Saying it with flowers

The La Tour D'Argent French restaurant at the Hotel New Otani Tokyo will mark the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and France with a special lunch course and afternoon tea from April 29 to May 6.

Guests for the "Les Dejeuners de Flore" (floral lunches) can enjoy special menus, surrounded by flower decorations by popular Paris-style floral artist Jun Iwai, and Perrier Jouet's Belle Epoque Champagne in the famous flower bottle.

There will also be displays of tableware from Europe's nine premier brands, including Cristal D'arques, Christofle, J.L. Coquet and Riedel, decorated with Iwai's floral creations.