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Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs

Taste of Tokyo 2015

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will be holding the Taste of Tokyo 2015, an event that aims to share the various attractions of Tokyo with those in Japan and the world as the city prepares to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. These attractions include the local agricultural, forestry, and marine products of Tokyo and cuisine made from such ingredients, and the traditional culture that has been passed down the ages. This year, the Taste of Tokyo will be expanded both in area and content, going beyond last year’s Marunouchi district to include Yurakucho and Hibiya, and also introducing many various attractions from throughout Japan.

Dates:

October 9, 2015 (Fri.), 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
October 10-11, 2015 (Sat., Sun.), 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

*To be held in the event of rain (but may be cancelled in rough weather).

*Yurakucho district: Open until 10 p.m. on the 9th (Fri.) and 10th (Sat.), and until 8 p.m. on the 11th (Sun.)
Hibiya district: Open on the two days of the 10th (Sat.) and 11th (Sun.).

Venues:

“Gourmet & Tradition” area (Marunouchi)

  • M arunouchi Naka-dori Street
  • Marunouchi Building
  • Gyoko-dori Street

Provision of dishes prepared by famous chefs using local Tokyo ingredients, and the exhibition and sale of traditional crafts

“Variety of Nippon” area (Yurakucho)

Tokyo International Forum

Introduction and sale of cuisine and specialties from around Japan in collaboration with other regions of Japan.

“Gourmet & Entertainment” area (Hibiya)

  • Hibiya Park
  • In front of Hibiya Chanter

The Tokyo Food Street (sales of local Tokyo ingredients and food made from such ingredients), flower exhibition and distribution, entertainment events, etc.

Map

Hosted by:

Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Taste of Tokyo 2015 Executive Committee

*See the attachment for an overview of the event. Details will be provided at a later date.

This program is concerned with the following urban strategies and approaches of the Long-Term Vision for Tokyo.

  • Strategy 3: Omotenashi
  • Approach 7: Warmly welcome international visitors
  • Strategy 8: Tama Area and Islands
  • Approach 25: Use the rich natural environment to vitalize communities

For details see https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/ENGLISH/ABOUT/VISION/index.htm.

Inquiries

Coordination Section
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Division
Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs
S0000484@section.metro.tokyo.jp