Odilon Redon (1840-1916) was born in the same generation as Monet and other Impressionist painters, who vividly captured everyday scenes in the shifting light of the day. However, he was known as one of the leading French Symbolist painters, painting fantastical worlds dominated by deep darkness and filled with visions that could be described as bizarre and mysterious. The Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art has opened an exhibition entitled "PARALLEL MODE: Odilon Redon – Dream of Light, Radiance of Shadow," showcasing the full scope of his rich artistic career through approximately 110 works, including masterpieces from Japan and abroad, centered on works from the Gifu Prefectural Museum of Art, which…
[Report] Matsuya Ginza and beef bowl restaurant “Matsuya” collaborate for the first time! Premium products using Kobe beef will be available at “Matsuya’s Meat Activity in GINZA”
Matsuya Ginza, a long-established department store, is planning a variety of events throughout the year to commemorate its 100th anniversary on May 1, 2025. One of these events will be held in the basement food section for one week from April 9th (Wed) to 15th (Tue). In addition to the regular stores at Matsuya Ginza, a wide variety of brands have come together for this event, offering their signature meat dishes such as minced cutlets and steaks (a total of 30 brands). As a highlight of the content, the first collaboration has been realized with Matsuya, a major beef bowl chain operated by Matsuya Foods , as the two companies…
[Report] The first store of pistachio sweets specialty store “MAX PISTACHIO” opens at Yurakucho Marui! Croccantini exclusive to the store and chocolate sweets inspired by the popular Dubai chocolate are also available
Pistachio sweets specialty store "MAX PISTACHIO" opened its first permanent store on December 13, 2024, inside Park Marche on the 1st floor of Yurakucho Marui. We visited the newly opened store right away and will be introducing some of the notable products that can only be found here, as well as new chocolate sweets inspired by the "Dubai Chocolate" that was a big hit on social media this year, along with a taste review. "MAX PISTACHIO", operated by AMT PROJECT Co., Ltd., is a brand that claims to be "a pistachio sweets specialty store made by pistachio lovers, for pistachio lovers" . It is produced by Hikino Toru , editor-in-chief…
[Report] Masaru Hamaguchi & Akina Minami share the secret to a happy family! “TOKYO Marriage Support Festa” held in Yurakucho
In Tokyo, where the number of unmarried people and late marriages is serious, various efforts are being made to support people who are interested in marriage but are unable to take the first step toward marriage and to foster momentum. As part of this, the "TOKYO Marriage Support Festa", a real-life event where people can have fun while obtaining opportunities to be positive about marriage and useful information, was held in front of Yurakucho Station on November 23, 2024. "TOKYO Marriage Support Festa" venue The "Tokyo Marriage Support Festa", which started in 2022 and has been well received every time it is held, was a huge success this time as…
[Report] GINZA SIX rooftop skating rink “Rooftop Star Skating Rink” opens for a limited time! Kenji Yanobe’s giant space cat “SHIP’S CAT” decorates the space
At GINZA SIX, the largest commercial facility in the Ginza area, the popular rooftop garden skating rink, the Rooftop Star Skating Rink, will be open again this year for a limited time from November 16, 2024 to January 26, 2025. A press preview was held the day before the opening, and contemporary artist Kenji Yanobe, who exhibited his latest work, SHIP'S CAT (Ultra Muse / Red), at the rink, was in attendance. GINZA SIX is currently running a Christmas promotion centered on art and culture under the concept of "HEAVENLY GIFT – A gift from space" (until December 25th). Various places in the building, including the entrance and underground passageways,…
[Report] To celebrate the 55th anniversary of “Henri Charpentier”, Ginza Maison will offer a special menu featuring the “world’s best-selling financier” as a dessert
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…