Introducing “GINZA SIX” – the newly established shopping centre in Ginza with luxuriously original fashion, food and more!
Today we take a look at “GINZA SIX,” the number one place where you can enjoy the spirit of Ginza to your hearts content, filled with unique shops scattered throughout a luxurious building!
GINZA SIX opened its doors on April 20th this year. Located along Ginza’s symbolic Chuo-dori, which boasts some of the biggest and most luxurious fashion brands around including Dior, Saint Laurent, Céline, Valentino, Fendi, and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Pop art décor on display at the entrance
Greeting you as you enter the building is an art piece by internationally acclaimed Japanese artist Kusama Yayoi. The pop art chandeliers that hang from the ceiling are covered in dots, a design that Yayoi is famous for featuring in many of her works. This will no doubt be a popular photo spot! This entrance display can be enjoyed until February 25th, 2018.
An official Kusama Yayoi pop-up store is also open for business, and everyone is going crazy over it! There’s other limited-time displays and collaborative project on show throughout the building too, so be sure to check them all out.
Floor B1F – The beauty floor!
Cosmetics and such are replete on B1F. There are a whopping 34 popular cosmetic brands lined up on this floor where you can get your hands on top brand items all in one go.
Yves Saint Laurent opened one of the world’s flagship boutiques. Not only does this store stock an amazing line-up of items, but it even has the world’s first membership scheme where one can have access to a private room, one that is themed around a recording studio. For the first time ever, the shop can offer smooth, one-to-one service. You can even get a quick service for information regarding limited edition GINZA SIX items as well as advice on eyebrows and how to draw them.
Over in Chanel you can find the world’s first ever lip stick vending machine, “LIP GATE.” Not only does it look amazing, it holds up well too! With a simple press of a button, your desired lip stick will drop down wrapped in a bag and ready to go. This is a new cool and smooth way to shop that was never available before. There’s also mini bottles of perfume limited to the store that are sure to induce those love calls!
John Masters Organic Select is also open with a huge line-up! The store is modern looking and decorated just like the original in a homage to New York salons. It also has a new concierge area where you can receive advice one-on-one with specialists regarding items and scalp treatment. Be sure not to miss out on the limited edition opening-celebratory box and GINZA SIX collection.
1 huge area, 241 brands
From luxurious, high-end brands to more personalised selection shops and outdoor brands, GINZA SIX features a huge variety of shops. More than half of the 241 brands available in the shopping centre are flagship brands, meaning that wherever you go, you’re sure to find the best of the best.
81 popular brands have used this opportunity to open up their first store in GINZA SIX. No matter what floor you find yourself on, it would be no exaggeration to say that you’ll find yourself thinking that today’s fashion trends come from Ginza.
You will also find studios next to the shops where you will see specialists working on their products. You’ll have such a good time inside the centre seeing everything there is to see and picking out your favourites.
Floors 2 to 5 house many other popular collection brands and shops such as H.P.FRANCE BIJOUX, MM6 MAISON MARGIELA, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, and more.
It doesn’t stop at fashion. GINZA SIX even includes other popular stores such as #0107 PLAZA, Nakagawa Masashichi, THE CONRAN SHOP, and lots more!
TSUTAYA – The bookshop overflowing with art and culture
You mustn’t forget the TSUTAYA on floor 6 that has a Starbucks attached to it. This bookshop stocks lots of magazines and publications.
With bookshelves reaching 6 meters tall, you are sure to find at least 1 book that suits you. And the light that filters through the skylight is sure to calm your heart.
What is more likely to catch your eye is the event space which hosts daily arts and culture events themed around traditional Edo culture and the more modern Tokyo Culture. As part of the GINZA SIX’s opening, there are performances by Mika Ninagawa and others running until the end of May.
Hungry and need food? Head on up to the 2nd floor!
It’s not just fashion, beauty and artsy stuff! If you’ve done shopping or simply need something to eat then you should stop by the food area in GINZA SIX. You’ll most definitely get your fill here, from famous food shops to old-fashioned restaurants that until now you could only experience in their place of origin!
When the influx of Western culture entered Japan 100 years ago, Ginza, which had flourished as a high colour city, was the hub for café culture. It was famous for having the most delicious cafés around, and was dubbed “Café Europe.” 100 years on, and tourists inside and outside of Japan continue to visit Ginza. GINZA SIX keeps hold of this trend and offers a taste of the legend of these stores which have gone unchanged for 100 years.
