The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo Launches Summer Promotions Inviting You to a Blissful Summer of Dazzling Sunlight and Cool Breezes

The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo (Location: Tokyo Midtown 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku; General Manager: Xavi Gonzalez) will sequentially launch a variety of luxurious promotions focusing on the rich bounty that heralds the arrival of early summer, such as mellow peaches, passionate mangoes, and the summer symbol, eel. At The Lobby Lounge, starting Monday, June 1, 2026, the 'Summer Afternoon Tea' will be offered for a limited time. With a motif of vibrant sunflowers and hibiscus blooming in summer, it features sweets and savories expressing the cool elegance unique to Japanese summers to create a graceful tea time. Additionally, the 'Exotic Mango Parfait' will add a touch of glamour to elegant afternoons with the rich sweetness and exotic aroma of ripe mangoes. Furthermore, at 'Héritage by Kei Kobayashi', based on the philosophy that honors the 'individuality of terroir and climate', the new menu 'Bijoux' will be presented, featuring peak-season asparagus and wild vegetables. Guests can enjoy refined Gastronomie Française, where delicate techniques draw out the utmost appeal of the ingredients. Moreover, at the Japanese restaurant 'Hinokizaka', starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the finest 'Shin-ko' (young) eel from Aichi Prefecture takes center stage. Grilled with traditional techniques, the supreme eel over rice offers a delicate texture that melts in the mouth and is filled with an elegant umami flavor. And at The Bar, where guests can enjoy early summer while gazing at the sweeping panoramic views and sparkling cityscape through the glass, four types of summer cocktails featuring the ultra-premium tequila 'Patrón El Alto' will be available starting Monday, June 1, 2026. A thrilling cup that harmonizes two capitals, such as a spicy margarita combining Kyoto's 'Tachibana' and Tokyo's 'Shichimi', will elegantly color summer nights. Please enjoy these gem-like menus where carefully selected seasonal ingredients and skilled craftsmanship resonate, perfectly matched for the season of dazzling sunlight. The Lobby Lounge ■ Summer Afternoon Tea Location: The Lobby Lounge (45th floor) Period: Monday, June 1 - Monday, August 31, 2026 Hours: 12:00 - 17:00 Price: From ¥9,700 (including tax and service charge) Afternoon Tea Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/ritzcarlton-tokyo-thelobbylounge-bar/reserve?menu_items=69df5fcbd1bbf447c552fd4d - Summer vegetable and mascarpone mousse, corn gelee, brioche toast - Colorful tomato ensemble, basil paste and cucumber pickles - Crab galette, peach and avocado relish, winter melon confit with caviar - Dashi-scented beef consomme, black beef tartare and marinated yam, ginger cream and shiso oil - Grilled eel and sansho-flavored egg salad sandwich - Baked eggplant puree, sandwich with zucchini and paprika - Tandoori chicken, carrot salad sandwich with citrus and raisins - Sanguine peach souffle glacé - Mango tropical mousse, coconut gelee - Ramune-flavored and lime & mint agar yokan, castella - Lychee cream, jasmine cake - Sunflower praline, ganache sable sandwich - Shine muscat tartlet - Soybean and sesame florentine monaka style - Hibiscus lollipop - Plain scone - Corn scone ■ Exotic Mango Parfait Location: The Lobby Lounge (45th floor) Period: Monday, June 1 - Monday, August 31, 2026 *End dates may vary depending on the seasonality of ingredients. Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-21:30 L.O., Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00 L.O. Price: ¥4,500 (including tax and service charge) The highly anticipated summer-only new 'Exotic Mango Parfait' presented by Pastry Chef Mayumi Kobori. Generously layered with drippingly mellow ripe mangoes, this artistic dish elevates the rich sweetness and refreshing aftertaste into multiple layers. Although gluten-free, the combination of textures and ingredients expresses a profound depth and satisfying flavor. Please enjoy this ultimate taste of extreme refinement along with the exciting exhilaration of summer. Héritage by Kei Kobayashi ■ Menu 'Bijoux' Location: Héritage by Kei Kobayashi (45th floor) Period: Friday, May 15, 2026 - *End dates may vary depending on the seasonality of ingredients. Hours: Dinner only Price: ¥50,000 (Market price, including tax and service charge) From this sanctuary of gastronomy, which expresses the essence of ingredients with modern sensibility while honoring the traditions of French cuisine, we deliver a new dish. 'Even with the same ingredients, the terroir and climate in which they were nurtured infuse a unique individuality into every drop of aroma and flavor' -- Based on this unwavering philosophy, we have carefully selected only the highest grade peak-season ingredients from across Japan. Fresh asparagus and wild vegetables that make you feel a powerful breath of life, which can only be encountered right at this moment. Featuring them as the main act, skilled and delicate techniques maximize the potential of the ingredients, elevating each plate into an artistic gastronomic experience. The rising mellow aroma, eye-catching vivid colors, and a long, elegant lingering finish. We deliver a meticulously calculated gastronomic experience called refinement. Japanese Restaurant 'Hinokizaka' ■ Power Food Location: Japanese Restaurant 'Hinokizaka' (45th floor) Period: Wednesday, July 1 - Monday, August 31, 2026 Hours: Lunch / Dinner Price: ¥10,000 (including tax and service charge) Menu: Appetizer, Unaju (Eel over rice), Liver soup, Pickles, Dessert Located on the 45th floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, the Japanese restaurant 'Hinokizaka', which boasts Kaiseki, Sushi, Tempura, and Teppanyaki embodying traditional Japanese aesthetics, has prepared a set meal featuring rare 'Shin-ko' (young) eel from Aichi Prefecture to mark the arrival of early summer. The greatest feature of 'Shin-ko', a young eel that has grown faster than normal eels, is its incredibly delicate and soft texture. The skin is thin, and the meat is so delicate it melts in the mouth the moment you eat it, leaving an elegant umami that is surprisingly refined despite being rich. A masterpiece of carefully selected ingredients grilled with expert skill. Please enjoy this luxurious menu that colors a special moment. The Bar ■ Summer Cocktails Location: The Bar (45th floor) Period: Monday, June 1 - Friday, July 31, 2026 Hours: Mon-Thu 15:00-23:30, Fri 15:00-24:00, Sat 12:00-24:00, Sun 12:00-23:30 Price: ¥3,