A couple of eco-aware Swiss gents have caused a sensation in trend-crazy Tokyo, so this Tokyo flagship was virtually inevitable. And within a stark concrete monolith by Torafu Architects, F... read more
It's family time at the huge, new, five-floor mega-outpost of the ubiquitous Japanese chain with casual, cool, inexpensive clothes for every age group; the setting near Shinjuku station i... read more
No surprise this small Rosewood Hotels property is formal to a fault. Lean on the team of butlers at the ready; they'll unpack your suitcase since you've got better things to do. Like arr... read more
Be overwhelmed with course after delectable course presented on shiny lacquer and rustic pottery at this top-choice kaiseke (multi-course seasonal dish) experience. Third-generation chef Takashi Ta... read more
Get spoiled with a private room and personal chef at this romantic temple to teppanyaki in Ginza; marblelicious wagyu beef is grilled perfectly to your request; go all Willy Wonka afterward, among ... read more
Have a breakfast of champions after an early morning visit to Tsukiji Market at this superior sushi purveyor; best bet is to ask for seasonal (shun) items of fresh seafood hand-selected that mornin... read more
A dozen years at the three-Michelin-starred Sukiyabashi Jiro honed skills of chef Harutaka Takahashi, who mans the knives at this tiny Ginza sushi temple with a hushed vibe. Share counter space wit... read more
A simple, unpretentious setting for kaiseki (set of traditional dishes using seasonal ingredients). Ask to sit at the counter and prepare be dazzled as you watch the chef expertly slice seafood and... read more
Shopping can be tiring, but there's no need to leave the confines of Gucci's iconic Ginza flagship to relax with an artfully-decorated cappuccino. The fourth-floor cafe serves appropriately high-en... read more
Get your shark-skin wasabi grater or a personalized cutter at this fifth-generation knife shop in the world’s largest fish market. A friendly staff give this store a sharp edge over the other... read more
The beer giant Sapporo stands behind this massive German-style beer hall in Ginza; locals sidle up to round wooden tables squeezed into a cavernous space and order up suds, sausages and fried potat... read more
It's a tale of three stories at this cool, sleek and modern Ginza tea space. A long, wooden counter sells green tea on the first, a café with tea and sweets can be found on the second, and a... read more
Tous is French for “all,” and overflowing accessories boutique has that plus some. Got its start as a repair shop in 1920 and decided to sell the decadent watches they were accust... read more
Paper-holics go on holiday at this always-packed, century-old stationery mecca (with an oversized, red paper-clip at the entrance). The second floor's a calm oasis of fountain pens a... read more
Japanese setting up first-time homes pop into this one-stop Marunouchi shop of simple designs toting wallet-friendly tags. You’ve gotta find something on the two floors of furniture, clothes,... read more
Tech hounds are all over Sony's multi-level flagship showroom and shops in the heart of Ginza; if touching the latest gear by the Japanese maker—be it AIBO the robot dog or a next-generation ... read more
Sake-sseurs search to find this intimate Ginza bar hidden on the second floor of a drab building. The space has more sake than seats (a dozen to more than one hundred, a ratio that works ... read more
Tune out the masses, take center stage, and croak out your favorite tunes in a private room at this three-level outpost of Tokyo's popular karaoke chain. Good prices; no time limits; young crowd. C... read more
Classic, well-honed cocktails mixed with precision. It's the art of Japanese bartending brought to its ultimate high at this cozy Ginza space with a view of the passing trains. Head bartender Hidet... read more
America's most American designer has finally opened a proper flagsh...
Shred the waves of Tokyo Bay - or your own secret beach break - wit...
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