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Gastro Japo Food Week 2025 Begins Nationwide With 40 Venues and Sake-Led Pop-Ups

The seventh edition spotlights izakaya after‑office culture under the “Otsukaresama” theme with sake as the signature pour.

Overview

  • The festival runs September 26 to October 5 with coordinated menus and activities across multiple cities in Argentina.
  • Forty restaurants, cafés, patisseries and delivery spots offer specials featuring yakitori, donburi, tempura, and desserts like wagashi and yogashi.
  • Collaborative pop‑ups headline the program, including pairings such as RU Omakase with Shimada, Tori Tori with Yoshimi Ramen, and a wagashi class at Mercat Villa Crespo.
  • A JICA‑organized business roundtable on September 23 at Mercat Villa Crespo brought Japanese producers of sake, whisky, soy sauce and vinegars to connect with local partners.
  • Recognized as an event of cultural interest by the Buenos Aires legislature, the full venue list and details are available on Instagram at @clubgastrojapo.