A Special Night of Gratitude with Kyogo Kawaguchi: Live Restaurant J'Z Hosts 1st Anniversary Dinner Live

## Live Restaurant J'Z 1st Anniversary Special Dinner Live with Kyogo Kawaguchi

We are hosting a special night of gratitude in Kokubuncho, Sendai, featuring Kyogo Kawaguchi, who captivated Japan with his song "Sakura."

Live Restaurant J'Z (Location: 1F Grand Pallet Building, 2-15-2 Kokubuncho, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi) will celebrate its 1st anniversary on June 30, 2026 (Tuesday). To mark this milestone, we will host the "Kyogo Kawaguchi Special Dinner Live," featuring one of Japan's leading singer-songwriters, a winner of the Japan Cable Awards and Japan Record Awards, and a participant in the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

This performance is a special project embodying J'Z's concept of "the fusion of food and music," integrating cuisine, atmosphere, acoustics, and live performance into a premium dinner experience. The event will be divided into two completely rotational stages, each offering a dinner course with a different concept.

## About Live Restaurant J'Z

Live Restaurant J'Z is a live music restaurant located in Kokubuncho, Sendai. It opened in 2025 with the concept of "a space fusing food and music where you can enjoy live performances up close with top-class acoustic equipment." The restaurant features a permanent stage and hosts approximately 200 live performances annually, including artists such as May J., Hitomi Yaida, and HOUND DOG, as well as many international jazz musicians. With an uncompromising focus on acoustics, we have introduced a world-class sound system, offering a new experience of "tasting music" through an immersive feel where you can sense the artist's breathing, combined with culinary and atmospheric production.

## 1st Anniversary Special Dinner Live with Kyogo Kawaguchi

For this 1st-anniversary live event, we welcome Kyogo Kawaguchi. Marking his 25th anniversary last year, Kawaguchi continues to perform energetically across the country. His voice will resonate through the space at J'Z. Joining him as support members will be Yoshiaki Muto (Gt), Shinichi Kusama (Pf), and Hidero Nishioka (Per/Tp).

Additionally, we offer a different dining experience for each stage:

- 1st Stage: "Local Production for Local Consumption Full Course"
A dinner course primarily using ingredients from Miyagi Prefecture. It is designed to let you feel the charm of the Tohoku region in every dish.

- 2nd Stage: "An Adult Night to Enjoy High-Grade Sake and Gastronomy"
A gourmet experience to enjoy along with carefully selected alcoholic beverages. We provide special menus focusing on ingredients, texture, and aftertaste.

■ Event Overview
- Event Name: Live Restaurant J'Z 1st Anniversary "Kyogo Kawaguchi Special Dinner Live"
- Date: June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Venue: Live Restaurant J'Z (1F Grand Pallet Building, 2-15-2 Kokubuncho, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi)
- Format: Completely rotational system, limited to 72 seats per part
- Special Site: https://www.sendai-jz.jp/1th-anniv/