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Art lovers in Japan will soon be able to quite literally \u201ceat with their eyes\u201d thanks to a new limited-time afternoon tea experience inspired by two of Europe\u2019s most beloved painters. <\/p>\n
Running from July 1st to September 13th, select venues in Tokyo and Nagoya will host The National Gallery London Afternoon Tea ~ Inspired by Monet & Van Gogh, a colorful collaboration themed around the works of Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. <\/p>\n
Created in partnership with the world-famous National Gallery in London, the afternoon tea transforms iconic paintings such as Monet\u2019s Water Lilies and Van Gogh\u2019s Sunflowers into elegant sweets, savory dishes, and drinks designed to look as artistic as the masterpieces themselves.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\tLondon Afternoon Tea (\u00a9 The National Gallery, London\/Photo courtesy of Best Bridal\/PR Times)
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The menu leans heavily into the idea of dining as a visual experience. Tea stands are styled like painters\u2019 palettes, layered with vivid greens, yellows, blues, and floral accents that mirror the colors found in the artists\u2019 work. Monet\u2019s tranquil waterside scenes are represented through grape and white wine jelly, pistachio mousse, and matcha-inspired creations, while Van Gogh\u2019s sun-drenched Southern France comes to life through mango desserts, citrus flavors, and sunflower-inspired parfaits. <\/p>\n
The event also explores a lesser-known connection between the two painters: both Monet and Van Gogh were fascinated by Japan and dreamed of visiting the country someday. Elements of Japonism appear throughout the menu, including shiso-accented tartlets and Japanese-style pork rillettes coated in matcha breadcrumbs. <\/p>\n
Guests can also add themed drinks and desserts, including the vivid \u201cMonet Blue\u201d cocktail-inspired beverage or the bright yellow \u201cPassionate Sunflower\u201d mango drink. <\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\u201cMonet Blue\u201d cocktail-inspired beverage (\u00a9 The National Gallery, London\/Photo courtesy of Best Bridal\/PR Times)
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\n\t\t\t\tBright yellow \u201cPassionate Sunflower\u201d mango drink (\u00a9 The National Gallery, London\/Photo courtesy of Best Bridal\/PR Times)
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The experience will be available at Aoyama St. Grace Cathedral<\/a> and Shirokane Geihinkan Art Grace Club in Tokyo<\/a>, along with Strings Hotel Nagoya<\/a>. Prices start from around 5,800 JPY per person depending on venue and plan.<\/p>\n Things to know<\/p>\n Aoyama St. Grace Cathedral, Website<\/a><\/p>\n Address: 3 Chome-9-14 Kita-Aoyama, Minato City, Tokyo<\/p>\n Dates: July 1 – Sept. 11<\/p>\n Hours: Noon – 2 p.m. or 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Shirokane Geihinkan Art Grace Club, Website<\/a><\/p>\n Address: 1-1-9 Kami\u014dsaki, Shinagawa City, Tokyo<\/p>\n Dates: July 4, 5, 9, 10, 17, 20, 23, 24, 26, Aug. 2, 6, 7, 9, 14, 15, 27, Sept. 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 13<\/p>\n Hours: Weekdays: Noon – 2 p.m.; Sat, Sun, holidays: Noon – 2 p.m. or 3 – 5 p.m.<\/p>\n