• Features

Global Kitchen Series No.14 - France

  • April 2024
  • Features

Sensational IBARAKI sense

  • April 2024
  • Hotel Stories

Imperial Hotel, Tokyo

  • April 2024

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  • News & Trends

Hospitality Means Cooking with Passion and Wishing for the Joy of those Who Enjoy that Meal

  • delicious Japan
  • December 4, 2024

How does a former band member turned izakaya cook become the Chef for the Consul General of Japan in Istanbul? Yuji Tokita’s journey is one of passion, perseverance, and the art of balancing flavors across cultures. Discover his insights on cooking with Turkish ingredients, creating memorable dishes, and what genuine hospitality truly means.

  • News & Trends

Experience Gastronomy Tourism in Shiga: Delight in Traditional Pottery and Japanese Cuisine (Part 2)

  • delicious Japan
  • November 5, 2024

In Part II, we will unveil the specifics of this opulent gastronomic tourism journey that merges pottery with exquisite cuisine.

  • News & Trends

Experience Gastronomy Tourism in Shiga: Delight in Traditional Pottery and Japanese Cuisine (Part 1)

  • delicious Japan
  • October 28, 2024

"Gastronomy" refers to the enjoyment of exquisite food. A type of tourism combines this indulgence with sightseeing, allowing visitors to savor culinary delights while exploring the region's history and culture; this is known as "gastronomy tourism."

  • News & Trends

Spice Up Your Morning - Gifts from the Earth, Harvested Vegetables for the Future -

  • delicious Japan
  • October 15, 2024

Fujita Kanko Inc. oversees over 30 hotels nationwide under the "WHG Hotels" brand, including three unique brands: Washington Hotel, Hotel Gracery, and Hotel Fujita. This year, WHG Hotels launched a breakfast fair named "Spice Up Your Morning," which aims to provide a breakfast experience that motivates early rising, ultimately improving guests’ daily experiences.

  • News & Trends

The 1872 Clipper Tea Co.

  • delicious Japan
  • September 4, 2024

Delivering quality tea from selected farms to your teacup for 150 years, and continuing to do so in the future

  • News & Trends

Medicinal Food and Me ~Nurturing Your Body's Natural Vitality~

  • delicious Japan
  • August 14, 2024

We had the opportunity to interview Sumi Sakaguchi, President of Kampo Kitchen Co., Ltd., a trailblazer in medicinal cuisine. She has expanded her expertise beyond culinary arts to become a consultant and producer for various culinary programs and projects.

  • News & Trends

"Singapore Fair 2024" is at two Meidi-Ya Stores from August 7th to August 13th!

  • delicious Japan
  • August 9, 2024

Enterprise Singapore, a Singapore government agency supporting the development of Singaporean companies, the Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association (SFMA), and Meidi-Ya, a supermarket that stocks imported foods, are collaborating to hold the second Singapore Fair in 2024.

  • News & Trends

An Interview with Eva Blanco of Bodegas Estefania

  • delicious Japan
  • April 25, 2024

Bodegas Estefania, established in 1999, is one of Spain's most distinguished wineries. It is helmed by Raul Pérez, a renowned "genius brewer" in the wine industry.

  • News & Trends

Special Interview with Tuba Yılmaz of Gaia Oliva

  • delicious Japan
  • April 24, 2024

The Turkish Pavilion has been increasing its presence at Foodex Japan each year. This year, 2024, marks the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Turkiye and Japan. The exhibition saw over 50 Turkish companies participate. We had the pleasure of speaking with Tuba Yılmaz, the founder of Gaia Oliva, one of the most prominent exhibitors at the Turkish Pavilion.

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Kitashirakawa (北白川), a New Grilled Eel Restaurant (鰻), Opened in Nagatacho, Tokyo

  • delicious Japan
  • April 16, 2024

Eel (Unagi) is an ingredient that is said to be essential to Japanese food culture. “Glaze-grilled eel,” known as “Kabayaki,” also represents Japanese food culture. Japanese people started to eat eel during the Jomon period.

  • From the Editor

The Japanese People and Cherry Blossoms

  • delicious Japan
  • April 2024
  • Vol. 18

Sakura (cherry blossoms) are in full bloom for only about two weeks at most. As spring approaches, news programs predict when the cherry blossoms will open and when they will be in full bloom, songs about cherry blossoms are played on singing programs, and the streets are filled with accessories and food with cherry blossom motifs.

  • Feature

Sensational IBARAKI sense

  • delicious Japan
  • April 2024
  • Vol. 18

Ibaraki prefecture is a glorious place to explore, and it takes many visits to even start to tap into its wealth of cuisine and products. Fortunately, this is now condensed into an easy visit to IBARAKI sense. The vast expanse of Ibaraki, an hour or two from Tokyo on the Joban train line, is captured by a convenient visit to IBARAKI sense, with an expansive and evolving selection of the many joys collected in one place.

