For the first time, a group of over 10,000 Anko fans supervised the Japanese afternoon tea “Okota de Taka “Anko Fondue”” at Shinagawa Prince Hotel!
Japan Anko Association Press release: November 12, 2024 A group of over 10,000 Anko fans in total supervised the Japanese afternoon tea “Okota de Taka “Anko Fondue” at Shinagawa Prince Hotel for the first time! The Japan Anko Association (Toshima Ward, Tokyo: Chairman Nishii Anko) is pleased to announce that the Japanese Afternoon Tea “Okota” will be available starting January 6, 2025 (Monday) at the restaurant “Ajikaido Gojusanji” in Shinagawa Prince Hotel. I will be supervising “An Fondue”.
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Switzerland in the 19th century. Nowadays, fondue cuisine has evolved into various forms such as chocolate fondue, oil fondue, and beer fondue, and is now popular all over the world. The Japan Anko Association aims to promote the spread of red bean paste throughout the world. We believe that red bean paste fondue has the potential to become an opportunity for people all over the world to become familiar with red bean paste. Please note that this fondue is only available during the winter, so you can enjoy it under a kotatsu as a special seat.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39158/32/39158-32-37da12e03be367ea24d2e692bdd58db6-1920×1280.jpg Okota special seats (limited to 1 group per day) [Why fondue? 】 As you know, fondue involves dipping various ingredients. It’s a truly free-spirited dish that includes fruits, vegetables, bread and crackers, meat and seafood, but it’s delicious no matter what you dip it in. That’s why we believe that fondue is a “vessel” that accepts all kinds of individuality and brings out its charm. Isn’t this exactly the model for the kind of diverse society that humanity should aspire to? The various individualities do not drown out each other, but freely demonstrate their unique characteristics, creating a world called fondue. However, this does not mean that “anything goes”; just as cheese goes well with cheese and chocolate goes well with chocolate, it is important that everyone has a common understanding that they are all members of the fondue world. For this Anko fondue as well, we have created a world of Anko fondue while achieving diversity by using a wide variety of ingredients that match the Red Bean paste. We hope that all the red bean paste fans who enjoy this sweet bean fondue will be able to genuinely enjoy red bean paste, and that it will also serve as an opportunity to think about the state of diversity in the world. By doing so, we are confident that we will be one step closer to our association’s mission of “realizing world peace through red bean paste.” [Why Shinagawa Prince Hotel? 】 The mission of the Japan Anko Association is to “realize world peace through red bean paste.” To this end, we have communicated the appeal of red bean paste to the world in various ways with the aim of promoting the spread of red bean paste. The field of dissemination and promotion is not limited to Japan, but has a history of focusing on the world. I sincerely hope that we will continue to spread the word about Japan’s proud food culture and the charm of the Japanese culture behind it through red bean paste. On the other hand, Shinagawa Prince Hotel has a history where Shinagawa was originally the gateway to the Edo period and was a hub of people and goods coming and going. In modern times, Shinagawa is an international exchange hub that drives Japan’s growth, and we recognize that Shinagawa Prince Hotel is a landmark and a leader in this area. Therefore, I have no doubt that Shinagawa Prince Hotel is a good partner for the Japan Anko Association to share our country’s anko culture with the world.