6 Chome-10-1 Ginza, Chūō-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Tel: 03-6891-3390
Opening Times: Shop – 10:30～20:30 / Restaurant – 11:00～23:30
https://ginza6.tokyo/
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Ever since GINZA SIX opened in spring this year it has become a hugely popular new location for the district of Ginza. Not only can you find all the fashion and lifestyle stores you could ever hope for in one place, but rows of food shops too selling foods and drinks that people are going crazy for. From the procession of shops you can find in Ginza we have carefully picked 5 worth checking out where you can get your hands on presents we guarantee people will be happy with. Bookmark this page too - you'll be happy you did.
1. "Yamagata Masamune - Kimoto Junmai 1898" (Imadeya Ginza)
This is a limited edition Japanese sake from Imadeya to be enjoyed together with a meal.Imadeya Ginza is a sake brewer that stocks and ships close to 600 brands of local sake, authentic shochu, Japanese wine. If you're looking to buy Japanese alcohol then this is the place to go. The Yamagata Masamune Kimoto Junmai 1898 is produced by Mitobe Shuzo in Yamagata Prefecture. It's made with high quality sake rice from Okayama Prefecture and omachi rice Akaiwa. As well as maintaining Yamagata Masamune's original flavours - a "sharp" flavour delivered by the firm taste of the rice and hard mineral water - the drink also has multiple layers of flavour thanks to the processing methods.
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Yamagata Masamune Kimoto Junmai 1898Store Name: Imadeya
Address: Imadeya, GINZA SIX B2, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chūō, Tokyo
Open: 10:30-20:30
Price: ￥1,600 (tax excl.) (720ml)
Website: http://www.imadeya.co.jp/2. "Hokkaido Fresh Cream Pudding" (Marlowe - GINZA SIX branch)
A high quality dessert boasted by a restaurant that was established in 1984.Marlowe is a café & restaurant located in front of "Tateishi" in Akiya, Yokosuka that is famous for its evening sun and as being selected as one of Kanagawa's 50 places of scenic beauty. The city's first expanding shop, Marlowe is a place where you can enjoy popular take-out sweets. The most popular sweet is a handmade baked pudding that comes in a beaker made with fresh cream from Hokkaido. It's popular for its velvety, rich flavour thanks to its ingredients that include high quality milk and fresh cream from Hokkaido, as well as eggs and vanilla means.
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Hokkaido Fresh Cream PuddingStore Name: Marlowe (GINZA SIX branch)
Address: Marlowe, GINZA SIX B2, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chūō, Tokyo
Open: 10:30-20:30
Price: ￥750 (tax excl.) (180gl)
Website: http://www.marlowe.co.jp/3. "Tokiba" (KUROGI CHACHA)
KUROGI CHACHA is a shop that preserves tradition while also challenging itself to create new flavours for Japanese wagashi (confectioneries)
"Kurogi" is said to be one of the hardest restaurants to reserve a place for in Japan. To maintain the same spirit as the original restaurant, "KUROGI CHACHA" is a collaboration with the Kyoto tea shop "Fukujuen." The delectable to look out for is the Tokiba, a mix of arrowroot and cream cheese from Japan. You can enjoy the delicious Uji matcha flavour together with the Japanese 'purin-like' texture. They also come in wooden boxes so they are perfect to give as a gift.
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TokibaStore Name: KUROGI CHACHA
Address: KUROGI CHACHA, GINZA SIX B2, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chūō, TokyoOpen: 10:30-20:30 (eat-in last orders at 20:00)
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4. "Semi Dried Fruits" (AYAfarm)
AYAfarm's dried fruits use only the freshest of fruits which are ripened and dried.AYAfarm specialises in dried fruits made form fruits grown in Japan. The shop uses only seasonal fruits to create the high quality Japanese confections. Their dried fruits meet the highest standards using no artificial flavourings or sweeteners to ensure the original flavour of the fruit is drawn out. They also sell a range of limited edition goodies, so if you're someone that treasures the seasons then why not check out what they're selling?
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Dried FruitsStore Name: AYAfarm
Address: KUROGI CHACHA, GINZA SIX B2, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chūō, Tokyo
Open: 10:30-20:30 (eat-in last orders at 20:00)
Price: From ￥2,400 (tax incl.)
Website: http://aya-farm.com5. Sandwiches (MEAT&GREEN SHUNJUKUSEI)
Nutritious sandwiches made with organic vegetables and fresh meat
MEAT&GREEN specialise in dry-aged meat, an original shop that sells sandwiches, New York style salads and more. The store's salads are always fresh and displayed in a show case lined with organically produced vegetables. The sandwiches are stuffed to the brim with seasoned ingredients which make for an Instagram picture and even a present to someone.
