THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL in Aoyama, Tokyo will officially open on August 5, 2020. Set to be a new landmark of Tokyo as “a hotel where you have fun,” the establishment will house 42 rooms and a restaurant which serves everything from food around the world to authentic Japanese cuisine. Table bookings for the restaurant opened on July 1, 2020.

THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL is opening on the former Aoyama Bells Commons building which is just a 3-minute walk from Gaiemmae Station. The hotel is managed by Plan・Do・See who also manage 6th by ORIENTAL HOTEL (Yurakucho), ORIENTAL HOTEL (Kobe)< WITH THE STYLE (Fukuoka), THE LUIGANS (Fukuoka), and more.

Gaiemmae in Aoyama is a hub for fashion and culture in Japan which is visited by people all over the world. THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL will slot nicely into place in the area, serving a timeless experience with its polished and relaxing atmosphere and incredible restaurant.

ROOM

All guest rooms are fitted with a unique mid-century modern style design that maintains both the welcoming vibe of the region and brings a contemporary feel. Rooms are made to offer an experience akin to living there, where guests can look forward to indulging all their senses.

The bathroom amenities offered are provided by Oltana, making this the first hotel in Japan to stock the company’s products. The items were developed specially for THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL and blend essential oils with Japanese fermentation methods. Everything from the raw materials to the finish product is made in Japan, and all are made sustainably and ethically.

RESTAURANT

Welcoming guests at the hotel entrance is THE BELCOMO on the fourth floor which offers a delicious casual dining experience whether it be for lunch, dinner, coffee, or an evening drink.

On the same floor is SHIKAKU, a counter-style restaurant serving authentic and seasonal Japanese food that is prepared before guests’ eyes with fresh ingredients.

And hidden on the 19th floor where the guest rooms are located is Aoyama Sushi Kanesaka, a sushi bar that serves exquisite sushi courses made with artisanal care and the utmost care.

Opening on the hotel’s top floor this autumn too is TRATTORIA ANDREA ROSSI, a classic Italian restaurant which will serve simple yet delicious dishes, wines, and desserts prepared in front of customers. On the same floor, a rooftop bar called THE TOP will also open where you can enjoy seasonal original cocktails, specially-selected wines, champagnes, and more.

To promote the upcoming 2-part film Sailor Moon Eternal, Japanese makeup brand MAQuillAGE has created some special Sailor Moon cosmetic items including a foundation set, makeup base, and compact pouch. Pre-orders opened on Bandai’s official shopping website Premium Bandai on June 22 and on the official Sailor Moon fan club Pretty Guardians on June 23.

Sailor Moon x MAQuillAGE Premium Bandai Special Set: ¥7,150 (Tax Included/Shipping & Handling Fees Charged Separately)

The line-up features a limited-edition design compact case made by Shiseido’s MAQuillAGE in collaboration with the Sailor Moon franchise, the popular “Dramatic Powdery UV” foundation, the “Dramatic Skin Sensor Base EX,” and an original design compact pouch. The item designs capture that sparkly moment when the Sailors transform.

*The compact pouch is exclusive to Premium Bandai and the Sailor Moon store

MAQuillAGE collaborated with Sailor Moon once before back in April 2017 and proved immensely popular amongst fans. Users have since expressed their desire for another collaboration, and their wish has finally been granted.

The “Dramatic Powdery UV” foundation gently covers your pores and colour spots, leaving your skin looking clear and beautiful. It comes in three colours, more than the last collaboration: Ochre 00, Ochre 10, and Ochre 20. The “Dramatic Skin Sensor Base EX” tones up your face and prevents it from looking shiny.

The products come as a set with the Compact Pouch which you can safely store them in. It’s made from velvet, adding a luxurious feel.

Make your skincare routine even more glamorous with this new line-up of Sailor Moon cosmetics.

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Steak house NoMad Grill Lounge has opened its beer garden atop its rooftop terrace which offers an unbroken view of Tokyo’s nighttime scenery.

