[Shinagawa Prince Hotel] A first in the hotel industry to sell Japanese afternoon tea “Okota de Taka “Anko Fondue”” in collaboration with the Japan Anko Association Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Co., Ltd. Press release: November 12, 2024 [Shinagawa Prince Hotel] A first in the hotel industry to sell Japanese afternoon tea “Okota De Taka “An Fondue” in collaboration with the Japan Anko Association FUN food experience that embodies Japanese culture [Period] January 6th (Monday) to February 28th (Friday), 2025
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supervision of the Japan Anko Association. What is Okota de Kata? “An Fondue”? Anko time immersed in the visually beautiful “Bimisai Shokubako” begins with a number of meals that expand the possibilities of red bean paste beyond just sweetness.The main sweetness is based on the compatibility of various ingredients and red bean paste. Served in a fondue style that allows you to experience it straight. In addition to providing customers with the experience of preparing and eating the food themselves, in a space with a spectacular view and a “kotatsu” limited to one group per day, you can enjoy a rare time that will warm your mind and body. In addition, we have created a study problem related to red bean paste, “QankoA,” supervised by the association, unique to this plan. By gaining knowledge about red bean paste while enjoying the view approximately 140 meters above the ground, we will be able to travel from Shinagawa, an international exchange base, to both Japan and overseas. We will award you a certificate as a “Shinpuri Ambassador” for the purpose of disseminating its charm. “Okota de warm “An fondue”” POINT ● Rare location where you can occupy the spectacular view space, Okota special seats limited to one group per day ● A menu that fully brings out the charm of red bean paste, with changes in ingredients, temperature, and taste, supervised and in cooperation with the Japan Anko Association ● From Tokyo’s gateway “Shinagawa”, we will produce “Shinapuri Ambassadors” who will spread and promote red bean paste.
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/21564/462/21564-462-b91621dc1ae0543d80f79a5c6d42372d-1567×1045.jpg Okota special seats (limited to 1 group per day) (Shinagawa Prince Hotel) Japanese afternoon tea Overview of “Okota de Ataka “An Fondue”” [Period] Monday, January 6, 2025 – Friday, February 28, 2025 [Location] Aji Kaido 53 Stations (Main Tower 38F) [Fees] ￥6,500 (tax included, 13% service charge added) 【U R L】
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/shinagawa/plan/53/afternoontea/ [Reservations/Inquiries] Comprehensive restaurant reservation (10:00A.M.-6:00P.M.) [Delicious food box] The dishes laid out in the deliciously colored boxes also use Tamba Dainagon red beans, and techniques are applied to take advantage of their characteristics, such as reconstituted, boiled, steamed, cooked, and pureed, to suit each dish. You can enjoy a variety of Japanese cuisine that expands your possibilities.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/21564/462/21564-462-88ada3ad191d1a64841cde9b86afe87a-2000×1333.jpg “Delicious food box” image (Shinagawa Prince Hotel) ・Temari sushi (Sekihan, Squid/Radish/Caviar, Salmon/Arabic ink powder) ・Simmered pumpkin ・Ogura and yuzu sesame tofu with mildly sweet red beans ・Red bean and sweet potato soy milk gratin ・Azuki miso dengaku [Sweet taste] For the main dish, “Anko Fondue,” we have prepared two types of red bean paste with different temperatures. Both the warm “tsubu-an” that allows you to feel the texture and the cold “peel-an” made by peeling the skins of beans one by one are made with Prince Hotel’s original ultra-soft water “Minami Uonuma’s delicious spring water.” It brings out the delicate flavor. You can enjoy the charm of red bean paste in a variety of ways: hot and cold, and crushed red bean paste and peeled red bean paste.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/21564/462/21564-462-e0c23a8cc9da0ef93b18f126739b093c-1567×1045.jpg “An fondue” image (Shinagawa Prince Hotel) ・An fondue (Warm: crushed red bean paste, cold: peeled red bean paste) Shiratama dango, Strawberry, Monaka & Dorayaki skin, Black sesame, Chocolate, Mascarpone cheese, Vanilla ice cream ・Strawberry bean daifuku ・Ohagi tempura ・Mitsu beans ・Mizuyokan ・Red bean marron pie ・Matcha moreau chocolate [Drink] The slightly bitterness of the light tea that is brewed first, the rich variety of Japanese tea that harmonizes with the gentle sweetness of the red bean paste, and the well-balanced pairings, such as coffee that tightens the sweetness and black tea that enjoys the lingering aftertaste, create depth of flavor. Exudes a rich flavor. *We also recommend pairing with the optional sake. [“Okota special seat” limited to one group per day] For this afternoon tea, only one group per day will have a special seat equipped with a kotatsu, which symbolizes the Japanese spirit. The experience of enjoying the sweetness of red bean paste and the aroma of Japanese tea in a space that combines the spectacular winter view that can only be seen from the upper floors through the windows and the warmth of the kotatsu is a luxury that can only be experienced during this season. Even though you are in the heart of the city, you can forget about the hustle and bustle and create a blissful time that satisfies your five senses. We hope that you will experience the Japanese atmosphere and the warmth of winter at this special seasonal kotatsu seat.
