Park Hotel Tokyo in Shiodome, which exhibits and sells more than 400 works of art throughout the hotel, will serve a Christmas-limited afternoon tea created in collaboration with artist Midori Miki. The tea, "Art Colours Afternoon Tea – A Small Afternoon Gallery Where Colors Tell Stories," will be served at ART colours Dining on the 25th floor from December 1 (Tue.) to December 25 (Fri.), 2026.
Miki is currently creating an Artist Room at the hotel, and guests can enjoy her world alongside flavors distinctive to the holiday season.
A Collaboration With Artist Midori Miki
Miki presents her work in Japan and abroad under the theme of "a concept of bliss that goes beyond kawaii (cuteness)." She paints food in its fresh, beautiful state and in its decayed, collapsed state within the same picture, and by combining elements such as jewels and ribbons she draws out the transience, attachment and memory that lie behind surface-level cuteness. Through these opposing expressions, she asks about "happiness," the essence of cuteness, and the "love" and "eternity" that lie beyond it.
On the Corridor Gallery Terrace on the hotel's 26th floor, visitors can view Miki's work "YOUR GIFT." She regards the act of presenting her work as itself a gift, and she treasures the joy of thinking of someone and the happiness that an encounter with a work can bring. Taking inspiration from that sentiment, the afternoon tea expresses the uplifting feeling of giving a present to someone dear as a Christmas teatime.
The Christmas Parfait and Tea Stand
The item that symbolizes the collaboration is the Christmas parfait "Strawberry Glass Parfait × Midori Miki." Into a glass layered with an abundance of strawberries, the hotel has packed the cuteness that calls Miki's work to mind, along with the elation of the moment a gift is opened.
The tea stand is arrayed with Christmas sweets, including white tiramisu and a lemon and yogurt bûche de Noël. The illustration and design of the menu card were also created in collaboration with Miki, so guests can enjoy her world not only in the food but in the menu card itself.
Artist in Hotel
Under the concept of "a museum you can stay in," Park Hotel Tokyo runs its Artist in Hotel project, in which an artist stays at the hotel and completes an entire guest room as a work of art. Miki is currently creating an Artist Room as part of this project. Ahead of its completion, this afternoon tea offers an early encounter with her world.
The shape of happiness an artist paints, the flavors of Christmas a pâtissier crafts, and the view of Tokyo spreading beyond the windows all come together in an afternoon tea enjoyed as art.
About the Artist: Midori Miki
- 1989: Born in Tokushima Prefecture
- 2012: Graduated from the Oil Painting field of Kyoto Saga University of Arts (now Saga University of Arts)
- 2014: Completed the master's program in Oil Painting, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts
Menu
Tea Stand
First Tier:
- White tiramisu
- Lemon and yogurt bûche de Noël
- White chocolate and hazelnut pearl mousse
- Orange and caramel macaron
Second Tier:
- Pistachio and raspberry mini tart
- Black tea and strawberry éclair
- Apple cheesecake sandwich cookie
Third Tier:
- Spice-marinated shrimp burger
- Foie gras pudding with ginger caramel sauce
- Kou shui ji (口水鶏, mouthwatering chicken)
Scones:
- Plain scone
- Cherry and maple syrup scone
- Apple confiture
- Coffee cream
- Clotted cream
Christmas Parfait:
- Strawberry Glass Parfait × Midori Miki
Art of Tea
Art of Tea is a premium tea brand based in Los Angeles, California. Its blends use top-quality organic tea leaves selected from around the world and are designed with care for aroma, flavor and finish. They bring out the taste of the sweets and savories and add a comfortable afterglow to a winter afternoon.
Event Details
- Period: December 1 (Tue.) to December 25 (Fri.), 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (last entry), 2-hour seating
- Price: ¥9,000 (tax and 15% service charge included)
- Reservation: Advance reservation required by 2:00 PM two days prior
- Guests: Reservations accepted from one person
- Venue: ART colours Dining, 25th Floor, Park Hotel Tokyo
- Phone: +81-3-6252-1166
Images are for illustrative purposes only. The photo shows a serving for two guests. Menu contents and prices are subject to change without prior notice depending on ingredient availability.
