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KAI Industries Joins Forces with Sweets Koshien

KAI Industries, a prominent global knife manufacturer based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has announced its special sponsorship of the 18th Sweets Koshien, a contest aimed at discovering Japan's top high school pastry chefs. Organized by Sankei Shimbun, this year's competition challenges culinary students to showcase their creativity through unique wedding cake designs. Participants are invited to submit their original recipe ideas, with the deadline set for June 10 (Tuesday). The collaboration between Sweets Koshien and KAI Industries continues to support and inspire the passionate youth in the world of confectionery.

Overview of the KAI Award

Among the teams advancing to the finals, one team that demonstrates proper and careful use of tools will receive the KAI Award. The winning team will be granted the opportunity to collaborate with KAI Industries to develop an original recipe, which will be featured at the 'KITCHEN STAGE' located in the basement of the famous Isetan Shinjuku store.


Left: The 17th KAI Award winning team from Jonan High School (Gifu Prefecture), featuring Anna Kurimoto, Koki Utsuya, and Koko Nagaya. Right: Their award-winning creation, “Plein de bonheur.”

Sweets Koshien Event Details

The 18th Sweets Koshien aims to elevate young chefs by providing them with a platform to showcase their skills. Last year's winner, the team 'arc-en-ciel' from Iizuka High School in Fukuoka Prefecture, captured the essence of maternal love in their cake ‘chouette’. The design featured strawberries and oranges, symbolizing warmth, and was adorned with a bouquet of sunflowers, gerberas, and tulips to honor their mothers.

About KAI Industries

Founded in 1908 in the knife manufacturing town of Seki, Gifu, KAI Industries is known for its commitment to quality and innovation. They offer over 10,000 products, ranging from grooming tools like razors and nail clippers to culinary instruments, medical knives, and beauty tools. KAI handles every aspect of its products, from conception and development to production, sales, and logistics.

For inquiries regarding KAI Industries and the Sweets Koshien, interested parties can reach out to their customer service team:

Address: 3-9-5 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-8586, Japan
Telephone: 0120-016-410 (Toll-free)
* Website: KAI Group

This sponsorship initiative underpins KAI's long-standing commitment to nurturing young talent and fostering culinary creativity. As the challenge unfolds, all eyes will be on the innovative ideas from our future chefs, ready to amaze us with their culinary artistry this summer!