Exclusive Two-Night Event at Toyokawa Inari! Chef Shuji Ohtani, Featured at France's Cannes Trade Show, Presents Shojin Cuisine Paired with a World-Renowned Champagne House!

Toyokawa Inari (Enpuku-ji Myōgon-ji: 1 Toyokawachō, Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture) will host the 'Japan's Three Great Inari Shrines – Toyokawa Inari Summer Night Celebration, Night Time Special Celebration' on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 2026.

※ A private reception for invited guests and stakeholders will be held on July 24, 2026.

To commemorate the 100 days leading up to the once-in-72-years Kaicho (Grand Opening) of Toyokawa Inari, Chef Shuji Ohtani of Izumo will oversee a special night event as a new expression of culinary culture. The event will feature five curated experiences: 'Feast,' 'Incense,' 'Ink,' 'View,' and 'Gift,' all aligned with the theme 'Connecting Bonds Across Time.'

Concurrent with 'Toyokawa Inari Yoru Moude' (Nighttime Pilgrimage) – <https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000153886.html>

This grand occasion marks the dawn of a new era of cultural creation.

'Feast': Shojin Cuisine

Special Shojin Meal

Shuji Ohtani of Izumo will serve a special shojin cuisine crafted to pair perfectly with champagne.

On this extraordinary evening ahead of the 72-year Kaicho, Chef Ohtani will create a bespoke shojin meal exclusively for this event. Drawing out the season’s bounty with care, each dish will reflect Toyokawa Inari’s history, atmosphere, and the serene stillness of a summer night. Guests will savor a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience within the temple grounds, enveloped in light and sound.

Profile: Shuji Ohtani

An 'improvisational' chef who captures the essence of a moment on a single plate

A chef based in Nagoya, serving as head chef at 'Izumo,' a fully referral-based, reservation-only Japanese restaurant in Nagoya City. He has built a global career, personally cooking for celebrities and royalty around the world. Known for his 'improvisational' style—crafting menus on the spot based on the atmosphere, culture, and freshness of ingredients—he has been described by media as a chef with a 'flavor beyond convention.' Text provided by Uemon Mito

<Related article: French Cannes Trade Show – https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001065.000015357.html>

'Feast': Champagne Free Flow / Limited Pre-Order Event

Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Launches Limited Edition 'Brut Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition' to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s Birth!

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Pre-order Event: Held on the 2nd floor of the Art Museum / Night Event: Held on the 2nd floor of Zuisho-den

Limited Edition Free Flow & Pre-Order Event

This limited edition was created through an official partnership with Marilyn Monroe’s rights management company, embodying her timeless influence and deep connection with Piper-Heidsieck.

Featuring the brand’s signature red as a base, the label showcases a modern, striking portrait of Marilyn, enhanced by a hot-stamped signature inspired by her original handwriting—elevating its value as a refined collector’s item.

A fusion of modernity, glamour, and legacy—this is the very spirit of Piper-Heidsieck.

※ Guests can enjoy free-flow champagne during the night event.

※ Pre-order event eligibility: First 50 attendees per day among night event participants, starting at 16:30

Marilyn Monroe: Piper-Heidsieck’s Timeless Muse

Piper-Heidsieck has always embodied boldness, glamorous charm, and the joy of celebrating life. Marilyn Monroe perfectly represents these values.

She was more than just an icon of her era; in a time of strict constraints on women, she was a pioneer who forged her own path. She challenged Hollywood norms by defying the convention that 'actresses only perform, not produce,' and actively participated in film production. Her bold spirit deeply resonates with Piper-Heidsieck’s ethos of daring and innovative challenges.

In the 1950s–60s, Marilyn Monroe was a devoted fan of Piper-Heidsieck, famously saying, 'To Piper, my favorite.'

At the time, the Maison crafted a custom silver wine cooler engraved with her name and New York address—a symbolic gesture reflecting how deeply she cherished this champagne and celebrated life’s precious moments with Piper.

About Piper-Heidsieck

Founded in 1785, Piper-Heidsieck is a Champagne house based in Reims and part of the EPI Group, which also includes luxury brands like J.M. Weston.

Guided by founder Florens-Louis Heidsieck’s philosophy of 'sincerely crafting champagne that brings joy to people,' the brand continues bold and innovative challenges. Today, it is enjoyed in over 80 countries worldwide.

Renowned for its quality, Piper-Heidsieck has won the 'Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year' title nine times at the prestigious UK wine competition, the International Wine Challenge (IWC).