Shibuya's 'Tenki' Presents a New Tempura Experience Embodying 'Tokyo Now' at a Tokyo Metropolitan Government Food Showcase for International Media

Glider Associates, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tetsuya Sugimoto; hereafter 'the Company') is pleased to announce that its group company, good-eye Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Keita Mera; hereafter 'good-eye'), which operates the tempura and white wine restaurant 'Tenki,' was invited to and presented at 'The Secrets Behind Tokyo's Deliciousness,' a presentation event for overseas media on Tokyo's diverse culinary charms, hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Hall & Kitchen (TOKYO TORCH Tokiwabashi Tower 3F, 2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo).

This event was held for members of the international media with the aim of communicating the diversity of Tokyo's food culture in an experiential format. Through genre explanations and cooking demonstrations by chefs, the background of Tokyo's food, including its history, culture, and distribution structure, was conveyed.

At the event, Tenki performed a cooking demonstration of contemporary tempura that incorporates French techniques. Under the theme of 'evolved tempura,' several dishes were served, and the cooking process was revealed in front of the international media. In addition to explaining the characteristics of the cuisine, samples were provided, allowing the visiting media to experience the new possibilities of Tokyo's food scene.

The demonstration not only presented tempura as a mere fried dish but as an experiential value, touching upon the culinary philosophy of optimized batter design and oil temperature control for each ingredient, as well as considerations in ingredient selection. Furthermore, some dishes were served in a style meant to be eaten by hand, proposing a new dining experience that includes the manner of eating.

### Dishes Served:
Carrot Tempura
Shrimp Tempura
Strawberry Tempura

During the talk session, the philosophy behind each piece of tempura was introduced. It was explained that the value of a dish is established not only by its perfection but by the entire flow that supports it—from production, transport, market (storage), intermediate wholesalers, restaurants, to consumption—highlighting the perspective that Tenki emphasizes.

## The Role of 'The Secrets Behind Tokyo's Deliciousness' Initiative
This initiative aimed to convey the diverse charms of Tokyo's food. It introduced and promoted Tokyo's high-quality food culture not just from the skill of the chefs but from the entire food system, including production, distribution, intermediate wholesalers, and restaurants. By communicating not only the final dish but also the 'environment that makes the dish possible,' this effort seeks to broaden the understanding of the value of Tokyo's food overseas.
For more information: https://www.gourmet.gotokyo.org/article/119.html

## About 'Tenki'
'Tenki' proposes a new way of enjoying the appeal of fried food through the unique combination of tempura and white wine, and its originality in changing the batter and seasoning for each ingredient. It adds new experiential value to familiar ingredients, offers a different way to enjoy food, and communicates the value behind food, such as culture, technology, and distribution structures, to society. Based in Shibuya, a city where diverse cultures intersect, we will continue our efforts to expand the possibilities of Japanese food culture both domestically and internationally.

**Restaurant Name:** Tenki
**Location:** 202 Excellence Building, 29-26 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0031
**Instagram:** @tenki_shibuya

## Company Overviews

**◾️ Glider Associates, Inc.**
Headquarters: 9F PMO Gotanda, 8-1-3 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Established: February 6, 2012
Representative: Tetsuya Sugimoto, President and CEO
Business Activities: Business development contributing to solving social issues, creative production, planning and operation of in-house services, incubation investment
Affiliated Companies: craft. Inc., Magellan Medical Inc., good-eye Co., Ltd.
HP: https://glider-associates.com/

**◾️ good-eye Co., Ltd.**
Headquarters: 29-26-202 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: August 2015
Representative: Keita Mera, President and CEO
Business Activities: Restaurant planning, operation, and production; new business launch support; digital marketing support; creative production and management
HP: https://www.good-eye.tokyo/
Operated Restaurants: 'KAMERA' Instagram, 'Tenki' Instagram, 'RINN' Instagram