[Next event confirmed! / Report] “Let’s Eat Tokyo Food”

"Let's Eat Tokyo Food," a tasting event introducing Tokyo's agricultural, forestry, and fishery products to foreign visitors, was held in Tsukiji, Tokyo, for two days on December 4th and 5th, 2025.

While Tokyo has a strong image as a large city where food ingredients are gathered from all over the country, a variety of agricultural products are still produced in some of the city's wards and in the Tama region.

Additionally, the fishing industry is thriving in island regions such as the Izu Islands and the Ogasawara Islands, producing a wide variety of fish caught in Tokyo's waters and traditional processed products that utilize these fish.

The event was held to promote the appeal of Tokyo's agricultural and marine products, providing an opportunity to experience them through food. On the day, sushi and tempura prepared by professional chefs were served using ingredients all from Tokyo, from seafood from the islands to wasabi grown in the mountains.

The menu offered included the classic Japanese dishes of tempura and sushi, with all the fish and vegetables used being sourced from Tokyo.

The sushi offered included two nigiri sushi pieces made with tuna and red snapper caught in Tokyo Bay, and tempura made with tender diamondback squid caught in the Ogasawara Islands, fragrant angelica leaves from Miyakejima, and thick shiitake mushrooms grown in Tokyo.

The cooking was done by chefs from the Tokyo Japanese Culinary Skills Association. The venue was an open kitchen, and participants were able to experience the process of preparing a dish by watching up close as the fish was filleted, sushi was made, and tempura was fried.

Additionally, each table was stocked with condiments produced in various parts of Tokyo, including salt made from seawater from the Ogasawara Islands, angelica salt made from powdered angelica leaves from Hachijojima, yuzu from Tokyo, and wasabi grown in the clear streams of Okutama. Guests enjoyed the diverse flavors of Tokyo-produced ingredients, adjusting the seasoning to suit their individual tastes.

Visitor reactions

Participants praised the taste and quality of the sushi and tempura, with many saying things like, "The food was fresh and amazing," "It was very delicious and unique," and "It was the best nigiri sushi I've ever eaten."

Other comments included, "I tried asa-ba for the first time," and "I learned about new ingredients and flavors." This initiative helped people understand the appeal of Tokyo-produced ingredients and led to opportunities to taste Tokyo-produced ingredients through introductions to "stores that use Tokyo's specialty ingredients."

Enjoy a taste of Tokyo-produced ingredients in Tsukiji and discover their appeal.

"Let's Eat Tokyo Food" was an event that allowed people to experience Tokyo's cuisine up close, and it appears to have been a memorable experience for many attendees.

Next event: February 26th and 27th, 2026

Following the positive reception of the December event, "Let's Eat Tokyo Food" has been scheduled to take place again in February 2026. The next event will be held over two days, February 26th and 27th, at MY Shokudo Hall & Kitchen in the Tokyo Station area.

Participation is free, and details such as the event time will be announced in this article as soon as they are decided.

Please look forward to the next event, which will be an opportunity to experience the appeal of Tokyo ingredients. We look forward to seeing you there.

MY Shokudo Hall & Kitchen

Official website: mhk-tokyotorch.jp

Location: TOKYO TORCH 3F, 2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

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