To commemorate the 55th anniversary of Henri Charpentier, one of Japan's leading Western confectionery brands, in 2024, a variety of special events are currently being held. Starting October 1, they will begin selling limited quantities of the "Hazelnut Financier," an adaptation of their signature financier, which is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the "world's best-selling financier" (※), as well as offering special menu items that can only be enjoyed at Ginza Maison and other stores with attached cafes. Prior to this, a tasting event for the media was held at Ginza Maison. *Sales of plain financiers from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. Survey conducted by Ipsos…
Sony Building renovated into “Ginza Park”! Report on the new facility “Ginza Sony Park” unveiled for the first time
The Sony Building in Ginza, Tokyo, which began to be demolished in 2017, will be rebuilt as a new facility called "Ginza Sony Park" and is scheduled for completion in August 2024. Detailed interior construction work will be carried out from now on, and the grand opening is scheduled for January 2025 . We recently took part in a preview tour, which was open to the media for the first time, so we'd like to share with you what the renovated building looks like. Ginza Sony Park The Sony Building was built in 1966 in the heart of Ginza facing the Sukiyabashi intersection with the concept of being a "facility…
[Report] Time-based cafe “Time Coffee Shop Ginza” opens. All-you-can-drink and one free morning lunch item make it ideal for remote work in Ginza
In May 2024, Time Coffee Ginza, a rare hourly cafe, opened in Ginza. For 990 yen per hour (free time service also available), you get all-you-can-drink drinks and a free morning lunch , making it a very reasonable price for a cafe in the Ginza area. Many of the seats have power outlets and Wi-Fi, so it's a great place to take a break, and a must-see spot for anyone looking for a place in Ginza where they can do remote work more casually than a coworking space . In this article, we will report on our experience using the store, including how it feels to use for remote work,…
[Interview Report] A new type of sweets from Fukuoka is now available in Ginza! Fried sandwich specialty store “Age.3” opens
“Age.3'', a specialty shop for “fried sandwiches'' , a new type of sweets produced by a fruit sandwich shop in Fukuoka with long lines, opened in Ginza in December 2023. We have interviewed a popular restaurant that has already become a hot topic on social media and featured on TV, so we would like to introduce the appeal of the products along with a review of the actual food. *All prices listed in this article include tax. Delivering unprecedented surprises and excitement from Ginza! Fried sandwich specialty store “Age.3” FRUITS SAND THREE , a fruit sandwich specialty store based in Fukuoka, has been featured in numerous media outlets and is…
[Coverage Report] “MOS Koshi”, a collaboration between MOS Burger and Ginza Mitsukoshi, is open for a limited time! The taste of a famous restaurant has been transformed into a high-class burger that can only be enjoyed here.
"Mos Burger" developed by Mos Food Service and "Ginza Mitsukoshi" of Isetan Mitsukoshi have collaborated to open a special store "Mos Koshi" that sells "special hamburgers that can only be eaten here" of the basement quality of department stores, Ginza Mitsukoshi New Building 9. Open from Wednesday, September 6, 2023 to Tuesday, September 19, 2023. I participated in the press preview that was held a while ago and tasted the main products, so I will report on them along with the lineup. "Mosgoe" store To commemorate Mitsukoshi's 350th anniversary, Ginza Mitsukoshi is currently offering various limited pop-ups and items only available during the anniversary period. “Mosukoshi'' is the main project…
[Venue Report] “Art Aquarium Museum GINZA” opens in Ginza Mitsukoshi! A fantastic art space where goldfish dance
"ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA" , where you can enjoy goldfish swimming in a beautiful aquarium with the production of light, sound and scent, opened on May 3, 2022 on the 8th floor of the Ginza Mitsukoshi New Building! I participated in the preview held the day before the opening, so I will report on the state of the venue. * [Added on July 15, 2023] Many new works were added in June 2023, so I covered the exhibition again. Please take a look at this article as well! ⇒ [Coverage report] Scale up of "ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA" of goldfish art! Many new aquariums appear, enter the world of fantasy…
[Coverage report] Scale up of “ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA” of goldfish art! Many new aquariums appear, enter the world of fantasy with the largest “Tenku Rium” in the hall
Permanent exhibition “ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA” (Ginza Mitsukoshi 8th floor) where you can enjoy the culture of “goldfish appreciation” that has continued since the Edo period with modern art colored with light, music and fragrance. Currently , a special project "Summer Art Aquarium Exhibition 2023 -Goldfish in Ginza-" is being held (until September 26, 2023) where you can feel the coolness of summer, such as lush green leaves and wind chimes. It is a perfect spot for About a year ago, when I interviewed the exhibition when it opened in May 2022, I was told that 5 new aquarium tanks, including one of the largest in the museum, "Tenku Rium,"…
[Venue report] Special exhibition “Tadanori Yokoo Ginza Bangaichi” will be held in Ginza. A unique exhibition with many works on display for the first time, scattered with the design process “only”
In the 1960s, he came into the limelight as a graphic designer and illustrator, and since the so-called "painter declaration" in 1981, he has been at the forefront of creating free-style paintings that are not bound by themes or styles, and is a creator all over the world. Tadanori Yokoo (1936-), who has had a great influence on In February of this year, his many years of achievements were evaluated, and he was selected as a new member of the Japan Art Academy, a national honor institution. Even at the age of 86, he continues to create with a furious momentum, and for the exhibition "Tadanori Yokoo Kanzan Hyakutoku" scheduled…
[Venue Report] “Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2020-2021” A lot of unique advertisements and designs that are creatively stimulated are exhibited!
From November 1st to November 30th, 2021, "Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2020-2021" is being held in Ginza, Tokyo, where you can get a bird's eye view of Japan's cutting-edge advertising and graphic design. There are two venues : Ginza Graphic Gallery and Creation Gallery G8. We visited this exhibition where admission is free and photography is allowed . Can a completely amateur in advertising and design just stop by and have fun? We will introduce you to the venue and interesting works. Venue view ginza graphic gallery Introducing excellent advertising and graphic works selected from about 10,000 submissions for two years! The "Japanese Art Direction Exhibition" is held once a…
[Venue Report] Makoto Shinkai’s “Suzume no Toshimari” exhibition will be held at Matsuya Ginza. Relive the movie story and immerse yourself in the charm of “Shinkai World”
A full-fledged exhibition where you can enjoy the world view of Makoto Shinkai's latest movie "Suzume no Tojime", Makoto Shinkai's "Suzume no Tojime" exhibition will be held from April 19th to May 8th, 2023 at Matsuya Ginza. It is held at the event square on the 8th floor. I participated in the private viewing and opening event held prior to the event, so I will report on the state of the venue. *Please note that this contains spoilers for the movie "Suzume no Tojiri". *The images posted were taken with special permission. Except for some photo spots, general photography is prohibited. Makoto Shinkai's work "Suzume no Toshimari" Exhibition photo spot…