PLUSTOKYO™️ is a new facility opening in Ginza on November 27, 2018. It will be home to two floors: the 990m² lounge floor themed to look like a hotel lobby, and the 595m² rooftop that lets has you feeling like you’re at a resort despite being in the middle of Tokyo.
PLUSTOKYO™️ will be one of the city’s biggest rooftop music lounges, located on the twelfth floor of the Kirarito Ginza shopping complex. It will fuse music with art, food, workshops and parties.
The sound system uses ‘Pioneer Professional Audio.’ The floor will have 48 speakers for live performances by DJs and recognised artists from both in Japan and overseas.
Art by up-and-coming artists and painters will decorate the room, and there will even be the popular ‘Mixology Salon’ bar where you can enjoy the latest trends in cocktail culture. Food and drink made in collaboration with famous restaurants will also be served.
There’s something for everyone at PLUSTOKYO™️. Whether it’s the club area, cafe/bar or gallery, if you’re a music lover you’re sure to enjoy this new way of having fun.
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PLUSTOKYO™️
Address: Kirarito Ginza 12F/Rooftop
Website: plustyo.com/comingsoon
*Minors are not permitted during club opening hours. ID checks will be carried out so please be ready to present a form of ID (driver’s license, passport, juki card, alien registration card)
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The previously closed Sakura no Chaya has undergone renovation and reopened on August 17 at Kiriko Terrace -Green Side- on the rooftop of Tokyu Plaza Ginza.
Sakura no Chaya is what's called an 'antenna shop' in Japan which introduces new products to test on the market. They sell a unique selection of food, drinks and miscellaneous goods from companies around Japan. The theme of their lineup is 'new but nostalgic' and 'candy store.' Products include ice candy by Kabashima Hyouka in Fukuoka, rice cookies by Samurai Senbei in Hokkaido, dried fruits by Noukakawakasu in Wakayama, lemonade by Seto Kyum in Hiroshima, and more. You can eat what you buy straight away or you can save it as a gift or souvenir. The product lineup will change at irregular intervals, so you can look forward to checking out what's new in stock whenever you go. As part of the stall's reopening they have teamed up with popular shop Kuzefuku (located on floor B1 of the same building) to release salted popcorn. They offer the same three original salt flavours available in Kuzefuku as well as a Sakura no Chaya only salt flavour. You can get yourself a serving of popcorn and eat it while relaxing in Kiriko Terrace -Green Side-. Be sure to stop by the new Sakura no Chaya if you're in Ginza to see what they have on offer. ■Information Tokyu Plaza Ginza Address: 5-2-1 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo Opening Hours: 11:00am-9:00pm (Shops, Services, Cafes) / 11:00am-11:00pm (Restaurants, Food) *Times differ for select stores. Website: https://ginza.tokyu-plaza.com/ -
GINZA SIX, the biggest shopping complex in the Ginza Area, is getting ready for Christmas with a range of special seasonal foods and desserts. The line-up retains the sophistication GINZA SIX is known for as it prepares for the final Christmas of the Heisei Era of Japan. Let's take a look at the gourmet selection on offer by splitting them into five separate themes. Christmas Cakes: From Regulars to One of a Kinds - Gems That Glow the Skills of Patissiers
Monde argenté (ISHIYA GINZA): ¥4,000
Noel Framboisier (Ginza Sembikiya): ¥5,000
Classic Sweets: Promoting New Trends for the Last Heisei Period ChristmasStollen Pistachio (PALETAS): ¥2,593
Sweet Potato Almond Noel Box (Minamikaze Noukasha Dessert House): ¥1,852
Limited Edition Christmas Sweets Gifts: Classics in Glamorous Christmas PackagingStardust Cookies (JOTARO SAITO): From ¥540
Limited Edition Christmas Wheat Gluten Cookie Gift (Fu Fu Fu and): ¥3,000
Party Food & Sake: A High Grade Selection to Decorate the TableLimited Edition Christmas Charcuterie & Salad (meat&green shunjyukusei): ¥2,560
Okawa Sparkling Vinegar (Shoubunsu Vinegar Brewery): ¥2,000
Cafes & Restaurants' Christmas Menus: Bringing a Moment of Bliss on the Holy NightFantastic Christmas Course (Bistro Ozami): ¥8,000 / ¥12,000
Christmas Afternoon Tea Set (THE GRAND GINZA): ¥3,800
A range of pop up shops will also appear for a limited time. This includes pop up shops for fashion brands making their way to Japan for the first time as well as fashion x art collaborative brands, brands that will hold events where you can experience craftsmanship and more. Additionally, Ginza Sembikiya on floor B1F, which opened the first fruit parlour in Japan in 1894, will open a cafe for a limited period serving a range of fruit products that are good for health and beauty. Open from November 3, 2018 to January 31, 2019.<GINZA SIX Limited Edition> Ginza Sembikiya Parfaits: ¥1,500 Each (Pre-Tax)
