Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

It is an Italian restaurant & bar "GIOIA Ginza" located on the first basement floor of Ginza 3-chome, Ginza 3-chome Building.

The meal is delicious, the calm atmosphere on the first basement floor, and the table magic by an exclusive magician who goes around each table after meal is really amazing.

First of all, eat

Antipasto (mealing appetizers)

Pro shoots from Parma, marine marinades, carpaccio, tomato and buffalo mozzarella cheese capresses, etc.

Primo Piatto (selectable pasta)

Pescatore with plenty of seafood

Secondo piatto

This is also full of seafood.

Dolce

Awesome desserts, beautiful

Opening hours are from 11:30 to 15:30 and dinner time is from 17:00 to 23:00.

It's open on Sunday as well.

And the table magic that takes place in front of you after a meal is a vivid hand handling, and you don't know the seeds every time.

By the way, on the day, Mr. Yosuke Tatsuno, the main magician of the shop and the owner magician.

Really amazing

Delicious Italian and good atmosphere, and wonderful table magic

It was a very fun time.

August is coming to an end. Although it is hot in the twenty-four seasons, it is still not "restorating the heat", but at dusk, it has become somewhat cool (because of my mind). Even so, "It was hot." heat stroke (It's called heatstroke in English. It wasn't carried away, and I went well! I feel like I want to do it. That's why I came to NAMIKI667 on the 3rd floor of Hyatt St Rick Ginza, which was taught by a friend of eating. It's a "reward lunch". Hyatt St Rick Ginza is a new hotel in the Hyatt Hotel chain that opened in the Asahi Ginza Building in January of this year.

NAMIKI667 Lunch is "Express Lunch" (2,000 yen + service charge and tax).

Lunch with glass champagne limited to the official website: 4,000 yen, 4,800 yen, and 5,800 yen.

A combination of appetizers, soups, mains, desserts and coffee comes with a glass champagne. Today, it is a 4,000 yen course reserved on the website in advance and it is "appetizer, main, dessert, coffee". A friend said, "Sucleinurethus Caesar salad palmetary cheese, Shiretokoshari's craftsman's pork wheat king shoulder loose, Edo sweet miso pickled seasonal vegetable mashed potatoes, Verona chocolate "Macae" and passion fruit orange essence "

I am "Smoked Sustainable Salmon Confi, Natural Sea Salt Creson Ikra from Tokyo, Fresh Fish Presé" Marinier "Asari Green Asparagus Buson, Claimbrule Seasonal Fruit Raspberry Salbe".

The name of the dish is really hard to imagine. Let's take a look at the picture. I'm glad that this price, service charge and tax are included. It's a reasonable lunch that I don't want to tell you. It was a reservation at 13 o'clock, so I had a luxurious time in a spacious dining room. It's likely that autumn will come. Thank you very much. Reservations can be made from the website of Hyatt St Rick Ginza.

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Hyatt St Rick Ginza 6-6-7, Ginza, Hyatt St. Rick

Lunch: 11:30-14:30 Express lunch: 11:00-14:00

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
If you live in Chuo-ku, where transportation is good, you don't feel particularly inconvenient without a private car, but you don't have a private car.
Do you sometimes want to go for a drive to a nature-rich place in the suburbs?
　
As a British lover, I have a car manufacturer that has been secretly admired since college.
That's the Land Rover!
When it comes to English cars, JAGUAR (jaguar) and mini (mini) are famous.
Land Rover has more opportunities to see in the city over the past few years.
　
The Land Rover and jaguar pop-up showroom JAGUAR LAND ROVER STUDIO is open in Ginza for a limited time.
As a member of society, it is a British car that I can't afford yet, but I went to experience the world view by stretching a little bit.

　
On the left side of the studio, there is an easy-to-understand panel that summarizes the brilliant history of Land Rover, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.
I would like to briefly introduce some of them here.


　
■Immediately after selling in 1970, it was evaluated as an "artistic work of industrial design".
■The first car to be exhibited at the Louvre Museum (Ren Rover)
■World Car Design of the Year 2018 Award (Ren Rover Veral)
■It appears in a famous movie
　“007 Series”: Oktopathy, Living Daylights, Tomorrow Never
　Dai, Skyfall, Dai Hard 2, Cars 2, etc.
■Loved by celebrities in Japan and overseas
　Marilyn Monroe, Reach Michael (Rugby), Hiroyuki Fujita (Professional)
　Golfer, Yu Tamura (Rugby player), Maya Yoshida (Soccer player)
■Served as the World Wide Partner of the Rugby World Cup 2019 for three consecutive tournaments
■British royal family also rides
　
Since Yoshida, a soccer player recently came to this studio, valuable signs and uniforms are also on display (* Until August 26).


