Buy Wine 2020

From: 07/02/2020 9:30 AM
to: 08/02/2020 5:30 PM
Venue: Fortezza da Basso (Firenze)

Buy Wine is the exclusive B2B event for meetings among international buyers and the excellence of the Tuscan wine production. The event will take place in the prestigious location of Fortezza da Basso, in the very centre of Florence, Tuscany. You can visit BUY WINE and set a selection of B2B appointments with over 250 participating producers, both boutique and renowned wineries.

General program

February 6th Arrival in Florence

February 7th

  • 8:30 am: meeting point in the lobby of your hotel with a Hostess. Walking transfer to the event venue
  • 9.30 am - 12.50 am: meetings with wine producers according to pre-scheduled agenda
  • 12.50 am - 2.00 pm: light lunch
  • 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm: meetings with wine producers according to pre-scheduled agenda
  • 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm: free time for extra meetings (optional)
  • 7.30 pm: networking dinner February 8th
  • 8:30 am: meeting point in the lobby of your hotel with a Hostess. Walking transfer to the event venue
  • 9.30 am - 12.50 am: meetings with wine producers according to pre-scheduled agenda
  • 12.50 am - 2.00 pm: light lunch
  • 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm: meetings with wine producers according to pre-scheduled agenda
  • 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm: free time for extra meetings (optional)
  • free time and dinner at your charge

February 9th to 10th Optional Educational Tour in Tuscany * or Flight back home

 

Admission fee
For the 1st buyer the admission fee to be paid is € 350,00 which covers:

  1. international flights
  2. 3 nights hotel stay in Florence city centre (in 6 - out 9 Feb)
  3. lunches during the event
  4. special networking dinner (Feb 7)
  5. local transfers (incl. from and to Florence Airport)
  6. personal meeting agenda for 2 days and online catalogue
  7. in case of Educational tour, all the costs are covered

Please note that your passport must be valid for six months from the date of arrival in Italy.

 

How to apply

You will be requested to fill up an application form for the selection. After admission, you will receive a link to browse the online catalogue. Then you will express your preferences for the Tuscan wine producers you would like to meet during the two days event. A copy of your agenda will be available for you before the departure. Moreover, after the event, you can choose to join one of the Educational tours to Tuscan wine territories (participation is optional).

Click HERE to apply

Click HERE to view the wineries list

Online application opens up to 24 November 2019.
For more info, please contact support@iccj.or.jp

by ICCJstaff

Cooking seminar: Vito Mollica's starred brunch

From: 27/11/2019 6:30 PM
to: 27/11/2019 8:00 PM
Venue: ICCJ - Event space

It's not lunch and it's not breakfast. It's brunch!

ICCJ is proud to present you an exclusive cooking show with Vito Mollica, the Michelin-starred executive chef of the Four Seasons Hotel in Florence and Milan. Brunch is synonymous of relaxation, the Sunday tranquility with family, and Mollica has been able to create the best brunch in Italy, recognized for his freshness and variety.
We will offer you a fantastic opportunity to meet the Chef that will be the star of ICCJ Gala Dinner & Concert. Vito Mollica is a staunch advocate of Italian food. Inspired as a young boy by the local specialities prepared by his mother, he has spent his career seeking to preserve the culinary ecology of his home nation by supporting small producers, old-style markets and local varieties. The Chef is originally from Avigliano, in the province of Potenza.

Register now to attend the seminar and to enjoy his tastings.

Details

Date: November 27, 2019
Time: 18:30 - 20:00
Where: ICCJ Event Space
Address: Mita 4-1-27, Minato-ku, 108-0073 Tokyo, FBR Mita Bldg. 9F
Admission: ICCJ Members 4,000 JPY (+ VAT 10%)
Non Members 6,000 JPY (+ VAT 10%)
Registration/Cancellation deadline: November 25 2019, 12:00
Language: Italian (with Japanese translation)

REGISTER HERE

Vito Mollica, Executive Chef and Director of F&B of Four Seasons Hotel Firenze’s Michelin starred restaurant Il Palagio.

Mollica joined the Four Seasons Hotels first in Milan in1996 before moving to Prague in 2000 and later Florence in 2007.

He is one of the most acclaimed Chefs in Italy and abroad and has been awarded many prizes among which: Arco Prize (2010), Chef of the Year by Il Sole 24 Ore (2012), Porcellino Award (2012) as well as receiving international recognition: Il Palagio Restaurant was ranked #4 on The Daily Meal’s 101 Best Restaurants in the World, and the Signature Cuisine by the Touring Club Italiano in 2015.

