EAT! MEET! JAPAN

EAT! MEET! JAPAN is a project that recognizes and promotes the best Japanese food experiences nationwide. Commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF), the project aims to encourage repeat visits to Japan, providing an environment where foreign tourists can continue to have unique Japanese food experiences even after multiple visits to Japan.

These ten EAT! MEET! JAPAN winners for 2022 represent nine prefectures of Japan. The judges selected a diverse range of experiences, but they all have one thing in common: bringing people together through food and providing a window into the culture of the area represented. During these award- winning experiences, Japanese food is a gateway into topics like history, spirituality, sustainability, local agriculture, and craftsmanship.

EAT! MEET! JAPAN 2022 CONTEST
During the contest application period, from May to July 2022, there were a total of 101 entries. Of these, twelve experiences were awarded prizes. The winners received professionally produced promotional videos, social media marketing, exposure on the byFood booking platform, and mentoring from commercialization experts.

URL : https://www.maff.go.jp/e/policies/rural_dev/eatmeetjapan/index.html