The terrace spans 330m² across and is equipped with a roof in case of rain. There, customers can enjoy a delicious meal with a great drink, making it a perfect spot for dates, dinners, or simple get-togethers. The modern and stylish food is made using ingredients from Japan, such as their exquisite wagyu steak which is fried New York style and can be paired with a delicious glass of wine specially selected by the restaurant’s sommeliers.

¥8000 Meal Plan

¥15,000 Meal Plan

NoMad Grill Lounge’s beer garden plans are popular every year. All plans come as a set with the restaurant’s super popular mini burgers. There are four plans to choose from, each with varying prices.

¥5,500 Lunch Beer Garden Plan

The lunchtime-exclusive beer garden plan is a new introduction to the restaurant.

Enjoy a great meal and drink while gazing out across Tokyo’s nighttime view.

In promotion of the upcoming anime film Sailor Moon Eternal, Q-pot. is collaborating with the Sailor Moon series to release a new jewellery collection on June 27, 2020.

Q-pot is an accessory brand whose products are made to look just like delicious desserts. “Sugar Kaleido Dreams” is the theme of the new Sailor Moon collection, which is made up of sparkly jewellery as sweet as candy.

Sugar Kaleidoscope Necklace: ¥19,000 (Before Tax) / Chibi Moon Melty Rocket Pendant: ¥21,000 (Before Tax)

Sailor Moon’s iconic Moon Kaleidoscope has been transformed into a gorgeous necklace, which changes colour when light hits it, creating a kaleidoscopic effect.

Super Sailor Chibi Moon’s compact transformation brooch can now be worn as a pendant in all its shiny, sweet, and cute glory.

Melty Crisis Moon Necklace: ¥35,000 / Ring: ¥42,000 / Earring: ¥28,000 (All Before Tax)

Super Sailor Moon’s “Crisis Moon Compact” is the base design for this selection of beautifully detailed accessories, combining gold and pink to create the moon and wing designs.

Sailor Shiny Candy Necklaces: ¥12,000 (Before Tax)

One necklace has been made for each of the Sailor Guardians, inspired by the brooches they all wear. Each has “Pretty Guardian” written on it together with each character’s Planetary Symbols and distinct colours.

Diana Macaron Necklace: ¥9,500 / Ring: ¥6,500 / Bag Charm: ¥7,500 (All Before Tax)

Macaron accessories inspired by Chibiusa’s adviser, Diana.

The Melty, Crisis, and Moon series of items are packaged in a special cushioned jewellery box, while everything else comes in an exclusive pink and gold tin.

Fans who spend over ¥40,000 (before tax) on items in this collaboration series will also receive a “Crystal Dome Paper Weight” while supplies last.

Blue Bottle Coffee Japan is set to open a new cafe inside “THE RESTAURANT,” a speciality restaurant hall in Hiroo, Tokyo, on June 11, 2020.

THE RESTAURANT is a two-floor fusion of food and wellness that caters to work culture and business people. The food hall is a collection of master chefs spearheading 17 popular restaurants known both throughout Japan and abroad. It offers great food in a casual business setting.

THE RESTAURANT’s grand opening is set for July 20, 2020, but Blue Bottle Coffee Hiroo Cafe will open before that on June 11, 2020. They will of course serve delicious cups of hand drip speciality coffees, as well as the first ever “Blue Bottle Coffee Pale Ale” which was co-developed by Blue Bottle and Ise Kadoya Brewery from Mie Prefecture.

COFFEE PALE ALE: ¥750

The unique “COFFEE PALE ALE” steeps Blue Bottle’s “Three Africas” coffee beans in Ise Kadoya Brewery’s famous pale ale which has won many awards in beer contests around the world. When yyou take a sip, you get a fresh citrus aroma combined with a bitter combination of the coffee roast and sharp beer, making for a delightfully refreshing summertime beverage. The pale ale, served draft, goes well with the cafe’s tartine sandwiches.

Blue Bottle Coffee Hiroo Cafe will also sell limited edition eco bags, exquisite chocolate, and more. The cafe is a great option for brunch or a takeout latte, so be sure to pay it a visit when going to Hiroo.

