Mori Building Co., Ltd.
October 2, 2023

PRESS RELEASE

Toranomon Hills Station Tower
Opening Celebration Events from 6th OctoberOver four consecutive weekends under the themes of "MARKET," "MUSIC" and "WELLNESS."The Toranomon Hills character TORANOMON’s new goods to be released!

Mori Building Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that Toranomon Hills Station Tower will officially open on Friday,
October 6th. The opening marks Toranomon Hills’ completion as an "International Hub and Global BusinessCenter" offering a range of urban functionality.
To celebrate the completion of the Toranomon Hills area, events under the themes of "MARKET," "MUSIC" and"WELLNESS" will be held over four consecutive weekends following the opening.
The first – "TORANOMON HILLS MARKET – will be held from with 20 stores joining the event, lifestyle goods
such as flowers, greenery, books and food that brighten up everyday Tokyo life will be on sale.
From Saturday October 14th , "TORANOMON HILLS MUSIC," will feature jazz, bossa nova and classical music
concerts at the Oval Plaza on the 2nd floor of Toranomon Hills Mori Tower. Live performances will be staged
both during the day and at night, creating elegant moments. From Saturday October 21st to Sunday 22nd,“TORANOMON HILLS WELNESS” will offer yoga programs and pop-ups in the heart of Tokyo with popular
instructors including SHIHO, whose natural and healthy lifestyle resonates with many women of her
generation, and Waka Nozawa, who launched the lifestyle brand for women "WE’ RTHY" and is also a highprofile fashion director.
In addition, to further celebrate the completion of the Toranomon Hills area, new goods featuring theToranomon Hills original character "TORANOMON" will go on sale from Friday, October 6th. Limited-edition
items including sweets, T-shirts, water bottles and more will be sold exclusively at Toranomon Hills StationTower and Toranomon Hills Business Tower.
Toranomon Hills is now completed with the opening of the Station Tower. These events and new"TORANOMON" goods will support Tokyo lifestyles from a variety of angles, and mark the opening ofToranomon Hills.

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TORANOMON HILLS MARKET
Toranomon Hills, which attracts people with more diverse
lifestyles than ever before as a place to work, live andgather, will host the TORANOMON HILLS MARKET. Thevenue will be filled with autumn flowers, lush greenery,
tasteful sundries, and other items that will add color to yourlife. The market will ofer high-quality urban living
accessories, and visitors will find their favorite items for thehome or office as well as gifts for your loved ones at uniqueflorists and food creators’ stores. Please take thisopportunity to enjoy "Autumn in Toranomon Hills" not only during the event but also after you go home.
Date

Friday 6th to Sunday 9th October 2023

Time

11:00－17:00

Venue

Oval Plaza on 2F Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, Step Garden and Atrium
The venue may change in case of rain. Please visit the official Toranomon Hills Facebook pagefor details of any changes: https://www.facebook.com/toranomonhills.tomoto

Planning

BAGN Inc.

TORANOMON HILLS MUSICAs the leaves begin to change color in October, Toranomon Hills will host "TORANOMON HILLS MUSIC," anevent where visitors can enjoy free performances by top-class artists. On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15thOctober, Lisa Ono and Yosuke Onuma, Japan’s world-renowned artists, will be invited to give special live
performances on those days only. On Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October, the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
brass quintet will perform.
Enjoy an autumn of art in the open-air space of Oval Plaza!
Date:

Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October

Venue:

Oval Plaza on 2F Toranomon Hills Mori Tower
The venue may change in case of rain. Please visit the official Toranomon Hills Facebook pagefor details of any changes: https://www.facebook.com/toranomonhills.tomoto

Artists and time schedule:
Saturday October 14thSunday

October 15th

Yosuke Ono(1) From 14:00 (2) From 17:00

Lisa Ono(1) From 13:30 (2) From 16:00

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October: Japan Philharmonic Orchestra brass quintet(1) From 13:00 (2) From 15:00 (3) From 17:00

