Hankyu Hanshin Real Estate Co., Ltd. press release (2024.10.29) Hankyu Hanshin Real Estate Co., Ltd. Grand Front Osaka’s Christmas “GRAND WISH CHRISTMAS 2024 ~Infinity Lights~” decorates Osaka’s ever-evolving “Umekita” Finally starts on the 7th of next month! All contents released at once! Grand Front Osaka (Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City) will hold the Christmas event “GRAND WISH CHRISTMAS 2024 ~Infinity Lights~” from November 7th (Thursday) to December 25th (Wednesday). In the Umekita area (Osaka Station north area), Grand Green Osaka held a preliminary opening on September 6th, and the city continues to evolve into a bustling town that attracts a diverse range of people. This year, with the title “Infinity Lights,” we will express the wishes of the unique people who gather in the Umekita area as “infinite light,” and deliver a sparkling Christmas to everyone who visits Grand Front Osaka. This year’s POINT 1.
Introducing the main Christmas tree “Infinity Wish Tree”, which is approximately 10m tall and makes you feel as if you have entered the world of a kaleidoscope! On the first day of the event, a lighting ceremony will be held with former Japan women’s volleyball
representative Sarina Koga as a guest! 2. Together with Grand Green Osaka, which has opened in advance, we will decorate the winter nights of the evolving “Umekita”! “Champagne Gold Illumination in UMEKITA” will be held with approximately 250,000 illuminations! 3.
Approximately 500 Santa Clauses entertain visitors to the town! “Grand Santa Parade in UMEKITA” will be held on December 19th (Thursday) with cleanup and gift distribution! In addition, through various events held during the period, such as the Grand Front Osaka Shop & Restaurant premium prize giveaway campaign, we will further enliven the ever-evolving Umekita area and deliver an emotional Christmas worthy of this year. I will.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/391/33147-391-d31cfe2b56512a5cfdd8a2b1f9b4786a-100×141.jpg “GRAND WISH CHRISTMAS 2024 ~Infinity Lights~” Event Overview November 7th (Thursday) to December 25th (Wednesday) *Excluding some content Grand Front Osaka North Building, South Building, Umekita Plaza, and other locations Grand Front Osaka
https://www.grandfront-osaka.jp/xmas2024/ *Scheduled to be released on November 1st *The contents of this release are planned information and are subject to change without notice. [Main Christmas Tree] A fantastic space filled with light! Infinite light spreads from the approximately 10m tall tree Main Christmas tree “Infinity Wish Tree” The “Infinity Wish Tree”, which is approximately 10 meters tall and whose inside and outside are surrounded by mirror material, has appeared in the Knowledge Plaza on the 1st floor of the North Building. The light that spreads throughout the space changes how it shines depending on the viewing angle and moment, enveloping Knowledge Plaza in a fantastical atmosphere. Additionally, the triangular objects surrounding the tree can also be enjoyed as photo spots, making you feel as if you have entered a kaleidoscope world when you stand in front of them. Furthermore, in the lighting show, a mirror ball rotates in accordance with the lighting of various colors such as blue, red, and gold, and the “wishes” of the diverse and unique people who visit Umekita are expressed with colorful lights. We will deliver excitement to everyone with the brilliance and sparkling performance that spreads throughout the space. POINT! (1) Light spreads from the tree to the entire space! “Infinity Wish Tree” emits a shine that changes infinitely depending on the viewing angle and moment
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/391/33147-391-5249eb830319ab51702fc8f642a56120-600×240.jpg November 7th (Thursday) – December 25th (Wednesday) *Writing show: Weekdays 16:00-24:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 15:00-24:00 *Performed at 00:00, 15, 30, and 45 minutes every hour (last performance each day at 23:45) *On the first day, November 7th (Thursday), a lighting ceremony will be held from 17:00 with special guest Sarina Koga. The lighting show time will be from 19:00 to 24:00. North Building 1F Knowledge Plaza VELVETA DESIGN
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/391/33147-391-82fe89011b4dbdeb34d9a532e54fb184-200×114.jpg A professional team that creates numerous spaces under the theme of “designing the air” under chief designer Yosuke Kato. Representative works in recent years include Zenkoji Illumination “Peace Light”, Tokyo Marunouchi “Marunouchi Bright Christmas”, Tokyo Roppongi “MIDTOWN WINTER LIGHTS”, Kyoto “Wakabayashi Butsugu Seisakusho Main Store Renewal”, Enoshima Aquarium “Hikari no Enosui”, and Sapporo “Sapporo”. “White Illumination”, Shimane “Shimane Kaiyokan AQUAS “Light Falling Aquas”, etc. [Illumination photo spot] Sustainable champagne gold street trees that decorate the town “Champagne Gold Illumination in UMEKITA” The area around Umekita Square in front of JR Osaka Station and the rows of zelkova trees will be colored in champagne gold. In addition, the trees at Grand Green Osaka, which opened in advance on September 6th, will be illuminated in the same color, and the entire Umekita area will be illuminated more beautifully than ever with approximately 250,000 LED lights. The electricity used for this event is essentially renewable energy that is compliant with RE100* (excluding some areas), and the illuminations are environmentally friendly, with energy-saving LED bulbs used. We are realizing this.