What is "J-WAVE NIHONMONO LOUNGE"?

"J-WAVE NIHONMONO LOUNGE" is an "entertainment restaurant" born from a collaboration between Hidetoshi Nakata, who has an in-depth knowledge of Japanese culture, and J-WAVE.

Hidetoshi Nakata, former captain of the Japan national football team, who has traveled to all 47 prefectures, is deeply knowledgeable about Japanese culture, including sake, and continues to promote its appeal worldwide, serves as director. This event collaborates with "CRAFT SAKE WEEK," one of the world's largest "SAKE" events hosted by Nakata, which has been held four times previously.

In addition to enjoying carefully selected Japanese sake from all over Japan according to themes, special menus that can only be tasted here, supervised by top Japanese restaurants that are difficult to reserve, will be offered. A shop called "NIHONMONO TOKYO," featuring Japanese crafts collected by Nakata during his travels across the country, is also planned to open.

Furthermore, from 12:30 PM on weekdays, the program "YEBISU BEER BEGINNINGS ~FROM TAKANAWA GATEWAY~" will be broadcast live from the venue. Chefs from restaurants participating in J-WAVE NIHONMONO LOUNGE, sake brewers, musicians, creators, and other next-generation leaders in Tokyo will be invited as guests for a live public broadcast.

Please look forward to a content-rich experience featuring the charm of Japan, encompassing pairings of selected sake and exquisite dishes, crafts, and entertainment, with experts from each genre.


1. Coronavirus Infection Control Measures
In order to hold the event safely and securely, we will implement the following preventive measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus infections.
① As part of the measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus infections, "Japanese sake alcohol disinfectant" developed by Japanese sake breweries will be installed at the venue.
② Seating will be spaced to ensure social distancing between groups. Acrylic partitions will be installed between groups to prevent droplet transmission.
③ To avoid closed, crowded, and close-contact environments, entry will be limited and by advance reservation only.
④ Staff will wear masks, thoroughly wash and disinfect their hands, and undergo temperature checks.
⑤ Thorough disinfection of venue facilities (including those that may come into contact with guests) will be carried out.
⑥ The ventilation system in the building will be operated to its maximum capacity, and ventilation will be enhanced by regularly opening doors.

2. 159 Renowned Sake Breweries from Across Japan Gather at Takanawa Gateway!
Hidetoshi Nakata, who has traveled across Japan and visited over 400 sake breweries, along with sake sommeliers, has tasted and carefully selected the finest sake from 159 breweries for this year's lineup.

During the event, approximately 20 breweries will rotate weekly, each showcasing their recommended brands. Weekly themes will be set to help visitors find their preferred sake, allowing them to enjoy a diverse range of premium Japanese sake. The first week will feature "Tokyo/Tohoku Week," with 9 breweries from Tokyo and 10 from the nature-rich Tohoku region. Subsequent weeks will include "Hokushinetsu/Kanto Week," "Tokai/Kansai Week," featuring sake from carefully selected breweries by region, "Sakenomy ALL STARS" with breweries favored by users of the sake app "Sakenomy," "Sake Competition Sake" bringing together award-winning breweries from the world's largest sake competition, "Rice, Water, People" focusing on breweries that prioritize local rice and water, "Sparkling Sake" featuring 10 breweries specializing in sparkling sake, and the dream team led by the renowned "Juyondai" in "Team Juyondai," among other unique themes.


List of Participating Sake Breweries at "J-WAVE NIHONMONO LOUNGE"
*Please note that the images may differ from the actual brands exhibited. We appreciate your understanding.

●Week 1 (July 14-19): Tokyo/Tohoku Week
【Tokyo】
A gathering of all 9 breweries in Tokyo, representing sophisticated urban sake production, fitting to open the first week of J-WAVE NIHONMONO LOUNGE.
Sawanotsuru (Ozawa Shuzo) / Tamanojiman (Ishikawa Shuzo) / Kaisen (Tamura Shuzojo) / Kisei (Nozaki Shuzo) / Chiyotsuru (Nakamura Shuzojo) Kuwanotsuru (Ozawa Shuzojo) / Yamadori (Toyoshima Shuzo) / Kokunotsuru (Noguchi Shuzoten) / Edo Kaijo (Wakamatsu Tokyo Minato Jozo)

