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

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  • 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.

A Comprehensive Wine and Gourmet Exhibition, "Spanish Summer," will be held at Tsukishima Spain Club!

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  • April 4, 2024

ZAS, a trading company specializing in Spain, will hold a comprehensive exhibition of Spanish wine and gourmet food under the "Spanish Summer" theme on April 16th (Tuesday) at the Tsukishima Spain Club.

Special Interview with Masako SHIMOKAWA, Owner of T’s Restaurant - Part 2

  • Ari YATES
  • April 2, 2024

How Masako Shimokawa’s goal to spread awareness on the wellness of vegan food has created more opportunities for those with dietary restrictions.

Special Interview with Masako SHIMOKAWA, Owner of T’s Restaurant - Part 1

  • Ari YATES
  • April 2, 2024

How Masako Shimokawa’s goal to spread awareness on the wellness of vegan food has created more opportunities for those with dietary restrictions.

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

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  • February 29, 2024

At the venue, 22 types of sake were available for tasting, including 11 GI Shinano Omachi-certified sake and 11 GI Nagano-certified sake.

Press Release: Ibaraki Prefectural Government will organize the “One-Day Ibaraki Fun Tour”

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  • January 30, 2024

Ibaraki Prefectural Government will host the “One-Day Ibaraki Fun Tour” to increase the flow of foreign tourists to the prefecture, inviting “expats” living in the Tokyo Metropolitan area.

Bonsai and Champagne Review - an event at The Peninsula Tokyo

  • Patricia Yarrow
  • December 6, 2023

The five-star “Bonsai & Champagne Night” event in The Peninsula Tokyo hotel celebrated the evening of November 2, 2023 with the aristocratic creations and their caretakers from “Tree House Bonsai”, visiting from the countryside of Ami, Ibaraki, not far north of Tokyo. "Volfas Engelman” brewery, founded in 1853, proudly celebrates its 170th anniversary this year.

Discovering the Flavors of Volfas Engelman: A Lithuanian Brewery Making its Mark on Japan

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  • August 9, 2023

"Volfas Engelman” brewery, founded in 1853, proudly celebrates its 170th anniversary this year. At the moment, “Volfas Engelman” exports its diverse product range to 34 countries worldwide, including Japan.

"HIME BERRY" Strawberry Cultivation in Nepal

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  • July 21, 2023

Cultivation and sale of the "HIME BERRY" Japanese variety of strawberry started in Nepal in 2015. Nanami Wakayama, known locally as Ichigo-chan, is working to create a sustainable agribusiness in Nepal that will help the local economy and create jobs.

“un deux”, the patisserie for naturalist nutritious sweets, rooted in the community

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  • August 1, 2022

Walk a few minutes east along Kiyosubashi Avenue from Kiyosumi Station. un deux is there, on the first floor of the East Commons Kiyosumi Shirakawa Front Tower, on the near right corner of the Mitsume crossroad.

Nara and Wellness Tourism

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  • March 2, 2022

Nara, Cradle of Kampo, Medicinal Herbs, and the History and Culture of Health

Tropical Afternoon Tea at Gentle

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  • July 29, 2021

Gentle is serving Tropical Afternoon Tea until August 31, 2021.

Opening Up a World of New Vegan Sweets

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  • December 29, 2020

Hirata's forte is the development of sweets that are delicious, visually beautiful, and can be eaten with peace of mind. Her award-winning recipe was unveiled in the Cabinet Secretariat dining hall on Christmas Day, 2020.

KRISTA EXHIBITIONS GOES VIRTUAL! 8–13 December 2020

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  • November 10, 2020

Presenting you 5 industrial sectors through virtual exhibition in one platform where you will be able to experience from the comfort of your home or office.

The Vegan Ramen Restaurant in the Spotlight

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  • November 10, 2020

Is Mr. Shimokawa an educator or company owner? Or is he an author and artist? He’s a man of many parts, including being the manager of eight restaurants and bar, particularly ramen noodle restaurants, in prime locations in Tokyo.

The World's First BOSAI FOODS of VEGAN “V-Aid Bread”

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  • July 27, 2020

Under the supervision of “Meat Free Monday All Japan,” the world's first BOSAI FOODS of VEGAN “V-Aid Bread”, has been created.

The 3rd Recipe Audition in HCJ 2020

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  • February 20, 2020

The 3rd Recipe Audition was held as an event stage in HCJ 2020 at Makuhari Messe on February 19, 2020.

Original brad sake "ASAGI" from Prince Hotel

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  • September 24, 2019

Original brand sake "Asagi" debut from Prince Hotel. Their original mineral water is being used as the ingredient of this sake and it can be enjoyed hot, cold, at any temperature that you wish.

Mushroom Fair at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

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  • September 13, 2019

HOTEL CHINZANSO TOKYO offers "Mushroom Fair" at their casual dining restaurant "THE BISTRO" starting from September 17, 2019.

