{"id":72233,"date":"2013-07-08T04:19:12","date_gmt":"2013-07-07T19:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com?post_type=shopping&p=18484"},"modified":"2016-04-01T00:54:17","modified_gmt":"2016-03-31T15:54:17","slug":"ims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/ims\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Report! IMS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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IMS Tenjin
\n1-7-11 Tenjin ,Chuo Ward<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong>
\nIMS (InterMedia Station) is a unique, octagon-shaped tower in the center of Tenjin. All 14 floors are extremely well-organized with a range of clothing, accessories and homewares, and there\u2019s a hall structured in the center which extends from the second basement level to the eighth floor. There are great restaurants and cafes and some interesting services offered \u2013 various schools, an international information plaza, a massage parlor and more. What makes IMS truly special is that there\u2019s always something happening, especially in the 9th floor IMS Hall event hall \u2013 small-scale live shows, dance shows, and art exhibitions just to name a few. The decorations in the main hall also change according to season and events, and there\u2019s a beer garden on the rooftop during summer!<\/p>\n

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Shops<\/strong>: 113 shops, 20 restaurants
\nSize<\/strong>: 14 floors
\nTarget age(s)<\/strong>: From 20 to 40
\nGinren<\/strong>: Available
\nDuty Free<\/strong>: Not available<\/p>\n

Anchor shops<\/strong>:
\n\u2606 Docomo ( 5F)
\n\u2606 Tomorrowland (2F)
\n\u2606 United Arrows (3F)<\/p>\n

Special Shops<\/strong>:
\n\u2606 La Droguerie (6F)
\nThis French yarn store, popular across the world, is perfect for craft enthusiasts! You\u2019ll find a big range of products for knitting and sewing, such as lace, buttons, threads, and knitting wool in all the colors of the rainbow.<\/p>\n

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\u2606 Santa Maria (2F)
\nAt this refined beauty store you\u2019ll discover new scents from foreign countries, and be reminded of those you may have forgotten. Shampoo, soap and perfume are available in a wide variety of delectable scents.<\/p>\n

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\u2606 Shimamura Music (5F)
\nJapan\u2019s popular Shimamura Music store showcases all kinds of high-quality musical instruments. Whether you\u2019re a rock guitarist, classical violinist, or DJ, you\u2019ll be able to find the equipment you\u2019re after! There\u2019s also sheet music and study books for everyone from beginner level to pro. You can also take an instrument for a test play in-store, ensuring you\u2019ll choose your instrument with confidence.<\/p>\n

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\u2606 Cycle Shop Cross Country (4F)
\nAs you may well notice, bikes are a popular means of transport here in Japan allowing independence whilst saving fuel and space. If you\u2019re an interested cyclist then this specialist shop is well worth a visit.<\/p>\n

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\u2606Aujourdhui (B2)
\nThis accessories store has something for everyone, even those on a budget. From flashy and loud to demure and discreet pieces, this shop caters for a range of ages and styles.<\/p>\n

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Special Eats<\/strong>:
\n\u2606Terassa (12F)
\nA spacious and relaxed cafe with an interesting atrium shaped roof. Greenery and trees makes for a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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\u2606Unohana (12 F)
\nIf you\u2019re in the mood for some traditional Japanese cuisine, then this Okonomiyaki restaurant is a good place to refuel. Okonomiyaki (traditional Japanese savoury pancakes) are cooked on a hot grill in front of you, and you can select what you\u2019d like to add.<\/p>\n

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\u2606Tagashira Chaho (B1)
\nA great spot for a quick tea break is this specialist green tea shop, available as drinks, or in cakes and ice-cream – you can also buy your own box which makes as great souvenir.<\/p>\n

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Special Services<\/strong>:
\n\u2022 ECC: Language School (10F)
\n\u2022 Music School (9F)
\n\u2022 International phone box (1F )
\n\u2022 ABC Cooking Studio ( B1 )<\/p>\n

How to enjoy?<\/strong> If you\u2019re just shopping, then you will probably need about two hours, but if you want to relax and enjoy some of the services on offer then you might want to reserve the best part of the afternoon. If around in the early evening you can enjoy a drink on the rooftop beer garden (summer only).<\/p>\n

For Children<\/strong>: Asides from restaurants and the B2 Plaza store (where there are some toys for sale), IMS is not particularly a child-friendly mall.\"ims<\/p>\n

For Men<\/strong>: There are menswear stores on almost every floor, but we recommend John Smedley for their high-end sweaters in an array of colours.<\/p>\n

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For Women<\/strong>: There are a variety of clothes stores, including a beautiful lingerie shop on the first basement level called Amphi Proche plus a range of services (massage, hairdressers, nail art and so on).<\/p>\n

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For Tourists<\/strong>: Rainbow Plaza (8F) is a must-visit information hub – staff speak English, Chinese, Korean and (of course!) Japanese. They have a range of publications and leaflets in multiple languages, plus a small library, and you can leave a message or an advertisement on their message board. if you seek a language exchange partner, students, or perhaps you want to arrange a homestay.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s nearby?<\/strong>
\nVivre and Daimaru department store<\/p>\n

Access<\/strong>
\nPublic transportation:Tenjin Subway Station (East Exit 6)
\nParking:Available<\/p>\n