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Last month, Pavilion Bukit Jalil organised a media tour to introduce us to an exciting new Japanese precinct Tokyo Town at Level 2 of Pavilion Bukit Jalil – celebrating Japanese food, retail, arts and culture. This
exciting precinct welcomes shoppers with its grand and authentic Japanese architecture and interior design and an exciting tenant mix that blends traditional and contemporary Japanese experiences.
TOKYO TOWN
Be transported instantly to the land of the rising sun with two (2) larger-than-life artistic Sumo Sculptures greeting shoppers at the entrance of Tokyo Town. The sense of Tokyo is also embodied in the precinct’s design and layout where a grand floating temple roof inspired and designed with ‘kirizuma-zukuri’ or gable roof style – the basic architectural style in ancient Japan, enhanced by giant Japanese umbrellas or ‘Wagasa’ designed by renowned Japanese artist Kotaro Nishibori, fifth generation successor of Hiyoshiya,
a maker of ‘Kyo-wagasa’ (Kyoto-style traditional umbrella).
Shoppers are further greeted into a shopping street in Tokyo Town precinct, also known as “Nakamise” in Japanese with a symbolic and grand Torii Gate – featuring unique and cultural decorations ahead such as cochin or Japanese traditional lanterns, beautiful Sakura trees adorned with tanabata wishes and carp streamers as well as a grand and gorgeous Kimono Art Tapestry on exhibit which transports visitors
directly to the heart of Japan.
RETAIL OFFERING
Spanning over 77,000 sqft, Tokyo Town presents a cutting edge yet tranquil setting for the best and most popular in Japan’s retail offerings. From Nakamise lots to specialty stores, shoppers can find a rich selection of Japanese food, retail, arts and culture.
Visitors can satisfy their Japanese cuisine cravings with a wide variety of F&B from popular sushi dishes at Fuji Sushi, delicious deep-fried succulent meats at Tonkatsu by Wa Kitchen, mouth-watering teppanyaki at Tokyo Teppan, best of bite-sized Maki sushi to Japanese street food at Yatai Mura. There are also plenty of choices to satisfy sweet tooth cravings at MW Ice Cream, The CANS Pastry and more.
Delight in shopping right after with an amazing selection of Japanese retail whether its getting your loved ones gifts from specialty store Gifuto, Ikigai by J and Aime or even yourself some kawaii street or traditional wear at Harajuku Shop, PixTee or Wabi-Sabi.
That’s not all – visitors can immerse in the rich arts and culture of Japan with specialty exhibitions such as the ‘Japan Moment by Japanese Creators’ exhibition by Nippon Design School, exquisite origami exhibition pieces by Origami Academy, and beautifully bespoke floral arrangements curated by Hana Saku (by Botier). Shoppers can also bring home Japanese inspired interior décor and novelties from Jippuri and Kikuya – which specialises in fine Japanese home & living.
