st place: Shrimp, crab & salmon bento (Tsukiji Sushi Sei, Marusei) ¥1,250 (price after tax) This bento is packed with salmon and shrimp and pieces of crab meat. It’s quite popular amongst girls! 2nd place: Beef in sweet ankake sauce served with fried rice (KAMONKA) ¥741 (price after tax) 3rd: place Ginger-fried pork bento (Asakusa Teppantei) ¥1,190 (price after tax)Beef boiled in a special sweet ankake sauce and then dished up with fresh fried rice when the order comes in! ※ Sales may continue only until the start of summer.Ecute TokyoThe beef used is from Japanese Black cattle, which is sourced from within Japan. The strong ginger taste makes for a very adult-like flavour.1st place: Large hamburg steak with kinako pork katsu bento (TSUBAME GRILL DELI) ¥1,280 (price after tax)You can enjoy both TSUBAME GRILL DELI's popular hamburg steak and pork katsu in one hearty serving!※ Limited to Ecute Tokyo, only 50 of these bentos will be sold every day. 2nd place: Hifumi bento (Furusato ryouri Fukuzen) ¥1,350 (price after tax) Extra:Flame-seared Kanzaki aged beef, sweet and spicy beef tendon boiled in soy sauce and Japanese pepper, and a hamburg steak made from beef and hakkinton (creamy, delicious pork), seasoned with shio-kombu. This is your chance to enjoy three different kinds of meat and deliciously seasoned kombu (kelp).3rd place: Yellowtail fish in teriyaki sauce and nori seaweed bento (Hakejyoyu Noribenyamanobori) ¥1,944 (price after tax)This isn’t too oily and the Japanese Amberjack yellowtail even remains plump and delicious when cooled. There are only a limited number of these bento and once they’re gone, they’re gone!Tokyo station bento: Nihombashi Daimasu, Tokyo ¥1,680 (price after tax)
If you’re looking for the perfect Tokyo ekiben (station-bought lunch box), this is it! It comes in a box with a beautiful Tokyo station print and retro wrapping. The contents are also delicious and carefully made, packed with the special flavours of an experienced bento-making shop. Pop by to discover these lunches and enjoy the holidays!Information
Tokyo station city official website: http://www.tokyostationcity.com/
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Tokyo Station is one of the busiest stations in Japan, home to many of the JR Lines as well as the Tokaido Shinkansen which runs between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. But Tokyo Station isn't just a simple station. It's a giant complex packed with many places to eat. Today, we're going to take a look at 7 places you can eat breakfast at Tokyo Station before departing on your journey.
Fruit Parlor Kajitsuen Fruit Parlor Kajitsuen can be found in Kitchen Street which is a one-minute walk from the Yaesu North Exit ticket gates of Tokyo Station. As the name suggests, their menu is packed full of fresh fruity food. The breakfast menu has things like pancakes and toast, all of which arrive with fresh fruit. If you like to eat fruit in the morning then this is the place for you.■Information Fruit Parlor Kajitsuen Address: Kitchen Street 1F, Tokyo Station, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Opening Hours: 7:30am-10:00pm (Last Orders 9:30pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 050-5869-7755 Website: http://kajitsuen.jp
Rokurinsha The popularity of Rokurinsha has never died down ever since it opened on Tokyo Ramen Street in 2009. It has gone on to become a leader in the tsukemen, or dipping noodle industry. The restaurant also serves three types of ramen in the morning. The irresistible soup is nice and light so can be enjoyed even in the early hours.■Information Rokurinsha Address: Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo Station 1 Bangai B1F, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Opening Hours: Morning 7:30am-9:45am (Last Orders 9:30am), Daytime 10:30am-11:00pm (Last Orders 10:30pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-3286-0166 Website: http://www.rokurinsha.com
Yaesu Hatsufuji This izakaya is located in Yaesu Shopping Mall and opens at 7am. They serve 7 different breakfast sets such as fried salmon, pork miso soup, fried eggs, and simmered meat and tofu. Their portions are big and they use great ingredients. If you want a Japanese-style breakfast then check this place out!■Information Yaesu Hatsufuji Address: Yaesu Chika Kita 1, 2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Opening Hours: [Monday-Thursday] 7:00am-10:00pm (Last Orders 9:30pm), [Friday] 7:00am-10:30pm (Last Orders 10:00pm), [Weekends & Holidays] 7:00am-9:30pm (Last Orders 9:00pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-3275-1676 Website: http://www.hatsufuji.com
