With the theme of "Noh and Cherry Blossom Viewing," a Noh performance entitled "Spring Mist Cherry Blossom Viewing Noh Theater" will be held at the Kanze Noh Theater in GINZA SIX, allowing visitors to enjoy the cherry blossom viewing atmosphere. TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 (TCS 2026), Japan's largest creative festival, is now in its seventh year and will be held over 10 days from Friday, March 13th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, mainly in nine of Tokyo's most representative areas (Akasaka, Ginza, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Nihonbashi, Haneda, Harajuku, Marunouchi, and Roppongi). Spend a day experiencing traditional Japanese culture in spring in Ginza GINZA SIX will be showcasing the charm of traditional…
“Shangri-La – The Aesthetics of the East” will be held at Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO in Ginza
– A beautiful collaboration between artists with a delicate gaze on the Eastern identity seen from an overseas perspective and the everyday – Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO, an art gallery operated by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store on the 5th floor of GINZA SIX, will be hosting "Shangri-La – The Aesthetics of the East," a competition of beauty by artists who view Eastern identity from an international perspective and have a sensitive eye for the everyday. Date: March 12th (Thursday) – March 18th (Wednesday), 2026 Business hours: 10:30-20:30 (closing at 18:00 on the last day) This exhibition focuses on "Contemporary Japanese painting and three-dimensional expression seen from an international perspective," highlighting…
JOHN SMEDLEY Ginza reopens on Thursday, March 5th | The first Japanese store of the British Royal Warrant knitwear brand, a flagship store with over 30 years of history in Ginza
This historic flagship store, which has been visited by members of the British royal family in the past, embodies British craftsmanship and the exchange between Japan and the UK. On Friday, February 27th, JOHN SMEDLEY Nagoya will also be reopening after renovations. JOHN SMEDLEY Ginza, operated by Lee Mills & Company, will undergo a complete redesign this spring and reopen on Thursday, March 5, 2026. JOHN SMEDLEY GINZA Overview JOHN SMEDLEY GINZA exterior renewal image JOHN SMEDLEY Ginza is the first directly operated store in Japan for JOHN SMEDLEY, a knitwear brand that is a supplier to the British Royal Family. It is the brand's flagship store, which has been…
First global flagship store, “JINS Ginza Store” opens on Saturday, March 28th. Bringing a “one-of-a-kind” experience born from Japanese sensibility and innovation from Ginza to the world.
JINS Co., Ltd. (hereinafter JINS) will open its first global flagship store, "JINS Ginza Store," in the iconic Kyobunkan Building on Ginza Chuo-dori Street on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Coming just before the 25th anniversary of its eyewear business, the store will serve as a base for sharing Japanese creativity and innovation with the world and taking the first step toward the next 25 years. Based on the Japanese concept of "enishi," which cherishes encounters that seem both fortuitous and inevitable, the store will offer a unique experience, with new discoveries every time you visit, right here in Ginza. A space where Sou Fujimoto's "soft harmony" and Kohei Nawa's "Snow-Deer"…
[Tokyo Midtown Hibiya] “HIBIYA BLOSSOM 2026,” a “Flower and Magic Festival,” will feature a collaborative menu and costume exhibition inspired by the film “Wicked.”
The approximately 60-meter long "Yellow Brick Road" enhances the sense of immersion in the story. Period: March 3rd (Tue) – April 4th (Sat), 2026 Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will host "HIBIYA BLOSSOM 2026," an event themed around "art and flowers" to celebrate the arrival of spring in the Hibiya district from Tuesday, March 3rd to Saturday, April 4th, 2026. Following last year's collaboration with the acclaimed film "Wicked," this year's collaboration with the sequel, "Wicked 2" (released March 6th), will be realized. New spots will be introduced, including a flower dome made up of over 15,000 artificial flowers, a grand staircase decorated with tulip fields inspired by the world of the…
Japan’s only worldwide book fair brings together Japan’s leading secondhand bookstores as well as those from around the world! Over 5,000 treasure-worthy books, ranging in value from tens of thousands to tens of millions of yen, will be on display and for sale! The “ABAJ International Book Fair 2026” will be held from March 13th to 15th.
