Take a journey to “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan” from the comfort of Los Angeles, with a special spotlight on one of its signature pavilions – EARTH MART.

The program begins with an overview of EXPO 2025, followed by an insightful conversation with Mr. Kundo Koyama, the Theme Producer of EARTH MART.Joining Mr. Koyama is Mr. Hitoshi Hokamura, a key member of the Earth Foods Review Committee, renowned Food Tech Evangelist, and investor with expertise in food technology and sustainability. Together, they will explore how EARTH FOODS 25 can inspire new ways of thinking about food culture and sustainability.

The evening concludes with a culinary experience, as guests savor dishes prepared by Chef Kuniko Yagi from Pikunico. These creations will incorporate ingredients from EARTH FOODS 25, such as umeboshi (sour salted plum), kombu (sea kelp), kōji (Japanese fermentation starter), daikon radish, sanshō pepper, anko (red bean paste), pickled vegetables, and citrus varieties like Sudachi and Yuzu from Tokushima Prefecture, along with other unique offerings from Kumamoto Prefecture.

As a special treat, each participant will receive a gift package from SPIRIT Almond, a Los Angeles-based brand known for its Japanese-inspired dry almonds.

Join us for an unforgettable evening that brings together food, culture, and sustainability in a uniquely Japanese way.