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Maak kennis met de traditionele kunst van mooi Japan

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), een van Japan’s meest prestigieuze internationale hotels, in Shinjuku, Tokyo, zal de 38^e “Arita en Imari Porselein Tentoonstelling – From Origin to Modern Style” organiseren van 1 juli (zondag) tot 1 augustus (woensdag), 2018. De tentoonstelling presenteert het Arita en Imari porselein aan bezoekers, de eerste keramiek die werd gemaakt op het zuidelijke eiland Kyushu, Japan. Kunstobjecten representeren de Ko-Imari en andere porseleinstijlen en worden tentoongesteld. Daarbij exposeren zeven bekende, moderne porseleinmakers uit de Arita en Imari regio’s van de Saga prefectuur hun producten, die ook gekocht kunnen worden. Daarnaast zullen acht restaurants speciaal voorbereid eten serveren op porselein uit de Arita en Imari regio’s. Gasten kunnen porselein kopen nadat ze hebben gegeten in onze restaurants, waarbij ze kennisnemen van de manier waarop het porselein het eten accentueert.

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts “The 38th Arita and Imari Porcelain Exhibition”

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

Introducing Beautiful Japan’s Traditional Art

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host the “38^th Arita and Imari Porcelain Exhibition – From Origin to Modern Style” from July 1 (Sunday) to August 1 (Wednesday), 2018, introducing to guests the Arita and Imari porcelain, the first ceramics made in the southern island of Kyushu, Japan. Art items representing the Ko-Imari and other styles of porcelain will be displayed in exhibition. Also, seven renowned and modern porcelain makers from the Arita and Imari regions of Saga Prefecture will display their products and be available for sale. In addition, eight of our restaurants will serve specially prepared foods using porcelain from the Arita and Imari regions. Many guests can purchase porcelain products after dining at our restaurants and actually seeing and feeling how they are used to accentuate foods.

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This year marks the 38^th time that this exhibition 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.

This year’s exhibition will focus upon “Ko-Karatsu” and “Ko-Imari” porcelain established in the southern island of Kyushu. “Ko-Karatsu” is known for its simple and sturdiness during the reign of the Lord Toyotomi in the late 16^th century. “Ko-Imari” became popular art items amongst European aristocrats during the 17^th century Edo Period. Beautiful porcelain items made by the renowned pottery makers that have evolved over the 400-year history of the art will be on display.

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About the Keio Plaza Hotel

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, 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 20 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 Hello Kitty themed rooms and Japanese cultural experience programs. For more information about our facilities and services, please visit our website, YouTube, Facebook or Instagram.

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Contacts

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