EU food makes autumn cozy in Tokyo’s Inaribashi Square

On 4-8 November 2023, Shibuya Stream in Inaribashi Square in Tokyo played host to the Enjoy EU Village ~ Cozy Autumn ~ event, a culinary extravaganza that brought the flavors of Europe to Japan. This five-day event was a celebration of European cuisine, featuring a wide array of high-quality food products from the European Union, and it left a lasting impression on Tokyo’s food lovers.

Visitors had the opportunity to explore a delightful selection of EU foods, including creamy dairy products, rich olive oils, delectable deli meats, and fresh, flavor-packed fruit and vegetables. The event showcased the best in European taste, quality, authenticity, and sustainability, and it certainly delivered on all fronts. The fusion of European ingredients with Japanese culinary traditions created a palate-pleasing experience that left attendees craving for more.
 

Highlights of the event included the cooking seminars and tastings, at which star chefs Maki Watanabe, Ryuta Kijima and Yoshie Uematsu expertly combined EU food products with Japanese ingredients and seasonings to create mouth-watering menus. The chefs also explained these pairing recipes in more depth at a series of informative workshops. What’s more, visitors to the event had the opportunity to test their knowledge and win fantastic EU goodies and other great prizes through quizzes and challenges. 
 

The Cozy Autumn event was a testament to the rich tapestry of European cuisine and the perfect pairing of EU and Japanese ingredients. The event provided a real-world opportunity for consumers to experience the excellence of European products.