Mollica is being featured in many publications and is the protagonist of the book “Vito Mollica – invito a cena al Palagio di Firenze” and author of the book “Il Brunch Italiano”.

by DeputyAdmin

Promoting Italian companies with ACCI Gusto

There is an air of satisfaction among the booths of the Veneto region hosted in the ICCJ’s exhibition area. "ACCI Gusto is an oasis for food product makers of Italy. Visitors already know the quality of the products and are aware of the importance of its provenance,” commented Antonella Riva, head of Promozione Veneto. “Companies going to Japan for the first time have the double opportunity of B2B meetings but also to inspect the Japanese market without intermediaries. In this way they directly mature awareness of what it means to export to Japan, as meeting the buyers in Italy is not enough,” she added.

The “ACCI Gusto” trade fair took place on the 17th and 18th of November, providing a unique opportunity for companies that want to launch their products for the first time to the Japanese market and for those who are already present in the market and looking for new distribution channels. ACCI Gusto is the first trade fair specialised in promoting the Italian food industry in Japan and counts about 4000 visitors every year. It is a distinctive meeting platform for the major importers, distributors, organised by the Association of Chefs of Italian Cuisine.

The ICCJ participated for the third year in a row by offering support to 10 companies, most of which were visiting Japan for the first time. These companies (mostly SME’s, family-owned producers of Veneto) offered traditional high-quality food, with authentic, natural ingredients and genuine production methods. They had the opportunity to understand the local market and meet potential partners for export to Japan, thanks to regional funds and the coordination of Promozione Veneto, as well as the ICCJ.

The other companies who participated in ACCI Gusto and supported by ICCJ were logistical services supplier (Schenker-Seino Co., Ltd.)  and 2 olive oil producers from Tuscany and Marche (Bellanducci and Massimo Mosconi, 3rd place at the Olive Oil Prize, 2015 edition).

ICCJ’s aim in participating to this trade fair is not only to support Italian producers interested in finding Japanese business partners, but also to spread and deepen the knowledge of Italian food products in Japan through seminars and workshops. ICCJ also offers support to Japanese companies involved in the business of importing Italian products to Japan.

Sources:

ACCIGusto website

ACCI website

by ICCJstaff

ICCJ Gala Dinner & Concert - The Nineties

From: 29/11/2019 6:30 PM
to: 29/11/2019 11:30 PM
Venue: Happō-en

"The nineties"

ICCJ is pleased to announce that the annual end-of-year Gala Dinner and Concert will be held on November 29th at Happō-en. This year's theme is The Nineties.

Throwback to when the Rhythm of the Night was totally your Jam and High Fashion and Clubbing was a decadent hobby. Featuring the outstanding creations of Chef Vito Mollica, Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze,  and singer Jenny B, whose voice will take us all back 25 years.

DETAILS

Date: Friday 29 November 2019Time: 18:30 - 23:30Where: Happō-enAddress: 1-1-1 Shirokane-dai, Minato-ku, TōkyōAdmission: ICCJ Members VIP Tables (10 seats) 290,000 JPY (+VAT 10%)VIP Singles seats 30,000 JPY (+VAT 10%)Other Tables (10 seats) 250,000 JPY (+VAT 10%)Single seats 26,000 JPY (+VAT 10%)

Non Members VIP Tables (10 seats) 420,000 JPY (+VAT 10%) - including ICCJ Corporate Membership 2020VIP Singles seats 60,000 JPY (+VAT 10%) - including ICCJ Individual Membership 2020Other Tables (10 seats) 290,000 JPY (+VAT 10%)Single seats 30,000 JPY (+VAT 10%)

Registration/Cancellation deadline: 15 November 2019, 12:00

REGISTER HERE

For further info: events@iccj.or.jp

by DeputyAdmin

Simply Italian Great Wines 2019

From: 21/11/2019 10:00 AM
to: 21/11/2019 5:00 PM
Venue: 雅叙園

ICCJ and I.E.M. are eager to invite you to experience one of the most prominent trade wine tasting in the world of wines of Italy, Simply Italian Great Wines.
Two masterclasses guided by an Italian wine expert, B2B meetings with wineries and a walk-around tasting featuring more than 20 producers from all over Italy; the event will showcase the diversity and regional influences of a superb selection of celebrated Italian wines.
Experience a great variety of Italian wines and meet the winemakers behind them, all under one roof. Don't miss the opportunity to discover and sample these exceptional wines.

