Japan's century-old tempura specialty restaurant "Tempura Tsunahachi" makes its first-ever pop-up in Taiwan, only for 3 days

▲ The century-old Japanese tempura specialty restaurant "Tempura Tsunahachi." (Photo provided by WAKUWAKU JAPAN)

Reporter Huang Shiyuan / Taipei report

The century-old Japanese tempura specialty restaurant "Tsunahachi," which has been designated as the official dinner venue for international summit meetings, will make its first-ever pop-up appearance in Taiwan, open only from October 27 to October 29. Meanwhile, the renowned sushi restaurant "Ginza Kyubey," which had a highly successful pop-up visit in Taiwan in February this year, will also return.

The organizer, WAKUWAKU JAPAN, stated that EAT UP JAPAN was first held at Taipei Main Station in February this year, featuring the famous Japanese sushi restaurant "Ginza Kyubey," which caused a sensation, attracting 25,000 visitors over six days. The second edition of EAT UP JAPAN will also collaborate with the "7th Japanese Products Fair" held during the anniversary sales period of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi’s Taipei Xinyi New World. From October 27 to 29, as part of an exhibition-within-an-exhibition format, the tempura specialty restaurant "Tsunahachi" and the sushi specialty restaurant "Ginza Kyubey" will make limited-time pop-up appearances for three days.

In addition to gourmet food, the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association will also set up a dedicated area, offering tastings and sales of a selection of premium Japanese sake. Brewed using Japan’s water, rice, and koji through traditional techniques, Japanese sake is also known as the "national drink." The organizers hope that while experiencing Japanese sake, the public can also appreciate Japan’s sake brewing culture.