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https://www.princehotels.co.jp/shinagawa/plan/53/afternoontea/ [What is Shinapuri Ambassador? 】 “Shinapuri Ambassador” is a
representative of Japan who has enjoyed the delicious “Okota De Taka “An Fondue” and gained solid experience and knowledge about red bean paste, and with love and passion for red bean paste. This title is given by the international exchange center “Shinagawa” to a person who is worthy of spreading the charm of red bean paste to the world. Anko fans who meet the certification conditions will be given a “Shinapuri Ambassador Certification” by the Association and Shinagawa Prince Hotel as proof of their certification. The certification conditions are as follows. When you enjoy “Okota de Attaka ‘An Fondue'”, we will give out “QankoA” related to Anko and Shinagawa Prince Hotel. First, before your meal, you will be asked a total of 10 questions (Q) written along with the menu. Have fun thinking about your answers while enjoying the fondue. You can also ask the service staff for tips. After your meal, you can learn by checking the answer (A) using the QR code on the back of the menu. For everyone who enjoys the red bean paste, not only can you enjoy eating it, but by moving your jaw properly and chewing properly, you can activate your prefrontal cortex, improve your memory and problem-solving ability, and gain solid knowledge about red bean paste. I think I would like to receive it. Only those who eat red bean fondue with a smile and acquire solid knowledge of red bean paste through “QankoA” will be certified as “Shinpuri Ambassador”. [About the menu] The menu for “Okota De Attaka “An Fondue”” is as follows.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39158/32/39158-32-8143699159b0e383fdef79550efa791c-1920×1280.jpg Japanese Afternoon Tea “Okota De Attaka “An Fondue”” Further details can be found on the official information page of Shinagawa Prince Hotel. https://www.princehotels.co.jp/shinagawa/plan/53/afternoontea/ [What is the Japan Anko Association] • Name: Japan Anko Association • Mission: Realize world peace through Anko. • Secretariat: Diamond Gate Ikebukuro 5F, 1-16-15 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (inside Rally Inc.) • WEB: https://anko.love/ It was founded in October 2018 by current president Anko Nishii as an association for the purpose of promoting the spread of red bean paste. When the association was first established, there were 17 members, known as “ambassadors,” but by 2024, the number will exceed 10,000. The association’s philosophy is to “realize world peace through red bean paste,” and one of its core businesses is regional development through red bean paste. Main supervisory cooperation and support include JR East’s “Takanawa Gateway Fest Moon Night Anko”, Osaka Metro’s “Anko Meguri”, “Bicchu Anbi” in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, and “Tsuwano A” in Tsuwano Town, Shimane Prefecture. “Izumo Anko Trip”, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, “Hekinan and #HanamoAnkomo Stamp Rally” in Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture, “Kenbuchi Anko Festival” in Kenbuchi Town, Hokkaido, “Kotoden” on Takamatsu Kotohira Electric Railway. Kawaramachi FLAG Anko Festival”, Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku store “Ankoi”, Hankyu Umeda main store “Time-splashing red bean paste”, Kagoshima Yamakataya “Anko exhibition ~Tea and utensils~” Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi “Anko Expo”, LaLaport Yokohama/Ebina “I LOVE Anko”, Jazz Dream Nagashima “Anko Festival” and many more.
Independently sponsored activities include the “Anko Club,” a club activity for comparing red bean paste, and the “Anko Night Party,” a national online networking event for red bean paste fans. [About Chairman Nishi Anko] The first president of the Japan Anko
Association. I have loved red bean paste ever since I can remember, and I am a hardcore red bean paste lover who has eaten over 10,000 types of red bean paste. In addition to eating red bean paste, we also develop red bean paste recipes and research the history and health effects of red bean paste. Major media interviews and appearances include Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei MJ “Food Frontier”, Asahi Shimbun, Yomiuri Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun, Sankei Shimbun, Tokyo Shimbun, TBS TV “N Star”, “Matsuko’s Unknown World”, Japan. TV “news every.”, “ZIP!”, TV Asahi “Super J Channel”, Fuji TV “Nonstop!”, Kansai Television “Hoso Runner”, “Saturday is nani?”, NHK E-Tele “Shakin!”, NHK Kansai “Hotto Kansai Saturday”, TV Tokyo “Takeshi’s Nippon no Mikata!”, NHK FM “Talking with Matsuodo”, J-WAVE’s “STEPONE”, TOKYO FM’s “Ii Koto, I Heitata”, etc. As a lecturer, he has worked with Yamanashi Prefectural Industrial Technology Center, Sweet Foods Testing Center “Bean Processing Research Group”, Izumo Confectionery Association, Yomiuri Culture, etc. In June 2023, she became the ambassador of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ “Arigatou Movement”.