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Twelve foreign chefs competed in Kyoto for Japanese culinary certification, highlighting global interest in authentic cuisine and Japan’s push to grow international student enrollment.
Kyoto hosted a certification exam for foreign chefs in traditional Japanese cuisine, organized by Japan’s Cuisine and Dietary Culture Development Committee.
Twelve international chefs from India, Mexico, Singapore, and Vietnam competed for silver or gold credentials by preparing authentic dishes, including a Shokado bento box.
The test emphasized precise techniques and ingredients, with participants highlighting the certification’s role in career growth and access to premium Japanese ingredients.
The event supports Japan’s goal to boost foreign student admissions to 200,000 annually by 2030 and reflects global interest in preserving authentic Japanese culinary traditions while adapting them to local climates and tastes.
Doce chefs extranjeros compitieron en Kioto por la certificación culinaria japonesa, destacando el interés mundial en la cocina auténtica y el impulso de Japón para aumentar la matrícula de estudiantes internacionales.