　
By the way, the introductory has become longer, but if you say a car you are worried about?...
Discovery Sport welcomes you near the entrance! (As of the time of visit)
Both exterior and interior are stylish
It is about 3km fuel economy better than other Discoverys on display in the studio.
It may be good for those who go to drive frequently.
　

　
And this Discovery that looks cool no matter how many times you look.
Landover, which can be said to be the representative of a powerful and sport utility vehicle (SUV) suitable for various activities, is sporty, but it can be said to be urban because of its formal and sophisticated design.
By actually driving, you may be able to realize the appeal of the car.
　

　
In addition, posters of various models of Land Rover are also displayed everywhere.
Try to find the goodness of the classic model together with the modern model.
　

　
At present, many Land Rovers are on display, but of course you can also see jaguar.
And if you take a closer look, the streets of Ginza are designed on the floor of the exhibition space!
While looking at the car, I just caught my eye on this cute design.
　

　
You can also consult about test rides and purchases here, but even if you get tired, it is a pop-up showroom so if you are interested in British cars, you can feel free to enter and take photos.
There is also a collection booth in the studio to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Land Rover, which is sold by regular dealers, so Land Rover fans must check it out!
　

　
And in this studio we had books and magazines about the Landover.
There is also a stylish "Landover Cafe".
At present, we offer drinks to everyone.
Until August 26, you can enjoy "Landover Mo Heat" (non-alcoholic) inspired by Land Rover.
　
Land Rover Moheat uses black tea from Ringtons, a long-established British high-quality black tea brand.
It seems as if it recreates the history of Land Rover, where the flavor changes every time it is mixed.
It is a drink with high originality.
From August 29 to September 24, various exhibitions will be replaced by jaguar, and drinks will be replaced by "jaguar Hugh John" with the theme of jaguar.
　

　
Land Rover, which celebrated its 70th anniversary this year...
There is something similar to Chuo-ku (Nihonbashi-ku and Kyobashi-ku merged), which celebrated its 70th anniversary last year.
It is a limited-time spot suitable for Ginza, an international and fashionable city, so it is a limited time spot.
When you are near you, why not try to experience the charm of British cars in the studio?
　
JAGUAR LAND ROVER STUDIO
Period June 30, 2018 (Sat)-September 24 (Mon./holiday)
※From July 11 to September 17 (Mon./holiday), Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Closed (holiday business)
　Closed from September 19 (Wed) to 24 (Mon./holiday)
Business hours 11:00～19:00
Location: G735 (7-3-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Hulic Ginza 7-chome Building 1F, Hulic Ginza 7-chome Building)
Admission fee: Free of charge
Website: https://www.landrover.co.jp/offers-and-finance/land_rover_studio_japan.html
　
※This article has been approved by the Marketing and Public Relations Department of jaguar Land Rover Japan Co., Ltd.

When the passionate Koshien is over, this summer is not the end of the day. There is a crowd in front of the entrance of Matsuya. The legendary car of Yujiro Ishihara, Mercedes-Benz 300SL Garwing, is on display. There is a security guard beside him. There is an explanatory version, and "I purchased it with all the appearance fee in 1958. It is said that there are only 6 cars in the world and 3 cars in Japan.

When you enter the venue, you will find people who were old young people and their companions, and young people now.

Last year, 30 years after the death of 2017, I remember seeing reports that the Yujiro Ishihara Memorial Hall in Otaru closed and attracted many fans. This exhibition focuses on the works held at the Yujiro Ishihara Memorial Hall, and according to the explanatory pamphlet at the first exhibition that traverses the whole country, "Drums and props used in movies, costumes worn in TV dramas, more than 100 pieces of special suits and shoes will be exhibited in one hall. " In addition, there are many exhibitions such as ties, cuffs buttons, engagement rings and marriage rings, wedding costumes, and the nostalgic "Ginza Love Story" video and theme song. In "Ginza's Love Story", not only Sukiya Bridge but also Matsuya and Wako from 1962 will appear, so I wanted to borrow it a little. (Only the theme song has been heard a lot at karaoke, but maybe I don't remember actually seeing a movie ...) A superstar who ran through Showa, saying "It's cool!" There were a number of visitors who decided the same pose in front of the poster at the entrance.

