Six finalists selected from the qualifying tournaments to compete for title
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Washoku World Challenge” is a Japanese cuisine competition organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan for non-Japanese chefs who are deeply interested in Japanese cuisine and who are eager to improve their knowledge and skills.
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition has been held online for the past two years, but in this 10th edition, the Final Tournament will be held on February 27 and 28, 2023 in Tokyo.
The theme of the commemorable 10th competition is �DASHI, the Japanese soup stock forming the cornerstone of Japanese cuisine. In the Regional Qualifying Tournaments (Europe, North America, Asia) and the Online Qualifying Tournament held from October to December 2022, contestants showcased dishes featuring DASHI. After rigorous judging, six finalists who won each Qualifying Tournament advance to the Final Tournament.
[Finalists]
[Final Tournament Details] | |
Dates: | 27th February (Mon) & 28th February (Tues) |
Venue: | Tokyo Kaikan Cooking School supported by ABC Cooking Studio |
(Kokusai Building B2F, 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan) | |
Schedule: |
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27th February (Mon) | |
10:00~ | Opening Ceremony |
10:30~ | Assignment (1): In line with the theme DASHI, prepare a Nimonowan* using specified ingredients |
14:00~ | Assignment (2): In line with the theme DASHI, prepare Appetizer (five kinds of assorted dishes) on the designated Hassun* plate (Preparation) |
28th February (Tues) | |
10:00~ | Opening Ceremony |
10:40~ | Assignment (2): In line with the theme DASHI, prepare Appetizer (five kinds of assorted dishes) on the designated Hassun* plate (Creation) |
15:30~ | Closing Ceremony |
*Nimonowan: A bowl of simmered soup | |
*Hassun: An appetizer sampler representing one of the four seasons and typically served on Hassun platters. Commonly found in traditional Japanese kaiseki. |
Judges
Head Judge: | MURATA Yoshihiro |
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(Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador*, |
Deputy Head Judge: | NAKATA Masahiro |
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(Director of Taiwa Gakuen Inc., |
Judge: | YANAGIHARA Naoyuki |
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(Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador*, |
Judge: | TASAKI Shinya (Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador*, Chairperson, Japan Sommelier Association) |
Judge: | NOMURA Yuri (Chef/ Food Director for eatrip) |
* | Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassadors are professionals engaged in Japanese cuisine who are appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan to spread Japanese food and dietary culture inside and outside Japan. They support the growth of exports of Japanese agricultural, forest and fishery products by promoting the allures of Japanese food and dietary culture further. |
[Past Contestants of the Washoku World Challenge]
Past competition winners have received invitations for interviews and speaking opportunities at events, with some even appearing on local television and getting headhunted by famous hotels. Visit our special 10th Anniversary page on our official website to find updates and comments from past winners and finalists, as well as messages of support for the competitors this year.
— Comments from past winners —
[Official Website & Social Media Accounts]
More information about the Washoku World Challenge can be found in competitions official website and social media accounts:
Official Website: https://www.washoku-worldchallenge.maff.go.jp/10th/index.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WashokuWorldChallenge/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WashokuWorldChallenge/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/WashokuWorldChallenge
Contacts
[Enquiries]
Tournament Enquiries
Washoku World Challenge Executive Committee
(Appointed Agency of MAFF: JTB Communication Design, Inc.)
Tel: +81-3-5657-0835
Email: wwc@jtbcom.co.jp
Press Enquiries
Washoku World Challenge Executive Committee (Japan International Broadcasting)
PIC: Sakai
Tel: +81-80-4108-2504
Email: sakai.y-ag@jibtv.com
*Both days, February 27 and 28, are available for interviews throughout the days.
RSVP to the contact person to confirm your attendance till 20th Feb. (Mon) 16:00 JST,
and the following information:
(1) Company Name (2) Media outlet (3) Reporter Name (4) Number of visitors (5) Date (27th/ 28th/ both)
(6) Contacts (email and phone number) (7) Interview requests
(8) Equipment to be brought on-site (Movie/Steel [Indicate the number of people for each])
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