FEATURE | TIE UP

Translated By DeepL

Long time no see and nice to meet you. Walking with the two of you, the reborn Shinpukan.
Go to brand new "ShinPuhKan

Nice to see you and nice to meet you.
Walking with the two, the reborn Shinpukan.

The word "Onkyo-Chishin" is an apt description of the city of Kyoto. While preserving the good old scenery, Kyoto is open to young creators and the next generation of culture, and its unique mix of old and new has evolved the city of Kyoto. This philosophy is reflected in the Shinpukan, which was renovated after a four-year recharging period, retaining the retro building of the Kyoto Central Telephone Station completed in 1926 and housing a number of ongoing tenants, including Japan's first "Ace Hotel. The two visited the newly renovated Shinpukan, FPM's Tomoyuki Tanaka, who was born and raised in Kyoto and has known the area for a long time, and model Mineyoshi Kotani, who was visiting for the first time, freely browsed the stores, watched movies, tasted sweets, tried on yukata (light cotton kimono), and played records. They also take a close-up look at the charms of each of them. They will give you hints on how to enjoy Shinpukan to the fullest!

  • Photo_Mami Nakashima
  • Text_Shohei Kuroda
  • Styling_Kaori Kawakami
  • Hair_Kaori Yagi
  • Edit_Shun Koda

PROFILE

Kotani Miyuu (brand-name of limestone gemstone)

She is active in modeling and writing, mainly for fashion magazines, catalogs, and advertisements. At the same time, she has attracted attention for her inexhaustible activities, such as working on projects with various writers and creators. She loves the Showa era and pure coffee shops, and is a regular contributor to her own Instagram (@).omiyuno), using the hashtags "# coffee shop club" and "# flower bed watcher" to express his feelings about Showa and coffee shops. Her nickname is Omiyu.

A New Cinema Paradise that will make movie lovers swoon.

SPOT.1Uplink Kyoto

. This mini-theater consists of four screens with the themes of "Red," "Rainbow," "Matcha," and "Stripe. Not only does it have high quality visual beauty and sound equipment, but it also handles a wide variety of galleries and sundry goods.

Location: Shinpukan B1
Phone: 075-600-7890
kyoto.uplink.co.jp

. First of all, I wanted to bring you to Uplink Kyoto. You are a movie buff, Mr. Kotani, but how long have you been a movie buff?

. I have loved it since I was a child, but I fell in love with it even more when I started working part-time at a movie theater.

I see that you worked part-time at a movie theater! Nowadays, you can easily watch the latest and greatest movies from the past at home via the Internet, but do you still prefer to go to the theater?

I'm definitely a theater person. I watch them at home, but I really enjoy the process of buying the tickets, having popcorn, and learning about the show from the pamphlet.

WRYHT〉dress ¥48,000, tank top ¥12,000 (BRIGHT LIGHT) , sellenatela〉sandals ¥34,000 (HALL by sellenatela), rings are stylist's personal effects

. And it is strange when you think about it again, watching the same movie with people you don't know. People who have never spoken a word to each other, but when the movie starts, they are laughing and crying in the same place. I was recently thinking about this when I was watching the latest "Star Wars" movie. The movie was littered with some of the same old "ah-ha" moments that fans who have been watching the movies for a long time can understand. I couldn't understand it. I didn't understand it, but when I looked it up later, I realized what it meant. I think that is the beauty of the theater. If I had watched it at home, I would not have been able to realize that. Besides, it is nice that each of these mini-theaters has its own personality.

. The "UPLINK Kyoto" has not only a theater, but also a gallery and a selection of books and sundries related to movies, which are unique to this facility.

Yes, I think that each time I come here, I can enjoy it in a different way, and that both movie buffs and those who are not so familiar with movies can enjoy it as well.

The interior design is based on the concept of "retro-futurism.

Lovely , retro-futurism is my favorite taste. The atmosphere feels nostalgic even though it's a new facility. This neon sign is cute too!

Let's go inside the theater.

The theme of the screen is "Red," and it is, quite literally, bright red! The comfortable seats allow you to relax and immerse yourself in the world of the works.

The bright red sheets are cute , and fluffy! This is one I can take my time and concentrate on.

The manager visited the factory of Kinette Galley, a French theater chair manufacturer, and selected these chairs.

Amazing attention to detail! So that's why the seating is so comfortable , I'm convinced. Once again, when I walk into the theater, I think it is because it is a comfortable space that I can share my excitement.

I think that many people nowadays use review sites and social networking sites to express the emotional ups and downs of watching a movie.

. In fact, I sometimes refer to reviews as well. But when I read a review, I can't help but base it on my own subjective viewpoint, and I don't always get 100% of the writer's feelings. Then, I find it more fascinating to see the reactions of those who are present at the moment, such as a laugh or a gasp.

You can certainly feel the emotional movement of the film from moment to moment, can't you? We are watching the film in an unprotected state during the screening.

Yes, that's right. I don't put myself on display. I think that may be a better way to understand what is really going on in the audience than a normal conversation. I think that the big screen, the sound equipment, the atmosphere of the theater, and the process of getting there all come together to immerse you in the world of the film. I think the movie theater is a place where the heart moves.

INFORMATION

new style residences built before the end of the Shifu era (esp. in Kyoto and Osaka prefectures)

Address: 586-2, Bano-cho, Anekoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Hours: 11:00 - 20:00 (11:00 - 23:00 for restaurant)
*Depends on the store.
Shinpukan" official website
Instagram:@shinpuhkan_official

BRIGHT LIGHT

Phone: 03-5486-0070

HALL by sellenatela

Phone: 03-6419-7732