Christmas at Roppongi Hills is a bustling time having brought together 7 million people last year. There will be lots happening this year, starting with Keyakizaka street being lit up from early November up to Christmas Day. Illuminations will be held in 3 places and there will be numerous events including a Christmas market and concerts. Around 700,000 LED lights will decorate the trees of Keyakizaka street, bringing to light that charming feeling of Tokyo wintertime. This marks the 15th year of the street's illuminations, and this year's theme is "LIVE veil." Passersby will be greeted with the glow of crisp blue and snow white LED lights. The bridge located in the centre of Keyakizaka street will make for a great photo with Tokyo Tower in the background.   Date: Early November 2018 - December 25, 2018Time: 17:00-23:00Location: Roppongi Keyakizaka-dori A Christmas market will take place at 66 Plaza which will be overlooked by a towering 10m tall Christmas tree. The tree will light up during the event making for a must-visit spot with that special someone.   Date: Early November 2018 - December 25, 2018Time: 17:00-24:00Location: 66 Plaza If you take a stroll along West Walk you'll also see a very unique looking "knitted" Christmas tree. This specially made tree is made of a knitted material that will feel soft to touch. You'll even be able to lie down at the base of it. The material the tree is made of will also run through the corridor of West Walk, embracing the area with warmth.   Running: November 16, 2018 - December 25, 2018 (subject to change) Location: 2F West Walk South Side and Corridor As well as the Christmas market and concert, the restaurants and cafes will also sell Christmas cakes, and there will be plenty of opportunities for Christmas shopping.   Take your family, friends or special someone to Roppongi Hills for Christmas this year!    

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.

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

Stollen Pistachio (PALETAS): ¥2,593

Sweet Potato Almond Noel Box (Minamikaze Noukasha Dessert House): ¥1,852

  Limited Edition Christmas Sweets Gifts: Classics in Glamorous Christmas Packaging

Stardust 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 Table

Limited 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 Night 

Fantastic 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.