New Store Openings in Tokyo Midtown
VASIC, a sophisticated bag brand from New York, has finally opened its flagship store for premium line MAISON VASIC, which pursues sophisticated materials and details while maintaining the 'everyday standard.' A perfect blend between New York attitude and Japanese sensibility, check out this new opening for stylish yet practical bags and jewelry.
Yazawa Meat, a meat wholesaler known for its Gotanda store Meat Yazawa, will open a new chicken cutlet specialty store on June 2, Yazawa Chicken. The store will offer a new style of juicy and luxurious chicken cutlet, created with the discerning eye and expert skills of one of the industry's leading meat professionals.
Shizuoka-based craft beer brand West Coast Brewing will host a two-month limited pop-up shop again this year. Enjoy beer delivered directly from Shizuoka, browse a curated selection of canned beer packaged in unique artwork and purchase original goods. As the weather warms up, we recommend relaxing at Midtown Garden with a refreshing glass of beer.
Please note that the end date only applies to the W.C.B. Brewery pop-up — MAISON VASIC and Yazawa Chicken will be permanent businesses.
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