【Tohoku】
Carefully crafted sake brewed in the Tohoku region, where breathtaking natural beauty remains.
Akabu (Akabu Shuzo) Iwate Prefecture / Kikunotsukasa (Kikunotsukasa Shuzo) Iwate Prefecture / Yamawano (Yamawa Shuzoten) Miyagi Prefecture / Aramasa (Aramasa Shuzo) Akita Prefecture / Harukasumi (Kuribayashi Shuzoten) Akita Prefecture / Yamamoto (Yamamoto Shuzoten) Akita Prefecture / Soumura (Naganuma) Yamagata Prefecture / Katsuyama (Sendai Izaya Katsuyama Shuzo) Miyagi Prefecture / Hirotsugawa (Matsuzaki Shuzo) Fukushima Prefecture / Daiwatei Zen'nai (Mine no Yuki Shuzojo) Fukushima Prefecture


●Week 2 (July 20-26): Hokushinetsu/Kanto Week
【Hokushinetsu】
A collection of highly skilled breweries from one of Japan's leading sake regions. Enjoy exquisite sake from the cold climate of the Tohoku region.
Kamonishiki (Kamonishiki Shuzo) Niigata Prefecture / Masuizumi (Masuda Shuzoten) Toyama Prefecture / Tengu Mai (Chata Shuzo) Ishikawa Prefecture / Tedorigawa (Yoshida Shuzoten) Ishikawa Prefecture / Kokuryu (Kokuryu Shuzo) Fukui Prefecture / Jounan (Jounan Shuzo) Fukui Prefecture / Bon (Kato Kyohei Shoten) Fukui Prefecture Shinshu Kagei (Okazaki Shuzo) Nagano Prefecture / Masumi (Miyasaka Jozo) Nagano Prefecture / Misuzu (Misuzu Shuzo) Nagano Prefecture

【Kanto】
A gathering of renowned sake breweries from across the Kanto region! Enjoy the diverse regional flavors that leverage the unique climate of each area.
Yuyui (Yuki Shuzo) Ibaraki Prefecture / Asahi Sakae (Sagara Shuzo) Tochigi Prefecture / Sanran (Sotohori Shuzoten) Tochigi Prefecture / Shichisui (Toraya Honten) Tochigi Prefecture Oze no Yukidoke (Ryujin Shuzo) Gunma Prefecture / Machida Shuzo (Machida Shuzoten) Gunma Prefecture / Tokaisakari (Koizumi Shuzo) Chiba Prefecture / Sagami Nada (Kubota Shuzo) Kanagawa Prefecture / Zansou Hourai (Oya Ko Shuzo) Kanagawa Prefecture / Tensho (Kumazawa Shuzo) Kanagawa Prefecture


●Week 3 (July 27-August 2): Tokai/Kansai Week
【Tokai】
A collection of carefully selected popular brands from the Tokai region, blessed with both sea and mountain resources, forming a unique culinary culture.
Enasan (Hazama Shuzo) Gifu Prefecture / W (Watanabe Shuzoten) Gifu Prefecture / Tsushima-ya (Miyosakura Jozo) Gifu Prefecture / Hyakuharu (Kosaka Shuzojo) Gifu Prefecture Hatsukame (Hatsukame Shuzo) Shizuoka Prefecture / Gikyō (Yamachu Honke Shuzo) Aichi Prefecture / Nito (Maruishi Jozo) Aichi Prefecture / Hōraisen (Sekiya Jozo) Aichi Prefecture / Taka (Hayakawa Shuzo) Mie Prefecture / Wakagori (Wakagori Shuzo) Mie Prefecture

【Kansai】
Carefully selected breweries from the Kansai region, said to be the birthplace of sake, that continue to cherish tradition and innovation in their brewing.
Shichihon-yari (Tomita Shuzo) Shiga Prefecture / Matsunotsukasa (Matsuse Shuzo) Shiga Prefecture / Sawa-ya Matsumoto (Matsumoto Shuzo) Kyoto Prefecture / Shiroki-ko (Shiraishi Shuzo) Kyoto Prefecture / Sensuke (Izumi Shuzo) Hyogo Prefecture / Banshu Ikkon (Sanyo盃 Shuzo) Hyogo Prefecture / Hyakuboku (Kiku Masamune Shuzo) Hyogo Prefecture Kaze no Mori (Aburacho Shuzo) Nara Prefecture / Mimuro Sugi (Imanishi Shuzo) Nara Prefecture / Kido (Heiwa Shuzo) Wakayama Prefecture