Tsukiji Sushi Say Located in Gransta on floor B1F is Tsukiji Sushi Say, a sushi restaurant that has been around since 1889. Their recommended breakfast meal is sea bream with sesame sauce. The rich sauce replaces the usual soy sauce and covers a sea bream sashimi. It can be eaten as it is or covered with kombu and bonito dashi. Being able to eat fresh fish in the morning is a luxury!■Information Tsukiji Sushi Say Address: Gransta B1F, Tokyo Station, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Opening Hours: [Monday-Saturday] 7:00am-10:30pm (Last Orders 9:45pm), [Sunday] 7:00am-9:30pm (Last Orders 8:45pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-5220-6865 Website: http://www.tsukijisushisay.co.jp
Misogen This looks like coffee, but it isn't. The drink is called 'Shijimi Expresso' and is made with clams from Lake Shinji in Shimane Prefecture together with flavoursome miso paste and served in an espresso cup. You get a small 70ml serving.■Information Misogen Address: KITTE B1F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Opening Hours: [Monday-Saturday] 10:00am-9:00pm (Eat-in until 8:30pm), [Sunday & Holidays] 10:00am-8:00pm (Last Orders 7:30pm) Closed: No fixed holidays except when KITTE is closed. TEL: 03-6256-0831 Website: http://misogen.com/
T's Tantan Vegan food is hard to come by in Japan, but T's Tantan is a rare exception. Their vegan menu uses no meat, dairy or animal products. Enjoy a selection of vegan foods on their breakfast menu including shoyu ramen, tantanmen, soup and rice, and more. Their recommended meal is the 'Shiawase Tantan Soup Kake Gohan,' a mix of rice and grains and an original T's Tantan soup. Visit here if you want something healthy when you wake up.■Information T's Tantan Address: Keiyo Street, Tokyo Station, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Opening Hours: 7:00am-11:00pm (Last Orders 10:30pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-3218-8040 Website: http://ts-restaurant.jp
Boulangerie La Terre If you're looking for bread in the morning then we recommend this place. They bake lots of fresh bread nice and early. This fluffy looking bread is made with milk from Jersey cattle from the city of Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture. Its fresh sweetness and fluffy texture is loved by customers.■Information Boulangerie La Terre Address: Keiyo Street 1F, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Opening Hours: 7:00am-10:00pm (Last Orders 9:30pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-3218-8017 Website: https://www.laterre.com/boulangerie/We hope you find this useful when staying in Tokyo. Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Tokyo Station. -
Tokyo Station City is a bread battleground where over 200 types of breads and pastries are sold. In this article we show you the top bread rankings at Gransta, ecute Tokyo and ecute Keiyo Street that serve up the perfect breakfast to start your day. Gransta
1st Place - Curry Bread: ¥220 (Tax Included) @ BURDIGALA EXPRESS Taking the No.1 spot in Gransta is BURDIGALA EXPRESS's curry bread cooked with spicy fillings. *Tax-inclusive price to increase to ¥226 on April 1, 2019. 2nd Place - Croissant: ¥220 (Tax Included) @ BURDIGALA EXPRESS A light and crunchy croissant wrapped delicately in rich butter. *Tax-inclusive price to increase to ¥226 on April 1, 2019. 3rd Place - Pain au Chocolat: ¥240 (Tax Included) @ BURDIGALA EXPRESS) Known as a "chocolatine" in southern France, this puff pastry-like delight is full of delicious chocolate. *Tax-inclusive price to increase to ¥248 on April 1, 2019. 4th Place - Croissant B.C.: ¥292 (Tax Included) @ Daisy Tokyo An almond cake wrapped in a croissant pastry and topped with cookie dough and almonds. 5th Place - Onion Curry Bread: ¥324 (Tax Included) @ Boulangerie Asano This tasty curry bread is made with rich onions. The outside is crunchy without being greasy. ecute Tokyo 1st Place - Tokyo Brick Bread: ¥287 (Tax Included) @ Tokyo Anpan Mame-Ichizu Made to look like the red bricks of Tokyo Station this bread is filled with adzuki beans and a specially made cream before being stamped with the station's name. 2nd Place - Denmark Sausage Roll: ¥291 (Tax Included) @ Andersen A soft rolled pierced with a Denmark sausage and topped with cheese perfect for lunch or just a quick bite to eat. 3rd Place - Tokyo Red Bean Paste Pancake: ¥480 (Tax Included) @ Tokyo Anpan Mame-Ichizu A 'pancake sandwich' smothered in butter and packed with large-grained red beans from Tokachi District, Hokkaido. 4th Place - Tochiotome Strawberry Cream Anpan: ¥280 (Tax Included) @ Tokyo Anpan Mame-Ichizu The strawberry cream is made with Tochiotome strawberries which have a full-bodied flavour. This is mixed with coarse sweet red bean paste to create something both delicious and cute-looking. 