The latest rankings have been announced for the Top 10 most popular souvenirs and Top 5 most popular bento sold at Gransta.
Gransta is an indoor shopping facility inside Tokyo Station. It is made up of two facilities: Gransta is in the B1 area beneath the Central Passage of Tokyo Station inside the ticket gates, while Gransta Marunouchi is outside the Marunouchi underground ticket gates. Shops there sell everything from freshly made bento to side dishes, exclusive sweets and confections and more. There’s even the huge miscellaneous and cosmetics zone where a range of goods are sold.
The top rankings for souvenirs and bento are as follows.
Souvenirs
1st Place: Tokyo Station Set of 10 Waffles (¥1,300)
Shop: R.L Waffle Cake
This set of waffles contain five types of waffles available only at Tokyo Station together with five of R.L Waffle Cake’s popular waffles. It comes in colourful packaging with the Marunouchi station building illustrated on it. The waffles are packed with a bunch of different creams including custard cream, chocolate cream, matcha cream, strawberry cream and more.
2nd Place: Gin no Budo Chocolate Sandwich (Almond)
Price: 8 Set – ¥712 / 12 Set – ¥1,080 / 18 Set – ¥1,620 / 24 Set – ¥2,160
Shop: Gin no Budou
This popular delectable can only be purchased at Tokyo Station. The most the shop has sold in a day is over 50,000. It’s a sandwich-like confection made with smooth and melty milk chocolate and white chocolate together with the shop’s own hard and crispy chocolate nuts.
Bento
1st Place: Spanish Bellota Iberico Pork on Rice (¥1,100)
Shop: Eashon
Taking the No. 1 spot in the bento category is Eashon’s consistently popular pork bento. It’s made using only the best Bellota Iberico pork from Spain. It has maintained the most sales of any other bento in Gransta for 10 consecutive years. Its special quality comes from the melt-in-the-mouth fat and sweet and spicy sauce which goes well with the rice. You can also get completely new flavours when eating it with mustard. It’s also served combined with ginger pickled in sweet vinegar, resulting in an array of flavours you won’t tire from down to the last bite.
2nd Place: Jou Nigiri (¥1,550)
Shop: Tsukiji
This ten-piece sushi bento is made with fresh ingredients shipped directly from Takewaka Tsukiji. It is made in front of you by a sushi expert. The sushi includes medium fatty tuna, sweet shrimp, salmon, greater amberjack and more. It also comes with tamagoyaki.
*Please note that ingredients may change depending on stock.
The list includes a line-up of fantastic choices as gifts and souvenirs, so be sure to use it as reference.
Information
GRANSTA (Inside Ticket Gates)
Address: JR Tokyo Station, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 8:00am-10:00pm (Until 9:00pm on Sundays)
Website: http://www.tokyoinfo.com/shop/mall/gransta/
GRANSTA Marunouchi (Outside Ticket Gates)
Address: JR Tokyo Station, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 8:00am-10:00pm (Until 9:00pm on Sundays)
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Christmas is coming to early to Tokyo Station’s Gransta and Gransta Marunouchi malls with Christmas Fair 2018 Tokyo Xmastation, an event that will run from November 12 to December 25 selling a range of fun and festive cakes.
Tokyo Station Building Cake: ¥88,000 (Tax Included)
The best pastry chefs at Gransta’s branch of French patisserie chain Colombin have come together to recreate the Marunouchi building of Tokyo Station. The entire dessert is handmade and ready to welcome the holiday season. *Reservations only. *Can be taken home at room temperature. Shop: Colombin (Gransta) Reservation Window: November 12, 2018 – December 15, 2018 Pick-Up: Until December 21, 2018Gran Christmas Cake: ¥3,240 (Tax Included)
Forma is known for its delicious cheesecakes, and this two-layered Christmas cake is a Forma original made with a mousse of unsalted cream cheese from Zao with added strawberry and another mellow-tasting mascarpone mousse. Shop: Forma (Gransta) Reservation Window: November 12, 2018 – December 18, 2018 Pick-Up: December 22, 2018 – December 25, 2018 General Sale: December 22, 2018 – December 25, 2018Suica Penguin Architect’s Tuile: ¥5,400 (Tax Included)
This cake is made in the image of the cute penguin mascot of Suica, a company that sells prepaid smart cards for transport and shopping. It’s a fusion of chocolate mousse and Tonka bean cream. Shop: DALLOYAU (Gransta) Reservation Window: November 12, 2018 – December 17, 2018 Pick-Up: December 22, 2018 – December 25, 2018 General Sale: December 22, 2018 – December 25, 2018 The main visual for the 2018 Christmas Fair was designed by Japanese illustrator HONGAMA. The theme of the picture is ‘Don’t miss out on those cakes!’ It features people dressed in Christmas outfits chasing after cakes in an effort to tell people to not forget to reserve their cake. Finish your Christmas menu off with one of Grasta’s delicious cakes!Information
Christmas Fair 2018 Tokyo Xmastation
Location: Gransta (inside ticket gates) and Gransta Marunouchi (outside ticket gates)
Running: November 12, 2018 – December 25, 2018
Website: http://www.net-ekinaka.com/shop/r/r101003/
©Chiharu Sakazaki/ East Japan Railway Company /DENTSU Suica by East Japan Railway Company
Suica is a registered trademark of East Japan Railway Company.
