Asia Society 24d ago

TOKYO, June 2, 2026 — What truly makes a great dining culture? According to gastronomy expert Takefumi Hamada, the answer lies not only on the plate but in the systems that make exceptional food possible. Drawing on experiences from more than 128 countries and hundreds of restaurant visits each year, Hamada reveals how Japan’s unique combination of craftsmanship, regional diversity, seafood logistics, ingredient sourcing, and culinary traditions continues to set a global benchmark. Tsutomu Horiuchi, co-chair of the arts and culture committee at Asia Society Japan, hosts the program. (1 hr., 1 min.) Subscribe for more videos like this: http://AsiaSociety.org/YouTube --- Support Asia Society today: http://AsiaSociety.org/Donate --- Subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected: https://asiasociety.org/email-subscriptions --- Facebook: http://facebook.com/AsiaSociety Instagram: http://instagram.com/AsiaSociety Twitter: http://twitter.com/AsiaSociety LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/asia-society/ #asiasociety #asiasocietyjapan #gastronomy #japanesefood