KUCHIMATSURI | 口祭り

KUCHIMATSURI, A Festival for Your Mouth!

JACCU, the Japanese Art & Culture Centre of Utrecht, warmly invites you to KUCHIMATSURI | 口祭り, an enriching culinary-cultural event hosted by JACCU Bunkakai Team. Taking place on Saturday, February 17th, at the beautiful Oudegracht of Utrecht, this gathering offers a selection of elegant and authentic flavours of Japanese cuisine.

KUCHIMATSURI is a perfect opportunity to tantalise your taste buds and immerse you in the tender flavours of Japan. We promise an unforgettable experience for those seeking a delightful blend of Japanese cuisine and cultural exploration.

The charming Buurthuis In De 3 Krone in Oudegracht, sets the stage for our event, providing the perfect setting to explore the various aspects of the Japanese culinary elegance. There is limited space for participants, so please book your seat well in advance. Should you know someone who might find joy in the simplicity of KUCHIMATSURI, not only we will be grateful that you extend this invitation to them, but also, by you purchasing a duo ticket, you can get a big discount! It is a perfect weekend event to enjoy with your partner, best friend, your child or parent!

Japanese Culinary Delights

KUCHIMATSURI is more than a popular Japanese food festival; it's a journey into the heart of Japanese culinary traditions.
When you enter the Buurthuis In De 3 Krone, we will welcome you with Sakura tea to help you wind down before you take your seat. Then there will be three phases in the afternoon: Pickling and putting a side, tasting special teas & desserts, tasting the pickles and more appetisers with sake. Here is the menu:

Ocha (Japanese tea) - 4 kinds
Sakura-cha, Sen-cha, Hoji-cha, Genmai-cha

Wagashi (Japanese confectionery) - 3 kinds
Daifuku (VG), Odango (VG), Matcha Chocolate (V)

Tsukemono (Japanese pickles) - 2 kinds
Namasu (VG), Asazuke (VG) (Including a tsukemono workshop)

Aemono (Japanese dressed dishes) - 4 kinds
Ingen no goma-ae (VG), Shiichiken-ae (P), Nori-ae (VG), Goma-ae (VG)

Sake (Japanese rice wine) - 3 kinds
Jozen White, Kikumasamune Taru, Meiri Tokiwasakari

Ramune ((Japanese soft drink) - 3 kinds

--- V: Vegetarian | VG: Vegan | P: Pescatarian ---

Gifts are waiting for you!

After tasting all these Japanese delicacies, we could not send you home filled-stomach but empty-handed. Every guest will receive a set of tea bags including the brewing instructions, and a set of recipes for each wagashi, tsukemono and aemono dish you tasted in the event. So that you can share the amazing experience once again at home with your loved ones.

JACCU Bunkakai Team is eager to share the warmth and richness of Japanese cuisine with you. If you're intrigued by the prospect of a culinary-cultural adventure, mark your calendar for February 17th, Saturday.

Join us at KUCHIMATSURI on February 17 for an unforgettable culinary-cultural journey into the heart of Japan! We look forward to seeing you there!

Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!