11th All-Japan Conveyor Belt Sushi MVP Championship to be Held in Kitakyushu for the First Time
The All-Japan Conveyor Belt Sushi MVP Championship, where chefs compete in sushi technique and service, will be held in Kitakyushu on June 3, 2026. Local chain 'Heishiro' will participate, supported by regional student staff.
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The 'All-Japan Conveyor Belt Sushi MVP Championship,' which gathers conveyor belt sushi chefs from across the country to compete in sushi technique and customer service, will be held in Kitakyushu City on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
On the day, the chefs will showcase the skills and hospitality they have cultivated. It is an event full of highlights where attendees can experience the tension of the competition, the movements of the chefs, and the excitement of the venue.
Two chefs from the local conveyor belt sushi chain 'Heishiro' will also participate:
- Ryoya Nishi, Store Manager of the Nakama Branch
- Imam Kurniawan of the Otemachi Branch (participating in the foreign human resources exhibition match)
This is a valuable opportunity to promote the appeal of sushi nationwide from Kitakyushu City, which calls itself the 'City of Sushi.'
[Highlights]
- First time to be held in a regional city outside of Tokyo.
- The Chairman of the organizing body is Mr. Hiromasa Kobayashi, President of 'Heishiro.'
- Students from Fukuoka Prefectural Kokura Commercial High School and local university students are participating in the operation.
- Judges active in the food industry, such as Mr. Takayoshi Watanabe of 'Teruzushi,' will gather.
- General public viewing is allowed.
[About the Event]
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 10:00 - 17:30 (Mayor's greeting: around 12:45)
Venue: J:COM Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, Medium Theater (6F, 1-1-1-11 Muromachi, Kokurakita-ku)
Organizer: Japan Conveyor Belt Sushi Association
Co-organizer: Kitakyushu City
On the day, the chefs will showcase the skills and hospitality they have cultivated. It is an event full of highlights where attendees can experience the tension of the competition, the movements of the chefs, and the excitement of the venue.
Two chefs from the local conveyor belt sushi chain 'Heishiro' will also participate:
- Ryoya Nishi, Store Manager of the Nakama Branch
- Imam Kurniawan of the Otemachi Branch (participating in the foreign human resources exhibition match)
This is a valuable opportunity to promote the appeal of sushi nationwide from Kitakyushu City, which calls itself the 'City of Sushi.'
[Highlights]
- First time to be held in a regional city outside of Tokyo.
- The Chairman of the organizing body is Mr. Hiromasa Kobayashi, President of 'Heishiro.'
- Students from Fukuoka Prefectural Kokura Commercial High School and local university students are participating in the operation.
- Judges active in the food industry, such as Mr. Takayoshi Watanabe of 'Teruzushi,' will gather.
- General public viewing is allowed.
[About the Event]
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 10:00 - 17:30 (Mayor's greeting: around 12:45)
Venue: J:COM Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, Medium Theater (6F, 1-1-1-11 Muromachi, Kokurakita-ku)
Organizer: Japan Conveyor Belt Sushi Association
Co-organizer: Kitakyushu City
FAQ
What is the MVP Championship?
A competition where sushi chefs showcase their skills and customer service.
Why is it held in Kitakyushu?
To promote the appeal of sushi from Kitakyushu, known as the 'City of Sushi'.
Who is involved in the management?
Besides the organizers, local high school and university students are participating in operations.