MAXPLAN Co. is set to open MAXPLAN AZABU10 on October 22, 2020 which is set to become the new symbol and a landmark of Tokyo’s Azabu Juban District. The building will offer many unique and extraordinary experiences.

Nakamura Suzuko (CEO, MAXPLAN Co.) | Comment

“This project borrows the strength of internationally-active architect Kengo Kuma. I am overjoyed to have the opportunity to be a driving force together with him once again. This building, which is the ‘Azabu Juban Development Project,’ will be a place that creates and discovers new collective value between companies and individuals. A place of creative symbiosis. It aims to offer well being for companies that brings about a sense of cultural values. It will be a creative space for companies and individuals to resonate, bounce ideas off, and flow with one another. I pray from the bottom of my heart that these things will serve as a connection to how we want to live in the future.”

Kengo Kuma (Architect) | Comment

“Azabu Juban is Tokyo’s intersection between tradition and the future. I wanted to create a symbol for this district of ‘fluctuations’ around its crossroads. Combining panels of varying sizes with different heights, thicknesses, and textures expresses the district’s diversity and energy. I wanted the building to blend in as part of the ‘fluctuations,’ as well as create a small 3D city which itself has ‘fluctuations’ […]”

We look forward to seeing how this new landmark and symbol of Azabu Juban brings together the traditional and the futuristic.

The world’s biggest miniature theme park SMALL WORLDS TOKYO has announced that the highly-anticipated Sailor Moon area will open on June 5, 2020.

The Sailor Moon area gives people the chance to be turned into miniature 1/80 scale figurines and live there. In the run up to the grand opening, members of the official Sailor Moon fan club “Pretty Guardians” will have early access to this program from May 29, 2020.

What is SMALL WORLDS TOKYO?

SMALL WORLDS TOKYO is a miniature theme park that opened Ariake district of Tokyo earlier this spring. The park covers an 8,000 square meter area which is split into seven different areas made up of moving miniature models: the Kansai International Airport, the Space Center, World Streets, Sailor Moon, Neon Genesis Evangelion Tokyo-3, and Neon Genesis Evangelion Evangelion Cage.

What is the Sailor Moon figurine program?

The Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon series is set in Tokyo’s Azabu-Juban district, which is the setting for the area in SMALL WORLDS TOKYO. During the day, the series heroines, including Usagi Tsukino, live a lively life in Azabu-Juban. At night when the street lights turn on, the girls transform into Sailor Guardians under the moonlight.

On the opposite side of Azabu-Juban district you can see Crystal Tokyo, a future capital city in the 30th Century which also appears in the original series.

In the exclusive Pretty Guardians fan club area of the exhibit, members will find miniature figurines of themselves, making it feel like they really live in the world of Sailor Moon. More details on this program can be found on the official fan club website.

Bandai has developed a new Super Sailor Moon and Super Sailor Chibi Moon “Fragrance Nail Oil Set” on its online store Premium Bandai as part of its cosmetics brand Miracle Romance. Released on March 26, the set is inspired by the upcoming animated film Sailor Moon Eternal which will be released in September this year.

Miracle Romance Fragrance Oil Nail Set – ¥4,400 (Tax Included) *Shipping & handling fees not included

Both nail oils are made in the image of Super Sailor Moon and Super Sailor Chibi Moon who will appear in the upcoming Sailor Moon Eternal movie.

The Super Sailor Moon nail oil has an “Eternal Lemon” fragrance which is locked away inside its gorgeous bottle featuring yellow and blue coloured nail oilーthe same colours as the character’s skirt.

Super Sailor Chibi Moon’s skirt is yellow and pink, as represented by the colour nail oil for this bottle. It has a cute and sweet-smelling fragrance, and contains three ingredients that are great for the skin: jojoba oil, rose hip, and grapeseed oil. The oil can be used on the skin, where it’s not sticky and is soaked up easily, as well as the nails and cuticles to moisturise them, leaving them nice and smooth.

The bottles are crafted with the finest details that showcase motifs of their respective characters. They are chic and made from glass which allow for the oils’ colours to glisten through. They are also both branded with the sentence “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal.”

