【PR】Come and enjoy real Japanese rice at the largest Japanese food festival in the U.S. Special event, "Gohan Fes" to be held on July 16th
Come and enjoy real Japanese rice at the largest Japanese food festival in the U.S.
Special event, "Gohan Fes" to be held on July 16th
On the day of the event, visitors will enjoy mochi pounding and a hands-on onigiri (rice ball) making experience.
JAPAN Fes, the largest Japanese food festival in the United States, organized by Jforward inc (Headquarters: New York City, President: Dragon Yamamoto), will hold "GOHAN (Japanese rice) Fes" on Saturday, July 16th 2022 in New York Cityʼs Chelsea neighborhood (6 Avenue/19-21st Street). The event will feature six separate restaurant booths, each highlighting the appeal of Japanese rice. In addition, a special stage will be set up for visitor-participation events such as the “mochi pounding” event and the hands-on onigiri (rice ball)-making experience event.
【Website】 https://www.japanfes.com/new-blog/2022/july-new-york-manhattan
GOHAN (Japanese rice) is good for your health.
Did you know that JAPANESE RICE is perfectly suited to everyone?
It's GLUTEN-FREE and contains carbohydrates, vitamins, and protein, with perfect balance.
Japanese people have the longest life expectancy in the world, and it is said that that is because they eat rice every day.
This yearʼs JAPAN Fes will provide event-goers with the unique opportunity to experience delicious,
authentic Japanese rice and to learn more about this nutritious Japanese staple.
[about JAPAN Fes]
Due to the immense popularity of JAPAN Fes, July 16th will mark the 63rd time the event has been held, despite the first Japan FES taking place just six years ago in 2016. The festival has attracted over 10,000 Japanese food fans at each previous event throughout New York City from Astoria to Brooklyn and all around Manhattan.
Promoting the taste and enjoyment of Japanese rice!
In addition to the regular JAPAN Fes, in which visitors can enjoy Japanese food such as ramen and okonomiyaki, there will also be a "GOHAN Fes" area on July 16 (Saturday), co-hosted by the Consulate- General of Japan in New York and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) New York Office. The GOHAN Fes area will provide Japanese food fans in New York with the opportunity to taste and learn about the soul food of Japan, "GOHAN” (Japanese rice).
In the "GOHAN Fes" area, six separate restaurant booths will be preparing cuisines made with Japanese rice.
Additionally, a special stage will allow visitors to experience not only the delicious taste of Japanese rice but also the fun of making it. The “mochi pounding” event will invite visitors to experience traditional Japanese mochi pounding, and at the onigiri (rice ball)-making experience, guests can learn how to easily make beautiful rice balls.
【Event info】
Event Name : JAPAN Fes ✖ GOHAN Fes
Day & Hours : Saturday, July 16th, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Venue : Chelsea, (6th Avenue 19 to 21st Street)
Cuisines in the “GOHAN Fes” area
ONIGIRI (rice balls) Tsuna・Ume・Konbu・Salmon / by OMUSUBI GONBEI
Kind of Sushi hand rolls / by MakiRevo / TabiKase
MATSURI BENTO / by BentOn
Chashu bowl / by GO GO Curry
CHANOYA ONIGIRI (rice balls) and MATCHA CAFE / by OOTOYA
A5 Wagyu traditional beef bowl / by J-spec Wagyu Dining
The e-commerce site ”Umami Square” is also running a GOHAN special !
“Umami Square” is an e-commerce site that allows customers to enjoy authentic Japanese food at home from anywhere in the U.S. via e-mail order.
From July 1st to 31st, Umami Square is promoting a Japanese rice campaign. Culinary information will be available on the Umami Square website, highlighting the appeal of pesticide-free and nutritious Japanese rice, how to cook Japanese rice easily at home, a lecture on how to serve rice with “Umami Square” products, and more.
There will be something of interest for everyone, from beginners to seasoned Japanese food fans.
【Umami Square Website】
◼️EVENT INFO:
Title: GOHAN Fes
When: Saturday, July 16th
Where: Chelsea, 6th Avenue between 19-21st Streets
Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
◼️MEDIA CONTACT:
Title: Marketing Director
Name: Mayumi Tomita
Email: Info@japanfes.com