"The Trajectory of Yujiro Ishihara" Exhibition until September 3　

Matsuya Ginza 8F Event Square 10:00 to 20:00 Closed at 17:00 on the last day

Admission fee 1,000 yen

　As a summer tradition of Ginza, "Sony Aquarium" attracts many people every year. This year, the stage will be moved to the new facility "Ginza Sony Park", which will open for a limited time until 2022, and the annual large aquarium with a width of 5m will appear on August 25 (~ September 9).

Under the theme of "Napoleon Fish and the Sea of coral reef," 1,000 creatures of about 25 species swim around, including a 1.2-meter-long eyeglass fish known as Napoleon Fish, and a 1.5-meter-long fake Goishi Utsubo.

At Sony Showroom / Sony Store Ginza (in GINZA PLACE), two aquariums are also exhibited.

During the feeding time twice a day (10:30, 17:00), living creatures can be fed, and at 10:30, 17:00, and 19:00 on weekends, Friday, Saturdays and Sundays, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium staff provides aquarium commentary (about 15 minutes each time).

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
In addition to Japan's first department store, Mitsukoshi, the world's first robot hotel, weird Hotel.
There are many things in Chuo-ku, Japan's first and the world's first!
　
Mr. Kokichi Mikimoto, founder of Mikimoto, who would be associated with pearls, is also the same.
We have achieved the feat of successfully cultivating pearls for the first time in the world.
The main store of Mikimoto is located in Ginza 4-chome.
　

　
The main store is holding a "Feeel the Pearl Feel Pearl Exhibition" until September 5th (Wednesday).
Learn about pearls created by Mikimoto 125 years ago.
It is a valuable opportunity to enjoy the mystery to your heart's content.

(Provided by Mikimoto)

　
When you enter the hall, which is the exhibition venue, you can learn about the process of pearling and Mikimoto's brand history.
　

　
You can enjoy 14 kinds of pearls and their mother shells (shells that grow pearls).
(Lower left: Spondil spear with a fellow of the Shojogai, lower right: Abalone and Avalon pearl)
　

(Provided by Mikimoto)
　
You can see the beauty of the shining pearls that are lit up in order.
For the first time, I learned that pearls can be harvested from shellfish, such as abalone, mussels, and scallop mussels, which are popular for food, and learned.
　
In addition, you can see five patterns of VR (virtual reality) images, including the scenery and work of a pearl farm in Ago-wan Bay, Mie Prefecture, where MIKIMOTO pearls are cultivated, and the view of Ago-wan Bay from Mikimoto's Shinjukaku in mansion.
In "Akoya mussel holding pearls in the sea", try looking for pearls as if you were diving in the sea.
This VR can be enjoyed 360 degrees with sound, so you can experience the realism as if you came to a Mie farm in an instant!
(* Unlike Mikimoto Pearl Island, which is a tourist facility, the farms found here are usually places that cannot be accessed by anyone other than those involved.)
　

　
In addition, valuable archive materials showing the relationship between Mikimoto and the University of Tokyo are also on display.
Don't miss this too
　

　
After briefly learning about Mikimoto's pearls, we went to the mirror room where seven high jewelry totaling about 1.2 billion yen met together....
　

(I shot it with a smartphone, but it became a very fantastic piece.)
　
In this mysterious room where you get lost in the world of jewelry that continues infinitely.
Unlike ordinary exhibitions at Torso, you can see pearl jewelry displayed in the air from various angles.
In particular, it seems that high jewelry made from large pearls and rare pearls is on display, and it is worth a look!
Akoya pearl dresses in addition to jewelry and white butterfly pearl necklaces.
　

(Provided by Mikimoto)
　
Jewelry decorated with colorful pearls and diamonds is a beauty that sighs unexpectedly....
　

　
You can forget other things and immerse yourself in the world of Mikimoto jewelry.
If you like jewelry or haven't been in the main store in Mikimoto yet, you can enjoy it.
Why don't you take this opportunity to feel the founder's dreams and history that is, the elegantly shining pearl?
　

　
Feel the Pearl Feel Pearl Exhibition
Date and time: From August 3 (Fri) to September 5 (Wed), 2018 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
　　　※Open on August 31 (Fri) from 2:00 p.m.
Location: Mikimoto Ginza 4-chome Main Store, 7th floor Mikimoto Hall (4-5-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku)
Admission fee: Free of charge
Host: MIKIMOTO
Cooperation: Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo
Website: https://www.mikimoto.com/jp/news/feelthepearl.htm
　
※This article has been approved by the person in charge of the Mikimoto Public Relations and Advertising Section.