These aren’t just made to look cuteーthey are expertly-made cosmetics for those who want to be a Pretty Guardian too.

©Naoko Takeuchi・PNP / “Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal” Movie Production Committee

©Naoko Takeuchi

It’s been one year since AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū opened in Tokyo in March 2019, and to celebrate, the shopping centre is releasing lots of new products for guests to enjoy starting on April 8, 2020.

AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū, the flagship store of AKOMEYA TOKYO, is celebrating its 1st anniversary with a new bigger and better product line-up. At the end of 2019, the new AKOMEYA Shokudo restaurant opened, and AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū began selling fresh vegetables and introduced AKOMEYA TOKYO’s first line of Western-style clothing.

Floor 1F

AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū has upped its variation of food products, including a rice, vegetables, nuts, condiments, and more.

AKOMEYA Shokudo Kagurazaka to Open On April 1st

Seasonal Kobachizen – ¥2,200 (Before Tax)

Sweet and Sour Chicken & Vegetable Gozen – ¥1,500 (Before Tax)

The “Seasonal Kobachizen” is served with fresh white rice and a wide range of deliciously-made ingredients and condiments. There is also a line-up of classic Japanese food too available casually as self-service.

Desserts – From ¥700 (Before Tax)

Enjoy teatime too with AKOMEYA Shokudo Kagurazaka’s dessert line-up. It will be a great place to pop into if you’re strolling around Kagurazaka or doing some shopping.

*AKOMEYA Chubo will be open until March 29. It will close on March 30 and 31 for refurbishment before reopening on April 1 as AKOMEYA Shokudo.

More Details: https://www.akomeya.jp/shop/pg/1lakagukouji

Fragrant Smoked Food Products

Over 20 new smoked food products will be introduced made using special cooking methods. The cashew nuts, pistachios, spices, and coffee beans are smoked without any heat going into them before being smoked again inside a drum-shaped mixer to ensure every grain is coated. The soy sauces, oils, and dressings also have very tiny smoke bubbles in the liquid. Everything in the line-up is rich in smoky flavour

The Hive and Barrow’s Vegetables

The Hive and Barrow is a husband and wife company which moved from the United Kingdom to Chiba Prefecture in 2010. With no agricultural experience, they were able to clear land at a mountain and begin producing a wide variety of organic vegetables outdoors in nature. The eye-catching colours of their produce, as well as its rich smell, is proof of their love and dedication to grow incredible vegetables. They sell fresh veg everyday, as well as exquisite hummous, soup bases, pickles and more, all using their fresh produce.

Floor 2F

The second floor houses Japanese lifestyle products, with a fun line-up that encourages the enjoyment of picking something out.

Western-Style Clothing to Dress Up Your Day

The clothing line-up offered on the second floor of AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū is not tied down by trends. It’s a collection for when you want to look chic and polished offered by made-in-Japan brands that are dedicated when it comes to quality. The items are inspired to make you feel happy when you put them onーso find your favourite style.

Stocked Brands:
Alwel / ANSPINNEN / Catworth / dahl’ia / fruits of life / JOHN SMEDLEY / les Briqu’a braque / MANTERO / MATRIOCHIKA / NAPRON / R&D.M.Co- / Yarmo

Japanese Accessories

Enjoy a collection of brand accessories that boast tradition and craftsmanship from all across Japan. Each and every item is handmade with love and care by artisans, and without stereotypical designs in mind, so you can adorn yourself with originality.

Stocked Brands:

HARIO Lampwork Factory / NAGAE＋ / TRIPLE O

As part of the anniversary celebration, those who spend over ¥3,000 (tax included) at AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū from April 8 will receive a limited-edition tea towel. These are limited in stock and won’t be available once all are given out.

Shiseido Parlour, a pioneer of Japanese-style Western cuisine, has announced that it is opening its new restaurant and lounge Shiseido Parlour The Harajuku on the 8th floor of WITH HARAJUKU, a shopping centre located in front of Harajuku Station in Tokyo, on April 25, 2020.

