Since opening in Harajuku last year, MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON's ultra-kawaii hotel MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS has been the talk of the town. We are here to announce a new BBQ plan for guests which is held on the hotel rooftop and which you can attend empty-handed. MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS is only an 8-minute walk from Harajuku Station. You'll know you've arrived when you spot our neon sign pictured above. It's on the roof of this building you can look forward to getting your teeth into a delicious BBQ and chugging down drinks. The rooftop design takes on a pop appearance, mixing blue with yellow. This cute design alone is enough to get you excited for what's to come. And since there are no tall buildings around us, you get a great view of Harajuku from below. The BBQ plan comes equipped with everything you need: a fire, plates, cups, ingredients, and alcohol. We have a great option of drinks, including beer, wine, whisky, and soft drinks. There's also a beer server so you can enjoy your beer nice and frosty. If we don't have a drink you'd like, you can bring your own too. There's a FamilyMart and other shops nearby, so head there to stock up.

BBQ Set - ¥6,000 Per Person (Before Tax)　*Photo is a select portion example for 5 people

For grub, our lineup includes meat, fish, egetables, fried onigiri, and sweets. There's Japanese beef too, as well as Japanese chicken, pork, lamb, sausage, and more. We prepare the most delicious ingredients for the current season. There's a lot of different meats to choose from, so rest assured you won't go hungry. All the food is seasoned for you, so you can drop it all on straight away and get straight to eating. Make a toast with your drinks and tuck in! The wagyu beef is nice and plump once it comes off the fire. One bite of the soft meat will treat your taste buds to a luxurious sweetness and the meat's delightful juices. The chicken is seasoned sweet and spicy. It has a crunchy exterior and soft inside. The lamb is seasoned well too and has that distinct deep flavour lamb has. Our fish and vegetables are all in season too. The fish pictured above is salmon cooked in foil and seared skipback tuna. The salmon is seasoned with butter and soy sauce. All of the delicious flavour of the skipback tuna is intensified while prepared on the fire, and the inside is sumptuously tender. It's seasoned with citrus soy sauce. This here is giant okra which I tried for the first time. Giant okra is in season right now too. It's a lot more elastic than your regular size okra and has a juiciness when you bite into it. I was so full already... until dessert arrived! These is a dessert sweet potato roasted on the fire. I topped it with vanilla ice cream and tea flavoured ice cream before sprinkling on cornflakes to finish.   The mix of the hot potato and cold ice cream is a match made in heaven inside your mouth. The roasted sweet potato has a subtle sweetness which mixes perfectly with the creamy ice cream. I originally thought I was full but there's always room for dessert. There are parasols too in case it rains. You can even rent out tents from the hotel if you like. If you're looking to stay in Harajuku, come and see us at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS and enjoy a BBQ with a rooftop view of Harajuku.   Writer: Sayuri Mizuno (MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON)Translator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga

The "Natural Ice" area is set to return to KERA-IKE Ice Rink, an outdoor ice skating area managed by Hoshino Resorts, again this winter, something made possible only by the cold winter weather and without cooling devices. KERA-IKE Ice Rink is connected to the Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary where countless wild birds and animals roam free. The ice rink opened for the winter season last Friday (October 18) and will run until March 8 next year.   The rink is formed of two areas: the "Man-made Area" which is made together with the cold air and the help of cooling devices, and the "Natural Area," which appears only during the coldest time of winter and sees the water freeze up naturally, allowing people to skate across 1,080 square meters of land. This Natural Area will open on December 20 and run until February 20, 2020.

Stroll across the forest's icy landscape

The freedom of skating across the natural ice is like taking a stroll through the forest. Enjoy skating around the little islands in the middle of the lake and finding the fallen leaves from the forest trees locked inside the ice.

Enjoy hot drinks with the sound of the wild birds as your soundtrack

Enjoy a coffee or hot chocolate at the neighbouring cafe. We recommend getting the Wild Bird Cafe Latte which comes with four different latte art designs of the wild birds you'll often spot around the ice rink. The drink can be enjoyed in the cafe or can be taken out so you can enjoy sipping it on the benches on top of the ice.  

