In 2013, “customs” related to “food” based on the Japanese disposition to “respect nature” were registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage under the title of ” Washoku, traditional dietary cultures of the Japanese.” In addition, numerous studies have shown that Japanese food is associated with Japan’s world-leading longevity. Food Connoisseur’s mission is to introduce Japan’s rich culinary culture and spread its splendor throughout the world, to propose a way of life that enriches both body and soul through food and culture, and to preserve and pass on to future generations a culinary culture that is Japan’s intangible cultural heritage. Japanese food culture consists of seasonal dishes that savor the changing seasons, traditional cooking methods that incorporate the skill and spirit of craftsmen, and exquisite cuisine that reflects the climate and history of the ingredients. Food Connoisseur combines these wonderful elements and invites you on a gastronomic journey.