October, 2017
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts Japanese Chopsticks Exhibition– as Part of Gift Giving Tradition
TOKYO - Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, one of Japan’s
most prestigious international hotels located inShinjuku, Tokyo, will host an exhibition
entitled “Japanese Chopsticks Exhibition – asPart of Gift Giving Tradition” from November
7 to 20, 2017 in the Art Lobby on the third floor.
About 70 lacquered chopsticks from various
prefectures throughout Japan will be displayed,along with special chopsticks in wood boxes andwith chopstick rests. In addition, guests who eat
specially prepared Japanese breakfasts (Limited to10 meals per day) at the exclusive Club Lounge of “Premier Grand” will be presented with one set ofcommemorative Wakasanuri lacquered chopsticks.
This annually held exhibition is part of the Keio Plaza Hotel’s Japanese cultural experience
program and this year marks the sixth consecutive year that it will be held with the most renowned
manufacturer “Hyozaemon”, which was founded in 1921. Japan’s traditional food culture is believed
to be the only one in the world that uses only chopsticks, and the Keio Plaza Hotel seeks todemonstrate the beautiful tradition of Japanese chopsticks to guests. This exhibition is also
designed to convey how chopsticks reflect the seasons in Japanese food culture, and show off
various beautiful and colorful lacquer techniques as Wakasanuri, Wajimanuri, and Tsugarunuri fromall parts of Japan that represent the uniquely Japanese concept of “wabi-sabi”, which can bedescribed as the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The Keio Plaza Hotel’s Japanesecultural experience programs have been well received by guests, of whom 75% are from overseas
countries.
“Japanese Chopsticks Exhibition – as Part of Gift Giving Tradition”
Date:November 7 (Tuesday) to 20 (Monday), 2017
Time:10:00a.m.～6:00p.m． (Until 4:00p.m. on the last day of the exhibition)
Venue: 3rd Floor Art Lobby
Admission: Complimentary
Co-Host: Hyozaemon Co., Ltd.
■ Gift for Guests who stay on the Club Floor “Premier Grand”
Guests who eat specially prepared Japanese breakfasts (Limited to 10 meals per day, reservationsrequired) at the exclusive Club Lounge of “Premier Grand” will be presented with one set ofcommemorative Wakasanuri lacquered chopsticks“Premier Grand” Stay Package【Club Room Premier Grand】 Starting from JPY22,500【Premier Grand Suite】
Starting from JPY45,000
Room rates: 2 guests per room, price per person including use of the Club Lounge, breakfast, service charge andtaxes.

About the Keio Plaza Hotel
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, located in Shinjuku at the very heart of the nation’s capital Tokyo, is one ofJapan’s leading international hotels. Our hotel boasts of over 20 restaurants and bars, and we host awide 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, wedding kimono fitting experience, tea ceremony, ikebana experienceand many others. For more information about our facilities and services, please visit
our website, YouTube, Facebook or Instagram.

Contacts: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Public Relations Manager
Keiko Kawashima,[テキストを入力]+81-3-5322-8010

keiko-kawashima@keioplaza.co.jp