World Chef King Summit 2026

Dates & time: November 29, 2026 (Sun) 9:30–16:30 (Tsunagaru Marché from 11:00)
cost: Free admission; purchases at the marché are separate.
Venue & access: Craft Circus By car, about 10 minutes from Awaji IC on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway (parking for about 80 cars). By local bus, get off at Hirabayashi; the venue is right there.

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Why You Should Visit

A one-day food event at Craft Circus on the west coast of Awaji Island. The centerpiece is the Youth Chef King Cooking Competition, where high school, culinary school and university students from across Japan cook with Awaji Island ingredients; individuals and teams who passed the recipe screening compete in the final. From 11:00, the Tsunagaru Marché brings farmers and producers from Hyogo Prefecture selling seasonal produce and local specialties themselves, so you can shop while chatting with the people who grew it. Admission is free, making it an easy stop on an island drive.

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Youth Chef King Cooking Competition

For high school, culinary school and university students across Japan
Individual and team divisions (up to 3 per team)
Individuals and teams who pass the recipe screening cook in the final
Theme: healthy, delicious food using Awaji Island ingredients that everyone can enjoy with peace of mind

Judges

Katsuhiro Nakamura (Honorary Executive Chef, Hotel Metropolitan Edmont; committee chair)
Haruyuki Yamashita (Owner Chef, HAL YAMASHITA Tokyo)
Motoi Maeda (Executive Chef, Restaurant MOTOI)
Yahei Suzuki (Owner Chef, Piatto Suzuki)
Sayaka Horiuchi (Owner, Oryori Horiuchi)

Tsunagaru Marché

Farmers and producers from Hyogo Prefecture run their own stalls
Seasonal ingredients and local specialties

※Inquiries: World Chef King Summit office, 050-3684-4245

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出典: PR TIMES（パソナグループ）

Kobe · Gluten-free

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Purchases at the marché are separate.

Who competes in the cooking competition?

High school, culinary school and university students from across Japan. Individuals and teams of up to three who passed the recipe screening cook in the final.

What time does the marché start?

The Tsunagaru Marché starts at 11:00. The event as a whole runs 9:30–16:30.

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