Wagashi, a future in France

Let's talk about the future prospects of wagashi on the French market during this round table which will be broadcasted live to Paris!

We are pleased to invite you to a roundtable event regarding the export of wagashi to France, in order to explore the prospects for commercial development. Join us for this discussion between two renowned Japanese wagashi artisans: Mr. Nobuharu OKAMOTO based in Japan (Kotoyo, Yokkaichi City) and Mr. Takanori MURATA based in France (MARUTOMI PARIS, Paris City). INA FOOD INDUSTRY Co.,Ltd., manufacturer of kanten (agar-agar) well known under the brand name “Kanten Papa”, will also be attending the meeting. On top of that, Mr. Jean-François RAUCH, Managing Director of Regional Branches for the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCIFJ), will be part of the discussions to present the supporting services offered by the CCIFJ. This session will therefore offer both useful and high-quality content.

Students from universities in Paris will also be attending online. Let's make an opportunity for this event to bring France and Japan closer and connect with more people!

Following the roundtable, a networking session (pairing tastings featuring wagashi and beverages are planned!) will be set up.

This event is aimed at those interested in wagashi, but anyone wishing to develop their activities on the French market in other sectors will also be welcome.

Speaker(s)

OKAMOTO NobuharuWagashi artisan based in Yokkaichi, Japan

INA FOOD INDUSTRY Co.,Ltd.Manufacturer of plant-based gelling agents

MURATA TakanoriWagashi artisan based in Paris, France

RAUCH Jean-FrançoisDirector of the CCIFJ regional offices

MC in charge of the roundtable

MIZUTA Haruka

Head of the International Trade Division at IBA Co., Ltd. and founder of the “France Ballet Academy” dance school, Ms. Haruka MIZUTA will join us to introduce and manage the discussion of our four speakers.

Event Location

🚆 A two-minute walk from Nagoya station: 

• JR lines (Tokaido, Chuo, Kansai)
• Shinkansen (Tokaido)
• Meitetsu and Kintetsu lines
• Subway (Higashiyama and Sakura-dori lines)