[Ginza Aster 100th Anniversary] A One-Night-Only Special Tasting Course to Savor the "Early Summer Delicacies of Okinawa and Yaeyama"

Ginza Aster Foods Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Iku Yatani) will host a special tasting event themed on ingredients from Okinawa and Yaeyama, "Savoring the Early Summer Delicacies of Okinawa and Yaeyama," on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Ginza Aster main store as part of its 100th-anniversary celebration. The Ginza Aster main store has been regularly holding seasonal "tasting events." In this milestone 100th year, we are undertaking a project that expresses the unique deliciousness of various regions by focusing on seasonal ingredients and local climates from all over Japan, fusing them with traditional Chinese culinary techniques while embracing the charm of the region and the passion of its producers. This time, the theme is "Early Summer Delicacies of Okinawa and Yaeyama." We will prepare seafood and mountain produce, nurtured by the strong southern sun and rich natural environment unique to Okinawa and Yaeyama, using the techniques of Cantonese and Fujianese cuisine from southern China, interpreted with Ginza Aster's distinctive sensibility. The course will feature fascinating ingredients that evoke the local climate, including mangrove crabs directly from Irabu Island, flavorful Okinawan soft-shelled turtles raised in coral sand, and rich Ishigaki beef. While leveraging the characteristic strength and delicate flavors of Okinawan ingredients, we have paid close attention to seasoning, heat application, and layering of aromas to create dishes that evoke the scenery of early summer in Okinawa and Yaeyama. For the toast, we will offer a Junmai sparkling sake. Its refreshing effervescence and elegant aroma will further enhance the umami of the tropical ingredients. During this time when the arrival of early summer is felt, this is a one-night-only special tasting event where you can enjoy the rich food culture and seasonal flavors of Okinawa and Yaeyama through the unique Chinese cuisine of the Ginza Aster main store. ◆Event Overview Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Time: Dinner starts at 18:30 (Doors open at 18:00) Venue: Ginza Aster Main Store (GINZA ASTER BLD., 1-8-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) Price: ¥44,000 per person (includes welcome drink, tax, and service charge) Capacity: 20 people (reservations required) *Please note that ingredients may change depending on availability. 【Contact】 For reservations, menu details, press inquiries, and media coverage, please contact us below. PR: Yoshida Tel: 03-3538-1674 Mail: brand@ginza-aster.co.jp ◆Main Store Head Chef: Nobuaki Karube In 1994, aspiring to become a head chef, he joined Ginza Aster. After serving as head chef at the Isetan Tachikawa store, he held head chef positions at new concept stores, researching new expressions of Chinese cuisine. He is known for his creative specialties born from traditional techniques. He was appointed head chef of the Ginza Aster main store in 2023. He has garnered much support for his sincere attitude of not neglecting ingredients and his cooking style that reflects a contemporary sense of beauty. ◆Ginza Aster Main Store Opened in the first year of the Showa era—the main store. At the main store, the stage of our founding, we achieve unique cuisine by preserving inherited traditions while responding to the needs of the times and adding new essences. Please enjoy the evolving "Japanese-style Chinese Cuisine" that can only be tasted at the Ginza Aster main store. 【Ginza Aster Main Store HP】https://www.ginza-aster.co.jp/shops/41meguro/ 【Ginza Aster Foods Co., Ltd.】 Founded in Ginza in the first year of the Showa era (1926), Ginza Aster has continued to communicate the value of Chinese food culture to Japanese society as a Chinese restaurant specialist, managing 31 restaurants and 13 delicatessen shops mainly in the metropolitan area. From the late Showa period to the present, we have conducted local training trips throughout China, learning from the source while providing original cuisine that utilizes Japanese ingredients and seasonality. Our policy is to conduct business that is deeply rooted in the areas where we operate, aiming to be a restaurant that our customers will love for a long time. 【Ginza Aster HP】https://www.ginza-aster.co.jp/