If you loved spending the Christmas season at MITSUKOSHI BGC last year, get ready for an even more festive time and unlock a pocket full of wonder this year!
MITSUKOSHI BGC, located at the podium of The Seasons Residences, is celebrating its fourth Christmas season, promising a more vibrant and heartwarming atmosphere than ever before. The entire mall will be transformed into a Doraemon-themed Sparkling Christmas Adventure—a grand spectacle that welcomes families and friends across three generations to share the joyful spirit of the season.
In addition, exciting new store openings will delight shoppers. Here, you’ll find everything you need for the holidays, from home decorations and gift ideas to inspiring holiday party concepts that bring Christmas to your home.
Here are the special events that everyone can look forward to!
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony + MITSUKO’s Holiday Debut
MITSUKOSHI BGC will officially welcome Christmas 2025 with its Christmas Tree Lighting Event on Tuesday, November 4th, at 5:00 PM, featuring Christmas carol performances and the debut of the iconic Kokeshi doll, MITSUKO’s beautiful holiday attire to welcome the most wonderful time of the year!
Here are additional performances to watch out for throughout the season:
- Japanese Kids Dance Performances
- November 8 (Sat) – 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM (LIV DANCE ACADEMY)
- November 16 (Sun) – 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM (Dream Girls & Boys)
- Japanese Drum (Taiko) Performance by Manila Japanese School
- November 23 (Sun) – 2:00 PM
Doraemon Meet and Greet
Doraemon, Nobita, and Shizuka are coming to MITSUKOSHI BGC! In addition to the whimsical holiday displays, Instagrammable photo areas, and must-have merchandise, everyone can meet and greet their favorite robotic cat and his friends in a series of fun and heartwarming sessions at the MITSUKOSHI BGC’s 2nd Floor Event Space.
Meet-and-Greet Schedule:
- November 8 (Sat), November 9 (Sun)
- December 6 (Sat), December 7 (Sun), December 8 (Mon)
- December 13 (Sat), December 14 (Sun)
There will be three sessions each day: 1 PM, 3 PM, and 5 PM.
Pop-Ups and New Openings to Watch Out For
Several pop-up shops will open throughout the Christmas season at MITSUKOSHI BGC! These include MI Fresh’s Hikari (gift baskets), Phiten (Japanese wellness products), Kizik (US slip-on sneakers), Spingle Move (Hiroshima-made sneakers), Gingersnaps (children’s wear), and Theo & Philo (premium Filipino chocolate).
Premium Japanese strawberries, or Ichigo, will also be available here starting mid-December, which makes for a delightful gift option for your friends and loved ones!
Upcoming exciting things at MITSUKOSHI BGC extend beyond the Christmas season, as it becomes home to more of our favorite Japanese stores! Ippon-yari, a beloved Japanese izakaya from Southern Luzon, is making its debut in BGC… and the moment sneakerheads have been waiting for—ABC Mart opens in the Philippines mid-December, offering a wider concept store shopping experience to Pinoys of all ages, complementing its first branch in the Philippines!
Japanese Wrapping Service
This is your chance to impress your special someone with Japanese-style wrapped gifts this Christmas! Starting Tuesday, November 25th, MITSUKOSHI BGC will introduce a Japanese-style Christmas gift wrapping service, adding a touch of elegance to every gift you give.
Christmas Raffles and Promotions
Shop at MITSUKOSHI BGC for a chance to win big! Take part in exciting raffles for the opportunity to win incredible prizes, such as round-trip flight tickets to Japan for two, and more!
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JCB Grand Holiday Raffle
From November 4 to November 30, head over to the Ground Floor Event Area for the exciting “Snow Blizzard” raffle experience! Shoppers get the chance to step inside a snowflake-filled box to catch and win various prizes. The top prize is a grand reward of round-trip flight tickets to Japan for two!
Celebrate Christmas the Japanese Way
With its signature blend of Japanese tradition and modern lifestyle, MITSUKOSHI BGC invites everyone to experience the magic, warmth, and excitement of a Doraemon-themed Sparkling Christmas Adventure this holiday season. This celebrated mall is seamlessly integrated into The Seasons Residences, a Japanese-inspired luxury condominium by Federal Land, in collaboration with Japan’s Nomura Real Estate Development Ltd. Co. and Isetan MITSUKOSHI Holdings Ltd. The residence offers access to a range of lifestyle amenities, with residents enjoying direct elevator access to this lifestyle hub.
With Haru Tower now welcoming residents and Natsu Tower’s ongoing turnover, The Seasons Residences brings together the best of two worlds—Filipino hospitality and Japanese precision—in spaces designed for refined urban living. Amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, game rooms, and dedicated studios for yoga and dance. Meanwhile, a few two-bedroom suites are still available in Fuyu Tower, and the construction of Aki Tower is in full swing. Residents also enjoy an in-house leasing program.
Recently honored with the Best Retail Development title at the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2025 and named Lifestyle Mall of the Year by the Retail Asia Awards 2025, the mall stands as a celebration of community, craftsmanship, and culture.
MITSUKOSHI BGC won Best Retail Development at the recent Dot Property Philippines Awards 2025. Receiving the award are Commercial Business Group Head Charmaine Bauzon, MITSUKOSHI BGC General Manager Yoji Kawaguchi, and MITSUKOSHI BGC Deputy General Manager Jodee Paulette Arroyo.
Get exclusive offers, deals, and a special preview of the best of Japanese and Philippine lifestyles at A Holiday Home Fair! This grand open house event takes place at the Mayuree Grand Ballroom of Dusit Thani Manila on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 1 PM to 6 PM.
To learn more about MITSUKOSHI BGC and The Seasons Residences, visit www.theseasonsresidences.ph or call their hotline at 0919-076-2502. Get a sneak peek at their showroom, located at 7th Avenue corner 34th Street, Grand Central Park, BGC.