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SandwichesStore Name: MEAT&GREEN SHUNJUKUSEI
Address: KUROGI CHACHA, GINZA SIX B2, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chūō, Tokyo
Open: 10:30-20:30 (eat-in last orders at 20:00)
Price: ￥680 (tax excl.)
Website: https://shunjukusei.jp/restaurant/meatgreen.htmlWe hope you enjoyed our list. If you're looking for a gift to buy someone then look no further than GINZA SIX!
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- Ultratechnologists teamLab are taking their Resonating Trees digital art masterpiece to the rooftop garden of GINZA SIX, the biggest shopping complex in Ginza. It will run from August 1 to September 2.
The trees lining the garden will be individually lit up with bright and colourful lights. It will seem as if the trees are resonating with each other as they fade in and out of different colour tones. As watchers walk by, the colour tone of a tree will change and transmit to the trees next to them. The changing of colours signifies the presence of people, and in turn teamLab hopes people will become aware of the existence of other living things in the same space. Experience the latest in cutting-edge digital art technology at GINZA SIX. ■Information teamLab: Resonating Trees in GINZA SIX GARDEN Location: GINZA SIX GARDEN, GINZA SIX roof Running: August 1, 2018 - September 2, 2018 (*Shops and restaurants closed on August 27) Time: Sunset-11:00pm Entry: Free Event Page: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/ginzasixgarden Resonating Trees: https://www.teamlab.art/w/resonatingtrees GINZA SIX Address: 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Opening Hours: Shops & Cafes (B2F-5F) 10:30am-8:30pm / Restaurants (6F, 13F) 11:00am-11:00pm *Business hours different for select shops. No Fixed Holidays. *Shops and restaurants closed on August 27. TEL: 03-6891-3390 (GINZA SIX Information Desk / 10:30am-8:30pm) Website: http://ginza6.tokyo/ -
GINZA SIX is preparing for autumn with a range of seasonal desserts and foods as well as a list of pop up shops coming to the luxury shopping complex. Shops, restaurants and cafes who promote a new kind of food culture in Ginza are readying themselves to release their delicious and high grade autumn-only menus.
Pumpkin Gugelhupf (¥420) - Viennoiserie JEAN FRANCOIS (B2F)
Special Chestnut Purin (¥1,100) - Marlowe (B2F)
On the B2F food floor of GINZA SIX they will have a variety of festive desserts for seasonal Japanese events such as Halloween and moon viewing. Look forward to enjoying plenty of autumn ingredients like chestnuts and pumpkin as well as food and meals typical at picnics during this season. There will also be a tasting event with freshly picked fruits.Autumn Omakase Course (¥10,000) - TEPPAN YAKI 10 GINZA (6F)
Autumn Sandai Chinmi Mille-feuille (¥2,800) - Tsukiji Suzutomi (13F)
The restaurants and cafes at GINZA SIX are getting involved for the season too, serving up delicious courses and menu items made using carefully selected ingredients where it's clear to see the chefs' true skills at work. There will be several pop-up shops open for a limited period too including tea shop Nakamura Tokichi Honten and desserts shop Kasho Sanzen.Nakamura Tokichi Honten was established in 1854. They are setting up a pop-up shop on B2F to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of their GINZA SIX branch located on 4F which opened as the company's first branch in the Kanto region. They will sell a range of Japanese sweets including their classic tea jelly, a pop-up shop original green tea ice cream, matcha-filled waffle cones and more. Kasho Sanzen will be selling Hagi no Tsuki, a classic dessert from Sendai often bought as a souvenir. It's made with a hearty amount of an original mild and mellow flavoured custard cream and wrapped in sponge cake. They will also sell zunda-an which uses a unique blend of carefully selected edamame and mochi rice. Experience autumn with all five of your senses at GINZA SIX with these top quality foods and desserts. ■Information GINZA SIX Address: 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Opening Hours: 10:30-20:30 TEL: 03-6891-3390 No Fixed Holidays (*Shops and restaurants closed on August 27, 2018) Website: http://ginza6.tokyo/ Pop-Up Shops Nakamura Tokichi Honten (B2F) Running: August 7, 2018 - September 2, 2018 (*Closed August 27) *Soft serve ice cream last orders 20:00ソフトクリーム ラストオーダー 20:00 Kasho Sanzen (B2F) Running: September 4, 2018 - October 7, 2018 -
How about some pancakes during your shopping spree! 7 recommended cafes which sell pancakes in Ginza
There must be many people who want to eat something sweet after enjoying shopping in the Ginza.
In this article, I will introduce to you some recommended pancake shops in Ginza.
