Free on demand webinar
how to appreciate
sushi at a deeper level
Theme
Learn about the secrets of sushi as Chef Taichi explains everything from the proper way to eat sushi to the best fish to eat in each season. This program is brought to you by the Consulate General of Japan in Seattle in hopes of inspiring a deeper appreciation of Japanese cuisine. And if it leaves you hungry, think about ordering dinner from your favorite local sushi shop right after the webinar!
Speaker
Taichi Kitamura
Taichi Kitamura is the executive chef and co-owner of Sushi Kappo Tamura. He trained under his mentor Shiro Kashibafor years and worked at I Love Sushi before starting Chiso in Fremont in 2001. Almost a decade later, Taichi sold Chiso and opened Sushi Kappo Tamura with his business partner Steve Tamura in 2010.
Kimi Rutledge
Kimi Rutledge is an actress based out of the Pacific Northwest. She has appeared as a co-star on the 2nd season of the Hulu show Shrill (2020) alongside Aidy Bryant, and as the lead in various short films like Indecent Exposure (2019) and indie thriller short, Watching Her (2019). Kimi has also appeared with principal roles in commercials for companies.
About us
The webinar is a part of Japanese Restaurant Day celebration which began in Seattle on January 11, 2021 and continues on the 11th of February and 11th of March. The celebration of Japanese food will take place in at least nine Seattle restaurants to promote Japanese food and all of its unique and delicious ingredients. The Festival will introduce food lovers to a distinct cuisine that ranges from sushi and sashimi to traditional hot dishes. The Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle is the event’s supporter. Participating restaurants will offer special menus and complimentary miso soup on the 11th of each month.