Everyone has heard about the female giant panda cub that was born earlier this year on June 12 at Ueno Zoo. People around Ueno – both inside and outside the park – are celebrating the cub’s arrival, recently named Xiang Xiang. Check out the commemorative events and food below!
“Ueno Land” – Ueno Station’s New Souvenir Shop
A new souvenir shop recently opened inside Ueno Station’s commercial facility “ecute ueno” with the concept of “bringing back memories.”
The shop will include limited edition panda figures designed by numerous creators – something which you can only get your hands on in this store – and more.
Ueno Land (ecute ueno)
Location: JR Ueno Station 3F Park Ticket Gates
Open: Mon-Sat 8:00-22:00 / Sun. & Holidays 8:00-21:30
ecute Official site：http://www.ecute.jp/ueno/
Ueno’s New Delicious Souvenir – “Panda Sugar Butter Sand Tree”
The popular “Sugar Butter Sand Tree” snack is getting a new kawaii panda design to celebrate the birth of the panda cub back on June 12th.
This delicious cooked cereal snack is filled with a milk-scented white chocolate to create a little sandwich.
Full Details:Sugar Butter Tree sell panda design snack to commemorate birth of panda cub in Ueno Park!
Panda Sugar Butter Sand Tree
Price: Pack of 7 – ￥570 / Pack of 14 – ￥1,000 (*prices are tax incl.)
On Sale: September 20, 2017
Shop: Sugar Butter Tree stores at – JR Ueno Station / JR Tokyo Station (Meihinkan South Exit) / JR Shinagawa Station / JR Ōmiya Station / Various locations in Tokyo Station / Tokyo Solamachi
Official site：http://www.sugarbuttertree.jp/
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“Happy Panda Week” at Matsuzakaya Ueno
A post-naming event will be held to commemorate the naming of the giant panda cub. Sparkling wine and limited edition panda themed food will be served.
Full Details:
Happy Panda Week
Running: September 13, 2017 to September 26, 2017
Address: 3-29-5 Ueno, Taitō, Tokyo
Telephone: 03-3832-1111
Tasty “Panda-yaki” – available only in Ueno!
The panda-faced “panda-yaki” is now available for you to tuck into. In addition to the regular custard, chocolate, cheese, and ogura (sweet adzuki bean paste made of mashed and whole beans) flavours, the autumn & winter limited edition chestnut flavour is making an appearance. This luxurious and kawaii treat has a gently cooked springy exterior and the delicious sweet flavour of chestnuts.
Panda-yaki (bittersweet chestnut flavour) (パンダ焼き（マロン）)
Price：￥135（Not including tax）
Limited sale period：17th June 〜 Approx. end of September 2016
Branch：Ginza Cozy Corner, Ueno Park Lueno branch, Tokyo-to Taito-ku, Ueno 1-57 UENO3153 building 1F
If you have plans to go to Ueno then you absolutely cannot miss joining in the fun of celebrating with the zoo’s giant panda cub!
