Works by Toko Shinoda, who has watched over the hotel's history
On display at the front reception is a pair of ink paintings by Shinoda Toko, a leading figure in abstract ink painting. One is Shinoda's signature piece, "Untitled" (1963), which was displayed in a suite at the old hotel. It is said that when The Beatles stayed at the hotel during their visit to Japan in 1966, they were so moved by the work that they purchased the same brush used to paint it, which is a well-known anecdote. The other is "Yutaka" (2000), which Shinoda painted when The Capitol Hotel Tokyu opened. These two opposing works serve as a symbol linking the old and new hotels.
"Untitled" 3rd floor reception sofa back
"Yutaka" 3rd floor reception, back
Shinoda, who is involved in a wide range of activities and is also a fascinating person, has his works displayed in iconic places in the hotel, such as Japanese Restaurant Suiren, the suites, and the back wall of the cloakroom counter, making it fun to spot them.
If you take your time to explore the museum, you will find many other artworks and you may even find a piece that you like.
"Ascent" 1F in front of the banquet hall
"Kiritsubo" Japanese Restaurant Suiren Sushi Counter
We hope that you will enjoy a relaxing time while experiencing the art that the hotel has carefully preserved and passed down through the generations.
Shinoda Toko
Born in Dalian, China in 1913. He first touched ink and a brush at the age of five, and thereafter self-taught himself on calligraphy. After World War II, he began to deconstruct characters and paint abstract works with ink, traveling to the United States in 1956 and holding a solo exhibition that earned him high praise. He passed away in March 2021 at the age of 107.
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