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“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.

“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

“Today, enjoy meat to your heart’s content.” Yakiniku Ushijirushi, which offers carefully selected, high-quality Japanese beef with full service, has grand opened in Ginza and Nishi-Azabu!

Yakiniku Gyujirushi, where expertly selected beef is grilled to perfection by a master griller for each cut, will open in Ginza 6-chome on April 17th (Friday) and in Nishi-Azabu on April 27th (Monday). Toraji Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the opening of "Yakiniku Ushijirushi," a fully-service yakiniku restaurant where a "grill master" grills each cut of beef to perfection right in front of the customer, in the Kanematsu Building in Ginza 6-chome, and will be opening another location in Nishi-Azabu on Monday, April 27th. USHI JIRUSHI's concept is "Today, enjoy meat to your heart's content," and we want you to eat your fill of delicious meat. From appetizers to

Leica Ginza Store 20th Anniversary Photo Exhibition “Timeless Vision”

35 works by 12 photographers will be on display from April 26th at the Leica Gallery Tokyo and Leica Professional Store Tokyo. Leica Camera Japan Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the " Timeless Vision " photo exhibition, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Leica Ginza store and the Leica Gallery Tokyo. Leica Gallery Tokyo, located in the Leica Ginza store. The Leica Ginza store, which opened in April 2006 as the world's first directly managed Leica store, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Located on the second floor, the Leica Gallery Tokyo was established as the world's second directly managed Leica gallery, following the one

[Tokyo Midtown Hibiya] “HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL 2026,” an entertainment festival where you can feel the live atmosphere with your whole body, has announced a variety of programs to enjoy during Golden Week.

Details have been finalized for the inaugural "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL in Hibiya Park"! This includes a talk event by Heralbony & Warabiza Theatre Company, performers for "Step Live," and additional works for "Step Show"! Tokyo Midtown Hibiya (Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku; Operator: Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.) will host "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL 2026," an urban festival where visitors can enjoy live entertainment such as theater and music in the open air of Hibiya, from April 25th (Sat) to May 31st (Sun). Details of "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL in Hibiya Park," "Kangeki Gakko," "Step Live," and additional performances for "Step Show" have now been decided. <<TOPICS>> ❶ "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL in Hibiya Park" where you

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