Hotels in Japan and Taiwan launch seasonal culinary festivals

Various hotels in Japan and Taiwan are hosting seasonal culinary events and themed buffets.

In Taipei, the Hotel Okura Prestige Taipei is holding a ‘Fukuoka Gourmet Festival’ through September 30, featuring Hakata-style dishes like mizutaki and yakitori prepared by chefs from Hotel Okura Fukuoka. This event coincides with the resumption of Starflyer flights between Taipei and Kitakyushu.

In Japan, several regional themes are being highlighted. The Oriental Hotel Hiroshima is offering an autumn lunch fair featuring ingredients from Hiroshima and the Seto Inland Sea, including a dessert buffet by pastry chef Kaori Mita. The Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is hosting a Miyazaki-themed beer garden through September 30, serving local specialties like chicken nanban and hebesu-flavored dishes.

Additionally, Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay is running a ‘Chiba Prefecture Gourmet Fair’ until September 30, showcasing local ingredients across its western, teppanyaki, and Chinese restaurants. In Tokyo, Daiichi Hotel Tokyo’s ‘Etoile’ buffet is offering a special discounted plan for Sunday through Tuesday dinners through November 30, 2026.