Past sunday we had the honor of joining a private roundtable with Mr. Hirofumi Takinami, State Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan, together with his distinguished delegation — Mr. Hiroki Taniguchi, Secretary to the State Minister, Ms. Kumiko Inaba, Export and International Affairs Bureau, and Mr. Daiki Yamada, Export and International Affairs Bureau. We are sincerely grateful for their valuable time and attention, and for the Ministry’s commitment to dir

This summer, Takumi Daiginjo Sake  takes its place at the iconic Maçakızı Bodrum , a destination synonymous with Mediterranean elegance and contemporary hedonism. Featured in the bar’s new seasonal lineup, Takumi appears in the signature “Kissy Who?”  cocktail — a refined blend of Takumi Daiginjo Sake , Hendrick’s Floradora Gin , Haku Vodka , and lychee . With its delicate florals, polished depth, and crisp balance, Takumi brings a Japanese sensibility to Maçakızı’s coastal r

In May, a four-day cultural exchange event, the Sakura Festival, was held at CVK Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul, offering a rich and multi-dimensional exploration of Japanese culture. One of the program’s most meaningful highlights was the Nanban Chef’s Table, led by Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador and silver medal owner 🇯🇵 chef Sinan Damgacıoğlu. This session offered guests a deep dive into the transformation of Japanese cuisine under Western influence from the 16th cent