A talk show featuring chef Komoda Kinya (菰田欣也) and proprietor Kasahara Masahiro (笠原将弘) was held on 25 October at O-kome to Nakayoshi Park in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. The two discussed their attention to detail in developing rice-cracker collaboration products with IWATSUKA CONFECTIONERY CO.,LTD. and delicious ways to enjoy rice at home.
Komoda Kinya (菰田欣也) and Kasahara Masahiro (笠原将弘) held a talk show at an event venue in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. Visitors gathered at the venue, which provided an opportunity to discuss their approach to product development and the aims of the collaboration. The event was held on 25 October, and the venue was lively.
The two introduced their collaboration with IWATSUKA CONFECTIONERY CO.,LTD. on rice-cracker products and discussed the attention to detail behind the products and their future outlook. Komoda said he intended to create “products unlike anything seen before,” adding spice and sweetness while making use of his own distinctive style.
Kasahara discussed his aim of creating a long-selling product with simple yet new value, and expressed his intention to continue exploring the potential of new rice crackers. He also interacted with purchasers of the products he supervised, and the venue was well attended.
The event focused on ways of enjoying rice that can be practised at home and on the appeal of rice, drawing attention to future collaboration products.