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You can enjoy the traditional Kyoto culture at the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo – Geiko and Maiko will demonstration performance

| Events, Tokyo Events & Expo, Travel and Tourism Events & Expo | 09/12/2018

Geiko and Maiko Culture

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts “The Traditional Beauty of Kyoto Supporting Geiko and Maiko Culture” Exhibition

Date: Sep 12, 2018
Source: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo

TOKYOKeio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH) Tokyo, one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will hold a special exhibition entitled “The Traditional Beauty of Kyoto Supporting Geiko and Maiko Culture” showcasing Kyoto’s traditional arts to provide insight to the cultural aspect of Japan’s traditional Geiko and Maiko culture.

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The 38th Arita and Imari Porcelain Exhibition will be held at Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo – Introducing Beautiful Japan’s Traditional Art

| Events, JPOP and Culture Events & Expo, Tokyo Events & Expo | 06/04/2018

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo's restaurants will serve specially prepared foods using porcelain from the Arita and Imari regions.

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

Date: May 30, 2018
Source: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo

TOKYOKeio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host the “38th 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.

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The World’s First Geisha Cafe Opens in Osaka, Japan

| Japanese Culture & Traditional, Reports | 08/24/2017

Geisha tea ceremony at Maikoya Osaka

The World’s First Geisha Cafe Opens in Osaka, Japan

Date: Aug 22, 2017
Source: Maikoya Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017Maikoya Osaka, a high-end Japanese cultural experience venue, recently introduced the world’s first geisha themed cafe and restaurant in Osaka.

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Japanese cuisine “Washoku” added to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

| Awards and Honors, Culture and Society News, Foods and Drinks News, Foods and Drinks Reports, News, Reports, Travel and Tourism News | 12/04/2013

UNESCO picks Japanese cuisine as cultural heritage
Date: Dec 4, 2013
Source: NHK WORLD

UNESCO has added Japanese cuisine and food culture to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

The world body’s intergovernmental committee made the decision at a meeting in Azerbaijan on Wednesday. Japan filed an application with UNESCO in March last year, following a request by a Japanese civic group.

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OMOTENASHI – Japanese Hospitality

| Japanese Culture & Traditional, Reports | 09/10/2013

Omotenashi - Japanese Hospitality

Omotenashi – The Heart of Japanese Hospitality
By Muneyuki Joraku

I think it’s about creating a non-dominant relationship between a person who’s offering the service and a person who is receiving it. It could be the CEO of a big company, a famous star or an ordinary housewife, but there’s only one simple relationship between host and guest. An example of the best Omotenashi is when the host anticipates the needs of the guest in advance and offers a pleasant service that guests don’t expect. They should not wait for instructions from their guests, as guests who make their requests directly are considered unsophisticated in Japan.

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HYPER JAPAN 2013 July 26-28 Earls Court, London

| Events, JPOP and Culture Events & Expo | 06/16/2013

JPOPHYPER JAPAN 2012

HYPER JAPAN 2013 July 26-28 Earls Court, London
HYPER JAPAN 2013 will be a celebration of Japan’s traditional heritage as well as its vibrant pop culture. Immerse yourself for a day or two and soak up the atmosphere of this fascinating culture.

Venue: Earls Court Two, Earls Court, London SW5 9TA (MAP)
Web: www.hyperjapan.co.uk
Date: 26-28 July 2013
Time: Fri: 2pm-8pm, Sat: 9:30am-8pm, Sun: 9:30am-6pm

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