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The LINE CREATORS SHOP is a new permanent store for that will open along Tokyo Character Street in Tokyo Station Ichibangai on October 25.
LINE Creators are those who create their own stamps which are sold on the LINE Creators Market to be used on LINE, a messenger app in Japan similar to WhatsApp. Many characters have become popular through this service including Butata, Plump Dog & Plump Cat, Penguin and Cat Days, Love Mode, not to mention Usamaru. More recently, these popular characters have even gotten their own stuffed toys and stationary and have partnered up with certain projectors. Usamaru is particularly loved having won the top prize at the LINE Creators Stamp Awards. He drew much attention recently for collaborating with the Yukimi Daifuku ice cream brand. The LINE CREATORS SHOP will be home to merchandise from the most popular LINE Creators. It will open along Tokyo Character Street in Tokyo Station's shopping complex Ichibangai. It's been a year since Tokyo Character Street expanded in summer 2017. In addition to the regular Usamaru merchandise, limited edition goods will also be sold at the LINE CREATORS SHOP. Merchandise from even more LINE Creators will arrive at the store in near future. Be to sure to check it out if you're in Tokyo Station! Information
LINE CREATORS SHOP
Location: Tokyo Character Street (Tokyo Station Ichibangai B1F, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, TokyoGrand Opening: October 25, 2018
Opening Hours: 10:00-20:30 (All Week)
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Tokyo Station is one of the busiest stations in Japan, home to many of the JR Lines as well as the Tokaido Shinkansen which runs between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. But Tokyo Station isn't just a simple station. It's a giant complex packed with many places to eat. Today, we're going to take a look at 7 places you can eat breakfast at Tokyo Station before departing on your journey.■Information Fruit Parlor Kajitsuen Address: Kitchen Street 1F, Tokyo Station, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Opening Hours: 7:30am-10:00pm (Last Orders 9:30pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 050-5869-7755 Website: http://kajitsuen.jp■Information Rokurinsha Address: Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo Station 1 Bangai B1F, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Opening Hours: Morning 7:30am-9:45am (Last Orders 9:30am), Daytime 10:30am-11:00pm (Last Orders 10:30pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-3286-0166 Website: http://www.rokurinsha.com■Information Yaesu Hatsufuji Address: Yaesu Chika Kita 1, 2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Opening Hours: [Monday-Thursday] 7:00am-10:00pm (Last Orders 9:30pm), [Friday] 7:00am-10:30pm (Last Orders 10:00pm), [Weekends & Holidays] 7:00am-9:30pm (Last Orders 9:00pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-3275-1676 Website: http://www.hatsufuji.com■Information Tsukiji Sushi Say Address: Gransta B1F, Tokyo Station, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Opening Hours: [Monday-Saturday] 7:00am-10:30pm (Last Orders 9:45pm), [Sunday] 7:00am-9:30pm (Last Orders 8:45pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-5220-6865 Website: http://www.tsukijisushisay.co.jp■Information Misogen Address: KITTE B1F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Opening Hours: [Monday-Saturday] 10:00am-9:00pm (Eat-in until 8:30pm), [Sunday & Holidays] 10:00am-8:00pm (Last Orders 7:30pm) Closed: No fixed holidays except when KITTE is closed. TEL: 03-6256-0831 Website: http://misogen.com/■Information T's Tantan Address: Keiyo Street, Tokyo Station, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Opening Hours: 7:00am-11:00pm (Last Orders 10:30pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-3218-8040 Website: http://ts-restaurant.jp■Information Boulangerie La Terre Address: Keiyo Street 1F, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Opening Hours: 7:00am-10:00pm (Last Orders 9:30pm) No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-3218-8017 Website: https://www.laterre.com/boulangerie/We hope you find this useful when staying in Tokyo. Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Tokyo Station.
