“Italy Meets Japan, Japan Meets Italy" Showcasing the Culinary Charms of Japan and Italy
2024/2/8
Greetings from Consul General Osumi and Consul General of Italy
Greetings by Mark Chandler, SF Director of International Trade & Commerce
On Tuesday, February 6, the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco and JETRO San Francisco office, in cooperation with the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco and INNOVIT, the Italian Innovation and Culture Hub, hosted "Italy Meets Japan, Japan Meets Italy," an event to promote the culinary attractions of the two countries.
The reception was attended by about over one hundred people, including Mr. Mark Chandler, the Director of International Trade & Commerce for the City & County of San Francisco, the Consuls General from many nations, and members of the local media and business community.
In the first half of the seminar session, both the Italian and Japanese business communities introduced their activities in the region, including a presentation from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Northern California (JCCNC). A panel discussion was also held with experts from the wine and sake industries, discussing new pairing possibilities between Japanese food and Italian wine, as well as between sake and Italian cuisine.
During the reception in the latter half of the event, participants enjoyed a meal served by local sushi restaurant Hashiri and Italian restaurant Poesia, as well as sake and wine tastings with pairings based on the panel discussion.
For sushi, scallops from Iwate Prefecture, tuna from Miyagi Prefecture, and conger eel from Nagasaki Prefecture were prepared, providing an opportunity to showcase the appeal of Japanese marine products.
The reception was attended by about over one hundred people, including Mr. Mark Chandler, the Director of International Trade & Commerce for the City & County of San Francisco, the Consuls General from many nations, and members of the local media and business community.
In the first half of the seminar session, both the Italian and Japanese business communities introduced their activities in the region, including a presentation from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Northern California (JCCNC). A panel discussion was also held with experts from the wine and sake industries, discussing new pairing possibilities between Japanese food and Italian wine, as well as between sake and Italian cuisine.
During the reception in the latter half of the event, participants enjoyed a meal served by local sushi restaurant Hashiri and Italian restaurant Poesia, as well as sake and wine tastings with pairings based on the panel discussion.
For sushi, scallops from Iwate Prefecture, tuna from Miyagi Prefecture, and conger eel from Nagasaki Prefecture were prepared, providing an opportunity to showcase the appeal of Japanese marine products.
Presentation by economic organizations
Panel discussion on pairing
Sushi with Japanese seafood
Sake tasting
Participants enjoying pairings
View of the venue
