Japan is well known for its hospitality to foreign visitors, a custom known as omotenashi. This practice has its roots in the Japanese belief of placing harmony with others above that of personal ego. One aspect of this is the way Japanese chefs strive to perfect their dishes for their guests, and Kyoto is often considered the origin of such culinary altruism.

This exhibition showcases tableware used in Tankuma Kitamise, one of Kyoto's longest-running traditional restaurants, and includes lacquerware, glassware and ceramics, as well as images of a variety of appetizing dishes; Oct. 6-Nov. 27

Other arts this week
Looking at art from a local perspective By YOKO HARUHARA	Drawing a bead on functional items as 'art work' By C.B. LIDDELL	"Beppu Contemporary Art Festival 2012: Mixed Bathing World" By TOMOHIRO OSAKI
"Taro Shinoda: Homo Sapiens Sapiens" By TOMOHIRO OSAKI	"The People by Kishin" By TOMOHIRO OSAKI