Food Expo Kyushu opened on October 6 at Fukuoka International Center, featuring over 300 regional specialties from Kyushu and Yamaguchi. The two-day event brought together 329 exhibitors, including municipalities and producers from Kyushu, Yamaguchi, and Okinawa, showcasing products such as Yame tea, Akaushi beef hamburgers, and Okinawan brown sugar sweets. About 48 domestic and international buyers attended to explore new regional offerings. One Singapore-based buyer praised Kyushu’s rich culinary culture and creativity, saying the region’s food could stand out as a strong brand overseas. Source: Food Expo Kyushu / KBC
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