From September to October 2026, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi will commemorate its 8th anniversary with a “Sustainable High Tea” designed around the theme of “Circulating Value.” The program highlights a creative approach to resource management, featuring a menu crafted from non-standard produce and upcycled materials, paired with a rotating exhibition of traditional Japanese bonsai. This initiative aligns with the hotel’s ongoing pursuit of the international Green Globe sustainability certification.
Sustainable High Tea: Creative Resource Use
The culinary team has developed a selection of eight savories and sweets that prioritize the reduction of food waste. Central to the menu are the “Yatara” summer rolls, which utilize rescued seasonal vegetables that fall outside standard market specifications. Other highlights include sustainable fish fritters and organic soba shrimp rolls, each designed to offer sophisticated flavors while minimizing environmental impact.
Sweet offerings also follow the upcycling philosophy. The “Aglyume Guimauve” is a citrus-based marshmallow that incorporates peels typically discarded during juice production, transforming them into a concentrated flavor element. This focus on giving new value to overlooked ingredients defines the “Circulating Value” concept.
The Art of the Ethical Cocktail
The anniversary celebrations extend to the bar with the “Second Harvest” original cocktail. The drink features a house-made cordial created from surplus hotel ingredients, including leftover wine, coffee grounds, and orange peels. Guests can customize their drink by selecting from six varieties of ethical gins in the “LAST” and “REVIVE” series, which are produced by upcycling sake lees and other brewing by-products. This approach gives a second life to materials that would otherwise be lost to the production cycle.
Bonsai and Environmental Harmony
Complementing the dining experience is a rotating bonsai exhibition in the hotel lobby, running from July through October. These living artworks symbolize longevity and the Japanese tradition of coexisting with nature across generations. A notable piece in the collection is a 200-year-old Itoigawa Shinpaku, recognized for its white weathered wood known as shari. The display changes weekly, reflecting the resilience of nature and the hotel’s commitment to cultural and environmental preservation.
Property details
- Property
- Pullman Tokyo Tamachi
- Address
- 3-1-21 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 1-minute walk from JR Tamachi Station (directly connected), 3-minute walk from Toei Subway Mita Station
- Official site
- https://www.pullmantokyotamachi.com/
- Rooms
- 143
- Pricing
- Sustainable High Tea from 7,500 yen
- Opened
- October 1, 2018
