The Aomori Food Treasure Project presents its first seasonal fair featuring special courses made with Aomori-grown ingredients at three renowned Tokyo restaurants: Apotheose, Aman Tokyo’s Arva, and Sichuan Restaurant Chin in Shibuya.
This limited-time event offers diners access to exquisite dishes highlighting Aomori’s summer produce without the need for long reservation waits, running from August 1 to August 31, 2026.
About the Aomori Food Treasure Project and Participating Restaurants
The project aims to showcase the rich and diverse agricultural, forestry, and marine products of Aomori Prefecture to a nationwide audience, enhancing the brand image of these premium ingredients. Three acclaimed chefs—Keita Kitamura of Apotheose (French), Masakazu Hiraki of Arva (Italian), and Kazutoyo Inoue of Sichuan Restaurant Chin (Chinese)—have crafted exclusive menus featuring Aomori’s seasonal specialties.
Each chef visited multiple production sites across Aomori in July to deepen their understanding of local ingredients such as highland asparagus, corn (Gono Kimi), wild boar, duck, farmed salmon, and freshwater clams. Their firsthand experiences inspired unique dishes that combine traditional techniques with the distinct flavors of Aomori.
Highlights
- Special courses offered from August 1 to 31, 2026, at three Tokyo fine-dining venues.
- Menus feature Aomori’s seasonal ingredients like beets, fresh fish, black garlic, corn, and local fruits such as peaches and melons.
- Chefs personally visited Aomori producers to select premium ingredients and infuse their culinary creations with local character.
- Participating restaurants include Apotheose (French cuisine), Arva at Aman Tokyo (Italian cuisine), and Sichuan Restaurant Chin in Shibuya (Chinese cuisine).
Menu and Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Aomori Food Treasure Project Summer Fair |
| Menu / items | Special courses featuring Aomori ingredients such as beets, fresh fish, black garlic, corn spring rolls, and local fruits |
| Location | Apotheose, Minato-ku, Tokyo Aman Tokyo Arva, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Sichuan Restaurant Chin, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Address | Toranomon Hills Station Tower 49F, 2-6-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo Otemachi Tower 33F, 1-5-6 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel 2F, 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Period | August 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026 |
| Price | Varies by restaurant and menu; special courses available |
Before you buy
- When can I buy the Aomori Food Treasure Project special courses?
- The special courses are available from August 1 to August 31, 2026, at the participating restaurants.
