June, 2023
Six LGBTQ+-themed Cocktails in Celebration of Pride Month June 2023, Championing
Diversity and Inclusivity with the Expertise of Award-Winning bartenderTOKYO - Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels
located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, excited to unveil its latest offering in celebration of Pride Month 2023.
The hotel is proud to launch six new cocktails that embody its unwavering commitment to creating adiverse and inclusive society for all.

Available from May 29 to July 31, 2023 at the Main Bar, Brillant on the second floor of the SouthTower, the cocktails feature a colorful rainbow flag motif, with each hue representing a uniquemeaning.
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo has long been dedicated to creating a welcoming plaza for people of allnationalities, races, and beliefs. This unwavering Plaza Philosophy has been ingrained since ourinception, and it resonates with the surrounding Shinjuku community, which has a rich history ofembracing LGBTQ+ culture and values. The new cocktail offerings are a perfect way for the hotel toshowcase its commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
These cocktails were meticulously created by renowned bartender Kazuya Watanabe, who is best
known for producing the legendary, perennial favorite cocktail 'Celebration'. In 2021, he was awarded
the Ojuhosho (Medal with Yellow Ribbon) for his long-term contribution to the hospitality industry.
The cocktails are intended to raise awareness and encourage those who are not familiar with theLGBTQ+ community to experience the spirit of inclusivity at Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo.

Plaza Pride Cocktail
Date: May 31 (Wednesday) to July 31 (Monday), 2023
Venue: Main Bar “Brilliant”, 2nd Floor
Price: JPY1,900 each (Includes service charges and taxes)➢Message behind each cocktail
The rainbow flag is a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and its social movements.
Each of its six colors holds a special meaning: red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sun, green for nature,
blue for harmony, and purple for spirit. To honor these values, Keio Plaza Hotel has created six signature
cocktails, each with its own unique message.

Celebration (Red = Life)
Raise a glass to life's milestones with the Celebration cocktail. Made with champagne and raspberry liqueur, thiselegant drink adds a touch of glamour and sweetness to your celebration.
Botanical Healing (Orange = Healing)
The Botanical Healing cocktail combines the traditional flavor of gin with the soothing scents of lavender andelderflower. Sip on this floral drink and feel its healing powers.
Solare (Yellow = Sun)
Feel as though you are basking in the warm glow of the sun with the Solare cocktail. Its bright yellow color comesfrom turmeric and amaretto cream liqueur, adding to the rich flavor and aroma of TUMUGI, a spirit derived fromkoji (rice malt).
Nature Green (Green = Nature)
Imagine you are stepping into a lush green forest with the Nature Green cocktail. Made with Café Vodka, cypressand cedar-flavored gin, and bitters, this drink is a perfect blend of nature's richness.
Blue Concerto (Blue = Harmony)
Find harmony in the Blue Concerto cocktail, which blends five distinct world whiskies with sourness and sweetness.
Its blue hue, from the "Ao" whiskey base, is a visual treat.
Purple Soul (Purple = Spirit)
Sake, Kyoho grape liqueur, and yuzu citrus come together in the Purple Soul cocktail, creating a delightful purple
drink that embodies the spirit of its brewer.

➢ Profile of Kazuya Watanabe
Executive Advisor to the F&B and Banquet Department of Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Professional Experience
2021-present Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Executive Advisor
2016 Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Director of Food & Beverage Department
1979 Joined Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Awards and Honors
2012 Ojuhosho (Medal with Yellow Ribbon)
2011 Contemorary Master Craftsman Award
2005 Tokyo Metropolitan Superior Technician Governor Prize “Tokyo Meister”
1986 Winner, HBA Original Cocktail Competition
1985 Runner-up, HBA Original Cocktail Competition
1984 Grand Prix, Suntory the Cocktail Award ‘84
Professional Associations & Titles
Present Honorary Senior Advisor, Japan Hotel Association
2012“Chevalier”, Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne
2006 Selected as the youngest president, Japan Hotel Association
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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 wehost 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 andservices, please visit our website, YouTube, Facebook or Instagram.
Contacts: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Public Relations Manager
Yoko Sugiura, y-sugiura@keioplaza.co.jp