These parfaits are made with an abundance of fruit that has been carefully selected by Ginza Sembikiya. The fruits are cut into large slices so you can enjoy their full original flavour. The parfaits are also made with a rich homemade fruit sauce. Choose from three parfait flavours: Muskmelon, Strawberry or Fruits Mille-Feuille. Bulgari will also open a pop up store called Bvlgari Pop (Up) Corn in the second floor SIXIÈME GINZA. The store is a reinterpretation of a 1960s movie set where they will sell a range of items including a limited edition model bag. Open from December 12, 2018 to January 15, 2019.<GINZA SIX Limited Edition> Product Name: Serpenti Forever / Price: ¥295,000 (w/tax ¥318,600)
There's plenty of other exciting Christmas and seasonal winter food and content to look forward to at GINZA SIX as well, so be sure to check their official website for more details.Information
GINZA SIX
Address: 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
Opening Hours: Shops/Cafes (B2F-5F) 10:30-20:30 / Restaurants (6F, 13F) 11:00-23:00
*Business hours differ from shop to shop.
No Fixed Holidays.
Access: Directly connected to Ginza Station via the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line and Hibiya Line.
TEL: 03-6891-3390
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Ginza is Tokyo's famous upmarket shopping district, lined with countless shops and restaurants. It's famous not only as a hub for western culture including cuisine and fashion but also for continuing to inherit traditional Japanese elements including Kabuki-za, the chief theater in Tokyo for traditional kabuki plays, and Tsukiji fish market, the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. Have you ever wanted to arrive at Ginza in the early morning and enjoy a spot of breakfast before shopping? Whether you've considered it or not, we've compiled a list of places where you can enjoy a delicious early meal.
Furutoshi (Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel) Furutoshi is a popular restaurant located on the second floor of Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel. There, you can look forward to tucking into a delicious breakfast while sat in a spacious and comfortable environment that has modern wooden decor. They also serve super fresh vegetables in the morning. We recommend this one to people who want to spend their morning in luxury with a selection of terrines, carpaccio and more!■Information Morning Buffet Price: ¥2,100 Serving Times: Weekdays 7:00am-10:00am (Last In 9:30am) / Weekends & Holidays 7:00am-10:30am (Last In 10:00am) Furutoshi Address: 4-9-2 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo Opening Hours: Breakfast 7:00am-10:00am (Last In 9:30am) Lunch 11:30am-3:00pm (Last Orders 2:00pm) Dinner 6:00pm-11:00pm (Last Orders 9:30pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-5565-0577 Website: http://www.solaria-hotels.jp/ginza/restaurant/
Cafe Paulista It's said that John Lenon and his wife Yoko Ono often frequented this cafe. The cafe has a direct contract with Brazilian farms so serve delicious, authentic Brazilian coffee. Get it with a slice of light and crunchy toast which goes perfectly with butter and blueberry jam.■Information Cafe Paulista Address: 1F Nagasaki Center Bldg, 8-9-16 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo Opening Hours: [Monday-Satuday] 8:30am-10:00pm / [Sunday & Holidays] 12:00pm-7:30pm *Breakfast is served from 8:30am to 11:30am. No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-3572-6160 Website: http://www.paulista.co.jp
Eggs'n Things - Ginza Branch If we're talking breakfast then we have to include Eggs'n Things on the list. They serve all-day breakfast in generous portions. You can of course choose pancakes but combining the Eggs Benedict with crunchy bacon is the best way to start the morning.■Information Eggs'n Things (Ginza Branch) Address: 4F Kirarito Ginza, 1-8-19 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo Opening Hours: 9:00am-11:00pm (Last Orders 10:00pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-6264-4949 Website: https://www.eggsnthingsjapan.com/ginza
