CINNAMON GRAND COLOMBO BRINGS THE FLAVOURS AND MELODIES OF JAPAN TOGETHER
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 21 August 2026 – Cinnamon Grand Colombo is set to celebrate Japanese culture through two special experiences this August, bringing together Japanese inspired cuisine and live music performed by an accomplished ensemble of visiting Japanese musicians.
The celebrations begin with A Japanese High Tea Serenade at the Tea Lounge, where guests can enjoy a specially curated Japanese inspired high tea buffet accompanied by live performances by Japanese artists. The buffet brings a Japanese touch to the Grand High Tea experience, with highlights including Nigiri, Maki Rolls and Sushi.
The celebration continues with Melodies of Japan at the Atrium, an intimate evening that brings together a live musical performance and a specially curated five course Japanese dining experience.
Taking the stage are four accomplished musicians from Japan. Yuki Hayashi on flute, a finalist of the Japan Classical Music Competition, is a member of the Japan Wind Ensemble and progressive rock band JYOCHO, with performances across Japan and internationally. Osami Ikeda on trombone has performed with leading Japanese orchestras and was also a member of the Asian Youth Orchestra.
Ryota Koshinaka on percussion brings experience spanning orchestral music, musical theatre, ballet and opera, having performed with several prominent Japanese orchestras. Keiko Kobayashi on piano is also an accomplished conductor with a longstanding connection to Sri Lanka. She played a key role in founding the Colombo Wind Orchestra and has performed with the ensemble since 2012. She currently serves as Chief Conductor of the Japan Wind Ensemble.
The musical programme journeys through different expressions of Japanese music, beginning with the internationally recognised Sukiyaki (I Look Up as I Walk) and featuring works by renowned Japanese composers including Rentaro Taki, Toru Takemitsu and Ryuichi Sakamoto. The repertoire also brings in elements of Japanese popular culture through music from Super Mario Bros., Oshin and the traditional Enka ballad Yosaku.
A special highlight will be the world of Studio Ghibli, featuring Joe Hisaishi’s Merry-Go-Round of Life from Howl’s Moving Castle and The Legend of Ashitaka from Princess Mononoke. The programme culminates with music from the globally popular anime Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba).
Complementing the music is a five course Japanese menu that brings together some of the cuisine’s much loved flavours. Highlights range from salmon and tuna nigiri and sashimi to a main course choice of Teppanyaki Beef Tenderloin or Miso Glazed Salmon, accompanied by miso butter vegetables, garlic rice and teriyaki sauce. Green Tea Cheese with Honey Ice Cream completes the dining experience.
Together, the two experiences offer guests an opportunity to discover Japan through food and music, from an afternoon of Japanese-inspired high tea and live melodies to an intimate evening of five curated courses accompanied by a special musical performance.
A Japanese High Tea Serenade
29 August 2026 | 3PM– 6PM
Tea Lounge
LKR 6,500 nett per person
Melodies of Japan
31 August 2026 | 7PM onwards
Atrium, Cinnamon Grand Colombo
Five course Japanese dining experience
LKR 15,000 nett per person
For reservations and enquiries, please call 011 243 7437 or 076 560 4972 (WhatsApp)