The Antiquarian Booksellers Association of Japan (ABAJ)* will hold Japan's largest antiquarian book exhibition, "International Rare Book Fair 2026 – Japanese Antiquarian Books, World Antiquarian Books," at the Tokyo Transportation Center Exhibition Hall for three days from March 13th (Fri) to 15th (Sun), 2026. Admission is free. This book fair, organized by ABAJ and held for the 19th time since its founding in 1964, will see participation from leading second-hand bookstores in Hokkaido, Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu, as well as leading overseas bookstores from New York, Europe, Australia, and other countries. This is the one and only worldwide antique book exhibition and sale in Japan, gathering together over 5,000 old…
[CIBONE] Ceramic artist Toru Itabashi’s solo exhibition will be held at CIBONE CASE (Ginza)
Approximately 300 pieces will be on display, including new platinum-colored pieces that represent the culmination of his research into crystalline glazes. Starting Saturday, March 14th, CIBONE CASE (Ginza) will be holding a solo exhibition by Fukushima-based ceramic artist Toru Itabashi. This is Itabashi's second exhibition, and in addition to his signature work "Snow Flowers" made with zinc crystal glaze, we will be showcasing approximately 300 works, including new works mainly using platinum colors, which is a work he has been focusing on recently. Platinum coloring is a technique of applying platinum to ceramics and porcelain, and is characterized by its resistance to discoloration and its ability to maintain a subdued…
ATELIER MUJI Special Exhibition “Totonoou”
Friday, March 20, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026 ©ATELIER MUJI Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., the operator of MUJI, will hold a special exhibition titled "Totonoau" at ATELIER MUJI GINZA Gallery 1 and 2 in MUJI Ginza (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from Friday, March 20, 2026 to Sunday, May 31, 2026. This exhibition focuses on the word "totono," which is used in a variety of ways in our daily lives, and introduces various forms of "totono" seen in "space and life," "mind and body," and "each individual." In today's society, overflowing with information and things, the "totono" introduced in the three sections of this exhibition is not about adding something or drastically…
[New Opening] A new store from the popular Shinbashi store “Shimme” has opened in Hibiya OKUROJI! [SAKABA Dotto.] opened on February 22nd and connects passionate breweries across the country with cities.
~ An izakaya offering "new discoveries" has launched, combining carefully selected local seasonal dishes such as "a plate of sukiyaki" and "specially selected raw oysters" with sake, shochu, and domestic craft liquor ~ Ropes LLC (hereinafter referred to as Ropes) is pleased to announce the opening of a new izakaya restaurant, SAKABA Dotto., in Hibiya OKUROJI, an underpass facility between JR Shimbashi Station and Yurakucho Station, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Pairings of seasonal ingredients from all over the country, such as a plate of sukiyaki and raw oysters, with Japanese sake. The theme is "new discoveries." The store name means "connecting dots (Dot to dot)." The name of our…
Contemporary artist LOTTA, who has captivated many fans with his monochrome worldview, will be holding a solo exhibition titled “DOWN THE ALLEYWAY” at Barneys New York Ginza flagship store!
ART EXHIBITION: LOTTA “DOWN THE ALLEYWAY” Barneys Japan Co., Ltd. will be holding "DOWN THE ALLEYWAY," a solo exhibition by LOTTA, a contemporary artist garnering attention for his work that combines the nostalgia of old cartoons with the sensibility of modern street art, at the B1 Stage of Barneys New York Ginza Flagship Store from Wednesday, February 25th to Sunday, March 15th. LOTTA's works, which feature expressive depictions of characters including his original ghost cat "SOCKS" against monochrome backgrounds that evoke the feeling of moonlight, stimulate the viewer's imagination and create a unique art story in their mind. In addition to the exhibition and sale of all new works created…