EVENT | A Unique Collaboration Between Chef Keisuke Matsushima and Shuya Okino
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May 11, 2015

EVENT | A Unique Collaboration Between Chef Keisuke Matsushima and Shuya Okino


EVENT | Chef Keisuke Matsushima and Shunya Okino in an Unlikely Collaboration


A One-Day "Sensory Dinner" to Sharpen the Five Senses



Shunya Okino, a world-renowned Japanese musician,Shunya OkinoandKEISUKE MATSUSHIMAowner-chef Keisuke Matsushima present an unusual collaboration. "Kanno no Mori" (Forest of Sensations), a one-night-only banquet to experience the exquisite intersection of food and music, will be held on Thursday, October 23rd.



Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu



Exploring the Potential of Food and Music to Engage the Senses



Shunya Okino, a multifaceted artist who is a creative director, DJ, music curator, writer, music critic, and the founder of the Tokyo Crossover/Jazz Festival, also produces the Shibuya club "The Room." Alongside him is Keisuke Matsushima, a chef who holds the distinction of being the third chef in Michelin history to earn stars in both France and Japan. These two internationally acclaimed figures will present a one-night-only collaboration.

Shunya Okino


Keisuke Matsushima




The event, themed "A Sensory Journey of Food and Music to Savor with All Five Senses," will feature amuse-bouches inspired by "sensuality" and seasonal dishes tailored to the theme. Furthermore, Okino will personally select music improvisationally, harmonizing with the culinary world created by Chef Matsushima and the ambiance of the evening. This supreme musical experience, transcending mere background music, will create a sweet interlude that redefines the conventional restaurant experience.

The dress code for the evening is black tie. Why not take this opportunity to dress up and indulge in an unprecedented sensory dinner that stimulates all five senses?

The Banquet "Kanno no Mori"
Date | October 23 (Thursday)
Time | Reception 6:30 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM
Capacity | 40 people
Fee | 20,000 JPY per person
Dress Code | Black Tie
Venue | KEISUKE MATSUSHIMA
1-4-20 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Park Court Jingumae 1F Restaurant I
Tel. 03-5772-2091
http://www.restaurant-i.jp/