Best Bridal Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Masayuki Tsukada) will host the "Tropical Resort Buffet ~Okinawa & Hawaii~" for a limited time from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Monday, August 31, 2026, at the buffet restaurant "Chef's Live Kitchen" within The Strings by InterContinental Nagoya (Location: 4-60-7, Hiraike-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture).

During this period, as a special summer vacation event, we will present spectacular hula dance shows by the beloved local and talented hula studios "HulaStudio LanaPono&Le’a" and "Kapilialoha Hawaiian Academy." Furthermore, we will offer workshops that parents and children can easily participate in, such as "Shell Painting" where you can enjoy painting with various colors, and "Herbarium Making." This summer, as opportunities to gather with family and loved ones increase, such as during summer vacation and Obon holidays, please enjoy a luxurious summer moment where all three generations, from children to the elderly, can experience something special together. After enjoying the hula dance show and workshops, please savor the limited-time tropical gourmet cuisine at "Chef's Live Kitchen."

HP: https://www.strings-group.jp/nagoya/recommend/recommend_14337/

<Event Schedule>

Hawaiian Hula Dance Show (Magnolia Chapel)

Dates: Monday, July 27, 2026, 12:30 PM / Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 12:30 PM / Thursday, August 13, 2026, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM

Shell Painting Experience (Inside Chef's Live Kitchen)

Dates: Every Thursday & Friday during tea time (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM) from Thursday, July 23, 2026, to Friday, August 28, 2026 *Excluding some periods

Herbarium Making Experience (Sky View Room)

Dates: Monday, August 24, 2026, 12:30 PM / Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:30 PM

"Hawaiian Hula Dance Show" Overview

Date and Time / Performing Groups:

・Monday, July 27, 2026, 12:30 PM HulaStudio LanaPono&Le’a

・Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 12:30 PM HulaStudio LanaPono&Le’a

・Thursday, August 13, 2026, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Kapilialoha Hawaiian Academy

Venue: 3F "Magnolia Chapel"

Capacity: First 60 guests per day

※The viewing fee for the hula dance show is included in the buffet price (no additional charge). However, due to limited seating, advance reservations are required. Guests wishing to view the show should apply through the plan specifically for hula dance viewing.

Reservation URL: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/strings-hotel-chefslive/reserve?menu_lists=6a40ce4249a868caed0930df

Content: In the Magnolia Chapel, which is not usually open to the public, the beloved local and talented hula studios "HulaStudio LanaPono&Le’a" and "Kapilialoha Hawaiian Academy" will present a stage full of highlights, from upbeat to relaxing songs. You can enjoy the immersive performances where the meticulously crafted costumes of each group and their individual charms are beautifully woven together. We deliver a special space where the passionate and vibrant Hawaiian breeze blows through the stage. After enjoying the hula dance show, please move to "Chef's Live Kitchen" to enjoy the limited-time tropical gourmet cuisine.

▲HulaStudio LanaPono&Le’a

HulaStudio LanaPono&Le’a

Appearing on Monday, July 27 / Tuesday, July 28, 12:30 PM

Based in Minami-ku, Nagoya City, "HulaStudio LanaPono&Le’a" is active both within and outside the prefecture. Members range from preschoolers to seniors. Pursuing a life full of fulfillment and joy, and a daily life overflowing with smiles through hula, they deliver stages full of Aloha that reach the hearts of their audience!

Address: 2F, Access Court, 1-14-3 Toyoda, Minami-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

Phone: 090-6095-3366

<Schedule for Monday, July 27 / Tuesday, July 28>

・12:15 PM - 12:30 PM Reception (3rd Floor of the Hotel) *Welcome drinks will be served.

・12:30 PM - 12:50 PM Please enjoy the hula dance show by "HulaStudio LanaPono&Le’a".

・1:00 PM onwards Meal service begins at Chef's Live Kitchen

▲Kapilialoha Hawaiian Academy

Kapilialoha Hawaiian Academy

Appearing on Thursday, August 13, 10:30 AM / 12:30 PM

Kapilialoha Hawaiian Academy, under its name meaning "bond united by Aloha," cherishes Hawaiian culture and traditions while pursuing beautiful formations and rich expressiveness, delivering the charm of Hawaii through sophisticated hula and vibrant stages.