●Week 4 (August 3-9): Chugoku/Shikoku/Sakenomy ALL STARS Week
【Chugoku/Shikoku Week】
Enjoy a variety of Japanese sake nurtured by the diverse soils along the Seto Inland Sea.
Homare Ikezuku (Ikezuki Shuzo) Shimane Prefecture / Ugo no Tsuki (Aihara Shuzo) Hiroshima Prefecture / Fukuchō (Imada Shuzoten Honten) Hiroshima Prefecture Ohmune (Ohmine Shuzo) Yamaguchi Prefecture / Taka (Nagayama Honke Shuzojo) Yamaguchi Prefecture / ROOM (Yachiyo Shuzo) Yamaguchi Prefecture / Ishizuchi (Ishizuchi Shuzo) Ehime Prefecture Suigei (Suigei Shuzo) Kochi Prefecture / Tosa Shiragiku (Sento Shuzojo) Kochi Prefecture / Toyobai (Takagi Shuzo) Kochi Prefecture

【Sakenomy ALL STARS】
A week to discover breweries with proven track records, favored by users of the sake app "Sakenomy."
Densyu (Nishida Shuzoten) Aomori Prefecture / Aizu Chujo (Tsurunoe Shuzo) Fukushima Prefecture / Yuki no Boshi (Saimiya Shuzoten) Akita Prefecture / Kudokijouzu (Kame no I Shuzo) Yamagata Prefecture / Sharaku (Miyaizumi Meijo) Fukushima Prefecture / Yamanoi (Aizu Shuzo) Fukushima Prefecture / Daishichi (Daishichi Shuzo) Fukushima Prefecture Senkin Tochigi Prefecture / Hakutakusen (Yasumoto Shuzo) Fukui Prefecture / Kamoshokun (Kano Shuzo) Hiroshima Prefecture


●Week 5 (August 10-16): Sake Competition/Kyushu Week
【Sake Competition】
A special week featuring only award-winning breweries from "SAKE COMPETITION," the world's largest sake competition by number of entries.
Tenjo Mugen (Chuyu Shuzoten) Miyagi Prefecture / Haginotsuru (Hagino Shuzo) Miyagi Prefecture / Hakurakusei (Niizawa Jozo) Miyagi Prefecture Oyamazumi (Kodama Shuzo) Akita Prefecture / Kariho (Akita Seishu) Akita Prefecture / Fukukomachi (Kimura Shuzo) Akita Prefecture / Isojiman (Isojiman Shuzo Co., Ltd.) Shizuoka Prefecture / Saku (Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten Co., Ltd.) Mie Prefecture / Gokusei (Miyashita Shuzo) Okayama Prefecture Bijofu (Hamakawa Shoten) Kochi Prefecture

【Kyushu】
From Kyushu, often associated with shochu, a gathering of popular and highly-regarded sake breweries. Tanaka Rokugo (Shira ito Shuzo) Fukuoka Prefecture / Niwa no Uguisu (Yamaguchi Shuzojo) Fukuoka Prefecture / Wakami (Wakanami Shuzo) Fukuoka Prefecture / Toi Ichii (Gochoda Shuzo) Saga Prefecture / Koeigiku (Koeigiku Shuzo) Saga Prefecture / Shichida (Tenzan Shuzo) Saga Prefecture / Nabeshima (Fukuchiyo Shuzo) Saga Prefecture / Hizen Kurashin (Yano Shuzo) Saga Prefecture / Takaraia (Hamajima Shuzo) Nagasaki Prefecture / Hananoka (Hananoka Shuzo) Kumamoto Prefecture


●Week 6 (August 17-23): Rice, Water, People/Ibaraki Week
【Rice, Water, People】
A week to discover breweries that focus on using local rice and water in their brewing. Please enjoy the flavors where rice, water, and people (skill) are in perfect harmony.
Kamikawa Taisetsu (Kamikawa Taisetsu Shuzo) Hokkaido / Kenkonichi (Onuma Shuzoten) Miyagi Prefecture / Wataya (Kane no I Shuzo) Miyagi Prefecture / Amanoto (Asamai Shuzo) Akita Prefecture / Aizu Musume (Takahashi Shosaku Shuzoten) Fukushima Prefecture / Niidashi Zenshu (Niida Honke) Fukushima Prefecture / Tsukinotsuyu (Tsukinotsuyu Shuzoten) Ibaraki Prefecture / Sakaya Hachibei (Motosaka Shuzo) Mie Prefecture / Akashi (Akashi Shuzo) Osaka Prefecture / Gokei (Sakai Shuzo) Yamaguchi Prefecture

