The kimono is one of Japan’s most iconic symbols, its colors and designs exemplifying Japanese cultural sensibilities and aesthetics. Lesser known, however, is that, the kimono originated as an undergarment. The predecessor to today’s kimono is a robe called the kosode (literally, “small sleeve openings”). The kosode first came into its own as an outer…

In December 2019, Watami Co. Ltd. established a joint venture with the Kagoshima-Kamichiku Group. On Saturday, May 16th 2020, they established Kamimura BBQ, a yakiniku business specializing in wagyu beef, the pride of Japanese cuisine at the highest cost-performance. It opened in Kamata, Ota ward in Tokyo. On the 23rd of June, they will expand…

J SELECT Magazine features takeaway, delivery and mail order services. Lots of vegetables and grill dishes from Sizzler Sizzler is offering a take-away set which includes fresh salad, deli salad, grilled dish, bread and famous cheese toast for 3 to 4 people to enjoy Sizzler at home. Salad Bar at home set includes 1.4kg of…

“Banksy Exhibition ~GENIUS OR VANDAL?” is an exhibition that has already been staged all over the world in places such as Moscow, Madrid, Lisbon and Hong Kong since 2018, gathering over 1 million people to see it. “Banksy Exhibition, Genius or Vandal?” will be held from March 15th (Sunday) to September 27th (Sunday) at Asobuild,…

Currently, it is estimated that there are 900 million Vegetarians (including Vegans) and about 1.8 billion Muslims (Halal) and Jews (Kosher) around the world. A lack of understanding of these people’s dietary restrictions and the delay in handling those restrictions have led to a significant loss of opportunities for consumption and reduced satisfaction with visits to Japan. In…

On the 19th of December, LUMINE EST Shinjuku’s renewed restaurant floor on the 8th floor opened and introduced The PARK SHINJUKU. The PARK SHINJUKU is a free and open space based on the concept of a “transitioning park” where you can spend time with friends at a park enjoying food together. In this fun and…

Celebrate the end of the year and the Winter/Christmas season with a spectacular display of fireworks lighting up Odaiba and the night sky. This fireworks display will be running on the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th of December. The show will begin at 7pm and lasts 5 minutes. The show on the 21st will also feature…

■ A total of 69 stores aimed at Urban Connoisseurs  It’s said that once every 100 years, Shibuya station undergoes major reconstruction. Under the concept of a “Shibuya for adults” the new Tokyu Plaza Shibuya opens in the west exit of the station on the 5th of December 2019. The keywords for the stores gathered…

The new landmark, Shibuya Scramble Square, is a brand new building with 47 floors and a direct connection to Shibuya station, set to open on the 1st of November 2019. The 45th floor holds the rooftop observation facility “SHIBUYA SKY” whereas the 17th to 45th floors all contain offices. The 15th floor is an industrial…

At the Luxury Resident’s Lounge in Oakwood Premier Tokyo  WINING & DINING in TOKYO and Bellwood International will hold a special dinner and Japanese music event at the Resident’s Lounge of Oakwood Premier Tokyo. The event features live Japanese traditional Nagauta and Shamisen performance, five kinds of Japanese finger food, Soy Sauce Linguiça, Japanese Wagashi…