Tetsuya Asano, Executive Chef of HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO's 'TOKI', to Compete in This Summer's Bocuse d'Or 2027 Asia-Pacific Qualifiers

Tetsuya Asano, Executive Chef of the signature restaurant 'TOKI' at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, owned and operated by Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., has been selected as Japan's representative for the 2027 Bocuse d'Or, a global French culinary competition.

The Bocuse d'Or was founded in 1987 by Paul Bocuse, known as the 'father of modern French cuisine.' It is considered the most prestigious competition for chefs, with the world final held every two years in Lyon, France.

The 2027 final will take place on January 24th and 25th, 2027, at the Sirha international catering and food industry exhibition in Lyon. It will feature 24 national representatives who have advanced through regional qualifiers from five global zones, including the Asia-Pacific.

Ahead of this summer's Asia-Pacific qualifiers, a press conference organized by Bocuse d'Or Japan will be held on June 25th at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO. Special guests Rasmus Kofoed, Daniel Calvert, and Kenichiro Sekiya will attend, and Chef Asano will share his determination to take on the world's most prestigious culinary competition.

[Bocuse d'Or Japan Press Conference Overview] - Event Name: Bocuse d'Or Japan Press Conference & Reception - Date/Time: June 25, 2026 (Thursday) 14:00 - 16:00 - Venue: HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO - Organizer: Bocuse d'Or Japan Association