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The official Chiikawa store, Chiikawa Land Tokyo Station, will open on September 16, 2022 on Tokyo Character Street beneath Tokyo Station! Chiikawa is a popular character created by Japanese illustrator Nagano on Twitter. In December 2020, the character’s official online store, Chiikawa Market, was opened, and the many comics featuring the character posted on Twitter were compiled into a book. Now with a massive fanbase, Nagano’s follower count on social media has reached 1.3 million, and a number of collaboration cafes and exhibitions featuring his characters have popped up around Japan. Chiikawa even has his own anime series broadcast on Mezamashi TV!
Purchase Bonus
One Hologram Sticker included with each purchase.
Manmaru Bottled Water with each purchase of ¥3,300 (Tax Included) or more
Small Plushie Friends (6 varieties) with each purchase of ¥8,800 (Tax Included) or more
Not for Sale / Limited Quantities Available
Chiikawa Land Shopping Bag (4 varieties)
Chiikawa Land Tokyo Station Exclusive Items
Layered Acrylic Stand / Smartphone Ring Square Magnet
Clear Folder
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Printed Card
Large Face Towel / Bath Towel
Towel (Set of 3)
Large Tote Bag
Cookie Set in Cube Box
Salt (Set of 5)
Japanese Paper-style Pin in Capsule (12 varieties)
Commemorative Opening Stamp
The Harajuku and Umeda, Osaka Chiikawa Land stores, which opened last August, have seen massive success. In June 2022, the Fukuoka PARCO store opened, followed by the Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi store in July. In August, the limited-time Magical Chiikawa store opened on Tokyo Character Street, and due to its massive popularity, it will now be permanent. The Chiikawa Land Tokyo Station store features special commemorative products using newly-drawn illustrations, including exclusive purchase bonuses and exclusive shopping bags. ©nagano / chiikawa committeeInformation
Chiikawa Land Tokyo Station
Opening Day: September 16, 2022
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Tokyo Station Hotel to Offer Accommodation Plan in Conjunction with the 150th Anniversary of Railway in Japan Exhibition
Starting on October 8, Tokyo Station Gallery will begin the 150th Anniversary of Railway in Japan Exhibition. To celebrate the opening of the event, Tokyo Station Hotel will begin offering a special lodging plan which includes a special ticket for entry starting September 15. 2022 marks the 15th anniversary of Japan’s first railroad. The exhibition will look back at the history of railroads from their inception in 1872 to the present day, and will also feature modern and contemporary Japanese art. Over 150 works will be on display, from oil paintings to photographs. The exhibition will also include Kawanabe Kyosai’s Jigoku Gokuraku Meguri-zu and Utagawa Hiroshige’s masterwork Steam Train Running Along the Shore at Yokohama. The train headmark was designed by Katsuhiko Hibino in 2021. The accommodation plan will include a special tour held on the morning of check-out day before the gallery opens to the public. Visitors can enjoy the exhibition in depth while listening to explanations by the curators who planned the exhibition. After the tour, visitors can enjoy the exhibition again. The special ticket features Utagawa Hiroshige’s painting Steam Train Running Along the Shore at Yokohama and is perfect as a souvenir.Enjoy a rare moment surrounded by the historic architecture of Tokyo Station's Marunouchi Station Building and immerse yourself in the history of the railroad. Information
150th Anniversary of Railway in Japan Exhibition Room Plan
Available: October 14 – December 23, 2022
Reservation Period: September 15, 12:00 – December 23
Details: https://www.tokyostationhotel.jp/stay/plans/details/tsg_train150th
Official Site: https://www.tokyostationhotel.jp/
150th Anniversary of Railway in Japan Exhibition
Running: October 8, 2022 – January 9, 2023
*Please check the official website for closure dates.
Venue: Tokyo Station Gallery
Official Site: https://www.ejrcf.or.jp/gallery/
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From August 19 until September 1, a special Chiikawa shop will open on Tokyo Character Street, located inside Tokyo Station! Chiikawa is a popular character first revealed by Japanese illustrator Nagano on Twitter. The artist’s creations have become massively popular, with Nagano’s follower count on social media reaching over 1.2 million fans. From collaboration cafes and exhibitions to a recent anime series, the sky’s the limit for these adorable characters! Commemorative Stamp
Purchase Bonus: Holographic Card (6 varieties, random) *Not for Sale Bonus for Guests Spending ¥3,300 (Including Tax): Heart Fan *Not for Sale Bonus for Guests Spending ¥8,800 (Including Tax): Bath Towel (2 varieties) *Not for Sale *Available while supplies last. Exclusive Merchandise At this limited-time Magical Chikawa shop, fans can find exclusive products featuring new illustrations, as well as special purchase bonuses and commemorative stamps for guests! ©nagano / chiikawa committee Information
Magical Chiikawa
Open: August 19 – September 1, 2022
Venue: Tokyo Character Street, Ichiban Plaza
Details: https://chiikawa-info.jp/p22/magical/
Official Site: https://www.tokyoeki-1bangai.co.jp
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Tokyo Character Street, located within First Avenue Tokyo Station, has opened a special pop-up shop dedicated to the popular character Shirotan! The store will be open until May 26, 2022.
