Ginza’s largest shopping complex GINZA SIX has announced a huge sale for the new year which will begin on January 2. It take place at around 100 stores where they boast the latest global trends.
A host of free performances will also take place on January 2 and 3 at the Kanze Noh Theater on floor B3F. Look forward to a brass band jazz show and much more. Year-end fukubukuro lucky dip bags will also be sold by world class quality brands and there will be plenty of delicious gourmet food to enjoy.
Premium Fukubukuro Lucky-Dip Bags
‘Fukubukuro’ are a type of lucky-dip bag sold in Japan at the end of the year. You pay a certain amount of money that is lower than the actual cost of the items in the bag and you never know what you’re going to get. For the GINZA SIX sale you can expect a whole range of premium products from fashion to lifestyle goods, beauty, food and so on. Maison de NADIA on the second floor has a Pear Diamond up for grabs at ¥2,000,000 (the original price of which is ¥4,000,000). BEAUTY TERRACE GINZA ~DRESS CIRCLE~ on floor B1F has a whole range of goodies up for grabs that could even include a trip to Hawaii. They are selling lucky bags by weight: 3kg for ¥100,000, 5kg for ¥150,000, 8kg for ¥200,000 and 15kg for ¥450,000.
Running: January 2, 2019 until bags are sold out at each individual store
*Running dates differ at select stores.
2019 at GINZA SIX: Gourmet Food for the New Year
GINZA SIX will welcome the new year with fantastic food at both their B2F food floor and restaurants throughout where they will serve everything from classic Japanese ‘osechi’ celebratory meals to food you can take home as gifts.
Premium New Year Strawberry Afternoon Tea Set (THE GRAND GINZA): ¥6,500 (Pre-Tax)
Auxamis’s Specially Made Osechi Meal (Bistro Auxamis): ¥29,630 (Pre-Tax)
This afternoon tea set comes with an authentic Japanese tea experience in a tea room which is served with traditionally prepared new year food.
Kagami Mochi (Nakagawa Masashichi): ¥4,000-¥20,000 (Pre-Tax)
4 Drawer Noshi Makie (Yamada Heiando): ¥2,500,000 (Pre-Tax)
Products from lifestyle brands will also be sold including ‘kagami mochi’ mirror rice cakes which are a traditional new year decoration, as well as items themed on the 2019 Year of the Pig, cutlery crafted by traditional artisans and more.
Free Noh Performances
Enjoy a free and authentic Noh performance at the Kanze Noh Theater on floor B3F of GINZA SIX.
Date: January 2, 2019 – January 3, 2019
*Two performances a day
Morning Performance: 11:00-12:30 (Opens at 10:30)
Afternoon Performance: 15:00-16:00 (Opens at 14:00)
*Free to watch. Those under the age of 3 not permitted entry.
*Entry is first-come, first-served. The reception will open one hour before each performance.
*For enquiries, please contact GINZA SIX Information at 03-6891-3390 (10:30-20:30)
Edo New Year’s Pine Decoration
A large Edo-style new year’s pine decoration will sit at the entrance of GINZA SIX. It’s made from three trees and bound together with straw. Its traditional shape has been passed down since Ginza Matsuya opened in 1925, allowing you to witness a tradition that has gone unchanged since the Edo period.
Location: GINZA SIX front entrance
Running: December 26, 2018 – January 7, 2019
There’s plenty of other things to look forward to at the GINZA SIX sale too, from pop-up shops to events and more. If you’re in Japan for the new year then why not check out GINZA SIX?
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2019 GINZA SIX SALE
Running: January 2, 2019 – January 20, 2019
*Dates may differ for certain shops.
*Select stores not participating in the sale.
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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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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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/
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Tsutaya Ginza, located inside Ginza Six, will hold an exhibition of new works from artist Yasunari Ikenaga starting September 25, 2021. Titled ‘Shonen, Shou,’ the pieces in the collection were all inspired by up-and-coming actor and model Shou.
Physical Education, Shou - Yasunari Ikenaga. 2021.
Glaring, Honami - Yasunari Ikenaga. 2015
Yasunari Ikenaga is a leading figure in the world of contemporary beauty painting. In 2012, he won Honorable Mention at the 8th Tatehiko Suga Grand Prize Exhibition, which attracted a great deal of attention in the art world and established the genre of contemporary beauty painting. Ikenaga’s paintings are characterized by their unique coloring, which is created by using mineral-based pigments. This style, as individual as the models he paints, has a uniqueness and presence that has redefined the art of painting human beings in the Japanese art world. ‘Shonen, Shou’ is an exhibition focusing on new model and actor Shou, born in 2006. This is the first time Ikenaga has used a boy as his muse, and various prints of past works will also be on display during the event.Information
Yasunari Ikenaga Exhibition ‘Shonen, Shou’
Running: September 25 – October 15, 2021
Address: Tsutaya Ginza Art Wall Gallery
Admission: Free
Details: https://store.tsite.jp/ginza/blog/art/22179-1556340907.html
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Benzaiten opened its first store in 2019 and since then has opened over 50 branches up and down Japan. The confectionery brand, which specialises in fruit-filled daifuki, has now opened a new store inside Tokyo's luxury shopping centre GINZA SIX.