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Ueno’s National Museum of Western Art Celebrates Reopening with Live Commentary for ‘In Dialogue with Nature’ Exhibit
The National Museum of Western Art, located in Ueno Park, reopened in April 2022 after being closed for renovations for 18 months. The first special exhibition post-reopening will feature Van Gogh's works in Japan for the first time, along with paintings depicting modern nature from both the National Museum of Western Art and the Museum Folkwang in Essen, Germany. To commemorate the post-renovation reopening of the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo, this exhibition traces the development of modern art born out of the dialogue between nature and humankind. The event was realized in collaboration with the Museum Folkwang, and both institutions were founded on private collections: that of Karl Ernst Osthaus (1874–1921) in Germany and Matsukata Kojiro (1866–1950) in Japan. The exhibition will feature over 100 paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs from both museums, spanning from German Romanticism to the art of the twentieth century, ranging from Impressionism to Post-Impressionism. Guests can enjoy all aspects of the infinite expanse of nature as shown in both collections, from the smallest roadside flowers to the vast universe and all humanity contained within. Would you like to come and experience this unique exhibition?Information
The National Museum of Western Art Reopening Event
In Dialogue with Nature: From Friedrich, Monet and Van Gogh to RichterRunning: June 4 – September 11, 2022
Closed Mondays, July 19 (*Open July 18 and August 15)
Venue: The National Museum of Western Art (Ueno Park, Tokyo)
Hours: 9:30-17:30 (Open until 20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays)
Niconico Museum Homepage: https://ch.nicovideo.jp/niconicomuseum
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American music-themed restaurant Hard Rock Cafe has locations across Japan, and the Ueno location will soon be selling limited edition pins featuring Ueno Zoo’s famous giant pandas! Two designs will be available: one celebrating the panda’s birthdays and one commemorating Xiang Xiang’s return to China this December. Each pin will release in limited quantities of 500. Those wanting to grab one will need to either come to the Ueno Hard Rock Cafe location or head to the official online store.
Birthday Pandas Pin
Good Luck Panda Pin-4
Xiang Xiang’s birthday is on June 12, and the giant panda recently had two adorable cubs Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei on June 23. Both pin designs also feature the Hard Rock Cafe logo. Don’t miss out on these cute pins–they’ll sell out quickly!Information
Ueno Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo – Giant Panda Pins
Available starting June 4, 2022
Products:Birthday Pandas Pin (Limited to 500 pieces): ¥2,200 (Tax Included)
Good Luck Panda Pin-4 (Limited 50 500 pieces): ¥2,200 (Tax Included)
Where to Buy:
Ueno Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo (atre Ueno 1F, 7-1-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Official Online Shop: https://hrcjapan.official.ec/
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The Japanese loungewear brand gelato pique has launched a new series inspired by the twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei living at Ueno Zoo! The adorable new items went on sale on May 12, 2022. The Ueno Zoo is the oldest zoo in Japan. Located in Taito-ku, it was first opened in March 1882. To commemorate Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei’s first birthday, gelato pique has created an incredible collection of loungewear and sundries. A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Giant Panda Conservation Support Fund to support education regarding pandas and conservation activities at the zoo.
Xiao Xiao & Lei Lei Collaboration
Roomwear Set
Panda Blanket
Panda Multi-use Cover
gelato pique Original Panda Series
Panda Hoodie & Shorts Set
Panda Print T-Shirt / Shorts / Dress
Panda Glass
Small Panda Reuseable Bag
Online Exclusives
3-piece Panda Set
gelato pique Sleep
3-piece Panda Print Bed Set (Single) / Pillow Case with Panda Ears / Panda Nightcap / Panda Rug
The Panda Series celebrates both the cute twin pandas at Ueno Zoo and all other pandas around the world. Still an endangered species, gelato pique wants to help these big animals however they can. The new collection’s theme is “happy time at home.” Panda lovers shouldn’t miss grabbing something cozy from this new collection!Information
gelato pique Panda Series
Release Date: May 12, 2022
Where to Buy:
gelato pique Official Online Store: https://gelatopique.com/
USAGI ONLINE: https://usagi-online.com/floor/gelatopique/?link=HD
STYLEVOICE: https://stylevoice.com/
Official Site: https://gelatopique.com/
gelato pique Sleep goods are available at the following locations:
Omotesando Hills
LUMINE Yurakucho
LUCUA Osaka
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Gelato Pique Cafe is now selling panda-inspired sweets for a limited time! The Hello! PANDA promotion will be going on until June 23, 2022.
