[JW Marriott Hotel Nara] Host 'Seijun Cuisine' Lunch Seminar Featuring Taiwanese Medicinal Wellness with Culinary Researcher Emi Miyatake
JW Marriott Hotel Nara will host a special collaboration event on May 19, 2026, featuring Emi Miyatake, a specialist in Taiwanese medicinal cuisine. The event includes a live cooking performance and a 5-course medicinal menu to promote holistic wellness through food.
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JW Marriott Hotel Nara (Location: 1-1-1 Sanjo-oji, Nara City, Nara Prefecture) will hold a special collaboration event, the 'Seijun Cuisine Lunch Seminar,' on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the hotel's 'Silk Road Dining' restaurant. The event features culinary researcher Emi Miyatake, who will introduce Taiwanese food culture and wellness philosophies.
The lecturer, Ms. Emi Miyatake, received the 'Taiwan Tourism Contribution Award' from the Taiwan Tourism Administration in 2025. She will share the 'food as medicine' philosophy deeply rooted in Taiwan and perform a live cooking demonstration for the guests. Following her presentation, Chef Masayuki Kobayashi of 'Silk Road Dining' will demonstrate the finishing touches of a Taiwanese dessert. Guests will then enjoy a special 5-course Taiwanese medicinal menu created through this collaboration.
In Taiwan, which ranks second only to India in its vegetarian population, the culture of 'Yao-shan' (medicinal food) and fermentation is widely integrated into daily meals. This event proposes 'Eating Self-Care'—a modern reinterpretation of Taiwan's health-oriented food culture to help balance the mind and body during the changing seasons.
During the event, guests can watch the cooking process unfold at the counter before savoring the five-course menu that engages all five senses. The special course incorporates unique Taiwanese ingredients like 'Water Lily Stalks,' 'Taiwan Oolong,' and 'Pineapple Sauce,' combined with Nara's traditional ingredient 'Yamato Toki.' Guests will also enjoy a traditional Taiwanese health drink made with Nara-grown 'Ubai' to help circulate and balance the body's energy.
Ms. Miyatake, who grew up in Nara and is well-versed in local food culture, leads this project. Supported by the Taiwan Tourism Administration Osaka Office, this event offers a unique moment where the culinary cultures of the continent intersect at this terminal point of the Silk Road.
Event Overview
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: Doors open at 12:00 / Starts at 12:15
Price: 14,000 JPY per person (tax and service included)
Content:
- Taiwanese food therapy seminar by Emi Miyatake
- Live cooking performance
- Special 5-course meal (includes 'Hó-hó' drink)
Venue: JW Marriott Hotel Nara, 1st Floor 'Silk Road Dining'
Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/ja/jw-marriott-hotel-nara-silk-road-dining/reserve/experiences
Lecturer Profile: Emi Miyatake
Born in Nara, she studied under Chinese culinary master Kazuhiko Tei and trained in Taiwan and around the world. Since 2006, she has led Chinese and medicinal cooking classes. She has numerous media appearances, including four years as a regular on Nara Television. With expertise in the Urasenke tea ceremony and as a vegetable sommelier, she has established a unique style that integrates traditional food culture into modern lifestyles. In 2025, she received the 'Taiwan Tourism Contribution Award' for her long-standing cultural exchange through food. Currently, she is the representative of Mandarine LLC, handling product development and food consulting for companies.
About JW Marriott Hotel Nara
JW Marriott Hotel Nara is the first international luxury brand hotel in Nara Prefecture. The 158 guest rooms, including 16 suites, use natural materials to create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. The 'Silk Road Dining' all-day dining restaurant and 'Azekura' Japanese restaurant (teppanyaki, sushi, and kaiseki) offer carefully selected ingredients from Nara and across Japan. The 'Flying Stag' lobby lounge serves authentic afternoon tea and cocktails. The hotel also features a 24-hour fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, and a luxury spa with four treatment rooms, saunas, and steam rooms. For events, it offers a ballroom and four multi-layout meeting rooms.
The lecturer, Ms. Emi Miyatake, received the 'Taiwan Tourism Contribution Award' from the Taiwan Tourism Administration in 2025. She will share the 'food as medicine' philosophy deeply rooted in Taiwan and perform a live cooking demonstration for the guests. Following her presentation, Chef Masayuki Kobayashi of 'Silk Road Dining' will demonstrate the finishing touches of a Taiwanese dessert. Guests will then enjoy a special 5-course Taiwanese medicinal menu created through this collaboration.
In Taiwan, which ranks second only to India in its vegetarian population, the culture of 'Yao-shan' (medicinal food) and fermentation is widely integrated into daily meals. This event proposes 'Eating Self-Care'—a modern reinterpretation of Taiwan's health-oriented food culture to help balance the mind and body during the changing seasons.
During the event, guests can watch the cooking process unfold at the counter before savoring the five-course menu that engages all five senses. The special course incorporates unique Taiwanese ingredients like 'Water Lily Stalks,' 'Taiwan Oolong,' and 'Pineapple Sauce,' combined with Nara's traditional ingredient 'Yamato Toki.' Guests will also enjoy a traditional Taiwanese health drink made with Nara-grown 'Ubai' to help circulate and balance the body's energy.
Ms. Miyatake, who grew up in Nara and is well-versed in local food culture, leads this project. Supported by the Taiwan Tourism Administration Osaka Office, this event offers a unique moment where the culinary cultures of the continent intersect at this terminal point of the Silk Road.
Event Overview
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: Doors open at 12:00 / Starts at 12:15
Price: 14,000 JPY per person (tax and service included)
Content:
- Taiwanese food therapy seminar by Emi Miyatake
- Live cooking performance
- Special 5-course meal (includes 'Hó-hó' drink)
Venue: JW Marriott Hotel Nara, 1st Floor 'Silk Road Dining'
Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/ja/jw-marriott-hotel-nara-silk-road-dining/reserve/experiences
Lecturer Profile: Emi Miyatake
Born in Nara, she studied under Chinese culinary master Kazuhiko Tei and trained in Taiwan and around the world. Since 2006, she has led Chinese and medicinal cooking classes. She has numerous media appearances, including four years as a regular on Nara Television. With expertise in the Urasenke tea ceremony and as a vegetable sommelier, she has established a unique style that integrates traditional food culture into modern lifestyles. In 2025, she received the 'Taiwan Tourism Contribution Award' for her long-standing cultural exchange through food. Currently, she is the representative of Mandarine LLC, handling product development and food consulting for companies.
About JW Marriott Hotel Nara
JW Marriott Hotel Nara is the first international luxury brand hotel in Nara Prefecture. The 158 guest rooms, including 16 suites, use natural materials to create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. The 'Silk Road Dining' all-day dining restaurant and 'Azekura' Japanese restaurant (teppanyaki, sushi, and kaiseki) offer carefully selected ingredients from Nara and across Japan. The 'Flying Stag' lobby lounge serves authentic afternoon tea and cocktails. The hotel also features a 24-hour fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, and a luxury spa with four treatment rooms, saunas, and steam rooms. For events, it offers a ballroom and four multi-layout meeting rooms.