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Launch Party of the CCIFJ Podcast "Itinéraires singuliers" & Nagura Rum Tasting
Deadline for registration: Friday 3 October 2025 - 6:00 pm (UTC+9)
Price:
Member fee: 4,500 JPY
Non-member fee: 8,000 JPY
Online payment is required to confirm your registration.
Seats are limited.
No refund will be issued in case of cancellation on the event day.
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Podcast & Cocktails: Heading to Okinawa with François Combes
On the occasion of the launch of our new podcast “Itinéraires singuliers: journeys & success stories”, we are delighted to invite you to an exceptional evening on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 5:30 pm at L’Espace (Tokyo).
The evening will combine entrepreneurial inspiration, convivial networking, and a tasting of cocktails made with Nagura rum!
CONCEPT
An original format blending entrepreneurial inspiration and sensory discovery
🎙️ Live Podcast
Join the public recording of a French-language episode hosted by Annatituude, featuring the inspiring journey of François Combes, a French entrepreneur based in Ishigaki and founder of the Nagura distillery.
🍹 Tasting & Networking
Extend the experience with a guided tasting of Nagura rum, neat or in cocktails, and immerse yourself in the world of Okinawan rum. A convivial and engaging moment in a warm atmosphere.
EVENING PROGRAM
📍 Venue: L’Espace, CCI France Japon - Nihonbashi Honcho Ys Building, 2F, 2 Chome-2-2 Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo City, 103-0023, Tokyo, Japan
⏰ Schedule:
5:30 pm: Guest reception
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Live podcast recording
7:00 - 8:30 pm: Nagura rum tasting & networking
THE GUEST
François Combes
Strategy and Investment Expert – Founder of Ishigaki Distillery
With over 30 years of experience in the Asia-Pacific region, François Combes has supported the growth of international groups and led investments in key sectors such as healthcare, biotechnology, real estate, and technology.
A French-Japanese entrepreneur, he currently manages a Family Office from Singapore and Japan through his companies FIZ Consulting PTE Ltd and IFC Holdings KK.
He is also the founder of Nagura, the first craft rum from Ishigaki, which won a gold medal at the IWSC in London in 2025.
Earlier in his career, he held several executive positions at Guerbet, Pierre Fabre Japan, and Naos Japan.
THE HOST
Annatituude
Franco-Japanese Content Creator
Based in Tokyo, Annatituude is a content creator and podcaster. She shares her world through her social media and podcast, blending culture, trends, and personal experiences. Her unique perspective captivates a loyal community in search of authenticity and inspiration.
Her channels:
https://www.instagram.com/annatituude/
https://www.tiktok.com/@annatituude
BARTENDER
Atsushi Nakayama
Founder of Bar Lamp in Ginza and a bartender for 25 years, Atsushi Nakayama is a leading figure in the Japanese rum scene. After training in bars in Yokohama and Tokyo, he opened a rum-specialty bar in Ginza in 2004. Since then, he has promoted rum culture through events and seminars across Japan.
He has visited 42 rum distilleries abroad and 6 in Japan. The private bottlings of Barlamp Selection have attracted attention both domestically and internationally.
Instagram : barlamp_ginza
Facebook
Target Audience
- Members of CCI France Japon
- Spirits, entrepreneurship, and podcast enthusiasts
- Lifestyle and business journalists and influencers
Important Information:
- Limited seats available
- Online payment is required to confirm your registration
- No refund will be issued in case of cancellation on the event day
Join us for a unique experience at the crossroads of business, flavors, and life stories in Japan!
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