Shiawase no Pancake Ginza Shop
This pancake shop located in Omotesando, Tokyo which always has long waiting lines, will open a new store in Ginza on the 23rd of December 2017. The shop is located in front of the A5 Exit of Tokyo Metro Ginza Line’s Gina Station. The décor inside the shop has a relaxing atmosphere. They have an open kitchen in front of the shop so that customers can observe the cooking process. It will no doubt be exciting to seeing the making process of their pancakes.
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Shiawase no Pancake Ginza Shop
Address: 5-8-5, Ginza, Chuoku, Tokyo – 7F, New Ginza Building 10th Building
Business hours: weekdays 10:00 to 20:00 (L.O. 19:15) / Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10:00 to 20:30 (L.O. 19:40)
Fixed holiday: random
TEL：03-6255-1111
Yukino Shita Ginza
Yukino Shita is a shop which uses strictly selected ingredients and makes hand-made pancakes. The sweet scent of the pancakes and the scent of coffee fills the natural-styled interior of the shop. Their popular pancake, “Yotsuba Cream Cheese Jikasei Rennyu (home-made condensed milk) Ice wo Soete” is a simple pancake without any topping so you can taste the rich texture of the dough. The coffees they offer goes well with their pancakes.
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Yukinoshita Ginza
Address: 3F, Tomato Building, 1-20-10, Ginza, Chuoku, Tokyo
Business hours: Tuesday to Friday / 11:00 to 21:00 (L.O. 20:20), Saturday / Sunday and holidays 11:00 to 19:00 (L.O. 18:20)
TEL：070-5517-9506
Eggs ‘n Things Ginza Shop
You can enjoy some “old-fashioned” pancakes topped with lots of raw cream inside this open-air, bright shop. Sitting on their terrace on a warm day is recommended. The pancake is not too sweet although it uses lots of raw cream and is recommended for women. You can enjoy eating at this shop since they sell a la carte breakfast/lunch menus and dinner menus (from 18:00).
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Eggs 'n Things Ginza Shop
Address: 4F, Kiraritoginza, 1-8-19, Ginza, Chuoku, Tokyo
Business hours: 9:00 to 23:00 (L.O. 22:00)
Fixed holiday: None
TEL：03-6264-4949
DAVID MYERS CAFÉ
This café introduces Californian-style, body/environment-friendly menu items. You can enjoy a dessert which uses wheat flour produced in Hokkaido with bananas and bitter caramel sauce put on top of a soft dough. It is a thick-flavored pancake using caramel sauce with the scent of bourbon and fresh bananas. This pancake is recommended for women.
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DAVID MYERS CAFÉ
Address: 6F, Ginza Mitsukoshi, 4-6-16, Ginza, Chuoku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:30 to 20:00 (L.O. 19:30)
TEL：03-3561-7052
URL：
http://www.ginzadining.com/restaurant/detail/davidmyers/index.html
MOKUOLA DexeeDinerUILANI
This shop has a Hawaiian atmosphere and their standard menu pancakes use lots of yoghurt inside the dough. Their crispy pancakes are created by pouring the dough into a frypan and then baking it in an oven for a long period of time.
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MOKUOLA DexeeDinerUILANI
Address: 8F, Yurakucho Marui, 2-7-1, Yurakucho, Chiyodaku, Tokyo
Business hours: Monday to Saturday 11:00 to 21:00, Sunday and holidays 10:30 to 20:30
Fixed holiday: randam
TEL：03-6269-9554
café & books bibliotheque
They sell more than 10 kinds of home-made desserts and their most popular item is their pancakes which are very healthy since they use yoghurt. You can put lightly bitter coffee sauce on top of the pancake which has a topping of tiramisu cream made with mascarpone and cream cheese, so the product is recommended for those of you who are not familiar to sweet desserts.
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café & books bibliotheque
Address: 3F, LUMINE, LUMINE Yurakuchoten, 2-5-1, Yurakucho, Chiyodaku, Tokyo
Business hours: weekdays 11:00 to 21:30 (L.O. 21:00), Saturday, Sunday and holudays 11:00 to 21:00 (L.O. 20:30)
Fixed holiday: None
TEL：03-5222-1566
Ginza Coffee Shop Ginza Sukiyabashi Shop
A coffee shop located on the second floor of the building where BIGECHO is located. The building is located at the Sukiyabashi Intersection. The interior of the shop is chic with stylish decorations so this shop is recommended for not only women but also men. Their original maple butter pancake is very soft although the dough is thin so that customers can enjoy a unique texture.