Coffee Ban Ginza can be a pretty expensive place, but you can enjoy an absolute bargain breakfast at Coffee Ban, a cafe with a retro atmosphere. For just ¥550 you can get a breakfast set with round bread, raisin bread, lettuce, a boiled egg, potato salad and an apple!■Information Coffee Ban Address: 3-8-10 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo Opening Hours: Weekdays 7:00am-9:00pm / Weekends 7:00am-7:00pm *Breakfast served from 7:00am to 9:30am. No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-3564-0181 Website: http://ginzaban.com
The Kitchen Salvatore Cuomo GINZA This restaurant located on the second floor of Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza was opened by world renowned celebrity chef and restaurateur Salvatore Cuomo. It offers a buffet style service with a range of tasty looking foods. They have convenient individual rooms and cater for time, place and occasion. Be sure to try their luxurious morning-time buffet.■Information Breakfast Buffet Price: ¥2,000 Serving Times: 7:00am-10:00am The Kitchen Salvatore Cuomo GINZA Address: 2F Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza, 1-13-15 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo Opening Hours Breakfast 7:00am-10:30am (Last In 10:00am) Lunch 11:30am-3:30pm (Last In (2:30pm) *Last in times at 3:00pm on weekends and holidays. *Tea time available on weekends and holidays. Dinner 5:30pm-11:30pm (Last In 10:30pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-3538-0565 Website: http://www.kitchensalvatore.jp/ginza/index.html
France-ya This spacious cafe has English-style decor where they serve a certain affordable breakfast set has has been loved by Japanese people since the Showa Period. Enjoy toast, fried egg, sausage and salad for just ¥550. The cafe has a relaxing atmosphere so you can enjoy your morning tucking into the set or delicious coffee and a sandwich.■Information France-ya Address: B1 Ginza NS Bldg., 3-7-16 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo Opening Hours: [Monday-Saturday] 8:00am-10:00pm / [Sunday & Holidays] 8:00am-9:30pm *Breakfast is served from 8:00am to 11:00am. Closed: The day before a national holiday TEL: 03-3564-0462 Information: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130101/13059121/
Cafe 634 Cafe 634 is a popular cafe with a simple yet stylish interior. They also serve food at the kind of low price you never see in Ginza. Their vegetables are sourced from trusted farms they are contracted to, and they also serve cereal and desserts. Everything is gentle on both your body and your wallet. Their toasted black bread piled with sweet adzuki bean paste and simple adzuki bean toast served with butter are perfect for the morning as they aren't heavy on the stomach.■Information Cafe 634 Address: 3-12-7 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo Opening Hours: Weekdays 9:00am-6:00pm / Saturday 11:30am-5:00pm *Breakfast is served from 9:00am to 11:00am. Closed: Holidays, Sundays and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month TEL: 03-3248-0560 Website: http://www.ginza.jp/csr/8720
Renoir Coffee (Ginza INZ) Renoir Coffee opened with their main target being Japanese women. It has a simple wooden decor and has a relaxing atmosphere. It's also no-smoking. Their hot breakfast sandwiches are made with wholewheat flour and contain ingredients like tuna and melted cheese. The cafe attracts a lot of female customers.■Information Renoir Coffee Address: 1F Ginza INZ3, 1-2 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo Opening Hours: 8:00am-11:00pm *Breakfast is served from 8:00am to 11:00am. No fixed holidays. Closed when INZ is closed. TEL: 03-3564-2850 Website: https://www.ginza-renoir.co.jp/runoacoffee/Did you enjoy this list? If you're planning a trip to Ginza then make a day out of it and start your morning with a great affordable breakfast in Tokyo's elegant district.
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From December 1 until December 25, guests at Hyatt Centric Ginza will be able to see the first-ever Christmas tree designed by the social advocacy group HERALBONY. The Light-Hearted ART TREE will welcome guests to the 4F library and lounge area, and the tree lighting ceremony will be streamed on Instagram live. It’s no surprise that the hotel is collaborating with HERALBONY again–from May to November of this year, the HERALBONY ART ROOM was open for guests to enjoy. This is the first time that the unit is designing a Christmas tree, and the piece is inspired by one of their most iconic pieces of art–Yukihito Okabe’s Hoo! Hey! Visitors of all ages can enjoy this beautiful piece, filled with color and sure to bring joy. Along with the tree, the showcase and lounge will also be decorated in a number of HERALBONY pieces. Come enjoy the Christmas season in this one-of-a-kind space!
