Over the past 30 years, Hiroko Shimbo has developed close relationships with artisanal and major Japanese food producers.
She now endeavors to share her knowledge with fellow industry professionals who are interested in building connections and utilizing authentic Japanese resources.
Customized tours can include visits to artisanal shoyu, miso, rice vinegar, mirin and sake producers, introductions to major large Japanese food companies, private classes at Japanese cooking schools, visiting various restaurants, and learning about the import of Japanese food products.