This year's Golden Week, with up to 10 consecutive days off, has finally begun! Have you decided what you'll do during the week?

New spots that just opened in the first half of 2019, including commercial buildings, cafes, and unique hotels, are all the rage! This time, we'll introduce some recommended new spots for your Golden Week outings!

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Lifestyle

◆MUJI Ginza, the world flagship store. A thorough report on the hotel, dining hall, bakery... inside

MUJI's world flagship store, MUJI Ginza, opened on Namiki-dori in Ginza on April 4th. This global flagship store is home to Japan's first MUJI HOTEL GINZA and the restaurant MUJI Diner, allowing you to experience everything MUJI has to offer in one building. Also check out MUJI HOTEL GINZA: A report on the nine types of guest rooms that will help you balance your body and mind.




◆Kagurazaka's Lakagu has been renovated as "AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū"

AKOMEYA TOKYO's flagship store, "AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū", which stocks rice, food, tableware, cooking utensils, beauty care and other miscellaneous goods, opened on March 30th. The store also houses "AKOMEYA Kitchen", which was previously only available in the Ginza main store, and AKOMEYA TOKYO's first cafe, "AKOMEYA Chaya". They also sell rice by weight, and hold events and workshops. It's the perfect place to find a small gift or souvenir. Be sure to visit during Golden Week.





◆Digrabo Soft Cream Laboratory, the hotly talked about soft cream specialty store that opened in Osaka

Digrabo Soft Cream Laboratory, a soft cream specialty store that opened inside Akichi, a new sweets and art tourist spot that opened in Namba, Osaka, is the talk of the town. The soft serve ice cream boasts an extremely fluffy texture, achieved by carefully researching the perfect balance of air content for each season and flavor. Start with a taste of your favorite flavor, like rich Hokkaido milk, chocolate, or fresh strawberry!

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Experience

◆"Asobillo," a "fun building near the station" directly connected to Yokohama Station

"Asobillo," an entertainment building directly connected to Yokohama Station, has opened in the renovated Yokohama Central Post Office Annex. This building is a place where you can enjoy everything from sports like futsal and basketball, to amusement bar lounges, the latest entertainment experiences like VR, and Yokohama's popular gourmet food. There will also be special events held during Golden Week, so be sure to check them out!





◆A report on the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, which reopened after a 3-year closure

After being closed for approximately three years, the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo finally reopened on March 29th. Two exhibitions currently being held are fitting for the opening, "MOT Collection: Nice to Meet You" and "A Century of Weavers: Japanese Modern and Contemporary Art in Flux." We invite you to spend some time experiencing art, brimming with both newness and nostalgia.




◆Read all you want from the capsule hotel "Manga Art Hotel Tokyo": 5,000 manga titles

Over 5,000 manga titles are curated with an artistic perspective. Each title comes with a commentary recommending the piece. Immerse yourself in the world of manga for a sleepless night.



◆Create your own cosmetics at Shiseido Global Innovation Center's open lab "S/PARK"

Shiseido's new research and development center has opened just a one-minute walk from Shin-Takashima Station in Yokohama. The first and second floors of the building are open to the public as an open lab called "S/PARK." The lab is home to a beauty bar where you can choose, try, and purchase Shiseido cosmetics all in one place, the much talked about "veggie-centric" cafe "S/PARK Cafe," an interactive museum, and a studio where you can take part in beauty programs. It's a highly recommended interactive facility packed with beauty tips.