14 March 2016
From 13 – 15 April 2016 at Tokyo Big Site, Wine & Gourmet Japan 2016 is set to welcome more than 75,000 trade visitors. It is the only integrated industry event for buyers, retailers, manufacturers and professionals from the wine, spirits and food service (HRI) markets. In its seventh edition this year, the show is bigger and better with exciting new additions to the main show and burgeoning side programs. “Japanese consumers continue to demand high quality food and service. The consumer food industry in Japan is estimated to be worth $292 billion and Japan remains the biggest importer of spirits in the Asia Pacific region,” said Mr. Michael Dreyer, Vice President Asia Pacific, Koelnmesse. “This sector is flourishing and we are thrilled to be at the heart of it,” added Dreyer.
15 new pavilions
Wine & Gourmet Japan 2016 will welcome a total of 15 new and familiar pavilions. Eight country pavilions, from Georgia, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Thailand, South Africa and Australia, will showcase the best in their region. Visitors are also in for a treat at product pavilions from the likes of World Wine Pavilion, World Beer Pavilion, Pro Sake Pavilion, Japan Wine Pavilion and Pro Café Pavilion.
Debut of the Vinho Verde Pavilion and the Pro Bar Pavilion
Another highlight will be the premiere of the Vinho Verde Pavilion and the Pro Bar Pavilion. The Vinho Verde Pavilion debuts this year with 25 companies from the Vinho Verde region of northern Portugal. Renowned for its quality standard for light and tangy wines, Vinho Verde wineries will present a selection of mainly white wines. The Pro Bar Pavilion is a brand new platform for spirits and bar equipment producers. Expect to see and taste an array of Arrack, Brandy, Tequila, Whiskey, Vodka, Cognac and more from countries like Sri Lanka and the United States. The Georgian and the Thai Pavilion will return following their successful premiere in 2015. Rallying from one of the oldest wine regions in the world, the Georgian wineries draw from over 8,000 years of wine making experience to present a curated selection of their finest wines. The Thai Pavilion will feature a special selection of gourmet foods from the land of the smiles.
Seminars, tastings, contests
With its 2016 instalment, Wine & Gourmet Japan will return with extensive side programs of seminars, tastings, a label contest, and a wine pairing program. “Our side event programs have evolved along with the expanding industry demand. A great example of this is our new Importer Wanted area where companies looking for distribution in Japan can connect with interested importers,” said Dreyer. In 2015, the Night of Wines made waves with 150 attendees of international exhibitors, importers, sommeliers, wine media and wine producers. The Night of Wines returns in 2016 at the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba for a night of exclusive networking while enjoying a breath-taking view of Tokyo’s skyline. Visitors can look forward an enriching learning experience at over 20 seminars and tastings on-site, covering topics on wine regions, matching options, production techniques, beer & food matching. Distinguished speakers include Mr. Makoto Endo (Board Member and Secretary-General of the Association of Nippon’s Wine Lovers), Ms. Caroline Guthier (German Wine Princess 2016), and Mr. Daisuke Shoji (Senior Wine Glass Educator, Certified Sommelier of Japans Sommelier Association).
http://www.wineandgourmetjapan.com
Big in Japan: Wine & Gourmet
A gastronomic showcase of wine, beer, spirits and gourmet food: The seventh edition of Wine & Gourmet Japan brings the latest culinary trends and delights from the world to Japan.
 Photo: KoelnmesseFrom 13 – 15 April 2016, Wine & Gourmet Japan brings the latest culinary trends and delights from the world to Japan. |
15 new pavilions
Wine & Gourmet Japan 2016 will welcome a total of 15 new and familiar pavilions. Eight country pavilions, from Georgia, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Thailand, South Africa and Australia, will showcase the best in their region. Visitors are also in for a treat at product pavilions from the likes of World Wine Pavilion, World Beer Pavilion, Pro Sake Pavilion, Japan Wine Pavilion and Pro Café Pavilion.
Debut of the Vinho Verde Pavilion and the Pro Bar Pavilion
Another highlight will be the premiere of the Vinho Verde Pavilion and the Pro Bar Pavilion. The Vinho Verde Pavilion debuts this year with 25 companies from the Vinho Verde region of northern Portugal. Renowned for its quality standard for light and tangy wines, Vinho Verde wineries will present a selection of mainly white wines. The Pro Bar Pavilion is a brand new platform for spirits and bar equipment producers. Expect to see and taste an array of Arrack, Brandy, Tequila, Whiskey, Vodka, Cognac and more from countries like Sri Lanka and the United States. The Georgian and the Thai Pavilion will return following their successful premiere in 2015. Rallying from one of the oldest wine regions in the world, the Georgian wineries draw from over 8,000 years of wine making experience to present a curated selection of their finest wines. The Thai Pavilion will feature a special selection of gourmet foods from the land of the smiles.
Seminars, tastings, contests
With its 2016 instalment, Wine & Gourmet Japan will return with extensive side programs of seminars, tastings, a label contest, and a wine pairing program. “Our side event programs have evolved along with the expanding industry demand. A great example of this is our new Importer Wanted area where companies looking for distribution in Japan can connect with interested importers,” said Dreyer. In 2015, the Night of Wines made waves with 150 attendees of international exhibitors, importers, sommeliers, wine media and wine producers. The Night of Wines returns in 2016 at the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba for a night of exclusive networking while enjoying a breath-taking view of Tokyo’s skyline. Visitors can look forward an enriching learning experience at over 20 seminars and tastings on-site, covering topics on wine regions, matching options, production techniques, beer & food matching. Distinguished speakers include Mr. Makoto Endo (Board Member and Secretary-General of the Association of Nippon’s Wine Lovers), Ms. Caroline Guthier (German Wine Princess 2016), and Mr. Daisuke Shoji (Senior Wine Glass Educator, Certified Sommelier of Japans Sommelier Association).
http://www.wineandgourmetjapan.com