Conferences and Events

Book launch - Slurp! A Social and Culinary History of RAMEN – Japan’s Favourite Noodle Soup

Cuisine in East Asia plays a significant political role, at times also philosophical, economic, and social. Dr Barak Kushner explores the rise of Ramen - a symbol of the relationship between the two major forces in East Asia – what started as a Chinese food product ended up almost 1,000 years later as the emblem of modern Japanese cuisine. How did that happen and what does it signify?

After the talk bowls of fresh ramen noodle soup from the Tonkotsu Restaurant will be served. Japanese shochu (Japanese alcohol) from the Akashi brewing company will be poured as a delicious complement to the noodles, a traditional treat from Western Japan.

* The book will be available on the day at the special price of 32.50 euro (50% off the cover price). The exchange rate on the day of the launch will be used. Sterling and credit cards will be accepted.

The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation presents the launch of Maritime Strategy and National Security in Japan and Britain: From the First Alliance to Post-9/11, 3 October 2012, 6:00 – 7:00pm, followed by a drinks reception to 8:00pm. The location is Daiwa Foundation Japan House, London.

The book will be available on the day at the special price of 35 euro (50% off the cover price). The exchange rate on the day of the launch will be used. Sterling and credit cards will be accepted.

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