A name will soon be given to the panda cub recently born at Ueno Zoo. Before the name is announced, a commemorative naming event will be held at the Matsuzakaya Ueno store.
Kusudama & Sparkling Wine
A kusudama will be raised to commemorate the naming of the panda cub and set the celebratory mood. Sparkling wine will also be served.
Commemorative Kakegami Wrapping Paper
The food floor Hoppe Town will offer its products in special commemorative kakegami wrapping when you purchase bentos, sweets and other items.
The panda cub’s name will be displayed!
The panda cub’s chosen name will be written on a panel on a big model of Sakura Panda, the official character of Daimaru and Matsuzakaya.
Panda food menu with lots of panda themed meals!
There will be around 30 different panda themed meals to get your hands on. Available until September 26th.
Left Image (Sapporo Kaniya) – Panda Chirashi – ￥864
Right Image (Tagosaku) – Panda Bento – ￥648 (B1F)
Head on over to Matsuzakaya in Ueno to celebrate Happy Panda Week and the naming of the panda cub at Ueno Zoo!
Happy Panda Week
Running: September 13, 2017 to September 26, 2017
Address: 3-29-5 Ueno, Taitō, Tokyo
Telephone: 03-3832-1111
・Kusudama & Sparkling Wine Event
Running: On the day of the name announcement and following day.
(Subject to change depending on the timing of the announcement Please enquire for full details.)
Location: 1F North Entrance (100 people first-come, first-served)
・Commemorative Kakegami Wrapping Paper
Running: After the name announcement. 3000 available.
・Panda Cub Name Display
Running: After the name announcement. Available until September 26th.
Location: Middle of 2F at Sakura Panda Café (by Saryo Ginza Seigetsudo)
Homepage: http://www.matsuzakaya.co.jp/ueno/
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