【Ibaraki】
A gathering of Ibaraki sake, from breweries that boast the highest number of breweries in the Kanto region, where sake brewing is still actively practiced.
Gokeiji (Aoki Shuzo) / Tokumasa (Hagiwara Shuzo) / Ippin (Kuyoshi Shuzo) / Shiragiku (Hirose Shoten) Inarisato (Isozo Shuzo) Morishima (Morishima Shuzo) / Hinodezuru (Isaka Shuzoten) / Fukukokoro (Shiina Shuzoten) / Buyu (Buyu) / Watashibune (Fuchu Homare)


●Week 7 (August 24-30): Sparkling Sake/Niigata Week
【Sparkling Sake】
A gathering of 10 carefully selected breweries specializing in "Sparkling Sake." Experience this new style of Japanese sake that is gaining popularity worldwide.
Mutsu Hassenn (Hachinohe Shuzo) Aomori Prefecture / Nanbu Bijin (Nanbu Bijin) Iwate Prefecture / Ichinokura (Ichinokura) Miyagi Prefecture / Kichiichi (Kichiichi Shuzo) Fukushima Prefecture Raifuku (Raifuku Shuzo) Ibaraki Prefecture / Mizubasho (Nagai Shuzo) Gunma Prefecture / Abe (Abe Shuzo) Niigata Prefecture / Shichiken (Yamanashi Meijo) Yamanashi Prefecture / Chiyomusubi (Chiyomusubi Shuzo) Tottori Prefecture / Gangi (Yaoshin Shuzo) Yamaguchi Prefecture


【Niigata】
We have gathered Niigata sake, characterized by its clean and crisp taste, made with local rice and pure water.
Takachiyo (Takachiyo Shuzo) / Tsurukame (Aoki Shuzo) / Yamashiroya (Komeijo) / Shimeshi Tsuru (Miyao Shuzo) / Nechi Otoko Yama (Watanabe Shuzoten) Echigo Sakura (Echigo Sakura Shuzo) / Taiyo Zake (Taiyo Shuzo) / Tomotomo (Taka no I Shuzo) / Hokusetu (Hokusetu Shuzo) / Kubota (Asahi Shuzo)


●Week 8 (August 31 - September 6): Team Juyondai/Fukushima Week
【Team Juyondai】
A dream team led by the legendary sake "Juyondai" will gather at "J-WAVE NIHONMONO LOUNGE" for this special occasion.
Juyondai (Takagi Shuzo) Yamagata Prefecture / Ippaku Suisei (Fukurokuju Shuzo) Akita Prefecture / Yamagata Masamune (Miyakabe Shuzo) Yamagata Prefecture / Hououbiden (Kobayashi Shuzo) Tochigi Prefecture / Jikon (Kiya Masu Shuzo) Mie Prefecture / Izumo Fuji (Fuji Shuzo) Shimane Prefecture / Houken (Houken Shuzo) Hiroshima Prefecture Toyobijin (Sumikawa Shuzojo) Yamaguchi Prefecture / Mitsui no Kotobuki (Miino Kotobuki) Fukuoka Prefecture / Yokoyama (Jūke Shuzō Yokoyama Kura) Nagasaki Prefecture

【Fukushima】
Sake from Fukushima Prefecture, known as a sacred land for Japanese sake, having won the most gold medals nationwide for 7 consecutive years.
Shizensato (Okidai Kichi Honten) / Hyakujugo (Inagawa Shuzoten) / Daitengu (Daitengu Shuzo) / Naguriyama (Naguriyama Shuzo) / Tenmei (Akebono Shuzo) Sasamasamune (Sasamasamune Shuzo) / Ippokimi (Toyokuni Shuzo) / Narawan (Yumegokoro Shuzo) / Miharu (Sato Shuzo) / Namawaku Saba (Aruga Jozo)

■ "Goldenコク (Koku)" - A Richness Polished Over 130 Years - Available Throughout the Event
The venue will feature the "YEBISU PREMIUM COUNTER," celebrating 130 years of Yebisu Beer. In addition to sake, a selection of Yebisu brand products, including "YEBISU BEER" and "YEBISU PREMIUM ALE," will be available. Enjoy the deep "goldenコク (koku)" with a new tumbler developed to enhance the taste.