Wild Bird Cafe Latte - ¥600 (Tax Included)

 Coffee/Hot Chocolate - ¥500 (Tax Included)

Couples can enjoy the "Starry Sky Nighter Skate" Valentine's event For Valentine's season, the ice rink has a special event in store for couples: the first ever "Starry Sky Nighter Skate." Not only do they get the luxury of skating after-hours, they can also bask under the radiance of Karuizawa's incredible star-filled sky. There will also be a guide providing commentary on the stars. After the event, all lights will be turned off to allow everyone to enjoy the pure light of the stars. There will also be hot chocolate with heart-shaped marshmallows for the Valentine's event.   Starry Sky Nighter Skate Running: February 10, 2020 - February 16, 2020 Time: 17:30-19:00 (Reception open 17:00) Price: ¥3,500 per person (Includes skating fee, skate rental fee, drink, binoculars, and consumption tax) Age: 18+ years Reservations: By 17:00 the same day by telephone or online. Reservations are mandatory. Capacity: 20 per day (Must book for at least 2 people)

Ginza's biggest shopping complex GINZA SIX is celebrating Christmas this year with an upcoming event entitled "Celebration of Life: Hoshi no Umi no Shukusai" (A Festival Under a Sea of Stars) which will take place from November 5, 2019 to December 25, 2019. Celebration of Life: Hoshi no Umi no Shukusai The visuals for "Celebration of Life: Hoshi no Umi no Shukusai" were created by Finnish artist Klaus Haapaniemi. The work is titled "Astral Sea" and Haapaniemi arranged the art specifically for the event. It features animals and living beings floating through space amongst the stars, each moving to the rhythm of the stars' revolution. With this grand work, Haapaniemi has created a new myth that makes one think of space and how it connections to the lives of humans. The space and time-transcending "Lightning Whales" which appear in the Astral Sea will be suspended from the shopping centre's atrium, and tapestries of Haapaniemi will also be draped down the centre, turning GINZA SIX itself into its own Astral Sea. The 10-meter long Lightning Whales floats have been designed in such a way that it looks like they are flying through space. Additional artwork can also be found in the front entrance, show window on floor B2F, and elsewhere.   Klaus Haapaniemi x GINZA SIX Christmas Collaboration Items Several stores inside GINZA SIX are also releasing items in collaboration with Haapaniemi.

Mimuro Sugi Junmai Daiginjo Imadeya Ginza Limited Edition Model - ¥3,000 @ Imadeya Ginza

This Junmai Daiginjo is part of the Mimuro Sugi Roman Series developed by a sake brewery in Nara. This transparent drink retains the delicate flavour of the rice and leaves a beautiful lingering aftertaste. It's best enjoyed with some tasty food. Available: November 5, 2019 - February 29, 2020 (While supplies last)  

Lightning Whales Frozen Fruit Bar - ¥600 @ PALETAS

These new frozen fruit bars from PALETAS are inspired by Haapaniemi's Lightning Whales. The bar's fantastic colouring is taken from the Astral Sea, while its flavour is blueberry gelato with salt. It's decorated with gold leaf and silver leaf. Available: November 5, 2019 - January 31, 2020  

Gloves - Whale Embroidery ¥9,000 / Swan Embroidery ¥10,000 @ Ginza Tsutaya Book Store

Gloves are a must-have during winter, and these ones come with whale and swan embroidery. You're sure to grab people's attention with these gorgeous fits. Available: November 8, 2019 - December 25, 2019   *Listed prices don't include tax. Items subject to change without notice.   Christmas Cake & Party Food Ginza is known for its long list of gourmet restaurants, serving food from around the world. This holiday season, GINZA SIX has plenty of Christmas delights lined up.

Noel Neige - ¥4,630 @ Pavlov Pâtisserie

This gorgeous, light cake uses cream for its snowy landscape, topped with bright-red strawberries.

Panettone Babbo Natale - ¥7,407 @ Café Cova Milano

Cova's panettone is made with a secret recipe that has been handed down since the beginning of the 19th century.

Assorted Mini Sandwiches - ¥3,704

This assortment of mini sandwiches are the perfect choice for Christmas parties, filled with a variety of delicious ingredients like smoked salmon, caviar, pastrami, and more. *Listed prices don't include tax.   This is just a small look at what GINZA SIX has in store for this Christmas. If you're spending the holiday season in Tokyo, be sure to stop by.