Glitzy Ginza has a new hotspot – and this one’s enjoyable without having to dig deep into your wallet. Opened on January 26, Ginza Sony Park is a hard-to-define structure right in the heart of Tokyo’s most storied destination for luxury shopping. Occupying the site of the original Sony Building from the 1960s, the multi-storey ‘park’ was built by the company behind the Walkman and PlayStation in an attempt to present the Sony brand’s philosophy in physical form.
But why set up a mixed-use public space without shops or other permanent tenants in a place like Ginza, where the surroundings are all but entirely dedicated to commerce? Ginza Sony Park tackles this question head-on, aiming to encourage revaluation and redefinition of the use of urban space in its neighbourhood.
The facility is composed of three subterranean floors and five above-ground floors, and will host a regular programme of music and art events on the B2, third and fourth floors. Meanwhile, the B3 floor is occupied by a chic casual restaurant serving half-portion dishes – ideal when you’re looking for a quick bite. Aspiring to the status of urban oasis, the park boasts a spacious vertical interior where anyone can spend time as they like.
Read on for five ways to enjoy this newly opened landmark.
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