[The charm of Shizuoka/Yaizu Enjoy the KOMERU Project to the fullest ]
Fuji seen from across the ocean, the seafood caught in the rich Suruga Bay, and the craftsmanship that unfolds there. Please fully enjoy the charm of this city, which is connected beyond time and space, as exemplified by the Yaizu Festival.
This is a one-of-a-kind two-day event that can only be planned by KOMERU .
〈HIGHLIGHTS〉 _ _
Yaizu's fish shop "Sasue Maeda Uoten". Michelin chefs come from all over the world to learn their skills. why?
Director Taichi Kimura, who lives in London and is active on the world stage, will express this secret in a never-before-seen documentary film.
Sasue Maeda Fish Shop prepares dishes to suit your taste. Even Michelin-starred chefs from overseas are lining up to try out the genius Mr. Maeda's fish.
The ``Sasue Family'' is a team of chefs who run a restaurant that does not take reservations and serves wonderful cuisine with a lively feel that can only be provided locally. Someday, I will go from Shizuoka/Yaizu to San Sebastian. A collaboration dinner for two nights only by chefs with such passionate dreams. You can fully enjoy the craftsmanship.
In addition, treasured wines made at a convent in Cannes, Shizuoka's sister city, will also be featured. In addition to the special wines offered at the Cannes Film Festival, please enjoy pairings with Vinos Yamazaki.
A special event where you can enjoy food and art . The project took a year to prepare and was implemented with the cooperation of many people. Please join us.
A long-established fresh fish store in Yaizu that has been in business for 60 years.
Naoki Maeda (Naoki Maeda)
Born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1974 . The fifth generation of Sasue Maeda Uoten.
During his time at Shizuoka Prefectural Yaizu Fisheries High School, he worked part-time jobs related to fish, including as an auction recorder. After graduating from high school, he joined a store and started working in earnest. The restaurant has attracted the attention of Tetsuya Wakuda from Shizuoka, has been involved with Masahiro Yoshitake of Sushi Yoshitake, and has received inquiries from many chefs, including Michelin chefs from overseas.
sasue family
The fish is prepared by Sasue Maeda Uoten, and top-class chefs attract people from Japan and abroad to Shizuoka, with the live feeling of fish that can only be expressed locally.
Shizuoka City “Tempura Seisei” Shimura Gosei Yaizu City “Cha Kaiseki” Onseki” by Nogo Sugiyama Shizuoka City “Simples” Yasuhiko Inoue Shizuoka City “Japanese Cuisine FUJI ” Masaki Fujioka Yaizu City “Chesso Nishi Kenichi” Yaizu City “Nakamura” Yuki Nakamura ( 8 years of training at Seisei)
Taichi Kimura
Born in Tokyo in 1987. At the age of 12, he moved to England alone with the aim of becoming a film director. They started their activities based in London, and in 2015, they were nominated for BEST DANCE VIDEO at the UK's biggest music video award, "UKMVA", for the music video for GRADES "KING". He has worked on music videos and documentaries for numerous artists in Japan and the UK, including The Chemical Brothers, CHASE & STATUS, ELLEGARDEN, and KING GNU. In 2023, the feature film “AFTERGLOWS” will be released.
〈Experience〉 _ _
Speaking of Yaizu in Shizuoka, it is the town of bonito flakes.
You can sample and compare dashi soups, which can be said to be the basis of Japanese cuisine, visit sightseeing spots (by bus) in conjunction with Mt. Fuji Day, and appreciate craft techniques passed down from ancient times in Shizuoka, the home of the Tokugawa family.
・Dashi soup sommelier experience ・Sasue Maeda fish restaurant documentary screening ・Sasue family collaboration cuisine (please find out which chef will be in charge on the day)
・Pairing by Shizuoka main store Vinos Yamazaki ・Enjoy Shizuoka's nature in honor of "Mt. Fuji Day" ・Appreciation of Shizuoka's traditional crafts (Details are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding)
It was during the Edo period that craftsmen and craftsmen from all over the country gathered in Shizuoka, which Tokugawa Ieyasu chose as his retirement location, and crafts blossomed. It is a workshop where you can experience traditional crafts that have been passed down from generation to generation. The location is Maruko-juku (post town), which is also famous for the 53 stations of the Tokaido.
〈Schedule〉
The schedule will be the same for both February 22nd and 23rd.
14 : 15 ｜Take the bus to Yaizu City (view Mt. Fuji from inside the bus)
15: 15 ｜Dashi Sommelier Experience (Kobayashi Foods)
16 : 00 ｜By bus to Shizuoka City
17 : 00 ｜Arrival at Takumi-juku, viewing Shizuoka traditional crafts
17 : 30 ｜Documentary screening
18 : 00 ｜Cheers/Meal
21 : 00 ｜Take the bus to Shizuoka Station (scheduled to arrive at 21:45 )
(The detailed schedule is subject to change. Also, the time may change depending on the traffic congestion on the day. We cannot guarantee train transfers etc. Thank you for your understanding.)
What is included in the tour price
・Transportation bus fare ・Dashi soup sommelier experience ・Documentary viewing ・Collaboration dinner full course by Sasue family ・Pairing with wine and sake, non-alcoholic options available ・Interpretation (for foreigners, English only)
〈Price〉
85,000 yen (tax included)
<Product sales items (planned)>
・KOMERU original rice flour ramen ・KOMERU rice flour pasta・Various pasta sauces ・KOMERU Shizuoka tea ・KOMERU authentic bonito flakes soup pack ・KOMERU rice flour pancake mix
*Product sales are not included in this cost.
*To join the tour, please see the page below*
Click here to participate on Thursday, February 22nd
Click here to participate on Friday, February 23rd
If you have any questions, please contact us below.
KOMERU Groumet & Culture Contact
We look forward to your participation.