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Ginza Coffee Shop, Ginza Sukiyabashi Shop
Address: 2F Ginza Building, 4-2-14, Ginza, Chuoku, Tokyo
Business hours: Monday to Friday 11:00 to 23:00, lunchtime 11:00 to 16:00, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10:00 to 23:00, lunch time 10:00 to 16:00
Fixed holiday: None
TEL： 03-3562-7232
URL：http://www.clubdam.com/dkdining/shop/ginza_coffee/index.html
How did you like our introduction to some cafes and shops which sell wonderful pancakes. Why not relax and enjoy some pancakes in the Ginza area.
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While shopping complexes such as Tokyu Plaza and GINZA SIX are on the rise, Ginza itself is a city that has been bustling with energy for a long time. It’s packed full of traditional and new shops and brings in people from all ages, young and old, and prides itself as the place to go during everyone’s days off. In this article we want to introduce to you some highly recommended shops and restaurants in Ginza.
Soft and “melty” omelet-rice “Kissa You”
“Kissa You” is located in Ginza, famous for Kabuki. The main reason most people come here is the soft and “melty“ omelet-rice which represents Japanese food nowadays.
You can hardly encounter this type of omelet-rice which is this smooth and light in texture. I recommend you drink “Kobu-tea” after the meal as the “Japanese way.”
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Kissa You
Address： Ginza 4-13-17 Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 10:00(food order 11:30)～21:00(L.O.20:00)
Holiday：New Year’s holiday
TEL：03-6226-0482
A wonderful meat cutlet burger at “Ginza Sato”
“Ginza Sato” is famous for a circular “meat cutlet burger”. They are offering an “original meat cutlet” from Kichijoji, dipped in special sauce then made into a burger.
They make only 50 of these burgers a day. (￥380 for one) You can choose either a sweet or spicy sauce. You can enjoy the meat juice on a very soft bun.
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Ginza Sato
Address： Ginza 1−14−1 Chuo-ku Tokyo
Opening period：11:00〜
Holiday：Sunday / public holiday
If you want to try one of Japan’s “soul foods” go to “Kommeraku”
Dashi Chazuke (rice in soup stock) is one of Japan’s soul foods. It is an easy and simple meal, but the soup or tea in this dish is sure to warm you up.
Komeraku’s set menu includes either soup and rice ball or rice in the soup stock and rice bowl. You can get the soup and rice ball set as a takeout. Just one mouthful of this dish and your whole body will be warmed. If you want to enjoy Japanese food in Ginza, you should go to “Komeraku.”
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Komeraku
Address： Ginza 5-2-1 Chuo-ku Tokyo, Tokyu Plaza Ginza B2F
Hours: 11:00～23:00（L.O.22:00）
TEL：03-6264-5222
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Wonderful tea from Kyoto “Tsujiri Ginza”
“Tsujiri Ginza” is in a shopping mall, called GINZA SIX.
A matcha cream cake using lots of Uji matcha and a new product “Ginza Parfait” which has toppings of bean paste, yatsuhashi (local delicacy in Kyoto), Tsujiri’s warabi mochi (bracken starch dumplings) and Baumkuchen are selling at GINZA SIX for a limited offer. Let’s take a break during shopping in Ginza.
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Tsujuri Ginzamise
Address： Ginza 6-10-1 Chuo-ku Tokyo, GINZA SIX B2
Opening period：10:30～20:30
Holiday：Irregular holiday不定休
TEL：03-6263-9988
Try “Jugettsudo’s” matcha parfait. A very popular sweets item.
Jugetsudo is a café managed by Maruyamanori that serves tea and nori (seaweed). It’s located only a 1-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza.
Jugetsudo positions itself as a deliverer of Japanese culture, as not only does it have a shop in Japan, but in Paris too. The matcha in the matcha parfait is made using farming methods found in Nakajima. Underneath, the soft cream you will find granola, matcha syrup, and matcha kanten. The entire parfait is lavished with matcha, and the soft cream even has matcha powder sprinkled on top.
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“Jugetsudo” Ginza Kabuki shop
Address： Ginza 4-12-15 Chuo-ku Tokyo, Kabuki tower 5F
Hours：shop 10:00～19:00、cafe 10:00～19:00
Holiday：no hokiday
TEL： 03-6278-7626
Writer：Ellie
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【Tokyo Stroll】Stroll around in Ginza for half a day. Visit the special stationary stores and get a delicious ground meat cutlet hamburger!
Ginza is a sophisticated town that you can enjoy in various ways such as visiting historical and old-established restaurants, typical sightseeing spots, and the latest fashion stores. There are some stores that carry lots of functional and fashionable stationaries in this town. Today, Ayumi Seto and I are going to visit the special stationary stores in Ginza area.
Starting with EDITO 365 in Shinmaru Building
Start strolling from the Shinmaru Building that is easily accessed from Otemachi and Tokyo train stations.
