The Jordan Tourism Board in Collaboration with the Jordan Japan Friendship Association and the Embassy of Japan in Jordan, Hosts Culinary Events Commemorating 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Mr. Kurisu Junichi, the fourth-generation owner of the Michelin starred restaurant “Honke Tankuma” in Kyoto, Japan, was invited to Jordan to showcase his exceptional culinary skills and to engage in cultural exchanges between the two countries.اضافة اعلان

His visit featured a lecture and workshop at the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA), facilitated by the Japan Embassy. Future Jordanian chefs had the opportunity to learn about the essence of Japanese cuisine, especially the concept of “umami,” a key element in Japanese cooking. Chef Kurisu also guided the students in preparing a Japanese-style Maqlouba, symbolizing the fusion of Jordanian and Japanese culinary traditions by applying the concept of “umami.”

A notable cooking exchange was held at Iraq Al Amir, where local Jordanian women and the Japanese chefs collaborated, sharing culinary techniques and cultural insights rooted in their respective histories and traditions. This hands-on session fostered mutual understanding and respect, further strengthening the cultural bonds between the two nations.

In addition to those culinary exchange programs, an exclusive dinner event was held at Daimeh Eatery, featuring a collaborative menu crafted by both Japanese and Jordanian chefs. This event celebrated the enduring friendship and trust between Jordan and Japan. During the event, the Japanese Ambassador Okuyama Jiro emphasized the spirit of collaboration through cuisine in his speech, which was only emphasized as the chefs explained the menu.

This series of events marked a shared commitment to cultural exchange and the deepening of bilateral relations through the culinary arts, making a significant milestone in the seven decades of friendship between Japan and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.






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