This restaurant was established as part of an initiative to remodel a hotel and bring in guests from around the world from MICE tourism. It was based around the concept of the land of Karuizawa, aiming at making guests more familiar with the traits of the region, which sits at the foot of an active volcano, and is home to a wide variety of native plant life. The show kitchen counter is made from natural stone that expresses the strength of the land, and the space is divided by lattices with patterns based on flowers growing around Karuizawa. The walls are decorated by embroidery in a traditional style by Chinese artisans, based on Japanese paintings from the Edo period of the area’s native flora. Combining the key elements of bold, but subtle Chinese cuisine and the richness of nature in Karuizawa, the new Chinese restaurant brings together the best of China and Japan in a refreshing way.