Tokyo’s luxurious Ginza district is home to countless famous chocolateirs. Four Valentine’s Day gifts have been predicted to be the trend at GINZA SIX next year, the biggest shopping complex in the Ginza area.
The complex will boast a range of premium chocolates available only at GINZA SIX as well as plenty of top quality Valentine’s gifts produced by top creators from both in and out of Japan. Pop-up shops will also line the establishment. This includes a chocolate brand run by young chocolatiers that has won many awards in Paris and is coming to Japan for the first time, food shops where you can enjoy Japan’s food culture, workshops run by jewellery brands and more.
Sweet-looking chocolate made using “Ruby Chocolate”
Ruby chocolate is a variety of chocolate that was in development for over 10 years and introduced in 2017. It is to be considered as the fourth category of chocolate alongside, dark, milk and white. GINZA SIX will showcase an assortment of products made using ruby chocolate.
Ruby no Tamago (THE GRAND GINZA): ¥1,200 (Available at GINZA SIX only)
Ruby chocolate comes from the ruby cocoa bean and has a fruity flavour. The refreshing Ruby no Tamago is filled with light fromage blanc and sour cranberries and raspberries.
Elegant eat-in “Galentine” chocolate
The Galentine offers a new way to enjoy Valentine’s. A portmanteau of “girl” and “valentine,” it’s a tea set packed full of Valentine’s season-only specially made sweets and is aimed at girls who want to have a girl’s-only get-together.
Stawberry & Chocolate Afternoon Tea Set (THE GRAND GINZA): ¥3,800 (Available at GINZA SIX only)
A specially-crafted tea set made by chefs and patissiers, it emphasises sweet and juicy strawberries and chocolate including sweets, foie gras, a strawberry, avocado and seafood cocktail and more.
“Wasozai” chocolate
GINZA SIX is home to numerous famous shops and restaurants from all across Japan, so there will be no shortage of a variety of different chocolates made by patissiers who are masters at using Japanese ingredients (wasozai). It is also recognised for this by those from overseas, solidifying GINZA SIX as a promoter of Japanese culture from Ginza to the world.
Tsujiri Collection (Tsujiri): Set of 6 – ¥1,770 / Set of 12 – ¥3,540
The tea experts over in Tsujiri have carefully selected the best Uji matcha to fuse with chocolate. Each bite-sized piece brings out the full flavour of matcha, Tsujiri’s forte. There are six flavours to enjoy: rich tea, yuzu citrus, praline and sesame seeds, Japanese sansho pepper, sakura strawberry, and the new brown cane sugar.
“Health-conscious” chocolate
In a time where more and more people are becoming conscious of eating healthy, GINZA SIX will also sell a variety of Valentine’s chocolates made using ingredients that are good for the body such as kurozu black vinegar, soy milk, yuzu citrus and more. When you offer these chocolates to that special someone, you are saying you both care for them in a loving way and also for their well-being.
Kurozu Raw Chocolate (Shoubunsu Vinegar Brewery): ¥1,500
These chocolates are a combination of white and dark chocolate, which are made with soy milk, and kurozu vinegar. They taste like cheesecake.
Valentine Chocolate (Patisserie Pavlov): ¥602
There are plenty of other high quality chocolates by brands to enjoy too, so if you’re in Japan around the Valentine’s season make sure to take a trip to GINZA SIX!
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
Website: http://ginza6.tokyo/
*Business hours differ from store to store.
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The Ginza branch of Tsujiri, a long-standing store hailing from Uji in Kyoto, have announced a new product. Starting from May 1, their new Uji Matcha Anmitsu Jelly will arrive at GINZA SIX, packed with flavour and perfect as a present for summer.
The product contains lots of different ingredients all full of flavour, including matcha yokan jelly, houjicha jelly, citrus anko, apricot and rice flour dumpling. The yokan jelly is made with matcha and white bean; the houjicha jelly delicately draws out the flavour of the tea; the yuzu citrus in the anko gives a fresh fragrance; and the apricot and dumpling offers a fresh and juicy texture. Sprinkle on your desired amount of matcha sugar before eating to add the taste and scent of matcha to your palette.
This jelly filled plate offers a variety of flavours and something new wherever you choose to scoop from. With its refreshing taste and appearance, it can even be bought as a gift for the summertime.
■InformationUji Matcha Anmitsu Jelly
Price: ¥454 (Tax Included)
On Sale: May 1, 2018
*Takeout product.
Tsujiri Ginza
Address: GINZA SIX B2, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 10:30-20:30
TEL: 03-6263-9988
Website: http://www.tsujiri.jp/
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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. Information
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
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
Website: http://ginza6.tokyo/ -
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
Website: http://ginza6.tokyo/
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Many of the existing items on the shop’s menu will be available in chocolate versions. The Chocolate Mint French Toast is chilled and perfect for summer, drizzled with chocolate cream and mint sauce. Additional mint can be added to your heart’s content! The mint cocoa (pictured top right) features blended mint cream on top with cocoa on the bottom. The two halves blend effortlessly as the top warms and the bottom cools. Come enjoy these chocolate treats during the warm summer months! Information
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Address: 6-25-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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Collaboration Items at a Glance
Laforet Staff in Unique Collaboration Outfits
Wind and Sea Pop-up Shop
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Fondant Chocolat Crepe (Dine-in: ¥980 / Take-out: ¥970)
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Regular Size (270ml): ¥700 (Tax Included) / Large Size (350ml): ¥790 (Tax Included) / Hot (220ml): ¥700 (Tax Included)
These magical elixirs are perfect for the Valentine’s season. The gentle sweetness of the white chocolate and the elegant sourness of the strawberry sauce are perfectly balanced, and the whipped cream is topped with adorable pink hearts. Be sure to find a participating location near you to pick up one of these tasty treats while you can!Information
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Participating Stores: https://www.godiva.co.jp/boutique/storelist/
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