Japanese Food Culture Festival in New York--March 4-10, 2007 | Print |

The Japan Pavilion: From Tradition to Now
 
  • The showcased products from 25 vendors have been culled from thousands of potential products throughout Japan. These few were chosen for their high quality, and rarity. The Pavilion is a two-fold introduction of food and tableware to showcase a Japanese sensibility to an American culinary audience.
  • Many of these products are making their international debut to an eager American audience.
  • These items have significant places in Japanese culinary and cultural history. The Kelp (Matsumaeya Co., Est. 1912), the Sesame Oil (Takemoto Yushi Co, Est. 1725), the Miso (Maruya Hachou Miso Co. Est. 1337), the Black Vinegar (Sakamoto Brewing Co. Est. 1805), and Kikuichi Cutlery (Est. 1300 originally crafted samurai swords) are all considered the “best of the best” and are made the same way as originally devised centuries ago.
  • Japanese cutting-edge technology also extends to their food. Our vendors carry a few patents on the technologies they have developed, resulting in awards from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Fishery and of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
    • Foodreams- freezing technology that doesn’t damage or rupture the cells of the product.
    • Mitsui Norin Co- tea and green tea Introduce a powder tea developed with a patented method
    • Mita Drink Co- cocktail base with maccha, yuzu, Japanese pear, and orange flavor
    • JA Zennoh- the largest agricultural association in Japan involved with a passion for better products employing agricultural technology.
  • These special gourmet ingredients and products have been part of the Japanese culinary landscape for years. We would like to now offer them to the Italian, French, American, and Chinese (e.t. all) chefs and restaurants of New York to be inspired and incorporate into their gastronomic lexicon.
  • For more information on the Restaurant and Foodservice show, and the Japan Pavilion, visit www.internationalrestaurantny.com