Gala Dinner ＆ Fair 2025

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Blessings of Noto, Weaving the Future

A special dish where food and craftmanship come together.

Praying for recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake,
Noto’s rich ingredients and traditional crafts will spread across the nation.
Through each special dish, we help weave the future of Noto.

Event overview

The Noto region suffered severe damage from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
As the decline in tourism continues, chefs and artisans from across Japan are coming together to support the region through the power of food, tradition, and culture.
Aiming for “sustainable recovery” through a new form of tourism, “A Journey to Support Noto”.

National Noto Support Fair

Historic restaurants from all around Japan will offer special dishes using ingredients from Noto.

Fresh seafood, vegetables, and the bounty of the mountains from Noto and Ishikawa Prefecture in general will be combined with local culinary traditions from each region to create unique fare.

Event Dates: Saturday, January 17th-Saturday, January 31st, 2026

“Noto x Kyoto Cuisine” Gala Dinner in Kyoto

A culinary celebration weaving together Noto ingredients, Wajima lacquerware, and Kyoto cuisine.

Experience a one-night-only gourmet event where the masterful techniques of Kyoto cuisine meet the ingredients of Noto.

Includes commentary from a traditional Wajima lacquerware artisan.

Event Date and Time: Saturday, January 17th, 2026, 6:00pm-8:30pm (Reception opens at 5:30pm)

*The end time may be extended.

Venue:: Minokichi Honten Takeshigero (Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Awadaguchi Toriicho, 65)

Price：

¥25,000:: Non-alcoholic drinks (all-you-can-drink)

¥30,000:: Alcoholic drinks (all-you-can-drink)

*All prices include tax. *A separate accommodation plan is also available.

*Participating stores are subject to change without notice.

Traditional crafts

The Globally Acclaimed Art and Beauty of Wajima Lacquerware

Wajima lacquerware, one of Japan’s foremost lacquer arts, is created through over one hundred meticulous steps.

Its durability and elegance make each piece perfect for both everyday use and special occasions.

Crafted from natural materials and precise artisan handwork, its deep luster has earned high praise worldwide.

The presence of the vessel becomes even more striking the moment food is arranged upon it.

We bring you a uniquely Noto experience, where cuisine and craft harmonize.

Abundant Ingredients

Seafood from the Sea of Japan and Mountain Bounty

Surrounded on three sides by the sea, Noto is a treasure trove of seafood nurtured by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. Crab, yellowtail, turban shell, and more, each season offering its own flavors.

Meanwhile, the inland area yields Noto vegetables, wild mountain vegetables, and rice grown in fertile soil and pure water. This land, where the sea and mountains lie close together, produces a rich variety of fresh ingredients.

Combined with the skill and creativity of experienced chefs, Noto’s charm grows even deeper, transforming into dishes that truly satisfy the hearts of those who visit.

National Mebaekai Association

The Mebaekai Association began in the early Showa era when young restaurant owners gathered to explore new possibilities for the dining industry. As generations have passed into the Reiwa era, the association has expanded nationwide, becoming a major organization dedicated to advancing the culinary arts. Our mission is to introduce the Mebaekai culinary training group to a wider audience and encourage people to experience authentic cuisine across Japan.