5th Place - Milk France: ¥172 (Tax Included) @ Andersen This bread has a light and piquant texture to it and is filled with cream that has a milky flavour. The delicious taste of the cream with the bread gives it a distinct flavour. ecute Keiyo Street 1st Place - Beef Stew: ¥292 (Tax Included) @ Boulangerie La Terre An interesting mix that combines a chewy doughnut and slow cooked beef stew. 2nd Place - Happiness Calling Cream Bread: ¥195 (Tax Included) @ Boulangerie La Terre The Jersey cattle milk used to make the custard cream filling is rich in flavour but light in texture. Everything is wrapped in a fluffy dough with a cute smiling face on it. Chickpea Curry: ¥216 (Tax Included) @ Boulangerie La Terre A curry doughnut stuffed with chickpeas. The slow cooked roux complements and bring out the flavours of the beef and vegetables even more. Start your morning off with a hearty breakfast at Tokyo Station! Information
Tokyo Station City Official Website: http://www.tokyostationcity.com/
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The official Chiikawa store, Chiikawa Land Tokyo Station, will open on September 16, 2022 on Tokyo Character Street beneath Tokyo Station! Chiikawa is a popular character created by Japanese illustrator Nagano on Twitter. In December 2020, the character’s official online store, Chiikawa Market, was opened, and the many comics featuring the character posted on Twitter were compiled into a book. Now with a massive fanbase, Nagano’s follower count on social media has reached 1.3 million, and a number of collaboration cafes and exhibitions featuring his characters have popped up around Japan. Chiikawa even has his own anime series broadcast on Mezamashi TV!
Purchase Bonus
One Hologram Sticker included with each purchase.
Manmaru Bottled Water with each purchase of ¥3,300 (Tax Included) or more
Small Plushie Friends (6 varieties) with each purchase of ¥8,800 (Tax Included) or more
Not for Sale / Limited Quantities Available
Chiikawa Land Shopping Bag (4 varieties)
Chiikawa Land Tokyo Station Exclusive Items
Layered Acrylic Stand / Smartphone Ring Square Magnet
Clear Folder
Washi Paper Sticker in Smartphone Size
Printed Card
Large Face Towel / Bath Towel
Towel (Set of 3)
Large Tote Bag
Cookie Set in Cube Box
Salt (Set of 5)
Japanese Paper-style Pin in Capsule (12 varieties)
Commemorative Opening Stamp
The Harajuku and Umeda, Osaka Chiikawa Land stores, which opened last August, have seen massive success. In June 2022, the Fukuoka PARCO store opened, followed by the Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi store in July. In August, the limited-time Magical Chiikawa store opened on Tokyo Character Street, and due to its massive popularity, it will now be permanent. The Chiikawa Land Tokyo Station store features special commemorative products using newly-drawn illustrations, including exclusive purchase bonuses and exclusive shopping bags. ©nagano / chiikawa committeeInformation
Chiikawa Land Tokyo Station
Opening Day: September 16, 2022
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Tokyo Station Hotel to Offer Accommodation Plan in Conjunction with the 150th Anniversary of Railway in Japan Exhibition
Starting on October 8, Tokyo Station Gallery will begin the 150th Anniversary of Railway in Japan Exhibition. To celebrate the opening of the event, Tokyo Station Hotel will begin offering a special lodging plan which includes a special ticket for entry starting September 15. 2022 marks the 15th anniversary of Japan’s first railroad. The exhibition will look back at the history of railroads from their inception in 1872 to the present day, and will also feature modern and contemporary Japanese art. Over 150 works will be on display, from oil paintings to photographs. The exhibition will also include Kawanabe Kyosai’s Jigoku Gokuraku Meguri-zu and Utagawa Hiroshige’s masterwork Steam Train Running Along the Shore at Yokohama. The train headmark was designed by Katsuhiko Hibino in 2021. The accommodation plan will include a special tour held on the morning of check-out day before the gallery opens to the public. Visitors can enjoy the exhibition in depth while listening to explanations by the curators who planned the exhibition. After the tour, visitors can enjoy the exhibition again. The special ticket features Utagawa Hiroshige’s painting Steam Train Running Along the Shore at Yokohama and is perfect as a souvenir.Enjoy a rare moment surrounded by the historic architecture of Tokyo Station's Marunouchi Station Building and immerse yourself in the history of the railroad. Information
150th Anniversary of Railway in Japan Exhibition Room Plan
Available: October 14 – December 23, 2022
Reservation Period: September 15, 12:00 – December 23
Details: https://www.tokyostationhotel.jp/stay/plans/details/tsg_train150th
Official Site: https://www.tokyostationhotel.jp/
150th Anniversary of Railway in Japan Exhibition
Running: October 8, 2022 – January 9, 2023
*Please check the official website for closure dates.
