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Grand Hyatt Manila launches its latest unique wine-tasting experience, Le Grand Casino du Vin at The Cellar, which translates to The Grand Casino of Wines. Entertaining, educational and rewarding, this wine-and-dine experience includes a 4-course specially-curated dinner set menu with a glass of red and white wine and 12 playing chips at PHP 3,000 net […]

FOLLOWING the soft opening of Mitsukoshi BGC last November, premium car brand Lexus now effectively realizes its second location in the country with the inauguration of a dedicated facility there. In a release, Lexus Philippines said that the space “further embodies the seamless combination of the Philippines and Japan” and that it “will be the […]

The space is as stylish as the mall it inhabits Have you stopped by Mitsukoshi BGC yet? In case you haven’t heard of it, the new mall in Taguig City aims to give an authentic Japanese shopping and dining experience to shoppers in Metro Manila. And what better way to get that legit Japanese feel […]

Grand Hyatt celebrates the Year of the Water Rabbit USHER in the Year of the Water Rabbit in grand style with feasts and treats at Grand Hyatt Manila. There will be a Chinese New Year celebration at the Grand Ballroom on Jan. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., complete with authentic Chinese cuisine featuring a […]

The saying “New Year, new me” will never get old. It’s a perfect time to reflect and set new goals and trying new things. This 2023, we look forward to experiencing the uniqueness of other places and cultures without having to travel. Yes, it’s possible. If a trip to the country is not possible just […]

MANILA, Philippines— Manila in the time of COVID-19 was a page turner – it was an edge-of-your-seat story of horror, mystery, suspense and dark comedy all rolled into one. Fast forward to 2022 and the pandemic now seems far back. Many of the country’s businesses – from sprawling conglomerates to small and medium enterprises – […]

Major champion Yuka Saso’s buildup for the 2023 LPGA season gathers momentum in terms of support as she linked up with Federal Land, Inc., becoming a brand ambassador for the country’s top real estate developer. The 2021 US Women’s Open champion said she’s delighted to have signed up with Federal Land, which marked its golden […]

Yuka Saso sees a special connection between her Filipino and Japanese roots as she returns to the country to give a glimpse of her world-class talent. In a ceremonial tee-off at Mitsukoshi BGC, the first Japanese-inspired mall in the Philippines, Saso showcased her swing in front of the junior golfers and enthusiasts. “We believe that […]

Major champion Yuka Saso’s buildup for the 2023 LPGA season gathers momentum in terms of support as she linked up with Federal Land, Inc., becoming a brand ambassador for the country’s top real estate developer. The 2021 US Women’s Open champion said she’s delighted to have signed up with Federal Land, which marked its golden […]

MANILA, Philippines – Who’s up for some fluffy, Japanese doughnuts? Me! And after trying out Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory’s newest pastry and Japan’s latest food craze – the Nama Doughnuts – I believe you should be, too. The new sweet treat of Japanese pastry kiosk Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory (TMCF) is only available to order […]

If you are in the mood for exotic flavors, the Metro Park community in Manila Bay Area is laden with many creative restaurants serving mouth-watering Asian menu in al fresco seating. Choose from Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Taiwanese, Singaporean, and Korean dishes at the Blue Bay Walk and Met Live malls in Pasay City. Conti’s […]

The way to the heart is through the stomach, they say. Sharing meals with our nearest and dearest, after all, can be as personal and intimate as it is festive and celebratory. It’s a toast to many things all at once: the friendships built through the years and the occasions that brought us together, the […]

The bookstore big shot is ushering in the post Covid years with a dream come true One of the most buzzed-about attractions in the recently opened Mitsukoshi mall in BGC is the first Books Kinokuniya store in the country. And no one is likely happier about the excitement surrounding it than the Filipino partner that […]

Japanese cuisine has always been about the freshness and authenticity of one’s ingredients. And if we’re talking about here in the Philippines, the ready availability of these ingredients for the regular homeowner and budding chef. This is my segue to why we all should applaud, and be overjoyed, that Mitsukoshi Fresh is now at The […]

You and I are a good matcha! #TheMatchaTokyo is now in the Philippines! Serving one of the highest quality matchas to the world! What is Matcha? Matcha is a type of Japanese tea made from a plant called “tea tree”. The leaves of the tea tree are carefully picked, steamed, dried, and ground with a […]

The Philippines’ beloved bookstore teams up with Japan bookstore chain in a newly opened branch at Mitsukoshi BGC Art as we know it embodies many forms. These constant treasures we have in our daily lives are evidence and reminders of the beauty of being alive. Our senses are granted limitless opportunities of seeing, feeling and […]

Japanese department store chain Mitsukoshi opens its first-ever branch here in Manila. How will this compete with local department stores? We have here in the studio, General Manager Mitsunori Morohoshi and the President of Mitsukoshi Federal Retail Yoji Kawaguchi. Read more: CNN Philippines – TV

Projected as the ‘Next Manila Lifestyle’, Mitsukoshi’s first outlet in the Philippines opens its doors to the metro at Taguig City Over time, more Filipinos grew interested in the Land of the Rising Sun and its rich culture. Home of the soaring Mt. Fuji, picturesque cherry blossoms, stylish kimonos and yukatas, Japan is recognised around […]

The curious are expected to troop to the newly Mitsukoshi BGC this weekend—here’s what they can expect Saying that being inside the new Mitsukoshi mall in BGC is like being in Japan might be a bit of a stretch but, having toured the almost complete shopping complex during its launch date, one no doubt gets […]

Major Japanese department store operator Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings has opened its first store in the Philippines, tapping the Southeast Asian country’s growth potential as it aims to promote lifestyle products from Japan. The new Mitsukoshi BGC shopping mall, which opened Friday in the upscale Bonifacio Global City district of Manila, offers a range of Japanese […]

Department store applies lessons learned from setbacks in Southeast Asia Federal Land Chair Alfred Ty, right, stands beside the Mitsukoshi Lion statue with other VIPs during a Nov. 17 unveiling event at the newly-built Mitsukoshi BGC mall in Manila. (Photo by Yuichi Shiga) YUICHI SHIGA and DAIKI HIRAOKA, Nikkei staff writers MANILA/TOKYO — Mitsukoshi, Japan’s […]

Major Japanese department store operator Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. has opened its first store in the Philippines, tapping the Southeast Asian country’s growth potential as it aims to promote lifestyle products from Japan. The new Mitsukoshi BGC shopping mall, which opened Friday in the upscale Bonifacio Global City district of the capital Manila, offers a […]

The ramen chain says they prioritized ‘a larger, more spacious place to accommodate everyone’ MANILA, Philippines – Ramen, anyone? Famed ramen chain Mendokoro Ramenba opened its newest branch in the newly opened Mitsukoshi Mall in Bonifacio Global City on Friday, November 18. The heavily Japanese-themed Mendokoro branch is located at Unit 0109 of the Ground […]

Although the department store has several branches, the BGC branch is the first Mitsukoshi Mall outside of Japan. Filipinos find the Japanese way of life appealing. A taste of authentic Japanese life and experience is just around the corner, with the soft opening of the Philippines’ first-ever Mitsukoshi mall. Located at the podium level of […]