We visited the “EDITO 365” that carries a wide selection of stationary and miscellaneous goods on the forth floor of Shinmaru Building. They carry great quality stationary goods, original schedule note books and unique miscellaneous products.
We recommend “PAUL & JOE La Papeterie” which is the first stationary merchandise from the brand name called “PAUL & JOE.” This has drawn attention since last year, and they are going to start selling their spring season collection in 2017. This pattern that has kitties on a pale spring color is really cute!
Ayumi’s favorite is the heart shaped metal pen holder which is the original holder that has shiny gold stamping. It is great to buy for yourself or give it as a gift to someone along with some note books.
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ÉDITO 365 in Shin-Marunouchi Building
Address：1-5-1 Shin-Marunouchi Building 4F, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Hours：11:00AM to 9:00PM. Mon to Sat
11:00AM to 8:00PM. Sun. and holidays
Holiday：Open 7 days a week(Except January 1 and legally required days for inspection)
To “Gekko-so Art Supply store”
The next one we visited is “Ginza Gekko-so Art Supply Store” located In Hanatsubaki Street, Ginza 8 Chome. It is a historical art supply store that was established in 1917.
This store only carries original art supply products. The products include colors, brushes and sketch books made by the craftsman and have a horn emblem that signature “call good friends.”
They succeed making all Japanese made colors since 1940, and the color named “cobalt violet pink” won 1st prize in the World Painting Color Award in 1971. They still have been creating high quality art supplies, and so many colorful paintings such as oil colors, water colors and gouache placed all over the wall.
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Address：8-7-2 Eiju Building 1F・B1F, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Hours：11:00AM to 7:00PM.
Holiday：Year end and New Year Holidays.
Only 1st floor painting material department is closed on Wednesday.
(The following day if it falls on a public holiday)
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To the old-established miscellaneous goods store “Ginza Hiratsuka”
The next store we visited was “Ginza Hiratsuka” which is very close from “Gekko-so Art Supply store.” It is historical store which was established in 1913 located in Konparu Street which is the back street of Main Street in Ginza. They carry woodworking joints, wood products, letter sets, and small envelopes.
One of the most popular products in this store is a special envelope for a monetary gift that printed the pictures by woodcut on hand-made Japanese Washi paper. All processes, from cutting papers to assembling envelopes, are done by professional craftsman.
The person who welcomed us is Hikotaro Hiratsuka who is the third-generation owner of this store. He has a lovely smile and great hospitality. The hand-made crafts put importance on great Japanese quality. Why don’t you stop by here if you have chance to visit to Ginza?
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Address：8-7-6 , Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Hours：11:00AM to 6:00PM.
Holiday：Closed on Sun and holidays．(December is 7 days a week)
To “Ginza Sato” which has great ground meat cutlet hamburger!
The next one we visited is “Ginza Sato” which is famous of round ground meat cutlet hamburger. The meat cutlet soaked in the special sauce that was made in “Ganso Mary Menchi Katsu (round ground meat cutlet)” which is known as the store that has so many people to be in line to get them in Kichijoji. They serve the cutlet with soft buns, and sell it as a hamburger.
They only sell fifty of their specialty food, Maru Menchi Katsu Burger (round meat cutlet hamburger), per day. (380yen for each) You can choose the sauce either sweet or spicy. You can be fully satisfied with the taste of juicy meat cutlet being held with soft buns.
This beef cutlet cost 240yen each. The juicy ground beef, which is a great combination with minced onions, is covered with crispy flour.
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Address：1-14-1 , Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Hours：11:00AM ~ sold out
Holiday：Closed on Sun and holidays．
After we ate the meat cutlet hamburger at Kyobashi Park, we finishied strolling in Ginza for today! We are very satisfied with visiting special stationary stores and getting the good food at the famous store. Did you have fun?
Please refer to this article when you want to get something special for yourself or someone special.
Photo & Writer：Haruka Yamamoto
Model： Ayumi Seto @setoayumi
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From December 1 until December 25, guests at Hyatt Centric Ginza will be able to see the first-ever Christmas tree designed by the social advocacy group HERALBONY. The Light-Hearted ART TREE will welcome guests to the 4F library and lounge area, and the tree lighting ceremony will be streamed on Instagram live. It’s no surprise that the hotel is collaborating with HERALBONY again–from May to November of this year, the HERALBONY ART ROOM was open for guests to enjoy. This is the first time that the unit is designing a Christmas tree, and the piece is inspired by one of their most iconic pieces of art–Yukihito Okabe’s Hoo! Hey! Visitors of all ages can enjoy this beautiful piece, filled with color and sure to bring joy. Along with the tree, the showcase and lounge will also be decorated in a number of HERALBONY pieces. Come enjoy the Christmas season in this one-of-a-kind space!