  • Feature

Global Kitchen Series No. 14 - France

  • delicious Japan
  • April 2024
  • Vol. 18

Exclusive interview with Mr. Jérôme PERDREAU, agricultural counsellor at the French Embassy in Japan.

  • Feature

Türkiye - Discover Unique Turkish Tastes

  • delicious Japan
  • April 2024
  • Vol. 18

Türkiye has been strategically developing its entry into the Japanese market throughout the year, centering on its participation in Foodex Japan every March. It has been holding B2B business matchmaking events, conducting buyer missions from Japan to Türkiye, and using further B2C promotional activities by influencers to increase exposure of Turkish food products.

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NEWS & TRENDS: "Singapore Fair 2024" is at two Meidi-Ya Stores from August 7th to August 13th!
June 11, 2024
NEWS & TRENDS: An Interview with Hiromi MAEKAWA, Owner of Shinobazu Brewery Lovers Lamb
June 7, 2024
NEWS & TRENDS: One-Day Ibaraki Experience
June 3, 2024
NEWS & TRENDS: Press Release: The Ibaraki Prefectural Government proudly announces the organization of "A Tour Packed with the Charms of Ibaraki Prefecture for Hotel Concierges”
April 25, 2024
NEWS & TRENDS: An Interview with Eva Blanco of Bodegas Estefania
April 24, 2024
NEWS & TRENDS: Special Interview with Tuba Yılmaz of Gaia Oliva
April 16, 2024
NEWS & TRENDS: Kitashirakawa (北白川), a New Grilled Eel Restaurant (鰻), Opened in Nagatacho, Tokyo
April 9, 2024
FEATURE: The Japanese People and Cherry Blossoms
FEATURE: Türkiye - Discover Unique Turkish Tastes
FEATURE: Global Kitchen Series No. 14 - France
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HOTEL STORY: Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
April 4, 2024
NEWS & TRENDS: A Comprehensive Wine and Gourmet Exhibition, "Spanish Summer," will be held at Tsukishima Spain Club!
April 2, 2024
NEWS & TRENDS: Special Interview with Masako SHIMOKAWA, Owner of T’s Restaurant - Part 1
NEWS & TRENDS: Special Interview with Masako SHIMOKAWA, Owner of T’s Restaurant - Part 2
March 22, 2024
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: One-Day Ibaraki Fun Tour
February 29, 2024
NEWS & TRENDS: GI Shinano Omachi, the first Japanese sake in Japan to receive GI two-stage designation, announced 15 certified sake types at a hotel in Tokyo on February 14, 2024
February 1, 2024
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Explore the Charms of Toyama
January 30, 2024
NEWS & TRENDS: Press Release: Ibaraki Prefectural Government will organize the “One-Day Ibaraki Fun Tour”
January 10, 2024
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: One-Night Two-Day Yamanashi Tour
December 25, 2023
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Top Chefs From Shizuoka and Niigata Hosted a One-day Culinary Feast!
December 6, 2023
NEWS & TRENDS: Bonsai and Champagne Review - an event at The Peninsula Tokyo
November 24, 2023
FROM THE EDITOR: Regions and Food
FEATURES: High-Quality Wines from Vineyards with Their Horizon
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FEATURES: Presenting New Recipes for the Japanese Market, Using Turkish Hazelnuts and Dried Fruits!
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HOTEL STORIES: Hotel New Otani Tokyo
August 17, 2023
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Kumamoto City's Promotion Project in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area
August 9, 2023
NEWS & TRENDS: Discovering the Flavors of Volfas Engelman: A Lithuanian Brewery Making its Mark on Japan
July 21, 2023
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FROM THE EDITOR: Where is Japan's night-time economy heading?
SPECIAL REPORT: What is Sustainable Cocktail? Its Story and Sustainable Cocktail Competition
FEATURE: Global Kitchen Series No. 12 - Portugal
FEATURE: Wine and Food of Portugal
FEATURE: Bars in Tokyo
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FROM THE EDITOR: What Will be the "Future of Food" and the "Food of the Future" in Japan?
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION: Hospitality, Entertainment, and Art in Food
FEATURE: Global Kitchen Series No.11 - Paraguay
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FEATURE: 7th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism 12 to 15 December 2022 at Nara, Japan
FEATURE: SGS Nara Forum, Launch of a Terroir Value-sharing Concept at Region Level between Japan and Europe on GI Practices
HOTEL STORY: The Tokyo Station Hotel
August 1, 2022
