[Tokyo Midtown Yaesu] Christmas starts at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu this Thursday, November 14th! “MIDTOWN YAESU CHRISTMAS 2024” Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Press release: November 12, 2024 [Tokyo Midtown Yaesu] Christmas at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu starts this Thursday, November 14th! “MIDTOWN YAESU CHRISTMAS 2024” A tree that connects Ishikawa and Tokyo just like “kintsugi” has appeared! The interactive display of light and sound is a must-see from November 14th (Thursday) to December 25th (Wednesday), 2024 *Some illuminations will be available until February 16th, 2025 (Sunday) The Christmas event “MIDTOWN YAESU CHRISTMAS 2024″ will be held at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu (location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from Thursday, November 14th this week. This year, the theme of the space is “Hikaru Kintsugi”, and in addition to a tree with the motif of “Kintsugi”, a traditional craft popular in Ishikawa Prefecture, you can also experience a workshop where you can actually make kintsugi.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122315/33/122315-33-f54c3e6764febfa81a131fddfe85c6e8-1943×533.jpg Store menu & items (partial) Interactive tree “Kinsugitsugiki” A special performance with golden lights and sounds that resembles “kintsugi” is a must-see! “Kintsugi Tsugiki” is an interactive tree inspired by the traditional craft “Kintsugi,” which is popular in Ishikawa Prefecture, and was produced by the creative group HYTEK Inc. A special light and sound production will be performed based on the actions of visitors. When you place your hand over the base of the tree, golden light flashes around as if connecting each part, coloring the space along with the fantastic music. The music was provided by Kan Sano, an artist from Ishikawa Prefecture, and we collaborated with Furutani Lumber, Noto Fukou Lab, and Old Materials Create Ao-gumi in Ishikawa Prefecture to procure materials for Noto. With our
cooperation, we will be unveiling an interactive tree connecting Ishikawa and Tokyo at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122315/33/122315-33-62c8a9b786110839a8373b462c7ed5b2-800×450.jpg “Kintsugitsugiki” image ◆About “Hikaru Kintsugi” In the winter of 2024, it will be the first Christmas since the Noto earthquake. This is an illumination project that shines a light on the Ishikawa/Noto area, where scars still remain even though it has been about a year since the earthquake, through the “Kintsugi” culture, which is deeply connected to Ishikawa Prefecture. Kintsugi is popular in Ishikawa Prefecture, which is Japan’s number one producer of gold leaf and where lacquer arts such as Wajima lacquer have been passed down. With the power of kintsugi to connect broken things and infuse new value, we aim to connect Tokyo, Yaesu, and Ishikawa, Noto, and to shine a light on the disaster-stricken areas, where efforts toward recovery are still continuing. . Music provided by: Kan Sano Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122315/33/122315-33-09e49412a9a4eaaa3ac8c7fec8367c97-444×514.jpg Kan Sano Keyboardist/producer. Graduated from Berklee College of Music, majoring in piano and jazz composition. While he is a leading figure in the beat music scene, he also improvises on the piano in a unique style that combines jazz and classical music. During live band sets, he also plays trumpet, bass, and drums, making the venue go wild. The released songs “On My Way Home,” “DT pt.2,” and “Sit At The Piano” have each been played over 10 million times. While establishing his presence as a Japanese musician, he released his first release as a Japanese artist on the prestigious British label Decca Records. Web: https://kansano.com/ General direction: Takaya Mitsunaga (HYTEK Inc.)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122315/33/122315-33-9678b7aac8a235c091777e096ab0afb0-1300×1696.jpg Takaya Mitsunaga After working both domestically and internationally as an artist and creative director, he founded HYTEK Inc. Based on “culture and technology,” he creates expressions that are rooted in expanding the context. In addition to appearing on global stages such as America’s Got Talent, NBA, and TEDx, he has also won awards such as the Japan Media Arts Festival, Asia Digital Art Award, The Webby Awards, and ADFEST, and has transcended the fields of innovation, design, art, and advertising both domestically and internationally. Get a rating. Selected as Forbes JAPAN’s “Hope to Save the World” NEXT100. Web: https://hytek.co.jp/ [Kintsugi Tsugiki Overview] Location: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu 1F Galleria (outdoor plaza) Period: November 14th (Thursday) to December 25th (Wednesday), 2024 Lighting time: 16:00-23:00 General direction: HYTEK Inc. Music provided by: Kan Sano Space/Interaction Design: Hiroshiten Material cooperation: Furutani Lumber/Noto Fukou Lab/Old Wood