The Sony Building – Ginza

First opening in 1966 this centre attracts around 5.5 million visitors through its doors every year. The Sony building is seven story showcase of electronic gadgets and gizmos from one of the world’s leading brands- Sony.

Here you can have a hands on experience with just about every conceivable electronic product the Sony corporation produces, from video and digital cameras, cd players, radios through to the latest MP3 players and plasma TV technology, this centre has it all.

The centre also has event space where various exhibitions are held and a shop where you can purchase any of of Sony’s wide range of products.

The centre has free entry and is easily found on the corner of Harumi Street at the Sukiyabashi Crossroad. The Hankyu department store is oppisite. It is only a short walk from the Ginza Subway station on the Ginza – Hibiya – Marunouchi line- take the B9 exit. The centre is also just a few moments walk from the Ginza Chrome 4 intersection. The centre is open daily from 11 am.

The huge underground subway mall is conected to many shops and restaurants including the Sony Plaza, Qualita Tokyo and AVIC, not forgetting the scrumptious Maxim de Paris Cake Shop.

More details can be found on Sony’s website  http://www.sonybuilding.jp