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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 7 MIN

A conversation with Reiko Sakata, general manager of the Imperial Hotel Kyoto

from The Monocle Weekly · host Monocle

We speak with Reiko Sakata, general manager of the Imperial Hotel Kyoto, which opened its doors this spring. We hear about the hotel’s opening, its new spa and what the location means to the hospitality group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A conversation with Reiko Sakata, general manager of the Imperial Hotel Kyoto

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We speak with Reiko Sakata, general manager of the Imperial Hotel Kyoto, which opened its doors this spring. We hear about the hotel’s opening, its new spa and what the location means to the hospitality group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

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