Yellow Papaya | ¥950 (Tax Included)
Tayo no Tamago Red Mango | ¥1,500 (Tax Included)
Fig | ¥1,000 (Tax Included)
Kiwi | ¥650 (Tax Included)
Benzaiten has over 10 types of fresh seasonal fruits ordered in from the market every day to make their daifuku with, most of which use the entire fruit. They are very particular about the mochi used to make the daifuku to ensure the original delicious flavour of the fruit is maintained and maximises. They use two layers of high quality white bean paste and habutai to hand-prepare the daifuku every day.Information
Benzaiten GINZA SIX
Address: GINZA SIX (Floor B2F), 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-6804-3382
Opening Hours: 11:00-19:00Official Website: https://benzaiten-daifuku.jp/
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THE GRAND GINZA in Tokyo is getting ready for Valentine's Day and White Day with the revealing of its new afternoon tea menu which will be served from February 1 to March 31.
The "Pink Afternoon Tea" is a combination of succulent strawberries and fruity ruby chocolate, which is the fourth type of chocolate alongside milk, dark, and white. It includes a ruby hot chocolate for staying warm during these cold winter months, strawberry macarons, strawberries to dip in ruby chocolate, strawberry quiche curry, and other unique items for a mix of sweet and savoury. There's also a strawberry mille-fuille made with a recipe by Ginza's famous French restaurant Maxim's de Paris. There are also 18 drinks to choose from including 13 types of teas from TWG. It's a must-visit for Valentine's Day. Information
Pink Afternoon Tea
Serving: February 1, 2021 – March 31, 2021
Where: THE GRAND LOUNGE
Address: GINZA SIX Floor 13F, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Reservations: http://www.grandginza.com/news/news-1357/
TEL: 03-6263-9740
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GINZA SIXーthe largest shopping complex in Ginzaーhas unveiled some of the incredible desserts arriving for this spring only. Ginza is famous for its host of restaurants which serve up gorgeously gourmet food throughout the four seasons, and so you can expect GINZA SIX's line-up to be something special. Let's take a look.
Strawberry Sweet Afternoon Tea - ¥4,200 (Before Tax) @ THE GRAND GINZA
"Shun'un" pecial Make Maruto Parfait - ¥2,300 (Before Tax) @ Nakamura Tokichi Honten Ginza
Strawberry Mix Candy - ¥593 (Before Tax) @ Candy Art Museum by PAPABUBBLE
The line-up of delectable treats at GINZA SIX won't just satisfy your sweet tooth, but your eyes too due to their delightful appearanceーlike the strawberry and roses littered afternoon tea, or the strawberry candy which is made using only the best available strawberries. The shops and restaurants at GINZA SIX have ensured to prepare sweets that will bring spring to mind Japanese springtime and the pink cherry blossoms.Matcha Ganache - ¥1,800 (Before Tax) @ Tsujiri
Matcha & Tamba Azuki Bean Cake - ¥2,600 (Before Tax) @ Marlowe
Kurozu Vinegar Raw Chocolate - ¥1,500 (Before Tax) @ Shoubunsu Vinegar Brewery
Other tantalising treats include more Japanese-tasting selections, like cookies injected with a rich matcha ganache, raw chocolate doused with kurozu vinegar, gluten-free pound cake made with freshly-made Uji matcha, and more. Of course, since this is a spring line-up, there are flowery fusions to find too, like candy topped with edible flowers and rose flavoured frozen fruit bars.Rose & Raspberry - ¥520 (Before Tax) @ PALETAS
Spring Edible Flower Lollipops - ¥555 (Before Tax) @ Candy Art Museum by PAPABUBBLE
Aya Farm Saku Mango Selection - ¥3,800 (Before Tax) @ Aya Farm
If you're in Tokyo for spring, the cherry blossoms and hanami, then be sure to stop by GINZA SIX to indulge yourself this season.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 (But shops and restaurants will be closed on January 1, 2020)
Access: Directly connected to Ginza Station via the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line and Hibiya Line.
TEL: 03-6891-3390
Official Website: http://ginza6.tokyo/
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A new piece of installation art is coming to GINZA SIX, the largest shopping centre in Tokyo's Ginza fistrict, next month. From February 27, Japanese artist Tokujin Yoshioka's "Prismatic Cloud" will adorn the stairwell until the end of October.