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Association’s mission is to “realize world peace.” The ideas of the two companies, who both continue to disseminate Japanese culture both domestically and internationally, coincided, resulting in the first collaboration in the hotel industry.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/21564/462/21564-462-0a45b404618e05280d99a1020488d7d8-2000×1479.jpg Shinagawa Prince Hotel What is Shinapuri Ambassador? This is a title awarded to customers who have met the unique certification conditions of this project in recognition of their love and passion for red bean paste. Masu. The three conditions for certification are: to eat deliciously from the menu supervised by the association, to deepen your knowledge of red bean paste by trying QankoA, and to experience the world from Shinagawa and aim to spread and promote Japanese food culture. That’s one.
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/21564/462/21564-462-8ca3a59fed2e4ead7f80da82cb69d7d9-2000×1333.jpg We wish you a happy return with the main feature of this winter’s afternoon tea, “An Fondue” (Shinagawa Prince Hotel) Shinagawa Prince Hotel Overview FUN! Goes On – My fun then and now is here – Shinagawa is an area that continues to evolve as an international exchange hub that drives Japan’s growth, and is visited by many people from Japan and abroad. Shinagawa Prince Hotel, which boasts excellent access as a new base in Tokyo, has the largest number of guest rooms in Japan, and is equipped with a banquet hall, restaurant live hall, movie theater, bowling alley, and an urban aquarium, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa. “Entertainment Town.” From the beginning to the end of the day, you can be enveloped in the extraordinary essence of drinking, eating, and playing that stimulates your five senses. We will provide you with a fun and memorable experience no matter when you visit.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/21564/462/21564-462-8370b742292759f1ceddaa9340788617-718×746.png FUN! Goes On – My fun then and now is here – (Shinagawa Prince Hotel) Japan Anko Association Overview – Achieving world peace through red bean paste – It was founded in October 2018 by the current president, Anko Nishii, as an association for the purpose of promoting the spread of red bean paste. When the association was first established, there were 17 members called “ambassadors,” but by 2024 there will be more than 10,000 members nationwide. The association’s philosophy is to “realize world peace through red bean paste,” and one of its core businesses is regional development through red bean paste. About Chairman Anko Nishii The first president of the Japan Anko
Association. I am a die-hard red bean paste lover who has eaten over 10,000 types of red bean paste. He also develops recipes for red bean paste and researches the history and health effects of red bean paste. Major media interviews and appearances include TBS TV’s “Matsuko’s Unknown World”, Nippon Television’s “ZIP!”, TV Asahi’s “Super J Channel”, Fuji TV’s “Nonstop!”, etc. In June 2023, he became the ambassador of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ “Arigatou Movement.” *The photo is an illustration. *Prices include consumption tax. A 13% service charge will be added to your bill separately. * Regarding food allergy response in our restaurants, banquet halls, etc., we will use seven specific raw materials (shrimp, crab, wheat, buckwheat, egg) that manufacturing companies (our food suppliers) are required to display under the Food Labeling Act. – Milk and peanuts) only. If you would like us to handle the seven specified raw materials, please let us know in advance. *Ingredients and menu may change depending on purchasing status. *The above information is current at the time of release (November 12th).