Ever since GINZA SIX opened in spring this year it has become a hugely popular new location for the district of Ginza. Not only can you find all the fashion and lifestyle stores you could ever hope for in one place, but rows of food shops too selling foods and drinks that people are going crazy for. From the procession of shops you can find in Ginza we have carefully picked 5 worth checking out where you can get your hands on presents we guarantee people will be happy with. Bookmark this page too - you'll be happy you did.


1. "Yamagata Masamune - Kimoto Junmai 1898" (Imadeya Ginza)

This is a limited edition Japanese sake from Imadeya to be enjoyed together with a meal.

 

Imadeya Ginza is a sake brewer that stocks and ships close to 600 brands of local sake, authentic shochu, Japanese wine. If you're looking to buy Japanese alcohol then this is the place to go. The Yamagata Masamune Kimoto Junmai 1898 is produced by Mitobe Shuzo in Yamagata Prefecture. It's made with high quality sake rice  from Okayama Prefecture and omachi rice Akaiwa. As well as maintaining Yamagata Masamune's original flavours - a "sharp" flavour delivered by the firm taste of the rice and hard mineral water - the drink also has multiple layers of flavour thanks to the processing methods.

 

 

2. "Hokkaido Fresh Cream Pudding" (Marlowe - GINZA SIX branch)

A high quality dessert boasted by a restaurant that was established in 1984.

 

Marlowe is a café & restaurant located in front of "Tateishi" in Akiya, Yokosuka that is famous for its evening sun and as being selected as one of Kanagawa's 50 places of scenic beauty. The city's first expanding shop, Marlowe is a place where you can enjoy popular take-out sweets. The most popular sweet is a handmade baked pudding that comes in a beaker made with fresh cream from Hokkaido. It's popular for its velvety, rich flavour thanks to its ingredients that include high quality milk and fresh cream from Hokkaido, as well as eggs and vanilla means.

 

3. "Tokiba" (KUROGI CHACHA)

KUROGI CHACHA is a shop that preserves tradition while also challenging itself to create new flavours for Japanese wagashi (confectioneries)

"Kurogi" is said to be one of the hardest restaurants to reserve a place for in Japan. To maintain the same spirit as the original restaurant, "KUROGI CHACHA" is a collaboration with the Kyoto tea shop "Fukujuen." The delectable to look out for is the Tokiba, a mix of arrowroot and cream cheese from Japan. You can enjoy the delicious Uji matcha flavour together with the Japanese 'purin-like' texture. They also come in wooden boxes so they are perfect to give as a gift.

 

 

 

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4. "Semi Dried Fruits" (AYAfarm)
AYAfarm's dried fruits use only the freshest of fruits which are ripened and dried.

AYAfarm specialises in dried fruits made form fruits grown in Japan. The shop uses only seasonal fruits to create the high quality Japanese confections. Their dried fruits meet the highest standards using no artificial flavourings or sweeteners to ensure the original flavour of the fruit is drawn out. They also sell a range of limited edition goodies, so if you're someone that treasures the seasons then why not check out what they're selling?

 

 

 

5. Sandwiches (MEAT&GREEN SHUNJUKUSEI)

Nutritious sandwiches made with organic vegetables and fresh meat

MEAT&GREEN specialise in dry-aged meat, an original shop that sells sandwiches, New York style salads and more. The store's salads are always fresh and displayed in a show case lined with organically produced vegetables. The sandwiches are stuffed to the brim with seasoned ingredients which make for an Instagram picture and even a present to someone.

 

 

We hope you enjoyed our list. If you're looking for a gift to buy someone then look no further than GINZA SIX!