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Hyatt Centric Ginza x HERALBONY
On Display: December 1 – December 25, 2022
Venue: 4F Library / Lounge
Official Site: http://hyattcentricginza.jp
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Matsuzaki Shoten will hold a special collaboration event between Ginza’s Matsuzaki Senbei and Cat’s ISSUE starting on August 6, 2022. The Cat’s Festival 2022 will be an incredible event for cat lovers, and guests will be able to grab some special hand towels and bowls produced exclusively for the festival. In addition, there will be an exhibition of works by Ayako Ishiguro, a picture book artist associated with Cat's ISSUE. Ginza's Matsuzaki Senbei x Cat's ISSUE
This Japanese-style hand towel features illustrations of unique cats based on the concept color of Matsuzaki Shoten, the main Matsuzaki Senbei shop in Ginza. Ginza's Matsuzaki Senbei x Cat's ISSUE Matsuzaki Senbei’s flagship product has been decorated with cat illustrations, each painted by hand. During the event, customers can choose four of their favorite pieces from a total of nine different patterns and pack them in a box wrapped with beautiful paper with a special design. Guests can also purchase these goods separately. Collaboration with Ayako Ishiguro, a Picture Book Artist Specializing in Monster Art This comical cat scroll created by Ayako Ishiguro will be on display during the exhibition. Hand towels made in collaboration with Ishiguro will also be on sale. These have previously been sold to huge fanfare. If you love cats and classic Japanese art, this is the event for you! Information
MATSUZAKI Cat’s ISSUE – Cat Festival 2022
Running: August 6 – August 21, 2022
Venue: Matsuzaki Shoten (4-13-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Details: https://cats-issue.com/ -
On July 18, the upscale teppanyaki and yakiniku restaurant Honten Yamashina opened a new location in Ginza! The hybrid restaurant has taken over the entire top floor of GINZA PLACE, which is directly connected to Ginza Station. Overlooking the Ginza 4-chome intersection, it’s a gorgeous place to enjoy some authentic Japanese cuisine.
Honten Yamashina mainly uses fully-matured Omi beef, the highest grade available among Shiga Prefecture’s top-tier beef, from Okazaki Farm. The cows are allowed to fatten for a considerable amount of time and live stress-free lives for over 40 months. Less than 1% of all Wagyu cattle are shipped after 24 months of age, and this delectable meat is characterized by its sharp taste and fattiness. Luxurious Wagyu and Sea Urchin Sushi
Early Summer Plate to Enjoy with Seasonal Flowers
Selected Extra-thick Beef Tongue Steak Made with Refined Attention to Detail
Grilled Spiny Lobster Made on a Charcoal Grill
The Playful Yamashina Wagyu Slider
Melt-in-your-mouth Sweet Amala Tomato (Vegetable of the Day)
Hand-selected Omi Beef Steak
Truffle Omurice
Japanese-style TeppanyakiGuests can enjoy authentic Japanese teppanyaki cuisine with a modern twist. While sitting at the contour, visitors will enjoy a live performance by Taku Osada, a teppanyaki chef with over 20 years of experience. The wide variety of meat can be enjoyed in a number of different ways, whether it be raw, grilled, stewed, or properly cooked. From tongue and rump to filet and sirloin, you won’t leave hungry. Visitors can also enjoy seafood and seasonal Japanese vegetables along with their meat, and the flowers and leaves that adorn each plate will change depending on the time of year. In addition to rare teppanyaki dishes like skirt steak and 3cm-thick beef tongue, Honten Yamashina also offers some playful dishes such as sliders. As the temperature differs on different parts of the steel cooking plate, each item can be cooked to a temperature that maximizes its specific flavor. Honten Yamashina also has a massive cellar housin over 1,000 bottles of wine and hard-to-find spirits. Japanese-style Yakiniku For those looking for a more private experience, guests can enjoy yakiniku in a completely separate room. Each private room has a grill that will cook meat to the perfect temperature, and only at Honten Yamashina can you enjoy fully-matured Omi beef. The signature cutlet sandwich is made with chateaubriand cooked at a low temperature and deep-fried in a thin batter, then served on crispy bread with a soft, fluffy interior. Teppanyaki and yakiniku are typically thought of as meat-based dishes, but the restaurant can accommodate vegetarian guests if contacted in advance. When Japan opens up to tourism, will you be visiting this incredible restaurant in the heart of Tokyo? Information
Honten Yamashina
Address: GINZA PLACE 11F (5-8-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 17:00-23:00
Closed SundaysOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honten_yamashina/
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The second exhibition for the popular manga, novel, and anime series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will open at Matsuya Ginza on July 21. With over 30 million copies in print, the series has become massively popular both in Japan and abroad, and an anime film is scheduled to release this November. The exhibition will be open until August 9, 2022, and is then scheduled to begin a regional tour. Certain scenes from the highly-anticipated upcoming film will be shown exclusively at the exhibition. Those who are having trouble waiting until November won’t want to miss this rare chance! During the previous exhibition, guests were able to enter a lottery to win a signboard autographed by Miho Okasaki, the voice of Rimuru. Due to the large number of entries, prizes for the second lottery are even more incredible! The following autographs, which were previously displayed during the last exhibition, will be given away to some lucky fans. More details are available on the official Twitter page!
