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ROBOT MART ~ Robot Unmanned Convenience Store ~

[Tokyo Dumbo] February 12, 2019 09:00

ROBOT MART, an unmanned convenience store that does not use cash, has been reopened along Heisei-dori, near Kayabacho Station.

 

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This was reopened by Robot Security Polys Co., Ltd. as the second demonstration experiment, and is a technology cultivated in robot development to realize customer service by robots.

 

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There is no special procedure for entering the store, so it is easy to enter the store.

Pepper was greeted when I went inside, but it seemed a little bad today.

 

The product lineup of the demonstration experiment is beverages, cup noodles, and snacks, and Tokyo Dumbo also purchases carbonated water.

 

The current payment is only available for PAYPAY, but it will also be compatible with cryptocurrencies in the future.

  

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Tokyo Dumbo also purchased carbonated water and was able to read QR codes on a smartphone to make payments easy.

 

When we talked to the staff of Robot Security Police Co., Ltd., they said that a dedicated facility in Akasaka has a 24-hour monitoring system with the call center.

 

Currently, this Nihonbashi store is only available, but it seems that we are preparing for the second and third openings.

Why don't you experience the cashless world as soon as possible?

 

▪️ROBOT MART Nihonbashi Store

1F, Kabuto-cho First Building, 20-6 Nihonbashi Kabutomachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

TEL: 0800-123-6110

Business hours Open 24 hours after the demonstration experiment from 10:00 to 19:00 during the demonstration experiment.

 

 

 

 

 

Tokyo Parks Navi ~ Visit Hamarikyu Onshi Park~

[Tokyo Dumbo] January 23, 2019 18:00

 "Tokyo Parks Navi" is open to the public from Tokyo as a tool for enjoying sightseeing in the Hamarikyu Gardens.

 

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"Easy course where you can go around crispy, course that absorbs knowledge over a lot of time. A record of fun sightseeing. The Tokyo Metropolitan Park Walking App "Tokyo Parks Navi" helps you walk around the park according to your purpose with a wealth of data such as map function and route display function, audio and video, fun to touch and easy operation. I can download the app from Apple Store or Google Play. Tokyo Dumbo also immediately IN to smartphones!

 

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When approaching the guide spot set in the park, the terminal automatically reacts (or touches the tag and reads the QR code), and detailed information on the spot is provided in text, audio and video. Information that cannot be known just by walking around the park can be obtained by simple operation. In addition, there is also a guide function and a notification function such as events, so that it can be used to stroll efficiently and happily in the park.

 

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In addition to Japanese, there are information in English, Chinese, Korean, and French, so it can be very useful when traveling overseas.

 

 

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The cold days continue, but Tokyo Dumbo took a leisurely stroll through Hamarikyu with Tokyo Parks Navi as a guide.

In the flower garden, the yellow blooming canola flower and the pink colored red plum taught me that spring is not far away.

 

 

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Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association

https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/teien/contents/tokyoparksnavi.html

 

 

HERMES JINGLE GAMES! 

[Tokyo Dumbo] December 9, 2018 14:00

 The site where the Ginza Sony Building was dismantled is Ginza Sony Park, and various events are being held, but from December 7 to December 25, HERMES JINGLE GAMES in cooperation with the Ginza Maison Hermes of the Hermes Japon headquarters building next door! It's done.

  

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With the glass block of  Ginza Maison Hermes, the headquarters building of Hermes Japon, which I couldn't see when there was a Sony Building, you can enjoy the game projected by projection mapping in pairs.

  

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 Short movies are played between the games, and Ginza Sony Park welcomes many sledding horses and Kelly bags (a type of women's handbag representing Hermes).  

 

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If you are busy approaching the end of the year, HERMES JINGLE GAMES on your smartphone as follows! You can enjoy it! Read the QR code and LET'S TRY!

  

 

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Ginza during the Christmas season is full of various displays and fun events. I also want to go to Tokyo Dumbo as well.

 

 

Machinaka Art Excavation Tour-Chuo-ku Whole Museum-

[Tokyo Dumbo] Nov. 5, 2018 09:00

November 4th is the whole museum of Chuo-ku.

Amid many events, Tokyo Dumbo has participated in the “Machinaka Art Excavation Tour” this year.

 

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 In this recruitment, "There are many outdoor arts in Chuo-ku. For whom and for what purpose were they made? I will explain them slowly while walking around the city, which may be overlooked. Not only in Chuo-ku, but also in various cities in Japan, many arts are displayed. I am sure that after experiencing this tour, you will be able to discover art yourself in the city where you go!" And sometimes I visit art exhibitions at the museum, but outdoor art, especially sculptures and other three-dimensional art works. I never participated.

 

The guide was Mr. Kawaguchi and Mr. Shimizu of MeltingPot Co., Ltd., and both of them were women who graduated from art college.

 

 The meeting place is in front of the Chuo-ku government office, in front of the statue of peace called "Nichola", but I have been to the ward office many times, but I have never met "Nichola".

 

Mr. Nikolaos. Statue of bronze sculpture by Kyoko Asakura

 

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She was a long woman with slender limbs. I saw a white line on my neck, so I wondered if I was listening to music with earphones, and it was dirty due to raindrops. Mr. Kawaguchi explained that outdoor art, especially those set up by the public, is an issue in terms of cost.

