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Grand opening on May 1st (Friday). The legendary steakhouse “Smith Wollensky” makes its first appearance in Japan.

Grand opening on May 1st (Friday). The legendary steakhouse “Smith Wollensky” makes its first appearance in Japan.

A long-established New York restaurant beloved by gourmets worldwide is finally opening its doors across three floors in Ginza. Smith & Wollensky, a long-established steakhouse from New York with a history of approximately 50 years, will finally open its first Japanese location in Ginza today, May 1st, 2026 (Friday). The ultimate experience, praised by the New York Times as "The Steakhouse to End All Arguments*1", will finally begin in Japan. The Ginza store, which will serve as Japan's flagship store, is a modern and opulent three-story establishment befitting its location where tradition and sophistication intersect. The expansive interior, complete with a dynamic main dining area, bar lounge, and private rooms,

A special exhibition where you can experience the charm of acoustic pianos will be held year-round at the Yamaha Ginza store.

Period: April 15, 2026 (Wed) – April 12, 2027 (Mon), Venue: Yamaha Ginza Store Yamaha Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") will hold a special exhibition showcasing the appeal of acoustic pianos, along with the tradition and technology of piano making that the Company has cultivated over many years, from Wednesday, April 15, 2026 to Monday, April 12, 2027, in the brand experience area on the first floor of its flagship store, Yamaha Ginza Store (7-9-14 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo). The brand experience area on the first floor of the Yamaha Ginza store offers a variety of exhibits, concerts, and live performances that propose new encounters with sound and music.

[Marronnier Gate Ginza 1] “Up to 10% Cashback! Shopping Payback” event will be held from May 1st (Fri) to May 6th (Wed/Holiday)!

At Marronnier Gate Ginza 1, a commercial complex in Ginza, a campaign will be held from May 1st (Fri) to May 6th (Wed, holiday) where customers will receive a 500 yen shopping and dining voucher for every 5,500 yen (tax included) spent at participating stores. These vouchers can be used at all stores in Marronnier Gate Ginza 1 and Marronnier Gate Ginza 3. The shopping and dining vouchers can be used from May 7th (Thu), 2026 to June 30th (Tue), 2026. Please take this opportunity to visit us! [Event Period] May 1st (Friday) – May 6th (Wednesday/Closed), 2026 [Participating stores] All stores on floors B1F to 9F of Marronnier Gate

“Modern French cuisine to enjoy seafood” Restaurant “1864.” has grand opened in Ginza. Chef Izumi Yamashita, who served as head chef at the three-Michelin-starred “L’Osier” for many years, offers a course menu that delicately prepares the bounty of the seas around Japan using French techniques.

Named after the year 1864, when Shiseido founder Yushin Fukuhara departed from Tateyama for Edo, the restaurant expresses the spirit of "the origin of travel" through its cuisine and atmosphere. It offers a personalized dining experience that adds color to the journey of "life." Fukuhara Corporation has opened a modern French restaurant, "1864." (Ichihachirokuyon), in Ginza 7-chome, Tokyo. An entrance reminiscent of a hidden gem in Ginza. In 1864, Shiseido's founder, Yoshinobu Fukuhara, traveled from Tateyama in Awa Province to Edo (present-day Tokyo) to study Western pharmacy. He later established Shiseido, the first privately run Western-style pharmacy, in Ginza. This company has since grown into the cosmetics company we see

Art Aquarium Museum GINZA’s early summer exhibition, “Wisteria and Hydrangeas: Early Summer Goldfish 2026,” opens on April 24th.

~A moment in Ginza where all five senses can unwind~ Art Aquarium Museum GINZA (located at Ginza Mitsukoshi) will open its early summer special exhibition, "Wisteria and Hydrangeas: Early Summer Goldfish 2026 – A Moment in Ginza Where the Five Senses Unwind," from Friday, April 24th. We present an "early summer art aquarium experience" themed around wisteria and hydrangeas, symbols of early summer in Japan, where a space filled with goldfish in aquariums is bathed in blue and purple. In this rainy season, this event allows you to enjoy seasonal traditions and goldfish art together without worrying about the weather. Enjoy the elegant world view that blends the calming presence

The first exhibition in the “Going Out Baby Shark” series will be held at Matsuya Ginza in July 2026!