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Hyatt Centric Ginza x HERALBONY
On Display: December 1 – December 25, 2022
Venue: 4F Library / Lounge
Official Site: http://hyattcentricginza.jp
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Matsuzaki Shoten will hold a special collaboration event between Ginza’s Matsuzaki Senbei and Cat’s ISSUE starting on August 6, 2022. The Cat’s Festival 2022 will be an incredible event for cat lovers, and guests will be able to grab some special hand towels and bowls produced exclusively for the festival. In addition, there will be an exhibition of works by Ayako Ishiguro, a picture book artist associated with Cat's ISSUE. Ginza's Matsuzaki Senbei x Cat's ISSUE
This Japanese-style hand towel features illustrations of unique cats based on the concept color of Matsuzaki Shoten, the main Matsuzaki Senbei shop in Ginza. Ginza's Matsuzaki Senbei x Cat's ISSUE Matsuzaki Senbei’s flagship product has been decorated with cat illustrations, each painted by hand. During the event, customers can choose four of their favorite pieces from a total of nine different patterns and pack them in a box wrapped with beautiful paper with a special design. Guests can also purchase these goods separately. Collaboration with Ayako Ishiguro, a Picture Book Artist Specializing in Monster Art This comical cat scroll created by Ayako Ishiguro will be on display during the exhibition. Hand towels made in collaboration with Ishiguro will also be on sale. These have previously been sold to huge fanfare. If you love cats and classic Japanese art, this is the event for you! Information
MATSUZAKI Cat’s ISSUE – Cat Festival 2022
Running: August 6 – August 21, 2022
Venue: Matsuzaki Shoten (4-13-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
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On July 18, the upscale teppanyaki and yakiniku restaurant Honten Yamashina opened a new location in Ginza! The hybrid restaurant has taken over the entire top floor of GINZA PLACE, which is directly connected to Ginza Station. Overlooking the Ginza 4-chome intersection, it’s a gorgeous place to enjoy some authentic Japanese cuisine.
Honten Yamashina mainly uses fully-matured Omi beef, the highest grade available among Shiga Prefecture’s top-tier beef, from Okazaki Farm. The cows are allowed to fatten for a considerable amount of time and live stress-free lives for over 40 months. Less than 1% of all Wagyu cattle are shipped after 24 months of age, and this delectable meat is characterized by its sharp taste and fattiness. Luxurious Wagyu and Sea Urchin Sushi
Early Summer Plate to Enjoy with Seasonal Flowers
Selected Extra-thick Beef Tongue Steak Made with Refined Attention to Detail
Grilled Spiny Lobster Made on a Charcoal Grill
The Playful Yamashina Wagyu Slider
Melt-in-your-mouth Sweet Amala Tomato (Vegetable of the Day)
Hand-selected Omi Beef Steak
Truffle Omurice
Japanese-style TeppanyakiGuests can enjoy authentic Japanese teppanyaki cuisine with a modern twist. While sitting at the contour, visitors will enjoy a live performance by Taku Osada, a teppanyaki chef with over 20 years of experience. The wide variety of meat can be enjoyed in a number of different ways, whether it be raw, grilled, stewed, or properly cooked. From tongue and rump to filet and sirloin, you won’t leave hungry. Visitors can also enjoy seafood and seasonal Japanese vegetables along with their meat, and the flowers and leaves that adorn each plate will change depending on the time of year. In addition to rare teppanyaki dishes like skirt steak and 3cm-thick beef tongue, Honten Yamashina also offers some playful dishes such as sliders. As the temperature differs on different parts of the steel cooking plate, each item can be cooked to a temperature that maximizes its specific flavor. Honten Yamashina also has a massive cellar housin over 1,000 bottles of wine and hard-to-find spirits. Japanese-style Yakiniku For those looking for a more private experience, guests can enjoy yakiniku in a completely separate room. Each private room has a grill that will cook meat to the perfect temperature, and only at Honten Yamashina can you enjoy fully-matured Omi beef. The signature cutlet sandwich is made with chateaubriand cooked at a low temperature and deep-fried in a thin batter, then served on crispy bread with a soft, fluffy interior. Teppanyaki and yakiniku are typically thought of as meat-based dishes, but the restaurant can accommodate vegetarian guests if contacted in advance. When Japan opens up to tourism, will you be visiting this incredible restaurant in the heart of Tokyo? Information
Honten Yamashina
Address: GINZA PLACE 11F (5-8-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 17:00-23:00
Closed SundaysOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honten_yamashina/
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The second exhibition for the popular manga, novel, and anime series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will open at Matsuya Ginza on July 21. With over 30 million copies in print, the series has become massively popular both in Japan and abroad, and an anime film is scheduled to release this November. The exhibition will be open until August 9, 2022, and is then scheduled to begin a regional tour. Certain scenes from the highly-anticipated upcoming film will be shown exclusively at the exhibition. Those who are having trouble waiting until November won’t want to miss this rare chance! During the previous exhibition, guests were able to enter a lottery to win a signboard autographed by Miho Okasaki, the voice of Rimuru. Due to the large number of entries, prizes for the second lottery are even more incredible! The following autographs, which were previously displayed during the last exhibition, will be given away to some lucky fans. More details are available on the official Twitter page!