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Yosuke Onuma
Born in Akita, Japan. He started playing guitar at the age of 14, and won first prizeat the Gibson Jazz Guitar Contest in 1999. He made his debut with SONY MUSIC in
2001, a label with whom he has worked for 10 years. He has released 10 albums on
SONY and other labels. In 2004, he recorded the trio album "Three Primary Colors"
in New York featuring Richard Bona on base and Ari Hoenig on drums. In 2010, hereleased "Jam Ka," which he recorded with French Caribbean musicians. The album
features the Gwo Ka drum, used in the folk music of Guadeloupe. In 2016, hefounded Flyway LABEL. The first release on this label was "Jam Ka Deux" recordedin Paris, a sequel to "Jam Ka." This work led to appearances at jazz clubs in Parisand Munich, as well as at the Martinique Jazz Festival. In 2019, he released thealbum "Jam Ka 2.5", which includes studio sessions concluded right after the Jam
Ka Deux tour in 2017. He performed at the "Festival Eritaj" in Guadeloupe, thehome town of Gwo Ka. Onuma is a guitarist who continues to create music basedon jazz that connects the world through sound, incorporating into his music theinfluences and experiences he has gained from traveling to various countries. Heplays acoustic guitar as well as electric guitar. His first solo guitar work "Your Smile" was released on September
20th, 2023. www.YosukeOnuma.com
Lisa Ono
Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She lived in Brazil until the age of 10. She started playing theguitar at 15 and made her album debut in 1989. With her natural singing voice,rhythmic guitar and charming smile, she quickly spread bossa nova throughout Japan.
She has performed with renowned artists such as bossa nova legend Antonio CarlosJobim and jazz samba master João Donato; she has also performed actively in New
York and other Asian countries, receiving high acclaim overseas as well. In 1999, her
album "Dream" was a hit, selling over 200,000 copies. She has won the Japan Gold
Disc Award in the Jazz Category four times. In 2013, she was awarded the "Order ofRio Branco" by the Brazilian government, and has steadfastly maintained her position
as the leading bossa nova performer in Japan.
Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO)
Founded in June 1956, the orchestra was originally led
by Akeo Watanabe, its first permanent conductor and acentral player in the orchestra's founding. Today, theorchestra is focused on three core activities: Orchestra
concerts, regional activities and educational programs.
Orchestra concerts designed to promote culture
through music are held under the direction of a wellrounded lineup of conductors, including Chief
Conductor Kahchun Wong, Conductor Laureate
Alexander Lazarev, Honorary Conductor Laureate Kenichiro Kobayashi, and Friend of the JPO/Artistic Advisor Junichi Hirokami. Since the Great East Japan
Earthquake in 2011, the Music for Disaster Areas program has been held more than 300 times, and in 2022 theorchestra was awarded the 16th Shinpei Goto Prize for its highly acclaimed activities. JPO also holds concertsfor various local communities under the motto "for all people, all generations, all regions, all over the world,"
including outdoor concerts at venues such as ARK Hills and Toranomon Hills. This time, they will perform as theJapan Philharmonic Orchestra brass quintet, taking advantage of their extensive experience.

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TORANOMON HILLS WELLNESS
During this autumn season, whose pleasant breezes make it a perfect time for sport, TORANOMON HILLSWELLNESS will be held at Oval Plaza, where greenery and blue skies spread out in the heart of the city. Yoga
programs led by popular instructors will help attendees enjoy Toranomon Hills life, offering unprecedentedwellness. Come and enjoy the open lawn and refresh your body, mind and soul. Attendees will receive a JPY 500
coupon that they can use within Toranomon Hills for dining and shopping.

Date:

Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd OctoberTime:(1) 11:00－12:00 (2) 13:00－14:00 (3) 15:00－16:00

Venue:

Oval Plaza on 2F Toranomon Hills Mori Tower

Supported by: Tokyu Sports Oasis Inc.
Registration: https://www.toranomonhills.com/en/events/2023/10/0042.html
Instructors and schedule:
Saturday 21st October
11:00－12:00 TAMAO
13:00－14:00

SHIHO

15:00－16:00 Akane Satomi③③ SHIHOTAMAO

Akane Satomi

Sunday 22nd October
11:00－12:00 Yurika Umezawa
13:00－14:00

Waka Nozawa

15:00－16:00 Yukari Miwa

Yurika Umezawa

Waka Nozawa

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Yukari Miwa

Celebrating the completion of the "Toranomon Hills" area, new TORANOMON goods to be released!
To celebrate the completion of the Toranomon Hills area, new merchandise featuring the Toranomon Hills
character TORANOMON will go on sale sequentially at Toranomon Hills Station Tower, Toranomon Hills BusinessTower and other locations beginning Friday, October 6! TORANOMON is a cat-shaped business robot from 22ndcentury Tokyo. It was created in 2014 as the character of Toranomon Hills, which gives shape to many ideas thatspark innovation in the world.
A number of limited-edition sweets decorated with TORANOMON are available at Toranomon Hills, including therecently opened Toranomon Hills Station Tower. Separately, Toranomon Hills Wagon Shop will sell new goods
such as T-shirts, hand towels and water bottles. Please enjoy the limited-edition sweets and goods ofTORANOMON, which are perfect for the fall season of appetite and sports.
Toranomon Hills Station Tower