3. Menus from 16 Participating Restaurants Decided!
We are proud to present 16 popular restaurants from across Japan, known for their difficult reservations, offering dishes that perfectly complement the premium sake. Menus supervised by renowned chefs will be featured weekly, with special menus created exclusively for this event and designed to pair with sake. Limited-edition menus created specifically for this restaurant opening will be available daily during lunch hours. The first week features "L'Effervescence" (Nishiazabu), a two-Michelin-starred French restaurant renowned for its exquisite cuisine, and "Ken" (Gakugeidaigaku), a Japanese restaurant offering exceptional dashi-based oden paired with carefully selected sake. The following week will feature "Roppongi Kappou Ukai / Roppongi Ukai-tei" (Roppongi) for Japanese cuisine, and "La Barrique Tokyo" (Edogawabashi) for Italian. The third week includes "Restaurant Sola" (Paris, France) for French cuisine and "Wakan, Seki Nabe Wakasa" (Naka-Meguro) for Korean-Japanese fusion. The fourth week features "Kato Hanten" (Roppongi) for Chinese and "Don Ciccio" (Shibuya) for Italian. The fifth week presents "Chiisana Daidokoro Hirata" (Hiroo) for Italian and "Wakiya Ichō Bisha Ro" (Akasaka) for Chinese. The sixth week includes "Ginza Kirakutei" (Ginza) for Japanese and "Ristorante La ciau" (Tamachi) for Italian. The seventh week features "Kohō" (Roppongi) for Chinese, and "Arroceria La Panza" (Ginza) / "Sal y Amor" (Daikanyama) for Spanish. The final week showcases "La BOMBANCE" (Nishiazabu) for Japanese and "Yoroniku" (Minami-Aoyama) for Korean cuisine.
*J-WAVE NIHONMONO LOUNGE operates on a prepaid coin system. Prices listed on the menu page are in coin denominations.


■List of Participating Restaurants (in order of participation)
●Week 1 (July 14-19)
・ L’Effervescence (Tokyo, Nishiazabu) [French Cuisine]
"L'Effervescence" means "liveliness, bubbles, creation, gathering people" in French. The French name reflects the desire of Executive Chef Shinobu Namae to create "a place where people can gather and be revitalized." The cuisine extensively uses wild plants, including about 30 types per season, and mountain vegetables sourced from experts. This is a renowned restaurant that has earned two Michelin stars in the "Michelin Guide 2017."

・Ken (Tokyo, Gakugeidaigaku) [Japanese Cuisine]
Now in its 16th year in Gakugeidaigaku, "Ken" has produced many successful alumni. Its signature dish is aromatic oden, which pairs perfectly with sake and can be enjoyed year-round. The chef's dedication to each dish shines through. In February 2019, its sister restaurant, "Komekara," opened.


●Week 2 (July 20-26)
・Roppongi Kappou Ukai / Roppongi Ukai-tei (Tokyo, Roppongi) [Japanese Cuisine]
Two Ukai establishments opened in Roppongi Hills in 2018. One is a cutting-edge kappo restaurant offering ultimate Japanese cuisine crafted by top chefs using carefully selected ingredients from across Japan, and the other is a teppanyaki restaurant that captivates VIPs worldwide with its premium steaks and sophisticated, creative dishes.

・La Barrique Tokyo (Tokyo, Edogawabashi) [Italian Cuisine]
Enjoy refined cuisine in a 70-year-old Japanese house, a blend of Japanese and Western styles, which is the owner sommelier's ancestral home. The event will feature dishes not typically found on the menu, such as terrines prepared using various cooking methods depending on the seasonal ingredients, Italian dishes that pair well with sake, and special creations by the chef exclusively for this event.


