The "Sad People Imitation Exhibition – First Time" was held last year and ended with great success. We are pleased to announce that the second event will be held! Morimoto Cider began posting on social media as part of his "Sad People Imitation Series," and has been steadily posting almost every day for about seven years. The heart-wrenching melancholy resonated with viewers, and the song gradually spread beyond comedy fans. Recently, TikTok has recorded 1.8 million views and X posts have recorded 200,000 likes. The number of exhibits and experiential elements have been increased from the previous edition, creating a space where you can fully experience the poignant worldview. [Morimoto…
Matsuya Ginza transforms into a haunted house!? Report on the media preview of the 100th anniversary event “Matsuen Festival”
Matsuya Ginza will celebrate its 100th anniversary in May 2025, and since spring has been holding various anniversary events under the theme of "Connect, Connect, Connect." The main event of the second half, the Shoensai Festival , will be held from Wednesday, October 29th to Tuesday, November 11th. With the opening just around the corner, details were revealed at a media preview, so we've picked out some of the most noteworthy events to introduce. *The contents of this article are current as of the time of the interview. Please note that they may differ from the latest information. Media preview In the "After-Closing Haunted House Mission," Matsuya employees play the…
Kayanoya opens flagship store in Ginza to promote Japanese food culture both domestically and internationally. “Tokyo Ginza Kayanoya” Grand Opening on Friday, November 21st
Architect Kengo Kuma oversees the store design The Kubara Honke Group will open a new flagship store for Kayanoya, a brand developed by Kubara Honke Co., Ltd. Designed under the supervision of leading Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, this flagship store will promote the appeal of Japan's dashi culture both domestically and internationally, and will offer carefully selected dashi ingredients and high-quality gift items that are only available at Kayanoya stores nationwide. About Kayanoya in Ginza, Tokyo Kayanoya has continued to create products that connect Japanese food culture to the modern dining table, while cherishing the ingredients, including its flagship product, "Kayanoya Dashi." At the newly opened flagship store, "Tokyo Ginza…
We are celebrating our 11th anniversary! To express our gratitude for one year since our renewal, we will be holding the “Ginza NAGANO Thanksgiving Festival” on October 25th (Sat) and 26th (Sun)
Further promote the charm of the region as an information hub connecting the Tokyo metropolitan area and Nagano Ginza NAGANO (Chuo-ku, Tokyo), an information hub operated by Nagano Prefecture that connects the greater Tokyo area with Nagano, is celebrating its 11th anniversary this year. Last year, marking its 10th anniversary, the facility was renovated and reopened with new features, and visitor numbers have been booming. To show our appreciation, we will be holding the first Ginza NAGANO Thanksgiving Festival since the renovation, over two days, October 25th (Sat) and 26th (Sun). Ginza NAGANO Official Website: https://www.ginza-nagano.jp/ Ginza NAGANO is an information dissemination center operated by Nagano Prefecture with the aim…
Van Cleef & Arpels opens new boutique in Ginza 1-chome
Van Cleef & Arpels opened its new boutique in Ginza 1-Chome on October 3, 2025. The store, measuring over 260 square meters, was conceived as an intimate space where visitors can discover the enchanting world of the Maison and its exceptional craftsmanship through a personal experience. Van Cleef & Arpels Ginza 1-chome store facade Located along Ginza Chuo Dori in Tokyo, the boutique is the first in Japan to feature Van Cleef & Arpels' iconic lozenge facade design, evocative of the Maison's monogram, in soft gold gradations against a black background. The entrance hall on the first floor features a centrally located walk-through showcase showcasing iconic pieces from the Alhambra,…
“FUFU Tokyo Ginza” opens on November 16, 2025. A rooftop lounge overlooking the Ginza skyline. Enjoy Japanese cuisine with all your senses.
Kato Pleasure Group will provide new information about the facilities and cuisine at FUFU Tokyo Ginza, which is scheduled to open on Sunday, November 16, 2025, to help guests enjoy their stay even more. Located in Ginza 1-Chome, FUFU Tokyo Ginza offers a space where you can feel nature and the four seasons. All 34 guest rooms are equipped with natural hot springs where you can feel the fresh air and balconies decorated with flowers and trees, allowing you to escape from everyday life and relax while being in the heart of the city overlooking Chuo Dori. The hotel offers spaces to further enrich your stay and Japanese cuisine that…
From “reading” to “watching.” The world of Miyazawa Kenji is depicted through Japanese paintings. Japanese painter Nojima Hamae’s new work, “The Exhibition of Many Orders,” will be held from October 23rd.
Ginza Nakajima Art October 23rd to November 5th, 2025 Experience the joy of expression in a Japanese painting workshop using face paint and gold paint. Main visual: "Everyone please come in" Japanese painting (three-dimensional) from Miyazawa Kenji's "The Restaurant of Many Orders" The works of Japanese painter Hamae Nojima are woven with poetry and stories that resonate with the viewer, teaching us that words are not necessarily the key to entering the world of a story. This exhibition will feature 13 Japanese paintings and three-dimensional works inspired by three of Miyazawa Kenji's works: "The Restaurant of Many Orders," "The Chief Who Likes Poisonous Folds," and "The Three Who Graduated from…
[Cath Kidston] Two new stores open! Nishiginza store opens on Friday, October 24th, and Cocoon City Saitama Shintoshin store opens on Friday, October 31st!
Cocoon City Saitama Shintoshin store will also be offering Cath Kidston's first children's apparel items. StylingLife Holdings Inc. will open new stores for the British lifestyle brand Cath Kidston in Nishiginza on Friday, October 24th, and in Cocoon City on Friday, October 31st. Both the Cath Kidston Nishiginza store and the Cath Kidston Cocoon City Saitama Shintoshin store were designed by George Creative Company, a company that specializes in brand design production and was also responsible for the Omotesando store. The Saitama flagship store, "Cath Kidston Cocoon City Saitama Shintoshin Store," will offer its first children's apparel items since its re-opening in Japan. The lineup will also be expanded with…
[Ginza Wako] “Jihei Murase’s Lacquer Work: Forms Guided by Wood” will be held from Thursday, November 6th
Lacquer artist Jihei Murase's third solo exhibition at Wako Main visual: Gold and silver glazed bottle (φ20×H22.9cm) Wako Ginza will be holding an exhibition by lacquer artist Jihei Murase titled "Jihei Murase: Lacquer Work – Forms Guided by Wood" at the Seiko House Hall from Thursday, November 6th to Sunday, November 16th. Born into a family of woodworkers dating back to the Edo period, Murase succeeded to the name "Murase Jihei III" in 2001. He has received high praise both at home and abroad for his unique style that combines the natural beauty of wood with the depth of lacquer. This exhibition will feature over 70 pieces that will add…
Gaspard and Lisa POP UP Marche to be held in GINZA!
Held from Monday, January 5th to Monday, January 19th, 2026 at the Matsuya Ginza 8th floor Event Square! ©2025 Anne Gutman & Georg Hallensleben/Hachette Livre To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the publication of the Japanese version of Gaspard and Lisa, Matsuya Ginza will be holding the "Gaspard and Lisa POP UP Marche in GINZA" from Monday, January 5th to Monday, January 19th, 2026. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the publication of the Japanese version, a variety of original goods will be on sale at the venue! Please come and enjoy! ©2025 Anne Gutman & Georg Hallensleben/Hachette Livre [Event Overview] Exhibition name: Lisa and Gaspard POP UP Marche in…