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"Japan Fish Festival" SAKANA JAPAN Event
The first "Japan Fish Festival" SAKANA JAPAN (Organized by the SAKANA JAPAN Executive Committee, Supported by the Fisheries Agency) is being held from April 8th to 12th at a special space near the entrance of Tokyo Tower in Minato Ward. The event aims to provide a place to see and taste seafood from all over Japan, with the goal of passing on Japan's rich food culture to the next generation. Specially set-up shops line the base of Tokyo Tower, selling a variety of carefully selected fish dishes from six regions chosen from all corners of Japan. Table seating is provided so visitors can eat the fish dishes they purchase immediately. Stage programs featuring fish idol group Tsuribit and fish comedian Hattori-san are scheduled throughout the event period.
On the first day, a tasting event for media representatives was held. Guests included Sakana-kun, Honorary Doctor of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' Fish Ambassador, and Mr. Yo Hashimoto, founder of the gourmet blog "Yes! Foreign Deb★". The two introduced the features of the signature rice bowls and fish dishes from the six participating regions through a lively exchange.
Sakanakun explained the characteristics and deliciousness of the fish while drawing pictures of them. Sakanakun stated, "Japan's fish culture is world-class, with an amazing variety and taste of fish. See it, eat it, savor the season. I hope everyone here at this event enjoys delicious fish and shares that excitement." Hashimoto added, "Fish pairs perfectly with rice as a side dish or as an accompaniment to drinks. This event is amazing because you can buy each region's signature fish dishes and eat them right away outdoors."
Details can be viewed on the event website: sakanajapan.jp/
Here are some of the featured menus.
＜Event Overview＞
Name: 1st "Japan Fish Festival" SAKANA JAPAN
Dates: April 8-12, 2015, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Last day until 7:00 PM)
Location: Tokyo Tower Entrance Special Space, 4-2-8 Shiba Park, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Admission: Free
Organizer: Japan Fish Festival Executive Committee
Supported by: Fisheries Agency Sponsored by: Maruha Nichiro, LINE@, Suntory, Niitaka, James Martin
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