February 2015 Newsletter

25 Feb 2015 NEWSLETTERS




	CASE STUDY: Reception in a traditional Japanese atmosphere - a sumo stadium
	Fast Facts Event Name: White & Case Annual IBA Cocktail Reception Event Organizer: Into Japan Specialist Tours (Oxford International Exchange) Date: 21 October, 2014 Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Stadium Attendance: 984 During the Annual Conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) 2014 in Tokyo, many social events hosted by private law firms took place around the City, and one of the most unique and unforgettable experiences that the IBA delegates might have had was the networking party at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Stadium, located in the downtown area of Tokyo. A global law firm, White & Case chose the uniquely Japanese venue to entertain their distinguished guests and business partners. A total of 984 guests enjoyed the reception held in the vast sumo stadium, where the sumo ring (dohyo), and the turret outside atop which drums are played during sumo competitions (yagura) as well as portraits of past tournament winners were displayed. The guests were treated to 10 different varieties of sake as well as sushi made on the spot by five chefs. "Chanko-nabe," a traditional stew pot that sumo wrestlers usually have as regular meals, as well as "yakitori" grilled chicken were served at individual free-standing stalls called "yatai," a popular entertainment of a Japanese festival. Also, ample dishes were prepared for the vegetarian guests, accounting for 20% of the total cuisine. To appreciate the history, culture, and the sport of sumo, the guests were taken on special scheduled "back-stage" tours of the Sumo Stadium as well as the Sumo Museum located within the venue. The popularity exceeded the host's expectations, with over 400 guests participating in the tour. A local Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) partner, Into Japan Specialist Tours handled all the planning, preparation and operation to make this reception an extremely successful event.

Two Michelin-starred Pierre Gagnaire Tokyo restaurant: Upgrades the business event

The ANA InterContinental Tokyo is home to the two Michelin-starred restaurant of Chef Pierre Gagnaire. At the globally renowned chef's only Tokyo establishment, his dazzling culinary creations are accompanied by stunning views of the Tokyo metropolis as a backdrop.

Gagnaire's passion for the best in quality produce and arriving at unprecedented tastes adheres to a heartfelt philosophy of using food to communicate and stir the emotions.

The PIERRE GAGNAIRE restaurant, which originally opened back in March 2010, has undergone a complete refurbishment, which includes the stylish façade at the entrance to commemorate the 5th anniversary. The traditional culture of Tokyo is embodied in the selection of interior colorings -- the key hue being purple, accented with the colors of Japan's renowned fireworks.

The entire restaurant can be reserved for corporate as well as social events. Party plans can be custom-made to meet particular needs of the organizers.
266㎡/ 60 Seats
Lunch: from 7,000 yen. Dinner: from 17,000 yen

Accommodations at the ANA InterContinental Tokyo offer 844 contemporary guest rooms, including 43 suites. Over 20 meeting and event venues can handle up to 2,000 delegates. There are seemingly endless choices at the hotel's 11 restaurants and bars, which offer a variety of event packages to suit your requirements.

ANA InterContinental Tokyo



	A new luxury hotel arrives in the heart of Ginza
	Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo opened on the 17th December 2014. The new hotel in Tokyo's luxury district is the first in Japan for the Millennium brand -- collaboration between Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, located in 24 countries worldwide, and Japan's Mitsui Garden Hotels. The high-end 329-room hotel offers guests convenient access to major conference venues, such as the Tokyo International Forum, and sightseeing spots in central Tokyo. The Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo is a Japanese-style space for visitors seeking the ultimate in luxury. The weaving exterior design has its overlaid elements passing under and over each other, while the interior is a private space reflecting an Asian minimalist style. Working with distinguished Japanese brands and enterprises well versed in traditional ways, the modern hotel showcases the essence of "Cool Japan." Sterling examples include the Mikimoto Cosmetics "Pearl Room" and HAKUZA "Gold-Leaf Room." Some guest rooms even have views of the nearby classic Kabukiza Theatre -- reflecting how, in fashionable Ginza, Japanese tradition and contemporary Western chic coexist. The hotel's restaurant, ALL-DAY DINING NiKO GINZA, prepares its cuisine using the freshest of seasonal vegetables and fish procured at the nearby famous marketplace -- served in a variety of tastes and culinary styles. The rack room rate starts from 25,000 yen per night. Millenium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo

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26 FEBRUARY 2015 - 27 FEBRUARY 2015

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2 MARCH 2015 - 3 MARCH 2015

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