Event Special Offers

Staying Cool in Summer – Japanese Wisdom and Beauty

Period: August 8 to September 25, 2019
Location: Art Lobby, 3rd Floor and other locations
Admission: Complimentary

Keio Plaza Hotel will host a cultural exhibition “Staying Cool in Summer - Japanese Wisdom and Beauty” in the hotel lobby from August 8 to September 25, 2019 to display how Japanese use their wisdom and aesthetic sense of beauty to stay cool during the hot summer months. Ornate yukatas (Casual kimonos), fans, wind chimes, hand towels, goldfish art, “Edo Kiriko” cut glass and other items are closely associated with summer and nature, these items will be displayed to demonstrate summer lifestyles of various periods in Japanese history.

Exhibition

Yukata, the cusual kimono
We will display the intangible cultural property “Nagaitachugata” yukatas using indigo-dye. Also our yukata experience service is available for guests to try on throughout the year.
Collaboration: Nobuo Matsubara
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Cool breezes
The refreshing power of a cool summer breeze is represented in rounded uchiwa fans and folding sensu fans.And highly prized Imari Nabeshima style ceramics will provide wind chimes for display.
Collaboration: Ibasen Co., Ltd. and Hataman Toen Ltd.

Flowing water
A“lacquer art” depicting swimming goldfish and the traditional “Rien Zome” dyed hand towels that depict the stylishness of Edo (Old Tokyo) will be displayed.
Collaboration: Yuzo Eto and Todaya Shouten Co., Ltd.

Edokiriko cut-glass glassware
“Edokiriko” is widely recognized for their artistic value as one of Japan’s traditional crafts.
Collaboration: Hanasho

Summer themed paintings
Collaboration: Botanical Art Association, Minatoya Co., Ltd., and Shoyo Shimada