Pola Museum of Art to Bring Restaurant 'Array' and Cafe 'Tune' In-House, Operations Start June 17

The Pola Museum of Art (Hakone, Kanagawa) will bring its two on-site dining facilities, Restaurant Array and Cafe Tune, under direct management starting in June 2026, accompanied by a complete menu refresh. By doing so, the museum aims to more faithfully reflect its philosophy and brand image, adding further appeal to the museum experience while striving to improve customer satisfaction and business performance. To enhance brand trust and provide a consistent experience at the Pola Museum of Art, which holds a unique presence in Hakone, the museum will focus on creating a hospitable atmosphere, ensuring synergy between the menu and special exhibitions, and improving quality. Operations under the new structure will begin on Wednesday, June 17, coinciding with the opening of the exhibition '100 Years After Monet: New Eyes—Monet and 21st Century Art.' The kitchen team will feature Yosuke Otsuka as Chef Patissier, Daisuke Mishina as Chef, and Takuma Kuzukubo as Support & Advisory Chef. All three have ties to the region and will work to create a unique dining experience exclusive to the Pola Museum of Art. Museum Director Hiroko Noguchi stated, 'While bringing the restaurant and cafe in-house entails responsibilities such as human resources, store management, and staff training, it allows us to directly reflect the museum's direction and image in their operations. We aim to enhance our overall appeal based on the unified high quality and hospitality of the Pola Museum of Art.'