①Original, high-quality made in Japan goods
Here are three original products available at HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel in Tokyu Kabukicho Tower. These high-quality items can be purchased by hotel guests and visitors alike.
Relax in style with these cozy Japan-mad Nightwear
Hotels in Japan often provide nightwear for guests to enhance their rest and relaxation. This cozy one-piece nightwear from HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU is both stylish and comfortable. It has seven large colorful buttons that reflect the funky vibe in the hotel’s decorated art rooms. You’ll feel right at home in this one-of-a-kind sleepwear and have a good night’s rest.
Available at： THE GROOVE STORE（18th floor, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower）
Which one will you get? Art magnets as capsule toys
HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU pulsates with art and culture. Unique artworks can be seen throughout the hotel, and guests can take home some of their favorite scenes in the form of magnets, sold in gashapon capsule toy machines.
These funky tile squares will light up your fridge or any other surface that magnets stick to. Created by artist Tatsumi Naho and illustrator/graphic designer Yunosuke, they feature hotel scenes and guest room views that made an impression on the two creatives. The magnets are fashioned from upcycled Mino ceramics waste and have a tactile, three-dimensional feel. Not only do they offer the fun of not knowing what you’ll get from a capsule toy, but they will also always remind you of your unique experience at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower.
Available at： THE GROOVE STORE（18th floor, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower）
②Iconic entertainment merch from Japan
Packed with world-class entertainment facilities, including movie theaters, theaters and game centers, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower is an amusement paradise. Here are some Japanese entertainment goods at the tower that make for unique souvenirs of your trip.
Official score by Ryuichi Sakamoto
The late composer producer, and artist Ryuichi Sakamoto supervised the acoustics design of 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku. The only place where you can purchase his official sheet music over the counter is the souvenir shop Post Credit in Tokyu Kabukicho Tower. Usually, they are made to order exclusively on the official website.
The score, part of a series of Sakamoto compositions including “The Last Emperor” and “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence,” is beautifully printed on heavy stock paper, and the overall layout and presentation evokes the depth of spirit of Sakamoto’s musical genius. The series includes the hauntingly beautiful composition “Opus,” originally released on the 1998 album “BTTB” and also the title of a documentary film capturing his last performance.
Available at: Souvenir Shop「Post Credit」at 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku（9th floor, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower）
A T-shirt ‘embroidered’ with iconic Shinjuku landmarks
This brightly colored T-shirt from clothing brand Shijyunana showcases the neon lights of Kabukicho and one of its gates, the skyscrapers on the west side Shinjuku Station and Godzilla, all done in early 1980s-style pixel art. It took a year of trial and error for the designers at Shijyunana to achieve an embroidered look even though the shirt incorporates a rubber-like material instead of conventional embroidery. With its unique raised texture, this tee is both a unique souvenir of Kabukicho and a testament to Japanese craftsmanship!
Available at：Souvenir Shop「Post Credit」 at 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku（9th floor, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower）
Exclusive design canned drink with Tag Live Label
With Tag Live Label, you can create your own unique canned drinks! You can print your choice of characters, photos and other imagery on a canned drink label while choosing from two delicious flavors: lemon squash and oolong tea.（※）
There are designs featuring characters from movies and anime currently being screened, and they can be purchased at movie theaters and at namco Tokyo.
※Names and dates can’t be specified for Tag Live Label sold at namco Tokyo.
Available at：Souvenir Shop「Post Credit」at 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku（9th floor, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower）, namco Tokyo（3rd floor, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower）
Crank the dial on Capsule toys and find your favorite
“Gashapon” capsule toys are a beloved tradition among Japanese of all ages. There’s an astonishing variety of these toys, from popular character goods to miniature versions of everyday objects like food, vehicles and even furniture. On the third floor of T Tokyu Kabukicho Tower , namco Tokyo has over 250 machines! Put your coins in a capsule toy vending machine, turn the crank and find an unforgettable souvenir of Japan.
Available at： namco Tokyo（3rd floor, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower）
③Savor the moment with original Japanese drinks
Alcoholic beverages from Japan feature unique flavors created from the country’s climate and its traditional craftsmanship, and always make for great souvenirs. We hope the following drinks available at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower can convey some of the charm of Japan to your friends and loved ones back home.
Ne10: A craft gin that bottles the spirit of Kabukicho
Ethical Gin Ne10 is a delightfully spicy gin that captures the spirit of Kabukicho. Its name Ne10 refers to the chemical element neon that adds color and excitement to the neighborhood and the 10 botanicals. The key botanical is the traditional chili pepper “Naito Togarashi,” which has been cultivated in Shinjuku Ward since the Edo period (1603-1867). By blending this, it express a fresh, green scent. Its refreshing, botanical flavor makes it easy to drink in any recipe, whether with tonic, soda, or martini and pairs perfectly with sushi, other seafood dishes, cheeses, charcuterie, berries and chocolate.
A portion of the sales will be donated to organizations contributing to the realization of “Entertainment City Kabukicho,” a new urban tourism hub, helping to create a virtuous economic cycle in Kabukicho.
Available at: Souvenir Shop「Post Credit」at 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku（9th floor, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower）
Prepare for battle with this armored sake
Ikki Co. developed Ikki sake (Niigata), a new twist on sake. Ikki is a delightful sake liqueur made with premium sake from Niigata Prefecture, lemons from Ehime Prefecture and sugar from Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. It’s best consumed in 15ml shots, the same volume as traditional customs of drinking in Japan. This 46% brew is perfect for slow-sipping–-and the bottle even comes in its own sparkling samurai armor! This one-of-a-kind gift package, a tribute to Japan’s tradition of martial arts and valor on the battlefield, also includes sake lees salt and shot cups. Raise a cup and drink like a samurai lord!
Available at: Souvenir Shop「Post Credit」at 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku（9th floor, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower）
Say ‘kampai!’ with this SHOGUN BURGER glass
One of the restaurants showcasing contemporary Japanese cuisine at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower is Shogun Burger, which serves up mouthwatering Wagyu beef hamburgers. As a souvenir of your meal, pick up a Shogun Burger glass. Available in full-pint and half-pint sizes, these sturdy glasses feature a stylish samurai kabuto helmet design and are perfect for beer and other drinks. Also available at Shogun Burger is a paper knife modeled after the sword used by Japan’s most famous warlord, Oda Nobunaga. It’s a genuine miniature sword, made in Japan and very handy for slicing open any envelope.
Available at: Shogun Burger Tokyu Kabukicho Tower （1st floor, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower）
From gashapon to gin, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower is all about entertainment, design, fun and new experiences. These selected souvenirs are only a sample of what’s available at this cutting-edge entertainment complex in the heart of Kabukicho. Be sure to pick up your one-of-a-kind Japan memento today!
Text by：Tim Nicholas
Photo：Yuji Sato
