Kazuhiko KijimaCommunity profile

- Winner of the PERSON Work-Style AWARD 2021 in the "Global Challenge" category – for successful and positive work on the international stage, far from Japan.

- Since 2022, appointed as Vice President of the Japanese business community in St. Petersburg.

- In 2022, appointed by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) as a Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese cuisine.

- Since 2022, serves as the official Ambassador of Japanese cuisine in Russia.

- Since 2023, serves as the official Ambassador for Japanese alcoholic beverages for the importing company "Ryatiko."

- Certified master of fermented cuisine, authorized by the Japanese Association of Fermented Foods to promote the culture of Japanese fermentation worldwide.

- Owner and creative force behind the first ramen noodle and sauce production facility in Russia, "Fukuoni."

- Owner and head chef of the first sake bar in Russia, "Takadaya the Japanese bar."

- Instructor at the Novikov School's professional program.

- Speaker at Gastreet, BarHub, and BarCamp events.