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Apple Ginza, the company's first retail store outside the US opened in 2003, reopens with a new design featuring a double-skin glass facade, sustainable materials, and Japanese aesthetics, along with special experiences like spatial audio sessions and exclusive demos, celebrating over 20 years of presence in Japan.
The Tokyo Edition, Ginza, the first five-star hotel in the area, has become a hotspot for the city's cool crowd. Designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, the hotel's chic, boutique-style exterior blends in with the upscale surroundings, offering a street-level connection to the famed shopping street, Chuo-dori. With minimalist, stylish rooms, a modern brasserie, three bars, and a rooftop natural wine bar, the hotel caters to a cultured crowd. Its prime location in the heart of Ginza provides easy access to high-end shops, global flagships, and the vibrant restaurant scene, making it a top choice for luxury travelers.
Three men armed with knives robbed a luxury watch store, Quark, in Tokyo's upscale Ginza neighborhood in broad daylight, stealing over 100 watches worth up to 22 million yen. The robbers held five employees hostage and smashed display cases before escaping in a white van. The police later arrested four men believed to be involved in the robbery. No one was injured in the incident, but the brazen heist is extremely rare in Japan's low-crime society.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol bonded over sukiyaki, omurice, and beer at two restaurants in Tokyo's Ginza district after their summit and news conference, deepening their relationship in a more informal setting.