At ICHITOI, we aim to expand the mediums that we present food and tool culture in. While we work hard teaching people with real-life experiences, there is much to be gained by using mediums like video to teach and discuss also.
To that end, please join us for a special screening of Itadakimasu (いただきます), a short film created by famous chopstick making company Yamachiku.
You'll be the first to get some special chopsticks from us and them, too!
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Event Summary
Hosted at Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide's ICHITOI event space, Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide and Yamachiku present Itadakimasu, a short film created by Yamachiku in Kumamoto Prefecture related to their business of Japanese chopstick manufacturing.
This event is designed for those who are fans of Japanese cuisine or tool/kitchenware culture, those who want to connect further to various traditional Japanese cultures, or also those interested in high-quality chopsticks and connecting to the companies that make such tools.
This event also brings international and local residents from culinary and hospitality industries together, to create better connections amongst all of us.
Opportunities for events like this in English are somewhat rare, and we hope by creating events like this to further worldwide understanding, so please come along and join us!
This Event Page is for the English version, please see our Japanese website for the Japanese version.
Program Lineup
Enjoy a talk session with Yamasaki Shōgo (山﨑 彰悟) - Director and CEO of Yamachiku Co., Ltd
The event will first start with a discussion between Yamasaki-san and Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide's International Team about the world of chopstick manufacturing, the reasoning behind using video production to convey chopsticks, and their overall place in the world of Japanese and worldwide cuisine.
This talk session will be followed by a brief explanation of and screening of Itadakimasu (English subtitles provided).
Afterwards, a brief Q&A and talk session will take place with Yamasaki-san, so you can ask about not only the film, but chopstick manufacturing directly.
Finally, a small networking event will take place where you will also be given some a set of Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide x Yamachiku chopsticks as a memento of this event. Light refreshments will be provided.
The event will last approximately 90 minutes, but attendees are welcome to stay past the event duration until 18:30.
You will also be able to learn chopstick maintenance techniques, and challenge yourself with an azuki bean pickup challenge! Aim for the fastest time. Finally, please enjoy Yamachuki's pop-up store on the first floor.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets are subject to a cancellation fee if cancelled before or on the day of the event. Please see below for further information, and contact us for further information or to request a cancellation.
- Tickets cancelled up to 2 days before the event will incur 0% in fees.
- Tickets cancelled 1 day before the event will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- Tickets cancelled the day of the event will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Please note ticket transferring is allowed, and can be done natively through Peatix, or via contacting us.
Why We're Doing It
ICHITOI comprises of eleven different spokes, with us as a the hub connecting them all together.
Media is an important part of this entire ecosystem, as media allows makers to talk about their stories, and talent teams to create ways to successfully distribute those stories. We see this in many forms, such as recipe books, festival coverage, and even newspaper articles.
Film and broadcasting is one of the most important methods of distributing information, especially in the video-on-demand and livestreaming era we currently live in.
By showcasing manufacturers who have taken their own approach to filmmaking, we aim to inspire other tool manufacturers and restaurants to do the same, as well as educate on the importance of media in an ever changing landscape that relies more on digital information.
Dates and Prices
This event will be held on January 26th at 3 PM to 4:30 PM.
This event will cost 3,000 yen including tax. This experience is not available tax-free.
The price gets you admission to the film screning and talk session, as well as a pair of Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide x Yamachiku chopsticks
How to Book
Seats are limited, so we advise booking your seat ahead of time. Bookings are available through our Peatix Group Page.