Getting closer to Japanese food, culture

Chefs from many countries participated in the final Washoku competition to popularize the traditional Japanese food worldwide and the winner of the previous event, Jaran Deephuak from Thailand was invited as a presenter of the award to the winner. Currently more than 50,000 Japanese expatriates live in Bangkok. Especially, Thong lo area thrives with Japanese expats. Nanohana restaurant, Thong lo Branch offers authentic Japanese cuisine. It has an extensive menu featuring many different dishes, ranging from Sashimi, Sushi to noodles and rice dishes. Since its inception in Bangkok in 1998, Nanohana restaurant stands out in Thong lo for its traditional menu and perfect Japan-like preparation. Washoku world champion, Deephuak, gained his expertise as Washoku chef for 18 years at Nanohana. His renowned career now satisfies both Japanese and Thai customers. Shikoku is an island in the southwest of Japan. Many people have visited here, from about 1200 years ago, as a place of pilgrimage called 'Ohenro'. Ohenro is a spectacular pilgrimage road of the overall length extends to about 1400 km. It was opened in the 8th century by a Buddhist monk Kukai, who walked along for training for Buddhism practice. It is a pilgrimage to visit eighty-eight locations of temples.