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Experience Washoku as a Sacred Connection Between Humanity, Nature and Tradition<\/i><\/p>\n

OSAKA, Japan<\/span><\/span>, Dec. 17, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0As Osaka prepares to host the highly anticipated Expo 2025, the city welcomes an extraordinary new dining experience, Shinon Washoku Senry\u016b (https:\/\/shinon-washoku.com\/en\/<\/a><\/u>). The restaurant, operated by SENRYU Inc., opens on Thursday, December 19th, 2024<\/span>, in Osaka’s<\/span> commercial hub, Umeda.<\/p>\n

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Shinon Washoku Senry\u016b brings spiritual Japanese cuisine to Osaka<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Shinon Washoku Senry\u016b aligns with the Expo’s theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” Its innovative concept bridges UNESCO-designated traditional Japanese cuisine, known as Washoku, with Osagari, the profound culinary tradition of sharing sacred offerings with the gods. Each month, the restaurant’s chefs and staff visit Nishinomiya Shrine, the head shrine dedicated to Ebisu, the deity of good harvests and prosperous businesses. During the visit, they pray, receive blessings and have ingredients, knives and auspicious items purified through a special prayer ritual at the shrine. To further deepen their understanding and build on this extraordinary dining experience, there are select days when guests are invited to attend the ceremony at an extra cost.<\/p>\n

The roots of this meeting of fine food and spirituality can be traced back to the traditions of SENRYU Inc.’s owning family. Yasuyuki Kibayashi<\/span>, the second-generation owner, dedicated 50 years to running successful izakayas. In his eighties, he began to ruminate on eating as a spiritual act. His successor, Yoshinori Kibayashi<\/span>, was inspired by this idea. He envisioned incorporating SENRYU Inc.’s 114 years of restaurant heritage with a cuisine that connects humanity to nature and the divine. Now, his vision is brought to life through a new culinary style: Shinon Washoku.<\/p>\n

The concept was named under the guidance of a Shinto priest from Ise Jingu<\/span>, one of Japan’s<\/span> most important shrines. “Shinon” conveys the belief that to eat is to partake in life’s natural cycles and connect with ancestors. It is rooted in Shinto’s ideas that everything in this world is both a deity and a gift from the gods. “Washoku” is characterised by balanced flavours, seasonal and local ingredients, and ritualistic elements of its consumption.<\/p>\n

At Shinon Washoku Senry\u016b, guests are invited to connect with the life they are about to receive through their meal. Ingredients are handled by the chefs in the spirit of prayer, ensuring each meal becomes a gift of a blessed connection.<\/p>\n

The menu changes monthly to feature the finest seasonal ingredients. It features Shinon Kaiseki courses and Chef’s Selection Shunkei, each showcasing a harmonious balance of flavours and artistry. A standout is the Shinon Mochi and Sake Pairing Set. This rare dining concept features mochi, rice cakes once offered to the gods at Nishinomiya Shrine, prepared by the head chef in five ways that each reflects authentic flavours of Japan<\/span>, such as premium miso spread on mochi. This dish is paired with a sake-tasting set, enhancing the experience of this symbolic food. For those seeking flexibility, \u00e0 la carte options are also available.<\/p>\n

Shinon Washoku Senry\u016b offers guests a dining experience that goes beyond food, inviting them to:<\/p>\n