Create Aogumi/Mori Mirai Proceeds from the workshop will be used to support the recovery of the disaster-stricken areas “Kintsugi” workshop Ishikawa/Noto experienced damage from the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January of this year and heavy rain in September. In order to support those who are currently working towards reconstruction, we are holding a workshop to experience “Kintsugi”, which has a deep connection with Ishikawa Prefecture. Mr. Nakamurakunio, an artist whose atelier was damaged by the earthquake and is currently volunteering to make kintsugi on pottery and lacquerware damaged in the earthquake, will be invited as a lecturer to teach kintsugi using lacquer from Wajima and gold powder from Kanazawa. Practice. Proceeds from the workshop, after some expenses have been deducted, will be donated to support reconstruction efforts in Ishikawa Prefecture.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122315/33/122315-33-3340068dd65dd6157dcde9a3a015f9db-3900×2925.jpg Kintsugi work image [Kintsugi Workshop Overview] Location: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu 1F Atrium Period: November 30th (Saturday), December 7th (Saturday), December 14th (Saturday), 2024 1.11:00~ 2.15:00~ 3.18:00~ *Scheduled for about 2 hours. They will be disbanded as soon as they finish. Capacity: 10 people each time Participation fee: 10,000 yen (tax included) Detailed URL: https://hikarukintsugi-ws.peatix.com/ *Please check the notes for the workshop above
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122315/33/122315-33-d154f21beccc9d3f0a5dc3e7c3605395-1800×2700.jpg Nakamura Nio Tokujin Yoshioka’s “Light Sculpture” will be illuminated for a limited time this year as well “STAR” is a huge 10m long sculpture by Tokujin Yoshioka installed in front of the main entrance of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. This shining single star contains a wish for peace. A special illumination will be held for a limited time from December 4th (Wednesday). This is a light installation in which countless flashlights are reflected on a stainless steel mirror rod, emitting a variety of sparkles.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122315/33/122315-33-553ab48f6fc510ab1b865234ad2ffc5a-1000×1000.jpg Tokujin Yoshioka “STAR” special production image Event period: December 4, 2024 (Wednesday) to January 13, 2025 (Monday/Holiday) Venue: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, in front of the main entrance Lighting time: 16:00-23:00 For a limited time only, gourmet food and gifts to enjoy the Christmas spirit will be available at the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu store! CFCL YAESU (1F)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122315/33/122315-33-f05ac29ea76076b2307fb8006a7839c1-800×595.jpg WATCH 1100 ¥19,800 A wood-grained clock face, a thin and sharp movement, and a genuine leather strap that fits comfortably on your wrist. Can be used by both men and women. Tsugaru Vidro (2F) Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122315/33/122315-33-ca45c3e68ff11a207b2aa9388b0cd5c2-800×583.jpg Wine tumbler Yaesu winter ¥4,070 The night scenery of Yaesu is handcrafted one by one by a glass craftsman and expressed in colored glass. When you pour wine into it, its expression changes. POINT ET LIGNE (Central Square 1F)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122315/33/122315-33-ce0db8c3917108f1e825be15a7f826f8-800×533.jpg 2024 Christmas Dinner ¥12,800 (with aperitif) ¥17,000 (includes wine pairing) A course of 6 dishes including wood-grilled domestic beef fillet, seasonal eel, and Christmas dessert, all served with homemade flour bread. *December 21st (Sat) – 25th (Wed) *Reservation required (at least 2 days in advance), table seats for 2 people ~ counter seats for 1 person ~ Robata Benen (3F)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122315/33/122315-33-75fd875c2393f56967bdac4b57eb783d-532×536.jpg Jasman Pample Noel 13cm×13cm ￥5,400 A specialty of jasmine scented mousse, chocolate cream, grapefruit and passion jelly. *Contains alcohol *Completely prepaid, in-store reservations, online
reservations (reservations cannot be made over the phone or reserved) *Reception period: Until December 15th (Sunday) (including changes and cancellations) *In-store sales: December 24th (Tuesday) and 25th (Wednesday) (ends as soon as limited quantity is reached) *All prices include tax. *The photo is an image “MIDTOWN YAESU CHRISTMAS 2024” Overview Event period: November 14th (Thursday) to December 25th (Wednesday), 2024 *Some illuminations are available until February 16, 2025 (Sunday) Venue: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu 1F Galleria Atrium/5F YAESU TERRACE Lighting time: 16:00-23:00 Sponsored by: Yaesu 2-chome North Area Management General Incorporated Association Site URL:
https://www.yaesu.tokyo-midtown.com/special/2024/xmas/ *Please note that the contents of this release are subject to change