To commemorate the 5th anniversary of the birth of "Odekake Kozame" (The Baby Shark on the Outing), the first-ever exhibition in the series has been announced! ©Penguin Box・KADOKAWA/Odekake Kozame Meeting you is my greatest treasure! The story of baby shark began in Yagyo-cho in 2021. From the dazzling, exhilarating metropolis to the mysterious and fun-filled nightlife district of Uomachi, and even in books, anime, and movies! We went to so many places together, and little shark's wonderful memories kept growing and growing. Carrying a large amount of treasures on her back, "Odekake Kozame" will finally celebrate its 5th anniversary this year, 2026. To commemorate the 5th anniversary of "Odekake Kozame,"

ATELIER MUJI Special Exhibition: Irma Boom: Book Activist

June 5, 2026 (Fri) – August 23, 2026 (Sun) ©ATELIER MUJI Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., the company that operates MUJI, will hold the exhibition "'Book Activist' Irma Boom: Book Activist" at ATELIER MUJI GINZA Gallery 1 & 2 inside "MUJI Ginza" (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from June 5th (Fri) to August 23rd (Sun), 2026. Since its launch in 2015, MUJI BOOKS has been proposing a lifestyle with books, based on the concept of "Always with good words." We believe that "paper books" not only serve to convey information through words and pictures, but also exist as physical objects in space, and unlike the fragments of information that disappear in an instant on

[Ginza Wako] “Dyeing and Weaving Traditions of Shuri: A Two-Person Exhibition by Yuko Tamanaha and Kyoko Taira” will be held from May 22nd (Fri).

Seiko House Hall will be hosting the "Traditional Dyeing and Weaving of Shuri: A Two-Person Exhibition by Yuko Tamanaha and Kyoko Taira" from Friday, May 22nd to Monday, June 1st. Okinawan textiles convey the aesthetic sensibilities of the Ryukyu Kingdom to the present day. The exhibition brings together the dignified and powerful bingata dyeing of Mr. Tamanaha Yuko, a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property "Bingata" (Living National Treasure), and the delicate colors and luster of the beautiful nigashi bashofu (boiled banana fiber cloth) of Ms. Taira Kyoko, who was born in Nago City and grew up surrounded by bashofu. Please take this opportunity to view the many works

【CIBONE】YUKI FUJISAWA’s POP UP event will be held at CIBONE CASE (Ginza).

In addition to YUKI FUJISAWA's standard items, several limited-edition items created by unraveling the shop concept of CIBONECASE will be on display, including original letter sets, inks, and notebooks. From Saturday, May 2nd, a pop-up shop for artist Yuki Fujisawa's textile/design label "YUKI FUJISAWA" will be held at CIBONE CASE (Ginza). Established in 2012, "YUKI FUJISAWA" explores themes of "memory, time, and aging," developing expressions that transcend the boundaries of clothing, crafts, and art. A distinctive feature is its unique production method, which uses vintage knits, secondhand clothing, and lace as bases, applying handcrafted techniques such as foil processing, dyeing, and embroidery. Focusing on materials that have aged over time,

Discover the charm of Pingu you never knew existed! An interactive exhibition, “More Than Just Cute!? The Pingu Exhibition,” reveals Pingu’s hidden appeal.

The event will be held at the newly opened "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM" in Yurakucho, Tokyo. A new museum, "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM," will open at the Tokyo International Forum on Friday, July 10, 2026! As a grand opening event, we will be holding the "More Than Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition" from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, September 6. Today, April 24th, is the birthday of Ottmar Gutmann, the creator of Pingu! On this momentous day, the "More Than Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition" has been officially announced! Sony Creative Products, which operates the YURAKUCHO MUSEUM, a new cultural hub, will present an unprecedented exhibition of "Pingu," the stop-motion animation created by Swiss filmmaker Ottmar

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