Roast Chesnut Ice Blended (R) & Latte from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

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  • September 2, 2019

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is introducing a new autumn limited flavor, Roast Chesnut Ice Blended (R) and Latte.

Grape Cocktail Selection at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu Tokyo

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  • September 1, 2019

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu Tokyo offers 3 types of grape cocktails starting from Setember 1, 2019.

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Blended(R) from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

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  • July 26, 2019

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is introducing a new limited flavor for this summer. Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Blended (R) Drink is available from July 26 to August 26, 2019.

Craft Sake Week at Roppongi Hills

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  • April 19, 2019

"CRAFT SAKE WEEK at ROPPONGI HILLS 2019" is being held at Roppongi Hills Arena form April 19 - April 29, 2019.

Interviewing Mr. Hidetsugu Muraki of Organic Foods Life

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  • September 3, 2018

Mr. Hidetsugu Muraki This is an interview series with one of the pioneers of Japanese gluten free item developer and producer, Mr. Muraki. The establishment of his company, Organic Foods Life, dates back to 2003.

Story of Nakayama-Kichishoen

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  • May 21, 2018

Nakayama says, “Our mission is to provide high-grade tea at reasonably low prices.” Nakayama is the sixth generation of Nakayama-Kichishoen. Nakayama acquired HALAL certification in 2013.

Where is a dog? Fine Food & Art Cafe

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  • April 23, 2018

The interior of “Where is a dog?” is a space surrounded by cat art. The character of the cafe comes from works of cat-related art that are symbols of healing. “Where is a dog?” is a cafe, but it is also a shop that sells items not stocked in chain stores.

A Morning Trip to Poland at WORLD BREAKFAST ALLDAY in Tokyo

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  • March 18, 2018

WORLD BREAKFAST ALLDAY, a restaurant that serves breakfast from across the globe, is offering Polish breakfast plate from February 6th to April 1st, 2018.

Premier Wakayama

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  • November 28, 2017

Promotion event of "Premier Wakayama", was held at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo on November 28, 2017.

Get Beautiful, Healthy Relaxation at Nagomi NATULURE

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  • October 17, 2017

Interviewing Hideki KUSUZAWA - CEO of Yamato Co. Ltd. Yumi ARIKAWA - Store Manager of Nagomi NATULURE

Brighten Up Your Morning at Eggcellent

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  • October 16, 2017

Interviewing Nozomi Jinguji, COO of eggcellent

Grab a Bite of Healthy and Fulfilling Falafel at FALAFEL BROTHERS

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  • August 28, 2017

Interviewing Daisuke Tsukahara, President of FALAFEL BROTHERS "healthy, active, and fullness"

add or change - Bright InnerBeauty & Healthcare

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  • September 5, 2017

Interviewing Takami SAITO, Owner of add or change "With the 'bright inner beauty & health care'"

Enjoy the Flavors of Japan!! Hokkaido Promotion at Chef's Live Kitchen, Intercontinental Tokyo Bay

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  • July 18, 2017

From July 14 to September 30, 2017, Chef’s Live Kitchen will offer buffet menus using ingredients from Hokkaido.

Perfectly Happy Foods - Raw Food Chef, Mimi SAIDA

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  • November 14, 2016

Interviewing Raw Food Chef, Mimi SAIDA.

Spreading the Buckwheat Love with Gluten-Free Galettes

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  • November 2, 2016

Interviewing Mr. Shinju Takahashi, Owner of Galette Stand.

All for “Health and Happiness” of the Family

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  • October 17, 2016

Illuminating work of J-FOODS on Japanese traditional food and Nippon Quality. Organization for the Promotion of J-FOODS Corporation -President, Fumie YAMAZAKI

Proposing a Healthy Low-carb Diet with Luo Han Guo and Gluten-free

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  • October 14, 2016

Exploring the Japanese gluten-free market with Nobuaki MIYATA, President of DAYS FACTORY Co., Ltd

Vegan, Organic, and Natural Cold-Pressed Juice Stand, Trueberry

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  • August 30, 2016

Naoko Nishimura, Owner of "Trueberry"

T.Y.FARM: Be Local, Live Organic

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  • August 25, 2016

Interview with Akihiro NONAKA

GF Foods: The Potential of Sorghum

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  • August 24, 2016

The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, grain sorghum and related products, including ethanol and distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS).

The First Stand-Alone Raw Sweets Store in Japan

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  • August 18, 2016

Interview with Ms. Kurumi, Owner Patissier of Greedy Raw Sweets Daikanyama

Why Super Foods Now?

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  • July 1, 2016

Conrad Tokyo serves “super food” menus for self-medication at all of their restaurants for 2 months during the summer period from July 1st to August 31st, 2016.