NEWS & TRENDS: “un deux”, the patisserie for naturalist nutritious sweets, rooted in the community
May 24, 2022
FROM THE EDITOR: Tourism is Starting to Move Towards the Post-COVID Era at Last
FEATURE: Special Report: Find the True Dynamism of Spices and Herbs
FEATURE: Tourism is Starting to Move Towards the Post-COVID Era at Last
FEATURE: The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is Creating a Certification System for Vegetarian and Vegan
FEATURE: Promoting the Japanese Traditional Food “Tofu” to the Whole World
FEATURE: Global Kitchen Series No.10 - Estonia
FEATURE: It’s Time to Try Something New Potato Chips!
FEATURE: The 3rd EXPAT EXPO TOKYO will Take Place in November
HOTEL STORY: Hotel Century Southern Tower
March 2, 2022
NEWS & TRENDS: Nara and Wellness Tourism
December 3, 2021
HOTEL STORIES: Hotel Story: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
November 25, 2021
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November 22, 2021
NEWS & TRENDS: Kameda Seika Aims to Become a Global Food Company
November 20, 2021
NEWS & TRENDS: Will 2022 be the True “Year Zero” for Plant-based Food in Japan?
November 15, 2021
NEWS & TRENDS: A Genuine Splash of New Zealand is Right Here in Tokyo
November 7, 2021
FEATURE: Creating the Future of Food With Sustainable Transformation (SX) Management
July 29, 2021
NEWS & TRENDS: Tropical Afternoon Tea at Gentle
May 24, 2021
NEWS & TRENDS: The Vegan Ramen Restaurant in the Spotlight
March 30, 2021
HOTEL STORY: The Capitol Hotel Tokyu-The Principle of Fluidity and Immutability-
March 29, 2021
FEATURE: Global Kitchen: Seies 8 -The Netherlands
March 19, 2021
FEATURE: The Fourth “Natural Food: Audition to Discover New Recipes”
March 17, 2021
FEATURE: -GENTLE -Two Different Spaces within One Restaurant
December 29, 2020
NEWS & TRENDS: Masako HIRATA: Opening Up a World of New Vegan Sweets
November 10, 2020
NEWS & TRENDS: KRISTA EXHIBITIONS GOES VIRTUAL! 8 – 13 December 2020
November 4, 2020
HOTEL STORY: The Okura Tokyo -Dining Experiences for Encountering Japan's Terroir-
October 30, 2020
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October 27, 2020
FEATURE: GENTLE -Two Different Spaces within One Restaurant-
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NEWS & TRENDS: The 3rd Recipe Audition in HCJ 2020
December 23, 2019
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December 3, 2019
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FEATURES: Brown Rice Cafe -Organic Roasted Brown Rice Powder-
November 28, 2019
FEATURES: GENTLE -Italian & Sushi Bar with an evolved stance
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November 13, 2019
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September 13, 2019
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September 2, 2019
NEWS & TRENDS: Autumn Limited! Roast Chesnut Ice Blended
September 1, 2019
NEWS & TRENDS: Grape Cocktail Selection at THE CAPITOL HOTEL TOKYU TOKYO
June 27, 2019
FEATURES: "NATURAL FOOD -Audition to Discover New Recipes"
July 26, 2019
NEWS & TRENDS: Summer Limited! Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Blended (R)
June 21, 2019
FEATURES: Global Kitchen: Global Kitchen Series No. 5 - Australia
June 14, 2019
FEATURES: Exclusive interview with Hiroshi Horikawa, -Carrying on the Spirit- The Originator of California Roll
June 10, 2019
FEATURES: Exclusive interview with Atsushi Kojima, the chairman of Ganko Food Service Co., Ltd
June 5, 2019
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May 27, 2019
FEATURES: From the Editor: Food Diversity
April 19, 2019
SAKE CRAFT WEEK at ROPPONGI HILLS 2019
April 1, 2019
Sake World News Letter Another Brewing Season Wraps Up
January 11, 2019
HOTEL STORY: Chef Q&A -Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo-
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December 20, 2018
FEATURE: Offering vegan choices in Japanese food Service
FEATURE: YASUO KUMODA: The Man Who Spread Tofu in the US
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September 3, 2018
NEWS & TRENDS: Interviewing Mr. Hidetsugu Muraki of Organic Foods Life -part 2-
June 17, 2018
FEATURE: "ONE PIECE" - Tokyo One Piece Tower is a Full-time Attraction Theme Park -
May 21, 2018
NEWS & TRENDS: Story of Nakayama-Kichishoen
May 15, 2018
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May 8, 2018
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May 2, 2018
FEATURE: from the editor -FOOD TRENDS SEEN IN TRADE SHOWS-
May 2, 2018
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