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[Ginza Wako] “A Microcosm of Visions II – The Phosphorescence of Five Contemporary Lacquer Artists” will be held from November 27th (Friday).

[Ginza Wako] “A Microcosm of Visions II – The Phosphorescence of Five Contemporary Lacquer Artists” will be held from November 27th (Friday).

An exhibition featuring five artists who are carrying on the tradition of lacquer art while challenging themselves with new forms of expression. From November 27th (Fri) to December 6th (Sun), Wako in Ginza will host an exhibition at the Seiko House Hall featuring five lacquer artists who are captivated by the potential of the precious material lacquer and explore its expressive possibilities through their unique perspectives and aesthetic sensibilities. (Top visual credit: [Ken Hiwatari] Makie-inlaid tea caddy "Bat under the Moon" φ5.4×h8cm) With "the importance of communicating with people" as a common foundation, Ken Hiwatari pursues forms that resonate with people's hearts, while Takamasa Yoshino works on sculptural expressions overflowing…

New art by André Saraiva to be unveiled. An experiential Christmas that fills GINZA SIX with “LOVE”.

GINZA SIX, the largest commercial complex in the Ginza area, will be holding an interactive Christmas promotion from November 6th (Friday) to December 25th (Friday), 2026, themed around "LOVE," treating the entire complex as a single work of art. This year's Christmas celebrations will be graced by the work of André Saraiva, a world-renowned artist based in Paris who has continued to express himself using the city itself as his canvas. His signature characters, "Mr. A" and "LOVE," will spread from the entrance to the underground passages, throughout the building, and even to the rooftop ice rink, inviting you into André's world throughout GINZA SIX. Discover the artwork as you…

Warm hot pot dishes from all over Japan gather at Hibiya Park! “Hometown Hot Pot Grand Prix 2027” announced and applications for vendors now open.

The event will be held at Hibiya Park for three days, from January 29th (Fri) to 31st (Sun), 2027. We are looking for submissions of your favorite hot pot dishes and local gourmet foods from all over Japan. The Furusato Nabe Grand Prix Executive Committee will be holding the "Furusato Nabe Grand Prix 2027 in Hibiya Park," a winter gourmet event bringing together local and regional hot pot dishes from all over Japan, for three days from January 29th (Fri) to 31st (Sun), 2027, at the Nire no Ki Plaza in Hibiya Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Along with the decision to hold the event, we have also started recruiting vendors from…

Genshin Impact’s first permanent cafe, “Genshin CAFE,” will open in Yurakucho, Tokyo on January 20th, 2027 (Wednesday)! The key visual and promotional video have also been released.

HoYoverse, a globally expanding interactive entertainment brand, has announced that the first permanent cafe for its multi-platform open-world RPG "Genshin Impact," "Genshin CAFE," will open on January 20, 2027 (Wednesday) at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo. In addition, new information, including the release of a key visual and a teaser PV, has also been revealed. Genshin Impact Cafe will open in Yurakucho, Tokyo on Wednesday, January 20, 2027! A place to relax and reminisce about your adventures in Teyvat—the official Genshin Impact permanent cafe, "Genshin CAFE," is set to officially open on Wednesday, January 20, 2027. The concept is "A detour along the way." We aim to create a place where…

ATELIER MUJI Special Exhibition “MUJI’s Basic Clothing Exhibition: Natural Colors, Colors to Embrace”

2026/11/28 (Sat) – 2027/1/11 (Monday/Holiday) Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., which operates MUJI, will hold a special exhibition, "MUJI's Basic Clothing Exhibition: Natural Colors, Colors to Enjoy," at ATELIER MUJI GINZA Gallery 1 & 2 inside "MUJI Ginza" (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from Saturday, November 28, 2026 to Monday, January 11, 2027. ©ATELIER MUJI ©ATELIER MUJI This exhibition is the third in a series of exhibitions that allow visitors to experience MUJI's concept of "basic clothing" in various forms, and this time the theme is "color." More than 40 years have passed since we started making clothes that utilize the natural colors of the materials themselves, and now we are also focusing on…

Swarovski opens Café Swarovski in Ginza again this year for a limited time.

