The annual "Fujimaki Department Store Exhibition" brings together Japanese artisans under one roof.
Held from Saturday, August 19 to Sunday, August 20, 2023, this celebration of Made in Japan brings together more than 200 JAPAN brands, featuring a special event to fully savor the charm of Japanese wine.
Let's take a look at the details.
About the Japanese Wine Tasting Event
Held at the "Fujimaki Department Store Exhibition" to fully experience the appeal of Japanese wine, this tasting event is open to the first 100 participants.
It will take place at "Caviar House & Prunier" on the B2 floor of the main venue, Tokyu Plaza Ginza, in small groups of up to 10 people per session.
At the event, in addition to being able to taste and compare rare wines paired with specially prepared amuse-bouches, a notable highlight is the appearance of Sayuri Arai, owner of "Dosan Wine Oendan winecafe veraison," a wine bar specializing in Japanese wine, who is widely hailed as an "expert in Japanese wine."
You can listen to commentaries on Japanese wineries delivered with her wealth of knowledge and pleasant narrative style.
Course Details
In the Standard Course, you will taste 3 types of wine accompanied by an amuse-bouche of caviar and salmon tartare.
In the Special Course, while tasting 7 types of wine, you can enjoy carefully selected gourmet ingredients including high-end delicacies such as caviar from "Prunier"—the hallmark of French caviar—and foie gras from Edouard Artzner, a long-established French foie gras producer, alongside smoked salmon from Balik of Switzerland that epicures around the world crave, and cheese from Hokkaido's cheese workshop, Shiranuka Rakukeisha.
As for the wines, the will offer selections such as Kizan White 2021 (Kizan Winery) and Pinot Noir Rosé 2022.
The is scheduled to feature wines such as KOYAMARO Kerner 2022 (a collaboration wine between TAKA K Wines & MARO Wines) and Gaku PINOT NOIR 2020 (de Montille Hokkaido).
This is a must-attend event for Japanese wine fans, so be sure to reserve your spot early!
Reference
Reservation Page: https://fujimaki-select.com/item/463_0001.html
Date & Time: Saturday, August 19 & Sunday, August 20, 2023, 11:30–20:40 (Final admission 19:00)
Fee: Standard Course 5,500 yen (tax included) / Special Course 16,500 yen (tax included)
Eligibility: 20 years of age or older
Advance reservation is recommended as reservation slots are limited! Same-day reservations may not be accommodated depending on congestion. Note that reservations are not required for admission to the Fujimaki Department Store Exhibition.