- Restaurants and Beach Clubs
- Nightlife
- Hotels
- Car Rent and Sales
- Golf Clubs
- Beauty & Spa
- Clinics
- Shopping
- Schools
- Family Fun & Sports
- Sports & Tennis Clubs
- Art & Culture
- Post Offices
- Other
Nobu Marbella Sake Ceremony with Robert De Niro & Chef Nobu in Marbella May 16, 2018 Gallery
20-05-2018Traditional Sake Ceremony photo gallery held in the new Nobu Hotel Marbella on May 16th, 2018 with Robert De Niro, Chef Nobu, Meir Teper, Daniel Shamoon & Trevor Horwell.
![]() |
After the Nobu Marbella Hotel inauguration, Robert De Niro, Chef Nobu, Meir Teper & Trevor Horwell did the traditional Sake Ceremony.
![]() |
The Sake Ceremony is a special Japanese tradition that marks down the official opening of the Nobu Hotel. This tradition consists on after filling a barrel of sake with a branded Nobu special sake, the Co-founders break the top barrel with wooden mallets. Next, to that, the sake is served to toast with all people part of the ceremony as a sign of good luck.
In fact, the sake ceremony comes from a Japanese tradition called ‘kagami biraki’ where the word 'Kagami' means “mirror” while ''biraki'' means “to open” so Kagami biraki means “opening the mirror”. But what does that mean? The Kagami-biraki ceremony is traditionally only performed at celebratory events in which the lid of the sake barrel is broken open by a wooden mallet and the sake is served to everyone present. Because of the lid's round shape, the Kagami is a symbol of harmony. The Kagami-biraki, therefore, represents an opening to harmony and good fortune. And what about the “opening the mirror” meaning? This is because the sake barrel has around lid and base, so when you open it, you can see the round surface of sake which is said to resemble the moon.
![]() |
Now getting back to Nobu Hotels, this business alliance between the actor Robert de Niro and the Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa made a very important step, this time in Marbella with the opening of a hotel designed for relaxation, tranquility, and luxury. As of today, they have managed to open 39 restaurants and seven hotels spread over five continents.
Currently, the Nobu Hotels have commercial establishments around the globe, to mention a few, in London and Ibiza, and planning to open one in Barcelona at the end of this year or early 2019. The Nobu Hotels seeks locations to settle in Madrid, Portugal, Riyadh, Chicago, Toronto, Sao Paulo, and Atlanta. "The Nobu aim is to continue expanding its development pipeline," said Nobu members.
![]() |
The inauguration, as well as the sake ceremony, was held at the new Hotel Nobu on the Marbella Golden Mile, located inside Puente Romano, one of the most exclusive areas of the Andalusian town. Where the owner Daniel Shamoon was also part of the ceremony.
![]() |
Worth to mention that Robert De Niro expressed his appreciation for being again in Spain a place he enjoys visiting. Even though the American is currently very active in the hostelry business, his career as an actor still on the go if we recall his latest project, where he has worked under the direction of Martin Scorsese in the film 'The Irishman', which premiere is scheduled for next year.
Be seen! Be Visible! You can be part of our creation! I-Marbella.com
Be part of Marbella present, past, and future!
Leave your stamp on Marbella fascinating and spectacular history!
i-Marbella.com - recording highlights of the chronology of events, people, places in Marbella, Costa del Sol, Spain.
i-Marbella online news facebook
We are moving to the video format! So make sure to follow us on YouTube to stay updated and on trend with the best videos, interviews, and information about the city of Marbella and all Costa del Sol!
By: Jaime I-Marbella
Buy the entire gallery

Annika Urm shared the stage with Gary Kasparov, Jay Abraham, Gabriel Macht, Dolph Lundgren, JT Foxx, Vince Vaughn, Moira Forbes, Hugh Hilton, Dr Phil at Mega Success Los Angeles

Maria Bravo support Artist Sacha Jafri to break Guinness Record as The Largest Art Canvas in the World & raise 30 million to charity

Join us at World Vision's 8th Annual Gala Dinner at Puente Romano Sea Grill Restaurant Marbella August 20, 2020

3-Michelin Stars Dani Garcia exclusive interview: he changed Andalusian kitchen & become food creation fashion icon @Marbella 2020

Rotary Club Mijas helps homeless, supports ADINTRE, Food Bank with increasing food problem, inviting volunteers to help @Mijas 2020

Novak Djokovic Loyal to Marbella, working with Angeles Munoz to get it as Center for Elite National & International Sports @Puente Romano 2020

Five Ways Intravenous (IV) Therapy in Marbella Can Boost Your Immunity @Marbella Vit&Drip Center 2020

Anantara Villa Padierna Palace, Aitor Perurena with 120 volunteers, prepare daily over 1000 food rations for people affected by COVID-19 @Marbella 2020

Dr. Kaye Ocean Clinic: Non-Healing Diabetic Foot Ulcer is Urgent and Needs Effective Treatment Immediately Marbella 2020

Health Coach Penny Foskaris Mission is To Help Overweight and Diabetes with Golden Stevia Los Angeles USA

i-Marbella gives back! Supporting over 60 charities and thousands of people in need in 2018 and 2019!

Dr. Kai Kaye, Yanela Brooks, Antonio Banderas, Elisabetta Franchi, Bally Singh, Tim Storey at TOP 10 i-Marbella interviews!

Grey’s Anatomy set and a pic with James Pickens Jr.! Annika’s 1st day at Los Angeles, USA – November 2019

Jennifer Lopez, Eva Longoria, El Chiringuito, Döss Restaurant, Villa Padierna, Rotary Club made it to i-Marbella TOP 10 summer EVENTS 2019

Say Goodbye to Wrinkles and Restore volume to Lips and Cheeks with Botox & Fillers @Ocean Clinic Marbella 2019

Jennifer Lopez stayed 4 days before "It's my party" concert in Spain at Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Hotel August 2019

1000 people assisted to Johan Ernst Nilson’s TOWARDS NATURE - October 14th and 15th, 2019 @ Marbella
Read more

Málaga Christmas lights are on! @ Malaga November 24th 2017
Marbella CIT XVIII Business Awards November 24 of 2017 at Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa


Read more
Read more
Read more
Read more
Read more
Read more
Read more
Read more
Read more

Please enter an email!
Please enter your password