Swarovski Japan Co., Ltd. will once again open a limited-time "Café Swarovski" at Swarovski Ginza ahead of the holiday season, offering a joyful and glamorous experience. From October 28th to December 25th, 2026, guests can enjoy a selection of drinks and sweets while immersing themselves in a space filled with surprises and enchantments. At the entrance, a magnificent holiday tree adorned with green and silver ornaments and Swarovski ribbons welcomes guests. As you admire the tree topped with sparkling stars, you can pass through the gate and proceed to the café space on the second floor. Café Swarovski to open on the 2nd floor of Swarovski Ginza The store's decorations…

Kiyo Otaki’s solo exhibition “Flower” is being held at RESONANCE GALLERY.

Date: October 31st (Sat) – November 30th (Mon), 2026 Opening reception: Saturday, October 31st RESONANCE GALLERY will be hosting a solo exhibition by Kiyo Otaki titled "Flower" from Saturday, October 31st to Monday, November 30th, 2026. This exhibition focuses on the structure inherent in the forms of "flowers" found in nature, and attempts to reconstruct that order as sculpture through a geometric approach. Following in the footsteps of perceptual art, including Raphael Soto, the exhibition presents a collection of works that are transformed by the viewer's physical approach. [Artist Statement] A flower is not a single, unified form. Tiny elements such as petals and stamens gather around a central axis,…

PAÑPURI will have its grand opening of “PAÑPURI GINZA SIX” on Friday, October 16, 2026.

A journey of the five senses, woven from scent, memory, and design. Step into a fantastical and enchanting garden. PAÑPURI (PAÑPURI Japan Co., Ltd., Representative Director: Hiroshi Sugizaki), a wellness-inspired fragrance brand from Thailand, grand opened a new sensorial boutique, "PAÑPURI GINZA SIX," themed "Garden of Allure," at GINZA SIX in Ginza, Tokyo, on Friday, October 16, 2026. Inspired by a fictional rose garden and the Thai literary work "Madhanabadha" (Romance of the Rose), a poetic drama by King Rama VI, this boutique transforms the story of a celestial maiden who moves between human form and roses, a tale of love, longing, and beautiful transformation, into an immersive spatial experience.…

The KK Line (formerly the Tokyo Expressway) becomes a stage for nighttime art. Tokyo Sky Corridor (KK Line) ‘Roof Park Art Fes 2026’

Dates: November 21st (Sat) – November 29th (Sun), 2026 The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Expressway Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) are working to revitalize the former expressway, the KK Line (formerly the Tokyo Expressway), which runs through Kyobashi, Ginza, Shimbashi, and other areas, transforming it from a space for cars into a pedestrian-centered, green public space where people are the main focus. As part of this initiative, they will be holding the first art event, Tokyo Sky Corridor (KK Line) "Roof Park Art Fes 2026". Tickets will go on sale from 2 PM on Friday, October 16th, on the event's special website. (Event special website: https://roofpark-artfes.metro.tokyo.lg.jp ) Tokyo Sky…

Gong Cha Lumine Yurakucho Store: First store to open in the Ginza/Yurakucho area

We will open on October 23rd (Friday) at Lumine Yurakucho, Lumine 1, 6th floor. Gong Cha Japan Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Gong Cha) will open "Gong Cha Lumine Yurakucho Store" on Friday, October 23, 2026. *Image of the exterior of "Lumine Yurakucho Store" Gong Cha, a global tea cafe, continues to expand its number of stores even after reaching 200 locations. This steady growth is due to the support from many customers for its style of offering a casual experience of high-quality, carefully selected tea, a style that has been consistent since its arrival in Japan. Customers also enjoy the unique Gong Cha experience, including a drink menu…

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