Address: 2-320 Naka-Otai, Nishi-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

Phone: 0120-322-801

<Schedule for Thursday, August 13>

Session 1

・10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Reception (3rd Floor of the Hotel) *Welcome drinks will be served.

・10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Please enjoy the hula dance show by "Kapilialoha Hawaiian Academy".

・11:00 AM onwards Meal service begins at Chef's Live Kitchen

Session 2

・12:15 PM - 12:30 PM Reception (3rd Floor of the Hotel) *Welcome drinks will be served.

・12:30 PM - 12:50 PM Please enjoy the hula dance show by "Kapilialoha Hawaiian Academy".

・1:00 PM onwards Meal service begins at Chef's Live Kitchen

"Workshop" Overview

Shell Painting Experience

Venue: 2F / Buffet Restaurant "Chef's Live Kitchen"

Dates and Times: Tea time (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM / Last entry 3:15 PM) on Thursday, July 23, Friday, July 24, Thursday, July 30, Friday, July 31, Thursday, August 6, Friday, August 7, Thursday, August 20, Friday, August 21, Thursday, August 27, and Friday, August 28, 2026

Capacity: First 200 guests

※The fee for the shell painting experience is included in the sweets buffet price (no additional charge). However, as supplies are limited, it will end once they are gone.

Target Age: 3 - 12 years old

Reservation URL: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/strings-hotel-chefslive/reserve?menu_lists=6a4152e6d77c0be9090ebd13

Content: We have prepared a paint experience perfect for summer vacation that you can easily enjoy at your own table while savoring the buffet. You can freely draw and decorate on pure white shells using colorful pens without leaving your seat between meals.

▲Image of Shell Painting Experience▲Image of Completed Shell Painting▲Image of Shell Painting Experience

Herbarium Making Experience

Venue: 3F / "Sky View Room"

Dates and Times: Monday, August 24, 2026, 12:15 PM / Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:15 PM

Price: Adults ¥7,850 / Children (6-12 years old) ¥5,500 / Toddlers (3-5 years old) ¥4,400

※Includes consumption tax, 15% service charge not included.

※The above prices include the buffet fee and the herbarium making experience fee.

Capacity: First 20 guests per day

Reservation URL: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/strings-hotel-chefslive/reserve?menu_lists=6a41531ea5ad72abfa333acf

Content: Guests who have completed reception will be served two types of cold Blue Seal ice cream as a welcome ice cream. First, cool off with cold sweets while enjoying the time until the event begins. After that, the herbarium making experience will start in the "Sky View Room," which offers a view of the grand chapel. We have prepared special decorative materials that evoke the sea of Okinawa and Hawaii, such as colorful flowers, shells, and sand. This activity is designed for easy participation by children aged 3 and up, allowing you to create a one-of-a-kind original bottle. During the experience, staff will take commemorative photos with a Cheki instant camera and present the photos on the spot! You can take your finished bottle home with you, making it perfect for summer vacation homework or as home decor. After enjoying the herbarium making, please move to "Chef's Live Kitchen" to savor the limited-time tropical gourmet cuisine.

▲Image of Completed Herbarium▲Image of Herbarium Making▲Image of Blue Seal Ice Cream

<Schedule>

・12:10 PM - 12:20 PM Reception (3rd Floor of the Hotel) *Two types of Blue Seal ice cream will be distributed in order of reception.

・12:20 PM - 12:50 PM Please enjoy the herbarium making experience.

・1:00 PM onwards Meal service begins at Chef's Live Kitchen

<Restaurant Information>

2F: Buffet Restaurant "Chef's Live Kitchen"

Business Hours:

Lunch: Weekdays 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Last entry 1:00 PM), Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays 11:00 AM - 2:40 PM (Last entry 1:00 PM)

Tea: Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Last entry 3:00 PM)

Dinner: Weekdays 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Last entry 7:30 PM), Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Last entry 8:00 PM)

Seating Capacity (Maximum Occupancy): 100 seats (110 guests)

FACT BOX

  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Event
  • Organizations: HulaStudio LanaPono&Le’a / Kapilialoha Hawaiian Academy