Christmastime is coming to Ginza’s biggest shopping complex GINZA SIX this year with an event that translates to GINZA SIX CHRISTMAS 2018 “Fantastic Gift”: The Tale of the Kingdom of Winter and the Kingdom of Summer. It will run from November 12 to December 25.
Photo by Imagen Subliminal (Miguel de Guzman + Rocio Romero)
Christmas art by French artist Nicolas Buffe will be used for the event, with a huge piece being displayed in GINZA SIX’s symbolic open space that runs down the center of the building as well as at the front entrance facing Ginza Chuo-dori Street, the show window on floor B2F and elsewhere. There will also be an immersive piece that makes use of the latest cutting-edge AR technology.
A “tale” is always at the core of Buffe’s work, the charming visuals of which pull both kids and adults alike into their unique worlds.
The theme of this year’s tale is “gift.” The Kingdom of Summer and the Kingdom of Winter are both at their wits’ end trying to solve problems caused by both of their children. To resolve the quandary the two countries, they both send gifts to each child. To open up the cold heart of the princess of the Kingdom of Winter, she is sent the Kingdom of Summer’s elephant of light. To calm the hot-tempered prince of the Kingdom of Summer, he is sent some refreshing ice cream. Both countries are met with peace as a result.
The radiating elephant that appears in the story will also appear in the middle of GINZA SIX as a huge 4 meter plus art piece. Drones will be used to create a flying scene.
At various locations including the front entrance an app can be downloaded and used which when put up to different art pieces will make use of AR tech.
A range of items made in collaboration with Buffe will also be sold including tote bags featuring characters from the tale, four different ice candies based on the countries and more. There will be plenty of things perfect to pick as a present for someone.
・Ginza Tsutaya Books (Floor 6F): From December 1, 2018 – TBA
・SIXIÈME GINZA (Floor 2F): From November 28, 2018 – February 28, 2019
・PALETAS (Floor B2F): From November 12, 2018 – February 24, 2019
・PHILIPPE CONTICINI (Floor B2F): Date TBA
Spend a fantastical Christmas at GINZA SIX where the season for giving will be played out in the form of Nicolas Buffe’s newest creation.
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GINZA SIX CHRISTMAS 2018 “Fantastic Gift”: The Tale of the Kingdom of Winter and the Kingdom of Summer
Running: November 12, 2018 – December 25, 2018
*Art installation in the middle of GINZA SIX scheduled to stay until late February 2019.
Bonuses
①Those who spend ¥3,000 or more including tax can receive a free cube ice cream from PALETAS on floor B2F of GINZA SIX. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. One per person.
②Those who arrive at GINZA SIZ will receive a balloon of the radiating elephant. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Running: December 15, 16, 22, 23 and 24 from 12:00-17:00
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.
*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)
GINZA SIX: Must-Try Christmas Sweets & Winter Goodies This Year
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 Christmas
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.
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.
Ultratechnologists teamLab are taking their Resonating Trees digital art masterpiece to the rooftop garden of GINZA SIX, the biggest shopping complex in Ginza. It will run from August 1 to September 2.
The theme of the work is "Digitized Nature." Taking place in a 56-meter roof garden, this digital art space combines sound and lights which change and transform as people walk by. This is the first time for this piece to be held in the city and offers people a dreamy experience with the nightscape of Ginza's streets and buildings as the backdrop.
The trees lining the garden will be individually lit up with bright and colourful lights. It will seem as if the trees are resonating with each other as they fade in and out of different colour tones. As watchers walk by, the colour tone of a tree will change and transmit to the trees next to them. The changing of colours signifies the presence of people, and in turn teamLab hopes people will become aware of the existence of other living things in the same space.
Experience the latest in cutting-edge digital art technology at GINZA SIX.
■InformationteamLab: Resonating Trees in GINZA SIX GARDEN
Location: GINZA SIX GARDEN, GINZA SIX roof
Running: August 1, 2018 - September 2, 2018 (*Shops and restaurants closed on August 27)
Time: Sunset-11:00pm
Entry: Free
Event Page: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/ginzasixgarden
Resonating Trees: https://www.teamlab.art/w/resonatingtreesGINZA SIX
Address: 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: Shops & Cafes (B2F-5F) 10:30am-8:30pm / Restaurants (6F, 13F) 11:00am-11:00pm
*Business hours different for select shops.
No Fixed Holidays.
*Shops and restaurants closed on August 27.
TEL: 03-6891-3390 (GINZA SIX Information Desk / 10:30am-8:30pm)
Website: http://ginza6.tokyo/
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