 

Starting with this "Nichola", we were guided to Ginza, Kyobashi, Yaesu, Nihonbashi and 12 points + α outdoor art.

 

Here are three points that left the impression of Tokyo Dumbo.

 

The first point is the "trio" in Kameibashi Park. It seems to be made of cement.

 

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The second point is "HELIX" near the Kajibashi intersection. It's written by Aijiro Wakita. This is metal.

  

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The third point is "White Tunes" in Coredo Nihonbashi: Glass and metal made by Jaume Prenza (Spain).

 

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If you arrange them, all of the materials are abstract works, discovering your preferences that you have never noticed before.

 

In addition, we were able to enjoy various works such as "Koi Colin" in Ginza 4-chome San-Ai and "Young Clock Tower" in Sukiyabashi Park.

  

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Many outdoor arts do not have an explanation board and do not have the author or title. That's why I was able to know that only how I feel the work is the basis for enjoying art.

 

MeltingPot Co., Ltd. is operated with the aim of creating Japan's leading artists throughout society while forming multifaceted relationships with companies, governments, museums and individual collectors. I thought these activities supported Japanese art.

 

I was able to learn a lot and have a very meaningful time. I would like you to continue this project next year, and I would like to participate in and support other events of MeltingPot.

 

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Dai-Chuo-ku Exhibition Kyo Hashiman Tsugane First Store

[Tokyo Dumbo] October 24, 2018 12:00

"The 8th Tokyo Mannakatami and Takumi Dai Chuo-ku Exhibition" was held at the event venue on the 7th floor of Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store and went there.

 

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Sembikiya Kiya, Kuroeya, Tokyo Sohonten, Matsuzaki Tsukido, Tsukioume, Shirakiya Denbei, Ningyocho Imahan, etc., as well as Chuo-ku in Nihonbashi, Ginza, Tsukiji, Ningyocho, Ningyocho, Ningyocho, and famous stores representing Japan.

 

In the eat-in, you can enjoy the taste of Tsukiji Sushi Kiyoshi, Ginza Hage Amamoto, Tokyo Style Chicken Ramen Do / Miso, and Mikado Coffee Shop.

 

From this time, Mr. Mitsutsugane Kyoto, who is taking care of Tokyo Danbo's hobby collecting vermilion seal stamp, will also appear full. As usual, President Hosoda welcomes customers with a stylish talk.

 

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The red seal book, which was customised from Furoshiki, which Tokyo Dumbo passed the 9th Chuo-ku Tourism Association certification, has been sold as a new product from this Dai Chuo-ku exhibition.

 

The names of 37 towns in Chuo-ku are gems expressed along with pictures representing the locality.

  

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Mr. Mitsutsugane seems to have been busy with new projects in the future.

I am very happy that the idea of Tokyo Dumbo has been commercialized. The original was made in a large format.

   

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Please refer to the following for the blog when Tokyo Dumbo made a red stamp book.

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Discovery Trip Trip-A tour of the City of Commemorative Replica Ticket Collection-

[Tokyo Dumbo] October 17, 2018 18:00

For about one month from October 6 (Sat) to November 4 (Sun), a "walking railway trip" is being held to discover commemorative replicas of hard tickets (hard tickets) used in the past in two areas of Tokyo Station (Kyobashi-Marunouchi-Tokyo Station-Yaesu) and Nihonbashi.

 

  

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It is a "walking railway trip" that goes around a total of 10 places, seven places in Chuo-ku and three places in Chiyoda-ku.

 

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I went to Tokyo Danbo right away. Starting from Tokyo Square Garden, he conquered Tokyo Metro Kyobashi Station, Yaesu Underground Shopping Center and Tokyo Station area in Chuo-ku, and expeditions to Daimaru Tokyo Store, JR East Tokyo Station, KITTE and Chiyoda-ku.

  

The movement from the Yaesu side to the Marunouchi side passed through the North Freeway under Tokyo Station, but JR East Tokyo Station was located in the square of the ring at the south exit of Marunouchi, and I walked a chot.

 

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I returned to the Yaesu side again and went around Nihonbashi Takashimaya SC, COREDO Nihonbashi, Kokubun ROJI Nihonbashi, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store and Nihonbashi area in Chuo-ku. It took about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

 

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If you collect all kinds of commemorative replica tickets (hard tickets) and hard ticket folders in the area around Tokyo Station and Nihonbashi areas, you can participate in the lottery where you can win the completion prize and luxurious prizes at the Nihonbashi Information Center located at COREDO Muromachi 1.

 

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On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, former station staff will use scissors at the distribution place. You can also scissors yourself at the lottery venue of COREDO Muromachi 1.

 

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There is also a "Show Toku Ticket Service" where you can get discounts and gifts when you show a commemorative replica ticket (hard ticket).

 

It's suddenly getting cooler, but it's a good season to walk around. Please try a fun and affordable “Discovery Ticket Trip”!

 

For more information, see "Tekuteku Ticket Journey" tekutekukippu.com.