{"id":31561,"date":"2026-06-04T13:27:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T05:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/?p=31561"},"modified":"2026-07-14T17:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:02:18","slug":"hotel-okura-manila-to-host-arita-wagyu-dining-showcase-this-july-for-philippines-japan-friendship-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/hotel-okura-manila-to-host-arita-wagyu-dining-showcase-this-july-for-philippines-japan-friendship-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel Okura Manila to Host Arita Wagyu Dining Showcase This July for Philippines\u2013Japan Friendship Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

As part of the 70th Philippines\u2013Japan Friendship Month<\/strong> celebration, Hotel Okura Manila<\/strong> at Newport World Resorts<\/strong> will present ARITA WAGYU: An Okura Collaboration<\/strong>, an exclusive three-evening dining showcase happening from July 29 to 31, 2026<\/strong>, at Yawaragi Restaurant<\/strong> in Pasay City<\/strong>. The special experience will celebrate Arita Wagyu, one of Japan\u2019s most acclaimed wagyu brands.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Hotel Okura Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Raised in the expansive pastures of Miyazaki Prefecture<\/strong>, Arita Wagyu is the result of more than 70 years of dedicated breeding and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

Produced exclusively by Arita Farm\u2014one of Japan’s largest wagyu farms<\/strong>\u2014the Japanese Black cattle are nurtured in a natural environment with a focus on animal welfare and minimal stress. This unwavering commitment to quality has earned Arita Wagyu international recognition, most recently receiving a Gold Medal<\/strong> at the 2025 World Steak Challenge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Arita Wagyu \/ IMAGE from Hotel Okura Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The collaboration brings together distinguished chefs from across the Okura Hotels & Resorts. Leading the experience are Grand Chef Tadashi Sawauchi <\/strong>of Okura Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Okura Manila’s Japanese Executive Chef Keiichiro Fujino<\/strong>, joined by Assistant Chef Jumpei Yamanashi<\/strong> of The Okura Tokyo.<\/p>\n

\"\"Grand Chef Tadashi Sawauchi of Okura Hotels & Resorts \/ IMAGE from Hotel Okura Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Japanese Executive Chef Keiichiro Fujino of Hotel Okura Manila \/ IMAGE from Hotel Okura Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

They are joined by Hotel Okura Manila’s culinary team, including Yamazato Specialty Sushi Chef Ikuma Sato<\/strong>, Specialty Teppan Chef Katsuji Kato<\/strong>, and Yawaragi Senior Pastry Chef Vi Serrano<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Together, they present an exclusive multi-course menu that showcases Arita Wagyu as the centerpiece of the evening. Thoughtfully composed from beginning to end, each course complements the richness and character of the prized beef, creating a harmonious progression of flavors. Guests may further elevate the experience with an optional sake pairing, carefully selected to accompany each course and highlight the nuances of the menu.<\/p>\n

Presented in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Philippines\u2013Japan Friendship Month, ARITA WAGYU: An Okura Collaboration reflects Hotel Okura Manila’s continued dedication to sharing Japan’s rich culinary heritage through authentic craftsmanship and meaningful collaborations.<\/p>\n

Available exclusively from July 29 to 31, 2026<\/strong>, guests are invited to experience the exceptional quality and legacy of Arita Wagyu through a thoughtfully curated multi-course menu priced at Php 10,000++ per person<\/strong>, or Php 12,000++ per person<\/strong> with a curated sake pairing.<\/p>\n

For dining reservations and more information, guests may call Hotel Okura Manila at 02-5318-2888, email info@hotelokuramanila.com<\/a>, or visit www.hotelokuramanila.com\/offers\/arita-wagyu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Note: Prices are subject to applicable taxes and service charges. Events and offerings are subject to change without prior notice.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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This is a press release. Minor edits were made prior to publishing.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hotel Okura Manila will host the Arita Wagyu Dining Showcase at Yawaragi Restaurant from July 29 to 31, 2026, featuring award-winning Arita Wagyu from Miyazaki Prefecture and a special menu by Chef Tadashi Sawauchi and Chef Keiichiro Fujino in celebration of the 70th Philippines\u2013Japan Friendship Month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":31730,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,32],"tags":[12155,12161,11568,12162,12160,12158,12156,302,5302,12157,12159,12164,12163,12154],"class_list":["post-31561","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pasay","category-food-and-beverage-event","tag-arita-wagyu","tag-fine-dining","tag-hotel-okura-manila","tag-hotel-okura-manila-events","tag-japanese-cuisine","tag-keiichiro-fujino","tag-miyazaki-prefecture","tag-pasay-city","tag-philippines-japan-friendship-month","tag-tadashi-sawauchi","tag-wagyu-dining-showcase","tag-wagyu-philippine","tag-yawaragi-manila","tag-yawaragi-restaurant"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31561","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31561"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31561\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31621,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31561\/revisions\/31621"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31561"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31561"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}