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02/03/2026

🌸 Hinamatsuri: The Philosophy Behind the Colors 🌸
While we embrace the beautiful autumn breeze here in Australia, Japan is celebrating the arrival of spring with Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) today, March 3rd.
In the world of Washoku (Japanese cuisine), this festival is more than just a celebration—it’s a "delicious prayer." Did you know that every ingredient in the traditional feast has a symbolic meaning?
🦐 Shrimp for longevity
🌱 Lotus root for a clear vision of the future
💖 Three-colored Hishi-mochi for health, purity, and protection
Even here in the Southern Hemisphere, the spirit of Washoku—gratitude for nature and wishes for family wellbeing—remains the same.
Read our latest article to discover the deep stories hidden behind these vibrant seasonal dishes.

🌸 ひな祭り：彩りに込められた和食の哲学 🌸
オーストラリアでは心地よい秋の風が吹き始めましたが、本日3月3日、日本は「桃の節句」ひな祭りを迎えています。
和食（Washoku）の世界において、この行事は単なるお祝いではありません。実は、食卓に並ぶ料理の一つひとつに「願い」という名のレシピが隠されているのをご存知ですか？
🦐 海老：腰が曲がるまでの長寿を願って
🌱 レンコン：将来を明るく見通せるように
💖 三色の菱餅：厄除け、純潔、そして健やかな生命力
季節は逆転していますが、自然への感謝と家族の健康を願う「和食の精神」は、ここ南半球でも変わりません。
色鮮やかな行事食の裏側に秘められた、深いストーリーをぜひウェブサイトでご覧ください。
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#ひな祭り

09/02/2026

【Behind the Kitchen | Touching the Reality of a Chef: Candid Dialogue Vol. 2
Chef Hiroshi Manaka】
【料理の裏側｜シェフのリアルに触れる、本音対談 Vol.2 間中弘（Hiroshi Manaka）シェフ】

今回のゲストは、イタリア、スペイン、フランス──。ヨーロッパ各地のミシュラン星付きレストランで経験を積み重ね、国やジャンルにとらわれない視点を持つ料理人
間中弘シェフ。

「Washoku Oceania Networkなのに、和食じゃないの？」そう思われた方もいるかもしれません。
けれど、彼の料理や言葉に触れるとすぐに気づきます。今彼が手がけているレストランの随所に、日本的な精神性や感覚が、自然なかたちで息づいていることを。
自身がヘッドシェフを務めるレストラン「Five」も、五味. 五色. 五法. 五適. 五感など、日本の五行思想に由来していると聞けば、話を聞かずにはいられません。
インタビューでは、料理への強烈な情熱はもちろん、修業時代に人間不信に陥った経験や、海外での葛藤など、普段はなかなか表に出てこない一面も語ってくれました。

特に印象的だったのは、子どもの頃からの夢を叶えた今もなお、
「でも、いまだに夢の中です」
と語ったその言葉。
料理人という仕事の奥深さと美しさを、改めて感じさせられる対談です。
実は最初はイタリアン志望ではなかった、という話もとても楽しかったです。

詳しいインタビューの内容は、コメント欄のURLをクリック！
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【Behind the Kitchen | Touching the Reality of a Chef: Candid Dialogue Vol. 2
Chef Hiroshi Manaka】

Our guest today is Chef Hiroshi Manaka, a culinary artist who has honed his craft in Michelin-starred restaurants across Italy, Spain, and France.
He possesses a unique perspective that transcends national borders and culinary genres.

Some of you might wonder, “Wait, this is the Washoku Oceania Network—why are we featuring someone who doesn’t cook traditional Japanese food?”

However, once you experience his dishes or hear him speak, you realize instantly: a Japanese spirituality and sensibility breathe naturally through every element of his current work. His restaurant, “Five,” derives its name from the Japanese philosophy of Gogyo (The Five Elements) and the culinary principles of the Five Flavors, Five Colors, Five Methods, Five Suitabilities, and Five Senses.
Hearing that, I knew I had to sit down with him.

In our interview, he shared his intense passion for cooking, but also revealed sides rarely seen: his struggles with isolation during his training years and the internal conflicts of working abroad.

What struck me most was that even now, having achieved his childhood dream, he says:
“Honestly, I’m still inside that dream.”

This dialogue reminded me of the profound depth and beauty of being a chef. We also had a great laugh over the fact that, originally, he didn’t even plan on becoming an Italian chef!

Click the URL in the comments for the full interview!
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02/01/2026

NPO Washoku Oceania Network (WON) officially launches in 2026

2nd February: Roundtable discussion
March: FOODEX site visit
Late March: Ramen workshop

This year again, we’ll continue to grow and share washoku culture across Oceania ✨

▶︎Check our bio

2026年、NPO法人Washoku Oceania Network (WON) 本格始動
• 2月2日：座談会
• 3月：FOODEX視察
• 3月後半：ラーメン講座
今年もオセアニアで和食文化を広げていきます✨

インスタのbioをチェックしてください！

10/03/2025

Yebisu BarGrill is open till 12am on Friday/ Saturday nights and offer a late night Happy Hour every day $8 from 8pm till close. 🍻
Photo by Yebisu BarGrill .
Book a table there on Washokulovers.com / Link in our profile on our Instagram Bio so you don’t miss out. ...

06/03/2025

Check out some food pics from Nikaido Burwood Japanese BBQ and Seafood direct from a customer below 👇🏻
Photos by boymeetsgirlsydney 🙏🏻
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Book a table there on Washokulovers.com / Link in our profile on our Instagram Bio

01/03/2025

Check out Inase Sakaba - Town hall for the freshest Japanese foods. 🥢
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Book a table there on Washokulovers.com / Link in our profile on our Instagram Bio.
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28/02/2025

At Nikaido Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant you get UNLIMITED Japanese BBQ?
YES PLEASE!
Meat lovers, this is your paradise!
Grill, feast, and indulge in the ultimate ALL YOU CAN EAT experience at Nikaido Neutral Bay! 1Oi
3 epic feasting options:
• Standard - $65 (65 kinds + more)
• Nikaido - $75 (80 kinds + more)
Premium - $85 NOW $79.8 (95 kinds + more!)
69) Kids 6-11: Half Price | Kids 0-5: FREE

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Book a table there on Washokulovers.com / Link in our profile on our Instagram Bio.

What are you waiting for 🏃‍♂️
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26/02/2025

Check out the new look Izakaya Samurai Neutral Bay after a few renovations.
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Book only through Washokulovers booking and receive :
All day from Tuesday to Thursday, Suntory Malt’s $8, House wine $9, House sake $10, Japanese cocktail $10
🏮🏮🏮

Photos by shinya.oishi 🙏🏻

23/02/2025

Open for lunch and dinner Mizu Restaurant Teneriffe is a contemporary fusion Japanese restaurant in the inner suburbs of Brisbane.
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Book a table there now on Washokulovers.com / Link in our profile on our Instagram Bio.

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