On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Ginza Aster's main restaurant will host a winemaker dinner in collaboration with Domaine Kosei.
A special course highlighting ingredients from Hokkaido and flavors of the thawing season will be paired with wines selected by Kosei Ajimura.
Here are the details.
About the Winemaker Dinner
The dinner is part of Ginza Aster's 100th-anniversary celebrations.
Domaine Kosei founder and winemaker Kosei Ajimura, who has played a leading role in Japanese wine, will appear as the featured guest.
While Ajimura shares the philosophy and stories behind his wines, Ginza Aster head chef Karube will serve a special course created for the evening, paired with four Japanese wines.
Menu and Pairings
The course will feature Hokkaido ingredients throughout, including kegani crab harvested after the drift-ice season and richly flavored kinki fish from winter waters, along with produce from Tokachi and Furano.
The wine pairings are scheduled to include a sparkling wine from pioneering Japanese-wine producer Château Mercian, one rosé from Domaine Kosei, and two Domaine Kosei reds.
One of the reds is a gold-medal winner at the 2025 Japan Wine Competition. The event will also mark the debut of a Ginza Aster original wine created to celebrate the restaurant's 100th anniversary.
Why not enjoy this rare food-and-wine experience?
Reference
Event Overview
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: Dinner starts 18:30; doors open 18:00
Venue: Ginza Aster Main Store, GINZA ASTER BLD., 1-8-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Program:
• Winemaker talk by Domaine Kosei's Kosei Ajimura
• Special course from Ginza Aster Main Store
• Four paired wines
Price: JPY 44,000 per person, including tax and service charge
Capacity: 20 guests; reservations required
*Ingredients and wines may change depending on availability.