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Japanese alcohol that is made primarily from rice and rice koji (malted rice). With the increasing popularity of Japanese food in recent years and the holding of Kura Master, a Japanese sake competition, in France in 2017, it is garnering attention all over the world.

For 2020, the Washoku World Challenge was held online this year. As a result of inviting contestants from around the globe, 199 passionate entries from 41 countries and regions worldwide were brought together for the first stage of the contest, paper screening.

Currently, Japanese Food Supporter Stores around the world are promoting Japanese ingredients in a variety of ways.

For 2020, the Washoku World Challenge was held online this year. As a result of inviting contestants from around the globe, 199 passionate entries from 41 countries and regions worldwide were brought together for the first stage of the contest, paper screening.

This year, the contest will be held online with an expanded scope of participation, including chefs of Japanese cuisine from across the world and culinary school students.

The final held in Tokyo on Feb. 20th and 21st brought together 5 chefs who won the qualifying rounds in Hong Kong, Singapore, Paris, San Sebastian and New York.

Everyone's Sanraku

Kaiseki-style sushi restaurant in the financial district in the heart of San Francisco

It opened in 2014 and in 2016 received its first of four consecutive 1 star ratings in the Michelin Guide.

Japanese alcohol that is made primarily from rice and rice koji (malted rice). With the increasing popularity of Japanese food in recent years and the holding of Kura Master, a Japanese sake competition, in France in 2017, it is garnering attention all over the world.

Currently, Japanese Food Supporter Stores around the world are promoting Japanese ingredients in a variety of ways.

The final held in Tokyo on Feb. 20th and 21st brought together 5 chefs who won the qualifying rounds in Hong Kong, Singapore, Paris, San Sebastian and New York.

You can use the Japanese Food Supporter coupon, distributed at the Aki Matsuri !

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