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“The Mysterious Goldfish Museum ~A Limited Time of Eeriely Illuminating Sound and Light~” Something changes at summer twilight…?

“The Mysterious Goldfish Museum ~A Limited Time of Eeriely Illuminating Sound and Light~” Something changes at summer twilight…?

Summer Art Aquarium 2026 – A journey through Japan's summer with goldfish – Art Aquarium Museum GINZA (located at Ginza Mitsukoshi) will be holding "Mysterious Goldfish Museum ~Eeriely Shining Sounds and Lights~" as the second act of "Summer Art Aquarium 2026," which began on June 26th, 2026 (Friday), for a limited time and hours. [Something will happen at dusk…? An unusual art aquarium woven with sound and light] From July 21st (Tuesday) to August 12th (Wednesday), and only during the special hours of 4 PM to 7 PM, the atmosphere of the Art Aquarium Museum will completely change as the sun begins to set. As you walk from the goldfish-lined

New store opening in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya in early summer 2026.

A specialty shop offering "adult treat crepes" using dough from the bakery "Jean-François" / An accessory shop showcasing Japanese craftsmanship / A golf wear brand from Korea Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will open three new stores in its commercial area in July 2026. In addition to "MAISON CRÊPE," a specialty crepe shop offering a unique "crispy yet chewy" texture achieved through fermentation and aging, "REAL DESIGN SITE," a curated shop where creative products and art intersect, focusing on casual accessories, will be joining the lineup. Furthermore, "FairLiar," an elegant golf wear brand from Korea, will be opening a limited-time pop-up shop for approximately three months. A special space will be provided

[Fujimaki Department Store Ginza Branch] Fujimaki Department Store, an e-commerce site where you can find exquisite Japanese products, will be relocating and reopening its physical store at “ONE GINZA” in Ginza 1-chome on Wednesday, August 12, 2026!

Making the "journey of choosing things" more enjoyable and more comfortable. A new high-quality space has been born in Ginza 1-chome, a bustling area frequented by people from both Japan and abroad. Fujimaki Department Store (operated by caramo Co., Ltd.), an e-commerce site where you can find exquisite items themed around "Japan," will be relocating and reopening its physical stores, Fujimaki Department Store Ginza and CENTENA Ginza, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, on the 3rd floor of the commercial facility ONE GINZA in the Ginza 1-chome area of Tokyo . Located in Ginza 1-chome, a new stage that attracts many people from both Japan and abroad, Fujimaki Department Store is

[Marimekko] opens a special limited-time pop-up shop in Ginza, “Marimekko Wa Living in Ginza,” where you can experience the essence of Japanese culture. New tableware designs will be available for pre-sale worldwide.

We are the first in the world to sell tableware with a new form that complements Japanese food culture. Event period: July 29th (Wed) – August 4th (Tue), 2026 Marimekko, a Finnish design house operated by LOOK Inc., will open a pop-up shop called "Marimekko Wa Living in Ginza" at the Matsuya Ginza 1st Floor Promotion Space next to the Matsuya Ginza 1st Parking Lot from Wednesday, July 29th to Tuesday, August 4th, 2026. This pop-up shop will be the first in the world to sell new tableware designs that complement Japanese food culture. This pop-up space creates a delightful contrast between traditional yet modern Japanese interior design and Marimekko's

Five Famous Shaved Ice Shops Appear in a Relay Event in Ginza: Matsuya Ginza Opens “Shaved Ice Collection GINZA” for a Limited Time

The event will be held from Wednesday, July 22nd to Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, at Restaurant City GINZA on the 8th floor of Matsuya Ginza. From Wednesday, July 22nd to Wednesday, September 30th, Matsuya will be hosting a limited-time event called "Shaved Ice Collection GINZA" in a corner of Restaurant City GINZA on the 8th floor of Matsuya Ginza, where five carefully selected shaved ice shops from all over Japan will appear in a relay format. Amid the intense heat, demand is expected for this to be a " cool-down spot" for shoppers in Ginza. This event brings together shaved ice shops that are usually difficult to experience outside of

[Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore] The exhibition “Painter Le Corbusier: The World of Painting Spun by an Architectural Master” will be held from July 25th (Saturday). Trace his trajectory from Purism through drawings and lithographs.

