Spreading the Appeal of Onigiri in Vietnam! Miyuki Kawaharada, Representative of Rice Platformer, Serves as Instructor for JFOODO-Hosted "Onigiri Workshop"

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What was the purpose of the "Onigiri Workshop"?

A: The workshop was held as part of the Japan Vietnam Festival (JVF), one of Vietnam's largest Japan-Vietnam exchange events, with the aim of directly conveying the deliciousness and food culture of Japanese rice to local general consumers. This seeks to enhance recognition of Japanese food products in the Vietnamese market and expand exports.

Q: What kind of experience can participants have at the workshop?

A: Participants can experience making onigiri themselves using Japanese rice, fillings, nori, and other ingredients. The instructor provides detailed guidance on how to make delicious onigiri.

Q: What kind of feedback was received from participants?

A: Feedback regarding the unique characteristics of Japanese rice included comments such as, "The grain shape is different from Vietnamese rice, making it easy to form into triangles," and "It has more sweetness than Vietnamese rice."

Q: What are the future prospects for Rice Platformer Inc.?

A: With the vision of "making onigiri a global standard fast-casual food," the company plans to continue actively promoting Japanese onigiri culture and the appeal of Japanese rice overseas. They aim to contribute to the dissemination of Japanese food culture and the expansion of demand for Japanese food products through onigiri in overseas markets, including Asia.