Celebrating Japanese Culture Through Food
Two-hundred and fifty hungry people gathered at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre on Nov. 11 for the annual Washoku Matsuri – Japanese Food Festival organized by the Japan Restaurant Association of Canada (JRAC). In addition to the food and sake provided by JRAC member eateries and vendors, the atmosphere was made even more festive by a taiko performance as well as a demonstration of how to cut and fillet a whole tuna. A part of the proceeds from the sixth annual event went to local charities. Consul General of Japan Eiji Yamamoto was in attendance and gave remarks.
Demonstrating how to fillet a tuna.
Consul General Eiji Yamamoto giving remarks.
JRAC was established in 2006 through the initiative of local Japanese restaurant operators, and has promoted Japanese cuisine in Canada ever since.
JRAC President Shigeo Kimura (centre) and festival organizers.
Consul General Yamamoto in his remarks commended JRAC on their efforts, and also mentioned how UNESCO is currently considering adding Japanese cuisine among its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. He expressed hope for Japanese cooking gaining even greater popularity in the future.
