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)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/arita?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#aritalt;/agt;–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.

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,
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Contacts

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Keiko Kawashima, +81-3-5322-8010
Public
Relations Manager
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