●Week 3 (July 27-August 2)
・Restaurant Sola (Paris, France) [French Cuisine]
Chef Hiroki Yoshitake, a graduate of Nakamura Culinary School in Fukuoka, has traveled to over 40 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. After studying global cuisine, he moved to France in 2009. He trained at "Astrance," one of Paris's most difficult-to-reserve three-Michelin-starred restaurants, and his current establishment is a hot topic among Japanese residents in Paris. He has also opened "Restaurant Sola" and "Bar Porte" in Fukuoka.

・Wakan, Seki Nabe Wakasa (Tokyo, Naka-Meguro) [Korean Cuisine]
This restaurant offers "Wakan Cuisine," a fusion of Korean flavors with Japanese aesthetics, creating a refined and mellow spiciness with a deep, balanced richness and umami that appeals to Japanese palates.


●Week 4 (August 3-9)
・Kato Hanten (Tokyo, Roppongi) [Chinese Cuisine]
Kato Hanten, which upholds the principles of "hospitality" and "home-style cooking," will present original menus at J-WAVE NIHONMONO LOUNGE that harmonize Chinese culinary essence with Japanese sake.

・Don Ciccio (Tokyo, Shibuya) [Italian Cuisine]
"Trattoria Siciliana Don Ciccio," one of Tokyo's most difficult-to-reserve Italian restaurants, led by owner chef Tsutomu Ishikawa. This restaurant offers the warm climate and rustic cuisine of Sicily. They serve simple yet exquisite Sicilian dishes, reminiscent of authentic Sicilian cooking, using ingredients like olive oil, salt, bottarga, capers, and anchovies.


●Week 5 (August 10-16)
・Chiisana Daidokoro Hirata (Tokyo, Hiroo) [Italian Cuisine]
"Hirata," which has participated in CRAFT SAKE WEEK for three consecutive years, will offer its signature simple yet sophisticated dishes that highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients.

・Wakiya Ichō Bisha Ro (Tokyo, Akasaka) [Chinese Cuisine]
Chef Wakiya, a lover of sake, has created a menu of dishes that perfectly complement sake, enhanced with Wakiya's unique arrangements. Enjoy sake-friendly dishes that bring out the full flavor of Japanese sake, making you want to keep drinking and eating.


●Week 6 (August 17-23)
・Ginza Kirakutei (Tokyo, Ginza) [Japanese Cuisine]
"Ginza Kirakutei," a popular izakaya known for its owner's creative menu.
The dishes, born from the owner's innovative combinations of high-quality ingredients, are deeply flavorful. At this event, you can enjoy exquisite original dishes unique to Ginza Kirakutei.

・Ristorante La ciau (Tokyo, Tamachi) [Italian Cuisine]
Chef Takeshi Mawatari, who trained for four and a half years at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Piedmont, Northern Italy, offers exquisite dishes that fuse fresh domestic ingredients with Piedmontese cooking methods. This is a popular Italian restaurant representing Tokyo, having received "2017 BRONZE" from a leading domestic gourmet website.


●Week 7 (August 24-30)
・Kohō (Tokyo, Roppongi) [Chinese Cuisine]
This is one of Tokyo's top modern Chinese restaurants, offering refined and creative cuisine through a style of small, multiple dishes (up to 30) that incorporate techniques and essences from various cuisines such as Japanese and French, alongside optimal pairings of sake, wine, and Chinese tea for each dish.

・Arroceria La Panza (Tokyo, Ginza) / Sal y Amor (Tokyo, Daikanyama) [Spanish Cuisine]
"Arroceria La Panza" offers over 15 types of rice dishes, including paella and caldero, and Chef Satoru Kobayashi, who trained in Spain, transforms regional dishes into refined plates, providing a fun experience of casual yet gastronomic Spanish cuisine. "Sal y Amor" is a renowned restaurant offering delicious regional dishes and rice dishes from various parts of Spain with "Sal y Amor" (salt and love). The menu ranges from basic Spanish dishes to unique delicacies perfect as accompaniments to sake. "Arroceria La Panza" has been selected for the Michelin Bib Gourmand for two consecutive years, and "Sal y Amor" for five consecutive years.


●Week 8 (August 31 - September 6)
・La BOMBANCE (Tokyo, Nishiazabu) [Japanese Cuisine]
"La BOMBANCE" means "feast" in French. The French name reflects owner Makoto Okamoto's desire for guests to "enjoy Japanese cuisine that transcends genre." This renowned restaurant has not only impressed many gourmands but has also maintained a Michelin star for 10 consecutive years in the "Michelin Guide Tokyo."

