It's November, I'm thinking of Christmas pastry already.

Tis’ the holiday season 2020! With a blink of an eye, this year is coming to an end, it has been a bumpy ride, but we all held tight. 

2020 has taught us a lesson – to treasure the moments with your family and loved ones. 

If you happen to be in Japan, heads to Mandarin Oriental hotel in Tokyo.

Even though Christmas is not native to Japan, it has become a major festival with Japan’s very own characteristics. 

Roasted chicken and Christmas cake are now part of essentials on the dining table when celebrating with loved ones for a Meri kurisumasu (Merry Christmas). 

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo has launched this year’s Christmas Collection & Osechi, highlighting a line-up of the bestsellers from the last five years. 

They include the Premium Shortcake featuring Queen Strawberry from Sembikiya, Japan’s oldest fruit shop with a history of over 185 years, as well as KUMO®, Executive Pastry Chef Stéphane Tranchet’s signature cake now available in the limited flavour of Vanilla from Tahiti and Madagascar.

Taking care of guests who prefer a traditional way of New Year celebration, the hotel presents a three-tiered Osechi carrying a wonderful mix of Japanese, Chinese and Western delicacy with the old-world elegance. 

Indulging in the delicate taste, diners can bid farewell to 2020 and get refueled for the next year to come. 

Christmas Collection & Osechi reservation period: Oct 23 – Dec 17, 2020. 

For more information, email motyo-fbres@mohg.com