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/391/33147-391-268cd18adc1e110907e659dddfb89a65-230×173.jpg November 7th (Thursday) to February 28th, 2025 (Friday) 17:00-24:00 every day Around Umekita Square, zelkova trees, etc. Approximately 250,000 bulbs (Grand Front Osaka venue: approx. 160,000 pitches; Grand Green Osaka venue: approx. 90,000 pitches) Champagne gold *A collaborative initiative in which companies commit to using 100% renewable energy for the electricity they use in their operations. By bringing companies together, the intention is to send a signal to policymakers and investors to accelerate the energy transition from consumers. In Japan, the Japan Climate Leaders Partnership (JCLP) supports the participation and activities of Japanese companies as an official regional partner of RE100. Details: http://www.there100.org/ Umeda’s symbol “Ted Ibert” also emits infinite light “Ted Ibert Special Decoration ~Infinity Wish lights~”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/391/33147-391-2c858a35e9f766871a69cbdfc501e255-275×190.jpg “Ted Hibert,” an art object created by one of France’s leading contemporary artists, Fabrice Hibert, and a familiar symbol not only of Grand Front Osaka but also of Umeda, will be decorated with special decorations this year as well. “Ted Ibert” will be wearing a mirrored party jacket, and the light emitted from the surrounding mini trees will reflect on the water and mirror surfaces, welcoming you with a fantastic and dazzling appearance. November 7th (Thursday) – December 25th (Wednesday) Umekita Square Waterscape The dining floor is also specially decorated, creating a Christmas mood “SHOPS & RESTAURANTS WINTER ILLUMINATION” Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/391/33147-391-5278d51d9bddd43a4e6f9606a9986dc2-270×195.jpg At Grand Front Osaka Shop & Restaurant, we will be decorating the restaurant floor with Christmas decorations so that customers visiting the restaurant floor can enjoy a special moment. The glass arches on the 7th and 8th floors of the South Building will be illuminated with red, gold, and aurora-colored ornaments, and Christmas trees will be placed throughout the building to welcome guests. November 7th (Thursday) – December 25th (Wednesday) Umekita Plaza B1F, South Building 7th and 8th floors [Event] “Challenge Mikke!” that jumped out of the picture book! ” is now available as a big photo panel! “Challenge Mikke! Christmas Hide and Seek in Grand Front Osaka” The popular picture book “Challenge Mikke!” has sold over 10 million copies in Japan. “Challenge Mikke! Christmas Hide and Seek in Grand Front Osaka” in collaboration with the “Challenge Mikke!” series. ” series, 5 works that jumped out from the world will appear as a big photo panel over 3 meters wide. In addition, a “Searching” quiz rally will be held where you can challenge the event’s original quizzes while walking around the photo panels displayed throughout the museum, making it an exciting experience for everyone from children to adults to feel as if they are inside a picture book. You can enjoy it. [Big photo panel display] November 30th (Saturday) to December 25th (Wednesday) 11:00-21:00 every day North Building 3rd floor, South Building 1st and 6th floors
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/391/33147-391-b60346ce9939e0409563245d0a14fb17-270×180.jpg [Digital “Search” Quiz Rally] You can get stamps by visiting the exhibition panels at three locations in Grand Front Osaka, reading two-dimensional barcodes, and answering quizzes if you answer correctly. Those who collect stamps from all three locations will receive a digital coupon that can be used at multiple stores. November 30th (Saturday) to December 25th (Wednesday) North Building 3rd floor, South Building 1st and 6th floors 1 person/1 time only *1 device/1 time
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/391/33147-391-1108626004acc8c8bb51264d9133c418-225×185.jpg “Challenge Mikke! About The “Mikke!” series, which includes the “Challenge Mikke!” series, is a very popular picture book series that has sold over 10 million copies in Japan. The “Mikke!” series has been published by Shogakukan since 1992, and has been loved for many years as a puzzle-solving game where you search for things hidden in elaborate diorama photos, which can be enjoyed not only by children but also by adults. Masu. *Event content is subject to change. Approximately 500 people dressed up as Santa Claus to clean up the Umekita area and distribute Christmas presents! “Grand Santa Parade in UMEKITA” At Grand Front Osaka, we have held an event where visitors to the city and Grand Front Osaka workers transform into Santa Claus as a Christmas tradition. From 2017 to 2019 and 2023, we held the handbell performance event “Grand Santa Bells”, but this year, as our first attempt, we held a parade-style event “Grand Santa Parade in UMEKITA”. Masu. Approximately 500 visitors from the public and employees of Grand Front Osaka will dress up as Santa Claus and parade around Umekita distributing Christmas presents and picking up trash, providing hospitality to everyone visiting the town.