The Global Rise of Sushi

JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles explores the remarkable global rise of sushi with a special conversation and dining experience featuring Kiyoshi Kimura, the celebrated founder of Sushizanmai and one of Japan’s best-known figures in the seafood industry. Joined by Tsunetoshi Tanaka of Mitsubishi Corporation, the program looks at how Japanese cuisine has expanded in the United States, from sushi and ramen to the growing popularity of izakaya-style dining.

Kimura will share stories from his career, his approach to bringing authentic Japanese seafood culture to international audiences, and his perspective on changing American tastes. The program concludes with a Sushizanmai dining experience, giving guests the opportunity to taste a selection of sushi while learning directly from one of the industry’s most recognizable personalities.