Signboard autographed by That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime author Fuse / Signboard autographed by Tenchura! That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime author Fuse / Signboard autographed by That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Trinity in Tempest artist Tae Tono / Signboard autographed by That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Ways of the Monster Nation author Sho Okagiri / Signboard autographed by That Time I Got Reincarnated (Again!) as a Workaholic Slime illustrator Shizuku Akechi / Signboard autographed by The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime artist Shiba*Prizes are awarded at random. Information
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Exhibition 2
Running: July 21 – August 9, 2022
Venue: Matsuya Ginza 8F Event Square
Official Site: https://sp.ten-sura.com/tensuraten2/
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The SPYxFAMILY pop-up shop, first held inside Tokyo Station’s Character Street in April, will be coming to Matsuya Ginza from June 29 until July 12, 2022. Limited edition merchandise will be making a return, each featuring exclusive illustrations that saw huge popularity at the Tokyo Station event. Guests will also be able to purchase eight new items! The lineup includes a rubber coin case (3 varieties, random), a clear multi-use pouch (3 varieties, random), an acrylic keychain featuring Anya, a Peanuts T-shirt with a new Anya illustration, and a mug. Each item is accented with Anya’s pink hair, adding to the cute factor.
Bonus Sticker
Bonus Cooling Towel
GoodsCustomers spending ¥3,300 or more at the pop-up shop will receive a bonus sticker. Those spending ¥5,500 can choose between a mug or a cooling towel! ©遠藤達哉／集英社・SPY×FAMILY製作委員会 Information
SPYxFAMILY Pop-up Shop
Running: June 29 – July 12, 2022
Venue: Matsuya Ginza 8F Event Square
Hours: 10:00-20:00
(Closing at 19:30 on July 3, July 10 / Closing at 17:00 on July 12 / Last entry 30 minutes prior to closing.)
Details: https://www.matsuya.com/ginza/events/2022/0610/spyfamily/
Official Site: https://marimocraft.co.jp/
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From April 2 until April 22, Ginza Tsutaya Books will be holding a 5th-anniversary exhibition featuring art by three young female artists! These creators specialize in drawing girls, and the event will ask one question: what is ‘Kawaii?’ The artists featured are Amane Ishii, Azusa Nozawa, and Yumi Nagata. These three artists have captured the spotlight with their unique styles. Ishii prefers oil painting, Nozawa has a style perfect for manga, and Nagata specializes in more Japanese-style paintings. Those who planned the exhibition noted that the reason these three artists have become so popular stems from how they depict cuteness–they don’t try to conform to society's idea of ‘cute,’ but rather depict what they themselves consider to be cute. Many motifs in Ishii's works are based on the artist's personal experiences, many stemming from childhood. Her unique characters are sure to grab your attention, and although her pieces are two-dimensional, the linework almost makes them seem 3D. For Nozawa, ‘cute’ is the most important element found in her works. She often uses pastels, and something about the way she draws her characters is nostalgic, harkening back to purikura filters and manga characters of the early 2000s. Her unique worldview and nostalgic characters amount to truly one-of-a-kind pieces. The girls appearing in Nagata’s pieces are projections of herself. She draws the clothes she would like to wear and the poses she’d love to strike! Pursuing her idea of ‘cuteness’ with traditional Japanese techniques and paints, she often includes polka dots in her works, which are a feminine symbol. The exhibition will feature two of Ishii's oil paintings and 13 drawings, the first time such a large number of drawings have been shown all at once. In addition, three of Nozawa's new portrait series will be on display, along with nine of Nagata's works. ‘Kawaii’ is one of the most prominent keywords found in contemporary Japanese culture. What does it mean to you?
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What is Kawaii? Exhibition
Running: April 2 – April 22, 2022
Location: Ginza Tsutaya Books Artwork Gallery
Admission: Free
Details: https://store.tsite.jp/ginza/blog/art/25614-1029370325.html