Taste of JASH
The Taste of JASH signature food-series was established in 2019. Through these programs, we had a chance to travel imaginatively to different regions in Japan to sample some of their cuisine. Here, we continue with our journey as we now highlight Chigasaki and Kaimuki Shokudo.
Let’s explore cuisine from our Sister Cities!
Hiroshima
January 15, 2019
Guests enjoyed Hiroshima style okonomiyaki, fried oysters, sushi, and more! JTB USA, Inc. did a short presentation on travel hot spots in Hiroshima as well as other travel destinations in Japan.
Almost 70 guests both veterans and new to JASH enjoyed a fun ice-breaker game to start the evening off and entered for a chance to win door prizes.
Thank you to our partners The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, Odori-ko Restaurant, JTB, USA, Inc. and OtaJoy by Otafuku for their donation of Okonomi sauce for every guest.
Okinawa
March 18, 2019
Over 60 guests enjoyed Okinawan soba,champuru, delicious andagi, etc. and joined in on a friendly Okinawan trivia competition.
Guests won prizes for participating in the trivia competition and door prize drawing.
Randy Kuba of Lotus Spirits educated the crowd on the “spirit” of the famous Okinawan beverage, Awamori and the many ways to enjoy the popular drink.
Fukuoka
May 21, 2019
Tonkotsu Ramen, Mentaiko Omuretsu and Gyoza were some of the dishes served at the third Taste of JASH featuring Fukuoka cuisine at Minori Craft Japanese Tavern on May 21, 2019. NEXT STOP….. Ehime at ZIGU Restaurant in Waikiki—August 6th! SAVE THE DATE and stay tuned for more details.
The evening began with a friendly game of Jan Ken Po Acchi Muite Hoi led by John Rankin, JASH NexGen Advisory Committee Member. The NexGen Advisory Committee consists of 13 professionals who meet monthly to discuss, plan and implement programs and events for JASH. Guests met old friends and made new ones.
Ehime
August 6, 2019
Jakoten (fishcake), Imodaki (hotpot), Wasabi Shrimp and Poke Roll were some of the dishes served at the fourth Taste of JASH featuring Ehime cuisine at Zigu Restaurant in Waikiki on August 6, 2019.
Hokkaido
November 19, 2019
On November 19th, JASH members filled Tonkatsu Tamafuji Restaurant for a special dinner EXCLUSIVE to our members and their guests. Delicious variations of tonkatsu, deep fried dishes, and unlimited servings of special Hokkaido rice and condiments were served at the final Taste of JASH for 2019 featuring Hokkaido cuisine. Mr. Taiji Nakanishi, President of Dokyu USA Inc. which is the parent company of Tonkatsu Tamafuji was here from Hokkaido and attended the event. JASH members and their guests enjoyed Mr. Nakanishi’s and staff’s warm hospitality and customer service.