・Yoroniku (Tokyo, Minami-Aoyama) [Korean Cuisine]
A "new generation meat kaiseki" that overturns the concept of yakiniku and establishes a new trend. This restaurant garners global attention, consistently ranking high on global gourmet review sites. Experience a yakiniku like never before.




4. J-WAVE Delivers the Ultimate Entertainment!
■ShortShorts Film Festival & Asia Participates
From 6:00 PM every day, various short films selected by the "ShortShorts Film Festival & Asia," an international short film festival accredited by the U.S. Academy Awards, will be screened.
Enjoy your meal and drinks while watching short films specially selected by "ShortShorts Film Festival & Asia," headed by actor Tetsuya Bessho, who is also the navigator of "J-WAVE TOKYO MORNING RADIO."

■Live Broadcast During Weekday Lunchtime from the Venue
From 12:30 PM on weekdays, the program "YEBISU BEER BEGINNINGS ~FROM TAKANAWA GATEWAY~" will be broadcast live from the venue. Chefs from restaurants participating in J-WAVE NIHONMONO LOUNGE, sake brewers, musicians, creators, and other next-generation leaders in Tokyo will be invited as guests for a live public broadcast. The navigators will be Rachel Chang (Mondays and Tuesdays), Kafka Ushigome (Wednesdays and Thursdays), and J-WAVE navigators will rotate on Fridays.


■Profile: Hidetoshi Nakata / Director, J-WAVE NIHONMONO LOUNGE
Former member of the Japan national football team. After retiring, he traveled to over 100 countries and regions, and in 2009, he began a journey across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Through this journey, he has visited over 400 sake breweries. Feeling the deliciousness and cultural potential of Japanese sake, he established "JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY" in 2015. He is involved in a wide range of activities, including consulting on Japanese sake, developing the sake cellar "Sake Cellar," the sake app "Sakenomy," the original sake vessel brand "Nathand," and "CRAFT SAKE WEEK," which won the "Golden World Awards 2018" Grand Prix and is one of the world's largest sake events. Beyond sake, he also introduces Japanese culture both domestically and internationally through the web media "Ni-hon-mono," which chronicles his travels, the book "Ni-hon-mono" (KADOKAWA), published in multiple languages and featuring carefully selected artisans, and the radio program "VOICES FROM NIHONMONO" (J-WAVE, every Saturday).

JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY:http://craftsake.jp/

Event Overview

Dates: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - Sunday, September 6, 2020
Venue: Special Venue in Front of Takanawa Gateway Station, Takanawa Gateway Fest Hall C
Number of Participating Breweries: Approx. 20 breweries per week, totaling 159 breweries
Number of Restaurants: 16
Opening Hours: 11:00 - 21:00 (Last Order 20:30)
*To ensure social distancing due to coronavirus infection measures, operations will be reduced to approximately 100 seats, with empty seats between guests.
Pricing: A prepaid coin system is in place. Please purchase coins in advance.
【Advance Purchase】 Starter Coin Set (10 coins) ¥1,600 (tax included)
Additional Coin Set (36 coins) ¥4,500 (tax included) *Purchase required for each adult (middle school age and above)
【Same-Day Purchase】 Starter Coin Set (10 coins) ¥1,600 (tax included)
Additional Coins: 10 coins ¥1,600 (tax included) / 20 coins ¥3,000 (tax included) / 36 coins ¥5,000 (tax included)
Admission Method: Advance reservations via the website are required.
*Reservations open on July 4. If seats are available, same-day applications may be accepted.
Organizer: J-WAVE Co., Ltd.
Co-organizer: Sunnyside Up Inc.
Special Cooperation: East Japan Railway Company
Special Sponsorship: Sapporo Breweries Ltd.
Planning: JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY
Cooperation: ShortShorts Film Festival & Asia
Website:https://www.j-wave.co.jp/special/tgf/nihonmonolounge/


■Overview of "Takanawa Gateway Fest"
What is Takanawa Gateway Fest?
Takanawa Gateway Fest is a limited-time event held from July 14 to September 6, 2020, by JR East at a special venue in front of Takanawa Gateway Station. It features pavilions offering a glimpse into the future, a digital art museum utilizing the latest visual technology, Japan's first outdoor installation, and food shops presenting Japanese culture in a new style.