Spreading the Appeal of Onigiri in Vietnam! Miyuki Kawaharada, Representative of Rice Platformer, Serves as Instructor for JFOODO-Hosted "Onigiri Workshop"
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- Spreading the Appeal of Onigiri in Vietnam! Miyuki Kawaharada, Representative of Rice Platformer, Serves as Instructor for JFOODO-Hosted "Onigiri Workshop"
- Rice Platformer Representative serves as instructor for JFOODO-hosted onigiri workshop in Vietnam.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 1, 2026
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Rice Platformer Representative serves as instructor for JFOODO-hosted onigiri workshop in Vietnam.
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- Spreading the Appeal of Onigiri in Vietnam! Miyuki Kawaharada, Representative of Rice Platformer, Serves as Instructor for JFOODO-Hosted "Onigiri Workshop" (April 1, 2026), PR Times
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- April 1, 2026
Rice Platformer Representative serves as instructor for JFOODO-hosted onigiri workshop in Vietnam.
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Background of the Event
The Japan Vietnam Festival (JVF) is one of Vietnam's largest Japan-Vietnam exchange events, aimed at directly communicating Japanese food culture to local general consumers. Through this activity, we aim to further enhance recognition of Japanese food products in the Vietnamese market and expand exports by correctly conveying the deliciousness and food culture of Japanese rice.
Workshop Details
The "Onigiri Workshop," organized and operated by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Ho Chi Minh Office and the Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO), is a popular event where visitors can experience making onigiri themselves using Japanese rice and ingredients (fillings, nori, etc.).
On the day, Miyuki Kawaharada, Representative of Rice Platformer Inc. and an "Onigiri Ambassador" for the General Incorporated Association Onigiri Association, served as the instructor. She provided participants with detailed guidance on how to make delicious and beautifully shaped triangular onigiri.
Participant Feedback
Participants learned how to handle Japanese rice while actually making onigiri. In post-experience surveys and interviews, feedback regarding the quality and food culture of Japanese rice included comments such as, "The grain shape is different from Vietnamese rice, making it easy to form into triangles," and "It has more sweetness than Vietnamese rice." This provided an opportunity for participants to personally experience the unique characteristics of Japanese rice.
With the vision of "making onigiri a global standard fast-casual food," Rice Platformer Inc. will continue to actively promote Japanese onigiri culture and the appeal of Japanese rice overseas. Starting with participation in this event, we will contribute to the dissemination of Japanese food culture and the expansion of demand for Japanese food products through onigiri in overseas markets, including Asia.
About the Japan Vietnam Festival (JVF)
The Japan Vietnam Festival (JVF) is one of the largest Japan-Vietnam exchange events held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Organized by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and the Japan Vietnam Festival Executive Committee, its purpose is to directly communicate Japanese food culture, traditions, and technology to local general consumers and deepen mutual understanding. The 11th edition, held in March 2026, attracted over 430,000 visitors based on previous records, symbolizing the high level of interest in Japan within the region.
Event Overview
Event Name: 11th Japan Vietnam Festival (JVF)
Dates: March 7 (Sat) - March 8 (Sun), 2026
Venue: September 23 Park, Area B, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Organizers: Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, Japan Vietnam Festival Executive Committee
About Miyuki Kawaharada, Representative Director
Born in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture in 1996.
After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering and Graduate School of the University of Tokyo, she joined LINE Corporation, where she received a newcomer award in the advertising sales department.
Subsequently, she became the representative of RICE REPUBLIC Co., Ltd., which operates the onigiri specialty store "TARO TOKYO ONIGIRI," expanding to five stores in Tokyo.
In 2025, she established Rice Platformer Inc. and opened the onigiri specialty store "ONI&Co." In the same year, she was appointed "Onigiri Ambassador" by the General Incorporated Association Onigiri Association.
About Rice Platformer Inc.
Rice Platformer Inc. is an onigiri startup with the vision of "making onigiri a global standard fast-casual food."
Company Name: Rice Platformer Inc.
Official Website: https://www.oni-co.jp/
Head Office Location: 1F, Morikawa Building, 1-7-1 Honcho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0071
Representative: Miyuki Kawaharada, Representative Director
Established: April 15, 2025
Business Activities: Operation of the onigiri specialty store "ONI&Co.", etc.
FAQ
What was the purpose of the "Onigiri Workshop"?
The workshop was held as part of the Japan Vietnam Festival (JVF), one of Vietnam's largest Japan-Vietnam exchange events, with the aim of directly conveying the deliciousness and food culture of Japanese rice to local general consumers. This seeks to enhance recognition of Japanese food products in the Vietnamese market and expand exports.
What kind of experience can participants have at the workshop?
Participants can experience making onigiri themselves using Japanese rice, fillings, nori, and other ingredients. The instructor provides detailed guidance on how to make delicious onigiri.
What kind of feedback was received from participants?
Feedback regarding the unique characteristics of Japanese rice included comments such as, "The grain shape is different from Vietnamese rice, making it easy to form into triangles," and "It has more sweetness than Vietnamese rice."
What are the future prospects for Rice Platformer Inc.?
With the vision of "making onigiri a global standard fast-casual food," the company plans to continue actively promoting Japanese onigiri culture and the appeal of Japanese rice overseas. They aim to contribute to the dissemination of Japanese food culture and the expansion of demand for Japanese food products through onigiri in overseas markets, including Asia.