Kura Sushi Press Conference Showcases Latin American and Caribbean Dishes
On December 12, Mr. Neil Butler, Senior Director of JAPOLAC, attended a press conference organized by Kura Sushi to announce the inclusion of light dishes from 70 countries in its restaurant offerings, which will be featured at the Kura Sushi pavilion during Expo Osaka 2025.
The event commenced with a speech by Mr. Makoto Tanaka, Executive Vice President of Kura Sushi, who elaborated on the concept “Revolving Belts Unite the World”, which seeks to present sushi alongside light dishes from 70 countries, emphasizing a global culinary exchange. Among these, dishes from 13 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will be introduced, underscoring the rich culinary heritage of the region.
His Excellency Robert Takata, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic and President of the Group of Heads of Mission of Latin America and the Caribbean (GRULAC), delivered a heartfelt address on behalf of the participating LAC countries, expressing his gratitude to Kura Sushi for this landmark initiative, which highlights the diverse flavors of the LAC region at Expo Osaka 2025.
Ambassador Takata also emphasized the pivotal role of gastronomy in building cultural bridges, fostering friendship, and enhancing mutual understanding among peoples from different parts of the world.
During the press conference, attendees had the opportunity to view and learn about the featured dishes from the 13 Latin American and Caribbean countries:
- • Belize: Habanero Chicken
- • Brazil: Cheese Bread
- • Bolivia: Spicy Hot Chicken
- • Colombia: Creole Potato with Hogao Sauce
- • Chile: Sea Urchin
- • Cuba: Sredded Beef (Ropa Vieja)
- • Dominican Republic: Coconut Fish
- • Guatemala: Coffee Jelly
- • Honduras: Grilled Beef (Carne Asada)
- • Peru: Ceviche
- • Panama: Beats and Potato Salad
- • Trinidad and Tobago: Doubles
- • Uruguay: Alfajores
Kura Sushi, renowned as one of the world’s leading conveyor-belt sushi chains with 550 restaurants in Japan, has embarked on this innovative journey to celebrate global cuisine. In addition to showcasing these dishes at Expo Osaka 2025, Kura Sushi announced plans to introduce them in its restaurants starting February 7, 2025.
This initiative not only enhances the culinary landscape of Expo Osaka 2025 but also highlights the vital role of food as a universal language that unites cultures and strengthens international bonds between Japan and Latin America and the Caribbean.
