{"product_id":"intaiwanese-yamagata-sangenjaya-0717","title":"Exclusive for Taiwanese living in Japan｜Yamagata Imo Cooking Club in Shibuya: Come to Tokyo to eat authentic local cuisine + drink local sake!","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience the true taste of Yamagata in Shinjuku, Tokyo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the evening of Friday, July 17, 2026, the mayor and residents of Tozawa Village in Yamagata Prefecture will come to Tokyo to personally share Yamagata rice, mountain vegetable dishes, pork miso soup, local sake, and stories about village culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe warmly invite Taiwanese friends who live in Japan, or those who are visiting Japan for travel, work, or family, to discover a side of Yamagata that is not only about Ginzan Onsen through food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvent Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy generous servings of Yamagata’s traditional rice “Sawanohana,” taste rare local mountain vegetable dishes, and share a few glasses of Yamagata local sake.\u003cbr\u003eThis evening, we invite Taiwanese residents in Japan to gather around the dining table and begin discovering the climate, culture, and local character of Tozawa Village in Yamagata Prefecture through taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast year, we held our first Yamagata local food sharing event in Shibuya, Tokyo. Many participants not only created precious memories, but also met new friends who are also building their lives in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year, the mayor and residents of Tozawa Village in Yamagata Prefecture will once again come to Tokyo, bringing the local dishes they are most proud of directly to the table. Hearing that Taiwanese friends truly know and love good food, they have specially prepared their hometown specialties, hoping to introduce everyone to a Yamagata village that is not often seen in ordinary travel, starting from taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting to know a place does not always have to begin with sightseeing spots. Through each dish on the dining table, let us discover a Yamagata that is not only about Ginzan Onsen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Tozawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTozawa Village is located in the Mogami region of Yamagata Prefecture. It is a village rich in nature, mountain vegetable culture, and rural scenery. For many Taiwanese travelers, Yamagata may bring to mind Ginzan Onsen or the snow monsters of Zao, but the true charm of Yamagata is also hidden in the everyday dining tables of its villages and in the stories told by the people who live there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough Yamagata rice, mountain vegetable dishes, pork miso soup, local sake, and stories shared by villagers, this event hopes to give participants the chance to experience the food culture and local life of Tozawa Village in Yamagata Prefecture while staying in Tokyo.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Can You Experience at This Event?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Yamagata local cuisine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy the hometown flavors of Tozawa Village, including Yamagata rice, mountain vegetable dishes, pork miso soup, and pickles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry Yamagata local sake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taste Yamagata sake and drinks such as Hanauyo, Sonmin Kangen, and Kinryu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListen to village stories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hear stories about life and culture from the mayor of Tozawa Village, local residents, and a grandmother from a local farm stay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with Taiwanese people in Japan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eat, chat, and meet cultural travel companions with Taiwanese friends who live in Japan or happen to be visiting Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis event is limited to 30 participants. The food will be freshly prepared on the day of the event, and Yamagata local sake will be served in limited bottled quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMenu for the Day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis event will feature Yamagata hometown flavors personally prepared for Taiwanese guests by \u003cstrong\u003eFarm Stay Anshoku\u003c\/strong\u003e from Tozawa Village. The menu will focus on Yamagata rice, Tozawa Village’s local branded pork, mountain vegetable dishes, and local sake, allowing participants to experience the climate, culture, and local character of Tozawa Village in Yamagata Prefecture through each dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamagata traditional rice “Sawanohana”:\u003c\/strong\u003e A local Yamagata rice variety, perfect for slowly savoring its aroma and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTozawa Buta Ichiban Sodachi Pork Miso Soup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork miso soup made with Tozawa Village’s local branded pork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal mountain vegetable dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional vegetables commonly found in mountain villages of the Tohoku region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickles:\u003c\/strong\u003e A familiar Tohoku home-style flavor enjoyed together with rice and other dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrinks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShochu, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamagata local sake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamagata sake such as Hanauyo and Kinryu is scheduled to be served.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonmin Kangen Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e A unique local wine available only in the area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-alcoholic drinks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drinks such as pineapple soda and grape juice will be available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※Actual menu items may change depending on ingredient availability, purchasing conditions, and preparation on the day of the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvent Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday, July 17, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19:00–21:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck-in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starts at 18:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patia Yotsuya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddress:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/JD4DB8AR5bxPWxSo9\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e 1-17 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, MEISTER YOTSUYA 104\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Can Join:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Taiwanese friends who live in Japan, or who happen to be visiting Japan for travel, work, or family, are welcome to join.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to 30 participants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 yen per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Bird Discount: \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eRegister by June 30 to enjoy the early bird price of 1,500 yen per person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvent Schedule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18:30\u003c\/strong\u003e　Check-in and admission\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19:00–19:05\u003c\/strong\u003e　Official opening and greeting from the organizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19:05–19:30\u003c\/strong\u003e　Introduction to Yamagata cuisine by the mayor of Tozawa Village and the organizers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19:30–19:45\u003c\/strong\u003e　Sharing of Yamagata Prefecture’s natural attractions and local specialties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19:45–20:00\u003c\/strong\u003e　Sharing session by the grandmother from local \u003cstrong\u003eFarm Stay Anshoku\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20:00–20:40\u003c\/strong\u003e　Networking time for Taiwanese participants in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20:40–20:50\u003c\/strong\u003e　Lucky draw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21:00\u003c\/strong\u003e　Event ends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who want to join a Taiwanese networking event in Tokyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople interested in Yamagata Prefecture, Tohoku travel, and local culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who enjoy Japanese local cuisine, mountain vegetable dishes, and local sake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who want to discover the charm of Yamagata beyond Ginzan Onsen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaiwanese residents in Japan who want to meet more Taiwanese friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I join alone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a networking-style event suitable for solo participants, and free conversation time will also be included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I join even if I do not speak Japanese?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This event mainly welcomes Taiwanese participants, and Chinese-language support will be provided on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I join even if I do not drink alcohol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In addition to Yamagata local sake, shochu, and wine, non-alcoholic drinks will also be prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill dinner be provided?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe event will provide Yamagata rice, pork miso soup, mountain vegetable dishes, pickles, and drinks. Please note that this is a networking dining event, not a regular restaurant course meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I meet other Taiwanese people living in Japan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This event includes networking time for Taiwanese participants. Everyone is welcome to eat, chat, listen to stories, and meet fellow Taiwanese friends who are also living in or traveling in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos and videos will be taken during the event. Images may be used by the organizer for future promotional promotion and event records. By registering for this event, participants are considered to have agreed to the use of their image rights. If you do not wish to appear in photos or videos, please inform the staff on site and be mindful to avoid being filmed or photographed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual menu items may change depending on ingredient availability, purchasing conditions, and preparation on the day of the event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis event includes alcoholic beverages. Participants under the age of 20 are not allowed to drink alcohol. 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