Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo presenteert de 400-jarige geschiedenis van de Japanse traditionele kunst

De 39e Arita en Imari porseleinen tentoonstelling – The Old and the New in Harmony

TOKYO-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), een van Japans meest prestigieuze internationale hotels gelegen in Shinjuku, Tokio, zal van 1 juli tot 5 augustus 2019 de “39ste Arita en Imari porseleinen tentoonstelling – The Old and the New in Harmony” organiseren, waar het Arita en Imari porselein, de eerste keramiek uit het zuidelijke eiland Kyushu, Japan, wordt voorgesteld aan geïnteresseerden. Het “Ko-Imari” (of oud-Imari) porselein dat in de 17e eeuw populair werd onder de Europese aristocraten in de Edo-periode en het prachtige porselein van de beroemde pottenbakkers die zich in de loop van de 400-jarige geschiedenis van de kunst hebben ontwikkeld, zal te zien zijn. Ook zullen acht gerenommeerde en moderne porseleinmakers uit de Arita en Imari regio’s van de Saga prefectuur in Kyushu hun producten tentoonstellen en beschikbaar stellen voor verkoop. Daarnaast zullen zeven van onze restaurants speciaal bereide gerechten serveren met Arita en Imari porselein.

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Introduces the 400 Years History of Japan’s Traditional Art

The 39^th Arita and Imari Porcelain Exhibition – The Old and the New in Harmony

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host “the 39^th Arita and Imari Porcelain Exhibition – The Old and the New in Harmony” from July 1 to August 5, 2019, introducing to guests the Arita and Imari porcelain, the first ceramics made in the southern island of Kyushu, Japan. “Ko-Imari” (or old-Imari) porcelain which became popular art items amongst European aristocrats during the 17^th century Edo Period and beautiful porcelain items made by the renowned pottery makers that have evolved over the 400 years history of the art will be on display. Also, eight renowned and modern porcelain makers from the Arita and Imari regions of Saga Prefecture in Kyushu will display their products and be available for sale. In addition, seven of our restaurants will serve specially prepared foods using Arita and Imari porcelain. Many guests can purchase porcelain products after dining at our restaurants and actually seeing and feeling them.

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Space producer and Japan Party Planner Association Chairman Yoko Maruyama and her associates will create special coordinated table settings using porcelain dishes to demonstrate how to beautifully integrate porcelain into daily lifestyles for the enjoyment of exhibition participants.

This year marks the 39^th time that this fair has been held, and is a reflection of the strong interest in Arita and Imari porcelain products. This exhibition is also designed to provide our international guests, who account for over 75% of total guests, with an opportunity to experience the beauty of Japan’s traditional Arita and Imari porcelain products.

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About the Keio Plaza Hotel
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), located in Shinjuku at the very heart of the nation’s capital Tokyo, is one of Japan’s leading international hotels. Our hotel boasts of over 15 restaurants and bars, and we host a wide range of local and international guests who visit us for our welcoming facilities, warm hospitality and unique services that allow them to experience Japanese culture, including our wedding kimono experience, tea ceremony and many others. For more information about our facilities and services, please visit our website, YouTube, Facebook or Instagram.

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Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Keiko Kawashima, +81-3-5322-8010
Public Relations Manager
keiko-kawashima@keioplaza.co.jp

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