Special Feature Page | https://store.tsite.jp/ginza/event/art/55635-1028150713.html Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore (GINZA SIX 6F, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will be holding the exhibition "Painter Le Corbusier: The World of Painting Spun by an Architectural Master" on its in-store art wall from July 25th (Sat) to August 27th (Thu), 2026. Le Corbusier / All three works are from the print collection "The Poem of the Right Angle: Le Poème de l'angle droit" (1955). overview Le Corbusier, the master of 20th-century architecture who designed Villa Savoye and the Notre Dame du Haut chapel in Ronchamp, both registered as World Heritage Sites, is a figure who has established an unshakeable position as an architect. However, it is not

JAPAN EDITION, a select shop specializing in Japanese craftsmanship, has opened its flagship street-level store on Namiki Street in Ginza.

To commemorate the opening, special collaboration items with two brands will be available. JAPAN EDITION, a select shop operated by TOKYO BASE Co., Ltd. that focuses on Japanese craftsmanship, will open its flagship street-level store on Namiki Street in Ginza on Thursday, July 16, 2026. JAPAN EDITION is a select shop that re-edits traditional techniques, superior materials, and the craftsmanship of artisans passed down in various regions of Japan from a modern perspective, and disseminates them both domestically and internationally, transcending the boundaries of fashion, crafts, and lifestyle. The newly opening Ginza Namiki-dori store is the flagship store of a brand that will showcase Japanese craftsmanship to the world from

An exhibition commemorating the release of the movie “Kingdom: The Soulful Battle” will be held at Sony Store.

Enjoy a viewing experience that lets you immerse yourself in the world of the film, listen to the theme song, and see an exhibition of costumes worn by the star-studded cast. As a special bonus for participating, you will receive an original sticker. Sony Marketing Inc. will be holding the "Kingdom: The Soulful Battle" release commemorative exhibition at Sony Stores nationwide. At this event, you can enjoy the world of the film through related videos, displays of costumes used in filming, and more. To commemorate the release of the movie "Kingdom: The Soulful Battle," Kingdom x Sony Store https://www.sony.jp/store/retail/sonystore/kingdom-the-movie-2026/index.html ■Event Period: July 17th (Fri) – August 28th (Fri), 2026 ■

[Art Exhibition] African Tingatinga art, which is gaining recognition mainly in Europe, comes to Hibiya. A collection of valuable original drawings by founder Edward Saidi Tingatinga and new works by popular artists such as Siwa.

Two original drawings by the founder will be on special display. There will also be a live broadcast from the Tingatinga workshop in Tanzania and gifts for visitors. Artpool Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Tadashi Sato) will hold the "Tingatinga Art Exhibition 2026 Summer" at the Gomeisa GALLERY on the 1st floor of the Imperial Hotel Plaza from Wednesday, July 15th to Tuesday, July 28th, 2026. In addition to two precious original drawings by the founder Edward Saidi Tingatinga, the exhibition will feature and sell approximately 50 new works by the founder's granddaughter Siwa Tingatinga, Maurus Malikita, who has won numerous awards both domestically and internationally, and Akily, who is popular

[Report] Unraveling the café culture that nurtured modern art. “Artists Gathering in ‘Cafes’ – From Impressionists to Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso” is being held at the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum.

Top visual: Ramon Casas, *Madeleine*, 1892, Munsalat Museum (donated by J. Sala Ardiz) From the late 19th century onward, numerous "cafés" sprang up in Paris. These were not simply places to enjoy food, drink, and conversation; they were social gathering places where artists and critics, aiming to break away from the traditional salons (official exhibitions), transcended social status, nationality, and genre to discuss new forms of art and find creative inspiration. "There was constant clash of opinions, and that stimulation kept our minds sharp. We were encouraged to pursue sincere inquiry, free from self-interest, and the enthusiasm we gained sustained us for weeks, continuing until one idea took clear form."

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