Musashino Art University, Mesm Tokyo, and Autograph Collection carry out a “new hospitality and hospitality” design project

Musashino Art University, Mesm Tokyo, and Autograph Collection carry out a “new hospitality and hospitality” design project ​
Musashino Art University Press release: February 7, 2025 Musashino Art University, Mesm Tokyo, and Autograph Collection carry out a “new hospitality and hospitality” design project
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/83551/165/83551-165-666ae6f89d926d67a14120cdbf722808-1200×534.jpg Musashino Art University (location: Kodaira City, Tokyo/President: Yukazu Kabayama; hereinafter referred to as the university), mesm Tokyo, and Autograph Collection (location: Minato-ku, Tokyo/general manager: Hisashi Ikunuma; hereinafter referred to as mesm Tokyo) will carry out a design project that explores the concept of “new hospitality and hospitality” for travelers visiting Japan, with the aim of delivering hospitality unique to Japan. Project overview In recent years, foreign tourists visiting Tokyo from Europe, America, Southeast Asia, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “tourists to Japan”) have been attracting attention to traditional culture and architecture that retains the flavor of the Meiji and Edo periods, the diversity of food, and uniquely developed subcultures.However, high value-added services that satisfy the needs of tourists visiting Japan are still not fully developed. In this project, students from the Department of Creative Innovation, Faculty of Design and Design at our university, will gain the perspective of tourists visiting Japan through fieldwork and interviews, gain new insights through
discussions and advice with Mesm Tokyo’s talents (hotel staff), and aim to create ideas for building value in the relationship between the city of Tokyo and tourists visiting Japan. Ultimately, we plan to explore the concept of “new hospitality and hospitality” through concept prototyping and hold a final report meeting. Project schedule November 2024 Inspection and discussion with hotel staff at Mesm Tokyo November 2024 – February 2025 Theme, concept creation, proposal creation Late February 2025 Final report meeting held at Mesm Tokyo
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/83551/165/83551-165-a5decb37bb0f0b1021ce216a0b1eec42-3900×2925.jpg About Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection Based on the concept of “TOKYO WAVES,” this 265-room modern luxury hotel offers guests new
discoveries by offering services and content rooted in the
ever-changing “now” of Tokyo. On April 27, 2020, JR East Group opened the WATERS complex in Takeshiba, Minato Ward. We opened in takeshiba (Waters Takeshiba). We aim to become an icon of the Tokyo lifestyle, where urban energy and creativity meet, by leveraging the unity of rich local resources and art, such as the spectacular Tokyo Bay Area and the historic Hamarikyu Gardens, as well as art and music that pleasantly stimulate the five senses. The Autograph Collection, developed by Marriott International, is a hotel that is “Exactly like nothing else.” We are a member of the Hotel. In addition, in 2024, Mesm Tokyo received the 4-Year-Old Certification under Sakura Quality An ESG Practice (commonly known as “Sakura Quality Green”), a global sustainable eco-certification for domestic tourist facilities, as well as the international eco-label “Green Key.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/83551/165/83551-165-0ce370cca5a88ec680456951204002a8-3000×2001.jpg ​Social issues put into practice by our students The Department of Creative Innovation focuses on the ability to think creatively, which can be acquired by studying art and design. The school was established in 2019 with the aim of providing practical learning in society, and the first batch of students graduated in March 2023. In this department, students spend two years at the Takanodai Campus learning the basics of art and design, field research, and the historical background of innovation. From the 3rd year onwards, students will work with partner companies, local governments, etc. at Ichigaya Campus. We will co-create with society through project-based classes in collaboration with. Experts in various fields work together with companies and local governments, including this project, to discuss sustainable future societies We are working on various issues in the real world while interacting with people. Contact information regarding this matter Musashino Art University University Planning Group Collaborative Co-creation Team Kono ichigaya_campus@musabi.ac.jp