The
sold-out Pan Am Layover Lounge pop-up is taking over a portion of downtown's Tokyo Kitty from Oct. 8-13, inviting guests to an immersive and nostalgic Pan Am experience while waiting for a "flight" to a variety of the airline's most popular destinations, including Tokyo, Hawaii, Mexico City, London and even the moon (yes, Pan Am pre-sold flights to the moon). All will evoke the now-defunct airline's golden-age-of-flight service and iconic branding.
The
intimate event hosts four guests in one of Tokyo Kitty's transformed private karaoke rooms for a 45-minute experience. The suite has been redecorated to emulate the height of Midcentury luxury, with authentic Pan Am memorabilia, a replica boarding pass/ticket and reimagined retro travel posters. Guests are treated to a personal cocktail tasting, which includes two drinks inspired by the ticket-holder's chosen destination along with tasting notes and fun quirks like faux cigarettes and a safety demo from a Pan Am flight attendant.
For those who would like to skip the trip but still want some cool Pan Am swag or who didn't book their ticket in time the terminal gift shop will be open during the duration of the pop-up with items like limited-edition prints, baggage and other merch.
These photos represent the Terminal Gift Shop, which will be accessible to Tokyo Kitty patrons throughout the duration of the pop-up. Check back in for photos of the full experience.
Photos by Hailey Bollinger