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/391/33147-391-87bbfe1efac183ca0a29e9cc1cad342a-600×160.jpg December 19th (Thursday) 16:30-17:30 *Reception 16:15- Umekita Plaza Grand Staircase, various locations within Grand Front Osaka Free / First-come-first-served application / Deadline as soon as capacity is reached Recruitment scheduled to start in mid-November A winter area event where you can rediscover the charm of Umeda will be held again this year! “UMEDA MEETS HEART2024 ~Sound in the heart.The future of UMEDA.~” Aiming to create a winter tradition in the Umeda area, this is an area event that conveys the charm of Umeda using a heart motif. This year, the fifth time the event will be held, “HEART MARCHE” will be held at various locations in Umeda, mainly in public spaces, and heart-shaped decorations and illuminations will decorate various locations in Umeda. At the Grand Front Osaka venue, you can enjoy a workshop related to “Heart” at Umekita Plaza. Event dates and details will be announced in late November.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/391/33147-391-7afeea69de801092ceae6544e3b35d2e-435×175.jpg December 1st (Sunday) – December 25th (Wednesday) Grand Front Osaka and other locations in the Umeda area https://umh.umeda-connect.jp/top *Scheduled to be released in late November UMEDA MEETS HEART Executive Committee [Umeda Area Area Management Practical Liaison Committee (*), Osaka City, Cactus Co., Ltd.] *Composed of 5 parties: West Japan Railway Company, Hankyu Corporation, Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd., Grand Front Osaka TMO General Incorporated Association, and Osaka City Rapid Electric Tramway Co., Ltd. During the busy end of the year, let’s have a relaxing time with heart-rich food “Luxurious meat and seafood.” The theme of the winter gourmet food served by restaurants at Grand Front Osaka is “Luxury Meat and Seafood.” We offer luxurious course meals and a la carte dishes that are recommended for your special Christmas time, featuring carefully selected ingredients, the chef’s commitment, and a high-quality space. Enjoy this masterpiece that can only be found here.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/391/33147-391-c2fc8c64a6d608d1fb359aed0ee6360d-250×167.jpg November 19th (Tuesday) to December 31st (Tuesday) Grand Front Osaka Shops & Restaurants 25 stores
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/391/33147-391-0526f342b7b363ca9b4cdb29e76b1f41-300×113.jpg Make special memories with our special Christmas sweets selection. Christmas at InterContinental Osaka At InterContinental Osaka, the team led by executive sous chef Yoshihide Hamamoto (*1) has prepared three types of Christmas cakes, including a shortcake featuring rich amaou. This cake can be reserved online, so please enjoy it at a dinner or party with your loved ones. Now accepting reservations – December 19th (Thursday) December 21st (Sat) – December 25th (Wed) 11:00 – 20:00 Patisserie STRESSED on the 1st floor or banquet hall on the 2nd floor – Online credit card payment is required. ・For reservations and product details, please visit the hotel website ( https://icosaka.com/offer/xmascakes/ ) Please check. [Campaign] Shop, eat, and apply using the app! Win premium prizes! “OSAMPO app Christmas campaign” If you download the “OSAMPO app”, which provides the latest information on Grand Front Osaka Shop & Restaurant, you can participate in a lottery for the “OSAMPO App Christmas Campaign”, a limited-time Christmas campaign. From among those who enter from the in-app campaign screen, we will give away wonderful prizes based on the amount of purchases and meals at shops and restaurants. Please apply. December 1st (Sunday) – December 25th (Wednesday) Prize A: Purchases of 10,000 yen or more: InterContinental Hotel Osaka accommodation ticket Prize B: Purchases of 5,000 yen or more: Meal ticket for restaurant “Chesapeake” on the 8th floor of the South Building https://www.osampo-g.jp/ For details on how to apply, please check the special website listed on page 1 of this release.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33147/391/33147-391-e6bccaf144d158b0cc916a251a086e42-600×257.jpg (Grand Front Osaka operator) NTT Urban Development Co., Ltd. NTT Urban Development Private Investment Corporation Obayashi Corporation Orix Real Estate Co., Ltd. Kanden Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. Japan Excellent Investment Corporation Japan Real Estate Investment Corporation Sekisui House Co., Ltd. Takenaka Corporation Chuo Nihon Tochi Tatemono Co., Ltd. Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. Company Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate Co., Ltd. Japan Prime Realty Investment Corporation Hankyu Corporation Hankyu Hanshin REIT Investment Corporation Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation Grand Front Osaka Call Center (11:00-18:00) TEL: 06-6372-6300 (*1) Hama is an old font. Hankyu Hanshin Real Estate Co., Ltd. https://www.hhp.co.jp/
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