Details

Meguro Gajoen Hotel
1-8-1 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ru,
Tokyo 153-0064 Japan

10:30 - 11:30 “Traceability & Regulation of Italian D.O.C. Wines” focus on “Franciacorta: One Territory, Three Denominations” by Federdoc
Presented by: Mr. Riccardo Ricci Curbastro President of Federdoc and Mr. Isao Miyajima wine expert
Room: Kujyaku

10:00 - 13:00 B2B meetings with importers from Japan
Room: Asuka

12:00 - 13:00 “Experience the Iconic Wines of the Grandi Marchi, Italy’s Premium Brands”
Guided Tasting & Seminar presented by Istituto del vino italiano di Qualità Grandi Marchi
Presented by: Mr. Isao Miyajima wine expert
Room: Kujyaku

13:00 - 14:00 Buffet Lunch
Room: Asuka

14:00 - 17:00 Walk-around Wine Tasting open to wine trade representatives and members of the press
Room: Asuka
16:30 - 17:30 The "APERITIVO" - Italian wines. More than just a drink.
Organized by Federdoc

Pre-registration is HERE
If you are going to register or have already registered to B2B meetings, please fill out also the application form (word file) and send it to support@iccj.or.jp within 3 days from your registration. Download the application form

For more information
03-6809-5802
support@iccj.or.jp

by ICCJstaff

Tiny Houses for a Nomad Generation: Presentation and Networking Reception

From: 26/11/2019 5:30 PM
to: 26/11/2020 8:45 PM
Venue: Shinjuku Park Tower, Living Design Center Ozone, 5F

The sharing economy, online services, and new technologies are radically changing the way we live in cities. This revolution is shaping a new generation of urban residents—one that is less rooted, possessive, and dependent, but also lonelier, more unstable, and more impersonal. This especially impacts the younger population, which identifies as urban nomads always looking for new solutions that combine the necessities of life with the desire for mobility.

How can we reinvent our urban spaces to fulfill the needs of contemporary society? How can we integrate mobility into the future of housing? And what can architects and city makers learn from the tiny house movement?

Join us as architect and engineer Leonardo Di Chiara shares the results of his research to answer these questions and more.

The networking portion of the evening will take place in the showroom of Hafele (7F). Those interested can see many of the parts Leonardo used in the creation of his tiny house.

This event is co-hosted by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Details

Date: November 26, 2019
Time: 17:30 - 20:45
Where: Shinjuku Park Tower, Living Design Center Ozone, 5F
Address: 3-7-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Admission: ICCJ Members 5,500 JPY (+ VAT 10%)
Non Members 7,500 JPY (+ VAT 10%)
Registration/Cancellation deadline: November 21 2019, 12:00
Language: English

REGISTER HERE

For further info: projects@iccj.or.jp

Leonardo’s lecture will carry 1 CPD credit for architects.

About the Speaker
Leonardo Di Chiara is a 29-year-old Italian architect and engineer. He concentrates his research and professional activity on the field of mobile architecture, exploring its possible applications within the existing urban structure. Since 2016, Di Chiara has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Tiny house University in Berlin.

In 2017, he designed and built the Tiny House “aVOID,” establishing and coordinating a team of more than 40 technical sponsors representing some of the most influential Italian and German companies.

Together with his tiny house, Leonardo was the protagonist of a 16-stage tour around Europe exhibiting his work in many design museums, including the Bauhaus-Archiv in Berlin, the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, and the MAXXI museum in Rome. For the social value of his work as a designer, he was selected in 2017 as the winner of the Premio Berlino, a prestigious award for young Italian architects given by Italy’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

by DeputyAdmin

The Authentic Italian Competition - Gran Concorso di Cucina 10th edition

From: 25/11/2019 10:00 AM
to: 25/11/2019 2:00 PM
Venue: 東京ガス業務用ショールーム「厨BO!SHIODOME」

The Authentic Italian Competition - Gran Concorso di Cucina 10th edition - Registrations open

2019 Theme: Pasta! Pasta!! Pasta!!!

The culinary contest, organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan, has now reached its 10th edition. The 8 finalists will face each other in the final of November 25 in Tokyo in front of a jury of experts!

Who can participate:

Italian cuisine chefs who do not hold Italian citizenship and with a minimum of two years experience can take part in the competition

Final - Details
Where:Tokyo Gas Showroom「ChuuBO!SHIODOME」
Address:〒105-0021 Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Higashi-shinbashi 2-14-1 2F
When:November 25, from 10:00 to 14:00

Please register here

https://bit.ly/2KsBqGT

Regulations (only in Japanese)：http://u0u1.net/UoLx

Sponsors: Nisshin Foods Inc., Alitalia – Società Aerea Italiana

Collaborations：Accademia Italiana della Cucina - Delegazione di Lucca, Mondo del Vino

Patronized by：Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico, Assocamerestero, Associazione Cuochi di Cucina Italiana (ACCI), Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo

Prizes:

The winner will receive the following prizes

・Round-trip ticket to Italy
・Five-day course at the Accademia Italiana della Cucina - Delegazione di Lucca
・Stay and visit at the Winery Poderi del Nespoli
・Special interview on AQI website

For further info:

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan

03-6809-5802

events@iccj.or.jp

by DeputyAdmin