If you love Japanese wine, you must be interested in domestic cheese as well.
Coming up from Friday, February 11 (national holiday) to Monday, February 14, 2022, the "Hokkaido Local Cheese Expo 2022," hosted by the Hokuren Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, will be held at Shibuya Hikarie.
This event aims to share the charm and ways to enjoy "Hokkaido local cheese."
Let us give you a brief overview of what it offers.
A Festival of Hokkaido Cheese!
"Hokkaido Local Cheese Expo 2022" marks its 4th edition this year.
It is a promotional event gathering Hokkaido local cheese from a record 49 workshops and manufacturers.
Amazingly, about 350 varieties of Hokkaido local cheese will appear at the event.
Through a variety of hands-on experiences that allow you to feel Hokkaido local cheese with all five senses, the program is designed to let you fully discover the allure of local cheeses.
A Diverse Variety of Activities!
At "Hokkaido Local Cheese Expo 2022," a wide array of activities has been prepared.
First is the tasting comparison plate ＜Hokkaido Local Cheese "Select 5"＞, which allows you to choose 5 varieties of Hokkaido local cheese recommended by each exhibitor according to your preference.
It is a great-value plate that you can sample for just a single 500 yen coin (tax included).
In addition, the ＜Hokkaido Local Cheese Stage＞ will feature talk shows by dairy industry leaders and cheese specialists who drive Hokkaido's local cheese scene.
They plan to share the appeal of local cheeses, including recipes and recommended pairings (including how to pair them with red and white wines!).
Furthermore, linked with ＜Hokkaido Local Cheese "Select 5"＞, there will be the "Hokkaido Local Cheese Expo General Election 2022," where the No. 1 local cheese is decided by visitor votes!
There are plenty of programs that cheese lovers won't be able to resist, such as ＜Collaboration Menus＞ that can only be tasted at this venue and a ＜Hokkaido Local Cheese Direct Sales Corner＞.
Of course, well-matched wines, beers, and soft drinks will also be on sale at the venue, making it possible to enjoy your favorite pairings.
Enjoy It at Home Too!
Currently, the "Hokkaido Local Cheese Expo 2022 Limited Assortment Sets," which allow you to enjoy "Hokkaido Local Cheese Expo 2022" at home, are available for purchase online for a limited time and in limited quantities.
Supervised by cheese professional Naomi Ishikawa, these sets are tailored to pairing beverages—such as sets to pair with coffee, wine, or beer—allowing you to enjoy various local cheeses.
When it comes to wine's best companion, it has to be cheese.
Hokkaido cheese is sure to pair excellently with Japanese wine, so why not check it out?
Details
"Hokkaido Local Cheese Expo 2022" Overview
Organizer: Hokuren Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives
Supporters: Hokkaido, Agriculture & Livestock Industries Corporation
Cooperation: Hokkaido Milk Promotion Association
Official Website: https://jicheese.com
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hokkaido_jicheese/
General Inquiries: https://www.enq-plus.com/enq/jicheese/form03/