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Discovering VenusFort
August 31, 2010
This large mall is modeled after Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and features the same aged-look columns and a large central fountain.
Currently the complex is hosting the Manga Girls Inspiration charity exhibition.
After exhausting themselves by shopping and taking in the event, visitors to VenusFort on Saturday or Sunday who hold a MORI LIVING Smiles sticker can also relax in a private lounge while enjoying free drinks in addition to two-hour free parking service.
Despite having lived in Tokyo for over eight years, I have only visited Odaiba a handful of times, usually for a trade show or other special event. I have rarely been to the manmade island just to walk around and pass the time, but when I did so recently I discovered just how enjoyable Odaiba can be. One of Odaiba's main attractions is the shopping, dining and entertainment complex of VenusFort, operated by Mori Building. This large mall is modeled after Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and features the same aged-look columns and a large central fountain. The ceiling is designed to look like the sky, and lights on timers simulate dusk and dawn several times throughout the day. Of VenusFort's 230 stores, 50 of them are outlets. The outlet section, which opened last December, is the first in Tokyo's 23 wards, and features well-known brands such as MARNI, galliano, Harrods, WEDGWOOD, HUNTING WORLD, and Francfanc, all at prices roughly half off retail. If I hadn't had other plans, I could have spent hours shopping for designer products at fantastic prices. VenusFort also stages several events throughout the year. Currently the complex is hosting the Manga Girls Inspiration charity exhibition. The event features roughly 100 special edition versions of the popular Blythe dolls, including some inspired by anime characters, as well as many designed by fashion creators from around the world. Visitors to the exhibition can purchase special versions of Blythe dolls here. Other souvenirs including books, stickers, tote bags, and coffee mugs are also for sale. The event runs through September 26. Finally, after exhausting themselves by shopping and taking in the event, visitors to VenusFort on Saturday or Sunday who hold a MORI LIVING Smiles sticker can also relax in a private lounge while enjoying free drinks in addition to two-hour free parking service. MORI LIVING residents with Smiles sticker can enjoy exclusive benefits not only at Roppongi Hills and Omotesando Hills but also Venus Fort in Odaiba! Kelly