Oakwood Premier Tokyo Opens with Kagambiraki Ceremony

Oakwood has expanded its portfolio of serviced apartments in Japan with the opening of the Oakwood Premier Tokyo in the Marunouchi district of the capital city.

"This property is destined to become the accommodation of choice for discerning travellers, whether for an extended sojourn or a short business or vacation trip," said Dean Schreiber, managing director of Oakwood Asia Pacific. "Our eight existing serviced apartments in Tokyo have redefined the Serviced Apartments product. With this ninth property, which is available for short-stays, we look forward to continuing the success we have achieved in Tokyo and to introducing more travellers to the benefits of our unique accommodation offering."

The Oakwood Premier Tokyo is located on the 6th to the 19th floor of a 19-storey multi-serviced complex.

All 123 apartments are furnished with full kitchens and amenities.

Kagambiraki

The official opening of the Oakwood Premier Tokyo was celebrated with Kagambiraki, a special sake barrel breaking ceremony.

Sake emerged as the drink of Japanese nobility over 1,000 years ago and grew to enjoy widespread popularity on festive occasions. To celebrate important events such as the New Year, weddings, anniversaries, or the opening of a new business, the Kagambiraki (cask-breaking ceremony) is performed by the host and VIP guests.

Kagami refers to the circular mirror that was unveiled by a Shinto priest during the ceremony as a symbol of the divine spirit. It also refers to the circular lid of the sake cask that is broken open by the guest of honor using a wooden mallet. The sake is then ladled out to all the guests This ceremonial opening of the sake cask is believed to bring blessings of health, happiness, and prosperity to all, as the sake is raised in a toast.

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