Tokujin Yoshioka is a Japanese artist whose grand and poetic nature-themed work has received international praise. His skills include art, design, and architecture, which are being put to use to give GINZA SIX a new face for 2020, the year of the Tokyo Olympics and therefore year in which many people from around the world are sure to flock to Tokyo's upmarket and luxurious district. Prismatic Cloud is an enormous light sculpture inspired by clouds and the fundamentals of nature. It was originally showcased at the Allen Center in Houston, US, and has been arranged once more for it's Japan debut. It stretches an incredible 10 meters long and is made from 10,000 prism rods which are layered together, making light penetrate through them to look infinite. Its appearance changes depending where you view it from, both your position and your line of sight in relation to it. GINZA SIX's stairwell is a symbol of the shopping centre, and it has become an art program filled with creativity and energy, with many international artists having displayed their works there, including Yayoi Kusama, Daniel Buren, Nicolas Buffe, Chiharu Shiota, and Klaus Haapaniemi. Prismatic Cloud is being overseen by Mori Art Museum, who also supervised Kusama, Buren, and Shiota's work. While these installations are set up for a limited time, GINZA SIX also houses some permanent artwork around the complex by artists from around the world. 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 (But shops and restaurants will be closed on January 1, 2020)
Access: Directly connected to Ginza Station via the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line and Hibiya Line.
TEL: 03-6891-3390
Official Website: http://ginza6.tokyo/
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GINZA SIX—officially the biggest shopping complex in Tokyo's high-end Ginza district—is home to a host of restaurants now serving some seriously luxurious and gourmet winter food. For the winter season only, the shopping centre's cafes and restaurants have cooked up menus of food to warm both the heart and body. The extravagant line-up is made up of carefully-selected seasonal ingredients that's sure to warm you to the core. Let's take a select look at some of the things on offer.
JASMINE Specially-Made Hotpot Plan - ¥7,800 (Before Tax) @ JASMINE Washinkansai
This hot pot is made with a broth of chicken bones and collagen boiled in water and a broth of mala sauce. Both broths have a deep and nourishing taste and are filled with carefully-chosen ingredients as well as nine condiments for complex flavours. As well as that seen in the photo above, it is served as a set with an appetiser, fried gyoza, Chinese-style noodles, and almond tofu.Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki Gozen Hotpot - ¥3,400 @ Sukiyaki Gyu-shabu Matsuju
Warm yourself up with this hot pot which is made sukiyaki-style and contains high-quality Matsusaka beef picked out by Asahiya, a shop specialising in Matsusaka beef. The beef is soft, tender, and has a rich sweet taste and fragrance. It's served with a red miso soup seasoned with Japanese pepper which complements the salty-sweetness of the sukiyaki.Homemade Sausage and Potato Raclette Cheese Melt - ¥2,400 (Before Tax) @ Bistro AUX AMIS
Raclette cheese is a staple food in France during the winter. This delicious dish is served with juicy homemade sausages made from yoshidabuta pig from Saitama, bacon, potato, and warm veg, all covered in a hot melted cheese. It's sure to warm you up and goes even better with a glass of wine. Once you've had a fill of lunch or dinner, you should go and check out the in-season strawberry takeout treats and desserts that are being sold on the booth floor where the latest in culinary trends gather.Strawberry Chocolate Sandwich - ¥300 (Before Tax) @ Patisserie Sembikiya Ginza Six
Coated in white chocolate, this biscuit sandwich is made with a strawberry ganache that squeezes every last delicious drop out of the fresh strawberries. Combined with he raspberry sablé cookies and chocolate, it's a strawberry match made in heaven.Real Strawberry Gummies - ¥1,050 for 3 @ Candy Art Museum by PAPABUBBLE
These gummy candies are made as big as real large strawberries. They are coated in chocolate and made with lots of real strawberry juice, and when bitten into, taste fresh and juicy.Strawberry Matcha Daifuku - ¥400 Each @ Kurogi Chacha
Kurogi Chacha's Strawberry Matcha Daifuku are filled with a whole fresh strawberry and coated in a matcha-laced white bean paste and gyūhi, a form of Japanese confection. The rich taste of the matcha comes together with the sweet and sour strawberry to create a delicious combination. They are hand-wrapped fresh as soon as your order is put in to retain their freshness. Enjoy the full course winter has to offer at GINZA SIX, from soul-warming hotpot dishes to strawberry delights and more.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 (But shops and restaurants will be closed on January 1, 2020)
Access: Directly connected to Ginza Station via the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line and Hibiya Line.
TEL: 03-6891-3390
Business hours will be shortened on December 31, 2019 and January 2, 2020 as shown below.
December 31st
Shops/Cafes (B2F-5F) 10:30-18:00
Restaurants (6F, 13F) 11:00-21:00
January 2nd
Shops/Cafes (B2F-5F) 10:30-20:00
Restaurants (6F, 13F) 11:00-22:30
Official Website: http://ginza6.tokyo/