Shirotan, an adorable harp seal, represents “comfort, healing, encouragement, and connectedness.” Aiming to cover Tokyo Station in this cute and inspiring character, the pop-up shop isn’t the only Shirotan appearance going on. Those strolling from the Nozomi Plaza in front of the Yaesu Underground Central Exit ticket gate towards Character Street will see Shirotan covering the walls, welcoming guests. In addition to standard Shirotan products, fans can also grab 17 brand-new items being sold exclusively at the pop-up shop. The book Welcome to Shirotan’s World will be available on July 7, so be sure to preorder! Information
Shirotan’s Fluffy Store
Address: First Avenue Tokyo Station (1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Open: May 13 – May 26, 2022
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To commemorate the 35th anniversary of Chibi Maruko-chan, the Momoko Sakura Pop-up Shop will open from March 18 to March 31, 2022, at Ichiban Plaza on Tokyo Character Street in the First Avenue Tokyo Station mall.
The Chibi Maruko-chan manga series began in 1986, and was serialized in the popular shojo manga magazine Ribon until 2018. Written by Momoko Sakura, it tells the everyday life of the third-grade troublemaker Maruko and her family. The series is set in the Irie district in Shimizu, now a part of Shizuoka City, where Momoko Sakura was born. About 40 never-before-seen items will be available at the shop with new illustrations by Momoko Sakura. From stationary to accessories, fans of the series shouldn’t miss it! Information
Momoko Sakura Pop-up Shop
Running: March 18 – March 31, 2022
Address: First Avenue Tokyo Station, Tokyo Character Street B1, Ichiban Plaza (1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
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Vintage Furniture Exhibition ‘Life in Art: Tokyo Modernism 2022’ to Open at Three Venues Including MUJI HOTEL GINZA
Ryohin Keikaku, which operates the interior design brand IDÉE, will open the ‘Life in Art: Tokyo Modernism 2022’ exhibition from February 25 until April 10, 2022. Vintage stores and galleries from all over Japan that deal mainly with furniture from the 1940s to 1960s will come together to introduce audiences to exquisite designs from around the world. Shinichiro Nakahara and Takahiro Goko have organized the exhibition in an effort to spread the word about modern design in the golden age. The exhibition will be held in three parts, beginning with a showing at ATELIER MUJI GINZA and continuing to an auction at IDÉE Tokyo. The final exhibition will be held at MUJI HOTEL GINZA. Modernism GalleryThis exhibition is composed of items from a number of unique galleries and stores. Intended to promote the beauty of mid-century vintage furniture and interior design, each piece will be introduced alongside stories from the original designers.Modernism Auction #ChairsStore owners, creators, and artists participating in TOKYO MODERNISM 2022 will be auctioning off a selection of unique chairs during this unique event. Modernism ShowAbout 30 galleries and vintage shops from around Japan will transform the guest rooms on the 7th and 8th floors of MUJI HOTEL GINZA into stores for this special show. This is the main event and will gather together masterpieces of modern design from the United States, Brazil, Scandinavia, and Japan. Information
Life in Art “TOKYO MODERNISM 2022”
Modernism Gallery
Running: February 25 – April 10, 2022
Address: ATELIER MUJI GINZA (Muji Ginza 6F / 3-5-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Free Admission
Modernism Auction #Chairs
Part 1: February 25 – March 16, 2022
Part 2: March 18 – April 10, 2022
Address: IDÉE TOKYO (Square Zero Area #48, B1F, Gransta Tokyo inside the ticket gates of JR Tokyo Station)
Free Admission:
Modernism Show
Running: April 7 – April 10, 2022
Address: MUJI HOTEL GINZA 7F/8F Guest Rooms (3-3-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Admission:
April 7, 17:00-20:00 / ¥5,000 (Tax Included) *Preview
April 8-9, 11:00-20:00 / ¥3,000 (Tax Included)
April 10, 11:00-17:00 / ¥2,000 (Tax Included)Tickets: https://idee-lifeinart.peatix.com/
Official Site: https://www.idee-lifeinart.com/