Venue: Tokyo Station Gallery
Official Site: https://www.ejrcf.or.jp/gallery/
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From August 19 until September 1, a special Chiikawa shop will open on Tokyo Character Street, located inside Tokyo Station! Chiikawa is a popular character first revealed by Japanese illustrator Nagano on Twitter. The artist’s creations have become massively popular, with Nagano’s follower count on social media reaching over 1.2 million fans. From collaboration cafes and exhibitions to a recent anime series, the sky’s the limit for these adorable characters! Commemorative Stamp
Purchase Bonus: Holographic Card (6 varieties, random) *Not for Sale Bonus for Guests Spending ¥3,300 (Including Tax): Heart Fan *Not for Sale Bonus for Guests Spending ¥8,800 (Including Tax): Bath Towel (2 varieties) *Not for Sale *Available while supplies last. Exclusive Merchandise At this limited-time Magical Chikawa shop, fans can find exclusive products featuring new illustrations, as well as special purchase bonuses and commemorative stamps for guests! ©nagano / chiikawa committee Information
Magical Chiikawa
Open: August 19 – September 1, 2022
Venue: Tokyo Character Street, Ichiban Plaza
Details: https://chiikawa-info.jp/p22/magical/
Official Site: https://www.tokyoeki-1bangai.co.jp
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Tokyo Character Street, located within First Avenue Tokyo Station, has opened a special pop-up shop dedicated to the popular character Shirotan! The store will be open until May 26, 2022.
Shirotan, an adorable harp seal, represents “comfort, healing, encouragement, and connectedness.” Aiming to cover Tokyo Station in this cute and inspiring character, the pop-up shop isn’t the only Shirotan appearance going on. Those strolling from the Nozomi Plaza in front of the Yaesu Underground Central Exit ticket gate towards Character Street will see Shirotan covering the walls, welcoming guests. In addition to standard Shirotan products, fans can also grab 17 brand-new items being sold exclusively at the pop-up shop. The book Welcome to Shirotan’s World will be available on July 7, so be sure to preorder! Information
Shirotan’s Fluffy Store
Address: First Avenue Tokyo Station (1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Open: May 13 – May 26, 2022
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To commemorate the 35th anniversary of Chibi Maruko-chan, the Momoko Sakura Pop-up Shop will open from March 18 to March 31, 2022, at Ichiban Plaza on Tokyo Character Street in the First Avenue Tokyo Station mall.
The Chibi Maruko-chan manga series began in 1986, and was serialized in the popular shojo manga magazine Ribon until 2018. Written by Momoko Sakura, it tells the everyday life of the third-grade troublemaker Maruko and her family. The series is set in the Irie district in Shimizu, now a part of Shizuoka City, where Momoko Sakura was born. About 40 never-before-seen items will be available at the shop with new illustrations by Momoko Sakura. From stationary to accessories, fans of the series shouldn’t miss it! Information
Momoko Sakura Pop-up Shop
Running: March 18 – March 31, 2022
Address: First Avenue Tokyo Station, Tokyo Character Street B1, Ichiban Plaza (1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
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Vintage Furniture Exhibition ‘Life in Art: Tokyo Modernism 2022’ to Open at Three Venues Including MUJI HOTEL GINZA
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 GalleryThis 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 #ChairsStore owners, creators, and artists participating in TOKYO MODERNISM 2022 will be auctioning off a selection of unique chairs during this unique event. Modernism ShowAbout 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. Information
Life in Art “TOKYO MODERNISM 2022”
Modernism Gallery
Running: February 25 – April 10, 2022
Address: ATELIER MUJI GINZA (Muji Ginza 6F / 3-5-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Free Admission
Modernism Auction #Chairs
Part 1: February 25 – March 16, 2022
Part 2: March 18 – April 10, 2022
Address: IDÉE TOKYO (Square Zero Area #48, B1F, Gransta Tokyo inside the ticket gates of JR Tokyo Station)
Free Admission:
Modernism Show
Running: April 7 – April 10, 2022
Address: MUJI HOTEL GINZA 7F/8F Guest Rooms (3-3-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Admission:
April 7, 17:00-20:00 / ¥5,000 (Tax Included) *Preview
April 8-9, 11:00-20:00 / ¥3,000 (Tax Included)
April 10, 11:00-17:00 / ¥2,000 (Tax Included)Tickets: https://idee-lifeinart.peatix.com/
Official Site: https://www.idee-lifeinart.com/