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, May 29 (Bernama-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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