Menu
Panda CrepePanda Gelato Panda Float Merchandise
Panda Glass*Limited quantities available. Available while supplies last. The limited-time menu includes a Panda Crepe made with Royal Bourbon gelato, Panda Gelato with cookies crumbles for the eyes and around the neck, and a Panda Float made with the cafe’s original blend of Guatemalan coffee and Royal Bourbon gelato. In addition, the popular panda glasses, which sold out immediately last year, have been redesigned and are now available in limited quantities. You can grab one at Gelato Pique Cafe locations nationwide and online. Information
gelato pique café – Hello! PANDA
Running until June 23, 2022
Online Shop: https://usagi-online.com/brand/gelatopiquecafe/
Official Site: https://pique-cafe.com/
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The Tokyo Handicrafts Craft Fair Exhibition at Matsuzakaya Ueno will be running from March 23 until March 28, and guests will be able to pick up some incredible glassware at the event. Glasslab will be selling Edo cut glass with panda designs in three different colors. These will also be available online. Panda Cut Glass Special Edition - Bamboo Version (Light Pink x Green)
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Panda Cut Glass - Lapis Lazuli Version (Light Blue x Lapis Lazuli)Before Adding Alcohol
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Panda Cut Glass - Yellow Version (Yellow x Bronze-red)Before Adding Alcohol
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Edo-Kiriko gets its name due to it originating in Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Every detail is cut into the glass by hand to create stunning designs. The way the glass sparkles changes depending on the light, which is a sight to behold. In the latter part of the Edo period, the cut-glass method of engraving designs onto the surface of the glass was brought over to Nagasaki from the Netherlands, and kiriko was born as a result of trying to mimic those techniques. Shiina Yasutane is a third-generation craftsman specializing in 'sandblasting, who can reliably draw lines as fine as 0.09 mm wide.Information
Panda Cut glass
3 varietiesWhere to Buy:
Online Shop: https://glasslab.official.ec/
Tokyo Handicrafts Craft Fair Exhibition at Matasuzakaya UenoFair Running: March 23 – March 28, 2022
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Adventure World, a zoo and theme park in Shirahama, Wakayama prefecture, is teaming up with the Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel to celebrate the first birthday of baby panda Fuhin. This room plan will only be available from November 1, 2021, until March 31, 2022, and will include a fully themed room, an original mini-photo book of the panda’s growth to date, and plenty of other Fuhin amenities and goods! Fuhin 1st Anniversary Room
Collaboration Burger ‘Marriott Panda Burger’ The Fuhin 1st Anniversary Room is a mixed Japanese-Western style room with an ocean view. The walls, blankets, and tatami are all covered in panda imagery, while portions of the room’s lighting are made from bamboo as a part of Adventure World’s quest to create more sustainable products. The special ‘COCOAR’ app will also allow guests to enjoy a moving photo frame featuring Guhin by holding their smartphone over the word ‘Fuhin’ on the wall. The limited-time Marriott Panda Burger uses the same recipe as the normal burger, but with a panda-shaped bun created along with Adventure World staff. How would you like to come and celebrate Fuhin’s birthday beside the sea? Your Favorite Panda Instagram Campaign
By taking a picture of one of the seven giant pandas at Adventure World (Eimei, Rauhin, Ouhin, Touhin, Yuhin, Saihin, Fuuhin) and posting it to Instagram with the two campaign hashtags (#推しパンダマリオット and #InsertFavoritePandasNameHere), 20 winners will be selected to receive special Adventure World goods!Information
Kaedehama 1st Anniversary Room Stay
Address: Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel
Reservations Open October 6, 2021
Running: November 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022
Details: https://www.shirahama-marriott.com/special/panda/
Official Site: www.MarriottHotels.com
Marriott Panda Burger
Available Starting November 1, 2021
Price: ¥3,270
Where: Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel Lounge
Your Favorite Panda Instagram Campaign
Running: November 1, 2021 – January 31, 2022
How to Enter:
① Install the Instagram App.
② Follow Adventure World (＠adventureworld_official) and Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel (@nankishirahamamarriott).
③ Post a picture of your favorite panda along with the hashtag MyFavoritePandaMarriott (#推しパンダマリオット) and the second hashtag including your favorite’s name along with a picture of your favorite panda!
The winners will be announced on the official Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel Instagram page in February 2022.