Signboard autographed by That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime author Fuse / Signboard autographed by Tenchura! That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime author Fuse / Signboard autographed by That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Trinity in Tempest artist Tae Tono / Signboard autographed by That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Ways of the Monster Nation author Sho Okagiri / Signboard autographed by That Time I Got Reincarnated (Again!) as a Workaholic Slime illustrator Shizuku Akechi / Signboard autographed by The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime artist Shiba*Prizes are awarded at random. Information
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Exhibition 2
Running: July 21 – August 9, 2022
Venue: Matsuya Ginza 8F Event Square
Official Site: https://sp.ten-sura.com/tensuraten2/
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The SPYxFAMILY pop-up shop, first held inside Tokyo Station’s Character Street in April, will be coming to Matsuya Ginza from June 29 until July 12, 2022. Limited edition merchandise will be making a return, each featuring exclusive illustrations that saw huge popularity at the Tokyo Station event. Guests will also be able to purchase eight new items! The lineup includes a rubber coin case (3 varieties, random), a clear multi-use pouch (3 varieties, random), an acrylic keychain featuring Anya, a Peanuts T-shirt with a new Anya illustration, and a mug. Each item is accented with Anya’s pink hair, adding to the cute factor.
Bonus Sticker
Bonus Cooling Towel
GoodsCustomers spending ¥3,300 or more at the pop-up shop will receive a bonus sticker. Those spending ¥5,500 can choose between a mug or a cooling towel! ©遠藤達哉／集英社・SPY×FAMILY製作委員会 Information
SPYxFAMILY Pop-up Shop
Running: June 29 – July 12, 2022
Venue: Matsuya Ginza 8F Event Square
Hours: 10:00-20:00
(Closing at 19:30 on July 3, July 10 / Closing at 17:00 on July 12 / Last entry 30 minutes prior to closing.)
Details: https://www.matsuya.com/ginza/events/2022/0610/spyfamily/
Official Site: https://marimocraft.co.jp/
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From April 2 until April 22, Ginza Tsutaya Books will be holding a 5th-anniversary exhibition featuring art by three young female artists! These creators specialize in drawing girls, and the event will ask one question: what is ‘Kawaii?’ The artists featured are Amane Ishii, Azusa Nozawa, and Yumi Nagata. These three artists have captured the spotlight with their unique styles. Ishii prefers oil painting, Nozawa has a style perfect for manga, and Nagata specializes in more Japanese-style paintings. Those who planned the exhibition noted that the reason these three artists have become so popular stems from how they depict cuteness–they don’t try to conform to society's idea of ‘cute,’ but rather depict what they themselves consider to be cute. Many motifs in Ishii's works are based on the artist's personal experiences, many stemming from childhood. Her unique characters are sure to grab your attention, and although her pieces are two-dimensional, the linework almost makes them seem 3D. For Nozawa, ‘cute’ is the most important element found in her works. She often uses pastels, and something about the way she draws her characters is nostalgic, harkening back to purikura filters and manga characters of the early 2000s. Her unique worldview and nostalgic characters amount to truly one-of-a-kind pieces. The girls appearing in Nagata’s pieces are projections of herself. She draws the clothes she would like to wear and the poses she’d love to strike! Pursuing her idea of ‘cuteness’ with traditional Japanese techniques and paints, she often includes polka dots in her works, which are a feminine symbol. The exhibition will feature two of Ishii's oil paintings and 13 drawings, the first time such a large number of drawings have been shown all at once. In addition, three of Nozawa's new portrait series will be on display, along with nine of Nagata's works. ‘Kawaii’ is one of the most prominent keywords found in contemporary Japanese culture. What does it mean to you?
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What is Kawaii? Exhibition
Running: April 2 – April 22, 2022
Location: Ginza Tsutaya Books Artwork Gallery
Admission: Free
Details: https://store.tsite.jp/ginza/blog/art/25614-1029370325.html