Goshu no Sosai With Seasonal Ingredients

Main Dish

Shiseido Parlour The Harajuku breathes new life into the Japanese-style Western cuisine that has been cultivated in Ginza for 100 years, serving up a new prix fixe-style fixed price menu that elevates the taste, smell, and appearance of the seasonal ingredients used, from a Japanese way of thinking. This food can be enjoyed with a glass of one of the main wines selected by the restaurant’s sommeliers, high-quality tea, and more.

Meals are enjoyed even more by the view offered at the restaurant, where you can see shrine groves of Meiji Jingu Shrine.

Main Dining

Forest Dinner (Chef’s Recommendation) – ¥12,000 (Tax Included)

The design concept for the restaurant interior is forests. The restaurant promises a relaxing atmosphere like that of being wrapped amongst the mighty trees of the woods, the cool air blowing, and the rays of the sun spilling through the trees.

The interior design was created by Kazuya Ura, a Japanese architect who was involved with the building plan for the Kyoto State Guest House. The restaurant lounge features glass art on the wall which captures the image of sunlight filtering through the trees. This was created by Japanese glass designer Ikko Itabashi.

Lounge

The chic red lounge offers a view of the garden terrace and faces the direction of Akasaka. Tuck into appetisers and desserts and enjoy sipping on a drink. This is a great place to sit after your meal or for meeting up with someone.

If you’re visiting Harajuku during your trip to Japan, why not pop into the new Shiseido Parlour The Harajuku?

LUX is collaborating with Sailor Moon to release its popular body soap series with Sailor Moon packaging, which will roll out across Japan for a limited time from March 2, 2020.

LUX is a total beauty brand managed by Universal Japan Customer Marketing.

LUX’s message with this collaboration is for girls to “Shine With No Limits.” Like the Sailors, they want the beauty of girls to shine on both the inside and outside.

 
The packaging designs feature one for each of the five Sailors. Bearing each characters’ silhouettes, the LUX body soap fragrances are as follows: “Soft Rose” for Sailor Moon, “Satin Soap” for Sailor Venus, “Musky Floral” for Sailor Mercury, “Violet Floral” for Sailor Mars, and “White Garden” for Sailor Jupiter.

LUX will also hold a Twitter campaign from March 2 where you can receive an assortment of these limited edition packaged products by posting a photo of your purchased product with the hashtag #ラックス美少女戦士セーラームーン (“LUX Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon”).

Wrap yourself in the new fragrances of LUX, which were revamped in October 2019, and smell as good as the Sailors after a tiring day of being a magical girl.

A press conference was held detailing information about the upcoming Sailor Moon: Prism On Ice ice skating show, for which it had already been unveiled that Russian figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva would play the role of the titular character, Sailor Moon/Usagi Tsukino.

At the press conference, Medvedeva expressed her love for the Sailor Moon anime series, calling it her favourite and being thankful to not only be a part of it, but also to be playing the main character. She said she will work hard with lots of practice in the run up to the ice show for her role.

The official logo for the Prism On Ice show was also revealed, as well as the rest of the figure skating cast which includes Satoko Miyahara as Sailor Mercury/Ami Mizuno, Mirai Nagasu as Sailor Mars/Rei Hino, Alissa Czisny as Sailor Jupiter/Makoto Kino, Becky Bereswill as Sailor Venus/Minako Aino, Andrew Poje as Tuxedo Mask/Mamoru Chiba, Jason Brown as Kunzite, Takahito Mura as Jadeite, Dylan Moscovitch as Nephrite, and Seiya Hashimoto as Zoisite.

Japanese singer and actress ANZA will also make a special appearance as Queen Serenity.

Providing the voice acting will be the cast from the voice cast from the upcoming two-part anime film Sailor Moon: Eternal, which includes Kotono Mitsuishi as Sailor Moon/Usagi Tsukino, Hisako Kanemoto as Sailor Mercury/Ami Mizuno, Rina Sato as Sailor Mars/Rei Hino, Ami Koshimizu as Sailor Jupiter/Makoto Kino, and Shizuka Ito as Sailor Venus/Minako Aino.

©Naoko Takeuchi