The ninth stop of Gelato World Tour (GWT) is about to land in Tokyo, which will become for three days, starting on 4 September, the new Gelato-Capital of the world. After the huge success achieved in Singapore last March, the “Formula One” of gelato will celebrate the Italian iced treat surrounded by the innovative buildings of Komazawa Olympic Park. 16 selected gelato artisans of the Far East region, coming from Japan, Taiwan (China) and South Korea, will be competing for the prestigious “World’s Best Gelato – Far East Asia” title.
The top 16 gelato flavors of the Far East Asia region were chosen by a Selection Jury directed by Mr. Kato (President of the Japanese Association of Pastry Chefs). Mr. Sakai (President of the Japanese Association of Gelato) was the Vice-President and Mr. Mochizuki (Executive Chef of the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo) and Mr. Yanai (Gelato expert) were members of the jury.
The program will include:
Mini Courses for adults and children by the gelato chefs of Carpigiani Gelato University on “What is Gelato?” Participants will also be the first to hear more details about the 4-week program that teaches participants on how they can become successful gelato entrepreneurs
How to open a gelato shop? Educational workshops by Academia IFI
Tonda Challenge by IFI @ PreGel tent
Discover the secrets of gelato “Always FrescoTM” with PreGel
A Journey into the World of Coffee! Mini Courses to discover the ancient technics of coffee-making organized by Rancilio Group
A Journey into the World of Coffee! Mini Courses run by IIAC Japan and the famous Japanese barista Chihiro Yokoyama: adults and children will discover the ancient techniques of coffee-making with Rancilio Classe11 Xcelsius
Espresso Time! A selection of 6 Japanese roasters (Toho Food Service, Kotobukiya Coffee, Narita Coffee, UCC, Camel Coffee and Capital Coffee) will reveal their secrets during special workshops realized in the Rancilio Group area.
Visitors will vote for their favorite gelato flavor from the top 16 finalists with a Gelato Ticket, which can be received for free at the INFO POINT located in the Gelato World Tour Village (upon registration). The votes of the visitors and GWT’s Technical Jury will determine the top three flavors to represent the Far East Asia region at the Grand Finale of Gelato World Tour 2.0 to be held in Rimini, Italy in 2017.