TORANOMON Peanut ButterCookies (13 pieces)
Price: 2,056 yen (excl. tax)
Store: AM STRAM GRAMAM STRAM GRAM's popular peanut butter
cookies will be sold in a version featuring a flavor
exclusive to Toranomon Hills. Two charmingly
TORANOMON-designed tins each will have atiger (tora) crest.

TORANOMON Banana BreadCoffret TORANOMONLAMMAS TORANOMON Cooler Bag

Price: 3,500 yen (excl. tax)
Store: Atsushi Hatae
This special collection of chocolates will be
decorated with TORANOMON designed
exclusively for Toranomon Hills. The one-of-akind assortment will be sold only at this area.

Price: 1,182 yen (excl. tax)
Store: LAMMAS/ISTINTOThis cooler bag with TORANOMON will be perfectfor carrying items purchased at stores. Please use
it to take home delicious memories of yourshopping experience with TORANOMON.
*The image is for reference

Price: 3,800 yen (excl. tax)
Store: ovgo Baker BBB
Since our founding, the beloved banana bread,
known for its enduring popularity, is now
available in a mini size!
You can even purchase a whole loaf. Perfect forenjoying at home and a great choice for souvenirs.

Sales of the four items above will start sequentially as Toranomon Hills Station Tower stores begin to open from
Friday, November 24th (dates will vary by store). For more information, please contact each store.
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Toranomon Hills Business Tower

Chocolate Galette with TORANOMON Chocolate Plate
Price: 1,300 yen (excl. tax)
Store: LE CAFÉ LA BOUTIQUE de Joël Robuchon
A chocolate galette adorned with the TORANOMON mascot willbe sold at Toranomon Hills store. The sauce will resemble tiger
stripes and the chocolate will feature TORANOMON's image.
Sales will begin on Friday, October 6th.

TORANOMON Exclusive-design Chocolate
Price: 4,600 yen (excl. tax)
Store: LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT
LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT's popular chocolates will be soldwith an exclusive sleeve featuring the TORANOMON mascot– a perfect gift for loved ones – and will go on sale fromThursday, October 12nd.

The two items will be sold at Toranomon Hills Business Tower. For more information, please contact each store.

Toranomon Hills Wagon ShopTORANOMON T-shirt
Price: 3,500 yen for adults
3,000 yen for children (excl. tax)
T-shirts with TORANOMON prints will besold in four colors for everyday use. Kids'
sizes will also be available, making themsuitable for the whole family.

TORANOMON 849 Caran d’Ache PenPrice: 5,300 yen (excl. tax)
The sky-blue color, reminiscent of the color of
the escalators in the Station Atrium on the B2
floor of the Station Tower, will make a greatgift.

TORANOMON Water Bottle
Price: 3,000 yen (excl. tax)
This water bottle by Nargen, light andeasy to carry, will feature a cute imageof TORANOMON taking a stroll.

TORANOMON tote bag
Price: 3,000 yen (excl. tax)
This tote bag will be perfect for everyday
use. Available in two colors, it can beused as a golf tote bag or lunch bag orfor picnics.

TORANOMON Stacking Mug
Price: 1,500 yen (excl. tax)
One of the popular items in theTORANOMON goods, the mug cup, isnow available in a new design! It's astacking mug, making it easy to store,
and it's perfect for the upcoming season.

The four items above will go on sale sequentially from Fri., October 6th at Toranomon Hills Wagon Shops
in two locations: Toranomon Hills Business Tower (2F) and Glass Rock (2F).
For inquiries, please call the Business Tower location at 03-5771-9711.
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Public Relations, Mori Building Co., Ltd.
Tel +81 (0)3 6406 6606
E-mail koho@mori.co.jp

Weber Shandwick Japan
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Mayuko Harada (Tel +81 (0)90 9006 4968)
Masashi Nonaka (Tel +81 (0)80 1037 7879)
E-mail moribldg@webershandwick.com

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