Andrzej Wajda (1926-2016) was a master director who, as a young leading director of the "Polish School," brought a breath of fresh air to the world of cinema with films such as "Kanal" (1957) and "Ashes and Diamonds" (1958), and later produced "Man of Marble" (1977) and "Man of Iron" ( 1981) in protest against the socialist regime of the time. He also became an eloquent narrator of Poland's harsh history and built magnificent narrative worlds by frequently adapting masterpieces of Polish literature. This exhibition, which was first held at the National Museum in Krakow in 2019 and was organized by local experts to cover Wajda's 60-year-plus career, is the…
Kyobashi Saiku, a town where art and culture are close to everyone, will have its grand opening on Saturday, November 2, 2024 in Kyobashi, Tokyo.
Kyobashi Sai Ward is a district that has been developed under the concept of "a town where art and culture are close to everyone" as part of the Kyobashi 1-chome East District Plan, a special urban regeneration district. Following the opening of Museum Tower Kyobashi in July 2019, TODA BUILDING will open on November 2, 2024, marking the grand opening of the entire district. The opening ceremony of TODA BUILDING. From left: Takahashi Yasunori (Representative Director of Kyobashi Saiku Area Management General Incorporated Association), Nishino Fumito (Chairman of Kyobashi 1-chome East Neighborhood Association), Uekusa Hiroshi (Executive Vice President and General Manager of Strategic Business Division, Toda Construction Co., Ltd.), Tomita…
A bold artwork will appear that will penetrate the space of Ginza Sony Park, which is currently under construction. “ART IN THE PARK (under construction)” will be held from Tuesday, November 19th to Sunday, December 1st, 2024.
Ginza Sony Park will open its buildings, which are currently under construction, for a special event in preparation for its grand opening in January 2025. The park will host a program called "ART IN THE PARK (under construction)" from November 19th (Tuesday) to December 1st (Sunday), 2024, featuring three artists with close ties to Ginza Sony Park: SHUN SUDO, Yamaguchi Koji, and Tamayama Takuro. The exhibition will feature 24 new pieces from SHUN SUDO's iconic BUTTON FLOWER, 12 new pieces based on the flower garden motif of Yamaguchi Koji, and an original light piece by Tamayama Takuro that uses LED fluorescent lights that penetrate the space of Ginza Sony Park.…
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Christmas illuminations Disney movie “Moana 2” presents HIBIYA WINTER SQUARE
A special performance will be held with a song sung by China Yabiku, the voice actress of the main character Moana! Period: Thursday, November 14, 2024 to Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will hold "HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2024" from Thursday, November 14, 2024 to Friday, February 28, 2025, with the concept of "magical moments." It has been decided that a special Christmas decoration will be held at Hibiya Step Square, and a special production will be presented by HIBIYA WINTER SQUARE, based on the Disney movie "Moana 2". The song for the special production will be "Beyond ~Koete Yukou~", sung by China Yabiku, the Japanese voice actor…
[Ginza/Shinbashi area] Used by many of the world’s top steakhouses, Latina PARRILLA will open on Saturday, October 26, 2024, grilling over a wood-fired fire!
Enjoy carefully selected ingredients such as steaks, seafood, and vegetables, slowly cooked over a wood fire. What is Latina PARRILLA? South American (Latina) Grill (PARRILLA) It is a cooking method that originated in the Pampa region, which is the home of South American cowboys and gauchos and spreads across Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil, and uses a wood-fired ember fire (a fire that is not blazing, but has a red-hot core). Grilled over a wood fire! A new steakhouse experience: Latina PARRILLA The difference between firewood and charcoal Compared to charcoal, it is more difficult to control the heat of firewood, but the heat hits the ingredients gently over the…
November 22 (Fri) – 24 (Sun) Tokyu Plaza Ginza will be hosting the first Japanese food and culture event “Shikōhinten” where you can compare different types of Japanese sake (free admission)
We are offering limited early bird tickets that allow you to compare selected sake, shochu, plum wine, and other alcoholic beverages from all over Japan! Diamond Head Co., Ltd./Blue Marble, organizers of the creation festival "NEW ENERGY," will hold their first urban event at Tokyu Plaza Ginza for three days from November 22nd to 24th, where people can "eat, drink, and buy" carefully selected luxury items, from food, art, tableware, and miscellaneous goods (free admission). "Shikohinten" is a market event with the theme of "A reward market of food and culture presented just for us," where you can meet producers and experience new food cultures while savoring the taste of…
“Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2024” will be held at Ginza Graphic Gallery (ggg) from November 1st to November 30th
The DNP Foundation for Cultural Promotion, a public interest incorporated foundation, will hold the "Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2024" at the Ginza Graphic Gallery (ggg, Ginza, Tokyo) from November 1st (Friday) to 30th (Saturday), 2024. "Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2024" poster [About the "Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2024"] Founded in 1952, the Tokyo Art Directors Club (ADC) is currently made up of 85 of Japan's leading art directors. The annual open exhibition, "Japan Art Direction Exhibition," is held with all members as judges. The "ADC Award," selected here, is attracting attention both in Japan and overseas as an award that reflects the cutting-edge trends in Japanese advertising and graphic design.…
TATRAS opens flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo! Limited items also on sale
TATRAS, known for its urbane, sophisticated clothing made from high-quality materials and beautiful silhouettes, will open its flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo on Saturday, November 16th. The new TATRAS Ginza store, which will open on Saturday, November 16th, is located in Ginza 2-chome, a district where tradition and cutting edge technology intersect. It will span three floors, two above ground and one below ground, and will make its grand opening as TATRAS' first standalone store in Tokyo. The interior was designed with the theme of beautiful contrast, which also applies to the down jackets made by TATRAS, combining natural materials such as stone and wood with man-made materials such as…
Kai Ono’s “FELT SENSE” exhibition will be held at the gallery “ART FOR THOUGHT” in Ginza, Tokyo.
A new series that launches the FELT SENSE, a bodily sensation that is difficult to put into words. ■Exhibition overview Exhibition name: Onomi “FELT SENSE” Date: November 12, 2024 (Tuesday) – November 30, 2024 (Saturday) *The opening reception will be held on Tuesday, November 12th from 17:30 to 19:00 with the artist present. (The artist will talk for the first 30 minutes.) We look forward to seeing you there. Opening hours: 11:00-19:00 (until 17:00 on Saturdays) Closed: Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays Venue: ART FOR THOUGHT Exhibition details: https://artforthought.jp/blogs/upcoming-exhibitions/Onoumi-felt-sense ■Exhibition Contents ART FOR THOUGHT will be holding the exhibition "FELT SENSE" by Kai Ono from November 12th to 30th. This…
The real “Ruby Slippers” worth an estimated 450 million yen* will be on public display for the first time in Japan at Ginza Mitsukoshi
Famous item featured in the movie "The Wizard of Oz" discovered 13 years after it was stolen by the FBI The actual item, worth an estimated 450 million yen*, will be on public display for the first time in Japan at Ginza Mitsukoshi The iconic "Ruby Slippers" prop from the timeless Hollywood classic "The Wizard of Oz" will be on display at Ginza Mitsukoshi from October 28th (Mon) to November 3rd (Sun). The Wizard of Oz's Ruby Slippers, which will be auctioned in December 2024 at Heritage Auctions, the world's largest auction house originating from the United States and leading the collector's item market, were discovered 13 years later by…