 

Today we take a look at “GINZA SIX,” the number one place where you can enjoy the spirit of Ginza to your hearts content, filled with unique shops scattered throughout a luxurious building! GINZA SIX opened its doors on April 20^th this year. Located along Ginza’s symbolic Chuo-dori, which boasts some of the biggest and most luxurious fashion brands around including Dior, Saint Laurent, Céline, Valentino, Fendi, and Van Cleef & Arpels. Pop art décor on display at the entrance

Greeting you as you enter the building is an art piece by internationally acclaimed Japanese artist Kusama Yayoi. The pop art chandeliers that hang from the ceiling are covered in dots, a design that Yayoi is famous for featuring in many of her works. This will no doubt be a popular photo spot! This entrance display can be enjoyed until February 25^th, 2018.

An official Kusama Yayoi pop-up store is also open for business, and everyone is going crazy over it! There’s other limited-time displays and collaborative project on show throughout the building too, so be sure to check them all out.

Floor B1F – The beauty floor!

Cosmetics and such are replete on B1F. There are a whopping 34 popular cosmetic brands lined up on this floor where you can get your hands on top brand items all in one go.  

Yves Saint Laurent opened one of the world’s flagship boutiques. Not only does this store stock an amazing line-up of items, but it even has the world’s first membership scheme where one can have access to a private room, one that is themed around a recording studio. For the first time ever, the shop can offer smooth, one-to-one service. You can even get a quick service for information regarding limited edition GINZA SIX items as well as advice on eyebrows and how to draw them.

Over in Chanel you can find the world’s first ever lip stick vending machine, “LIP GATE.” Not only does it look amazing, it holds up well too! With a simple press of a button, your desired lip stick will drop down wrapped in a bag and ready to go. This is a new cool and smooth way to shop that was never available before. There’s also mini bottles of perfume limited to the store that are sure to induce those love calls!  

John Masters Organic Select is also open with a huge line-up! The store is modern looking and decorated just like the original in a homage to New York salons. It also has a new concierge area where you can receive advice one-on-one with specialists regarding items and scalp treatment. Be sure not to miss out on the limited edition opening-celebratory box and GINZA SIX collection.   1 huge area, 241 brands

From luxurious, high-end brands to more personalised selection shops and outdoor brands, GINZA SIX features a huge variety of shops. More than half of the 241 brands available in the shopping centre are flagship brands, meaning that wherever you go, you’re sure to find the best of the best.

81 popular brands have used this opportunity to open up their first store in GINZA SIX. No matter what floor you find yourself on, it would be no exaggeration to say that you’ll find yourself thinking that today’s fashion trends come from Ginza.

You will also find studios next to the shops where you will see specialists working on their products. You’ll have such a good time inside the centre seeing everything there is to see and picking out your favourites.

Floors 2 to 5 house many other popular collection brands and shops such as H.P.FRANCE BIJOUX, MM6 MAISON MARGIELA, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, and more.

It doesn’t stop at fashion. GINZA SIX even includes other popular stores such as #0107 PLAZA, Nakagawa Masashichi, THE CONRAN SHOP, and lots more!

TSUTAYA – The bookshop overflowing with art and culture

You mustn’t forget the TSUTAYA on floor 6 that has a Starbucks attached to it. This bookshop stocks lots of magazines and publications.

With bookshelves reaching 6 meters tall, you are sure to find at least 1 book that suits you. And the light that filters through the skylight is sure to calm your heart.

What is more likely to catch your eye is the event space which hosts daily arts and culture events themed around traditional Edo culture and the more modern Tokyo Culture. As part of the GINZA SIX’s opening, there are performances by Mika Ninagawa and others running until the end of May.

Hungry and need food? Head on up to the 2^nd floor!

It’s not just fashion, beauty and artsy stuff! If you’ve done shopping or simply need something to eat then you should stop by the food area in GINZA SIX. You’ll most definitely get your fill here, from famous food shops to old-fashioned restaurants that until now you could only experience in their place of origin!

When the influx of Western culture entered Japan 100 years ago, Ginza, which had flourished as a high colour city, was the hub for café culture. It was famous for having the most delicious cafés around, and was dubbed “Café Europe.” 100 years on, and tourists inside and outside of Japan continue to visit Ginza. GINZA SIX keeps hold of this trend and offers a taste of the legend of these stores which have gone unchanged for 100 years.