Idaho Business Council Admin

Oct

2023

Taste of Japan

Business & Sake – Connecting Idaho and Hiroshima for Future Development

Taste Japan’s finest sake paired with Idaho’s finest foods in an event you won’t forget.
You’ll try a flight of 5 premium sakes flown directly from Japan and paired with unique
foods from Idaho, like Idaho Wagyu beef and Idaho ostrich.

Joining us will be the governor of Hiroshima and, the mayor of Higashi-Hiroshima along with Japanese government representatives in agriculture and technology.

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Date: November 11, 2023
Venue: The JUMP Room at JUMP in Boise (1000 W. Myrtle St.)

Doors open at 5:00 PM for networking.

The official event begins at 5:30 PM.
Attire is business casual.

RSVP valid for recipient only.
Please RSVP by Nov. 3rd to: hcjapanidaho@gmail.com.

This invitation-only event is hosted by the Japanese Consulate in Portland

Jul

2021

Japan JUMPs into Boise

On July 23rd, JUMP hosted an event to help kick off the beginning of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The Olympic opening ceremony was streamed on the “JUMPtron” while the public could experience different aspects of Japan’s culture. Over 4,000 people came to participate in various activities that were offered. Some of these activities and events include:

Lighting the Olympic cauldron
Former Idaho Olympian speeches
Sanga Taiko drumming
Kendo Enbu performance
Karate performance
Gyoza cooking demonstration
Origami
Japanese calligraphy

JUMP will continue streaming the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on the big screen during Boise’s warm summer evenings until August 2nd.

A special thanks to all the volunteers, performers, Muffy Davis, Stacy Dragila, KTVB Idaho’s News Channel 7, the Consular Office of Japan in Portland, JUMP staff, and everyone who visited!

Jul

2021

Idaho Japan Trade Brunch Event

The Idaho Japan Trade Brunch was an opportunity for various companies and individuals to learn more about trade between Idaho and Japan. Consul General Masaki Shiga connected with Idaho government officials, Idaho educators, members of the Japanese American Leadership Delegation of 2019, and many more on July 23rd. This event was sponsored by the Consular Office of Japan in Portland.

Thank you to our food sponsors:

Presentations

Presentations were given that described trade and business conducted between Idaho and Japan, creating opportunities in business, and more. These presentations can be viewed here:

Pictures From the Event

Jul

2021

Narita Wholesale Market

Import Japanese Fresh Food

The Narita Wholesale Market is a fresh food and produce market. This market gets fresh fish/marine life and vegetables from all over the country, as well as dry foods and condiments. Located close to the Narita International Airport, foods go from the market to you with ease. Produce from Narita Wholesale Market is available at wholesale price and can ship internationally. In addition, various packaging materials are available for international shipment.

If you are interested in importing Japanese food from Narita Wholesale Market, please contact us so we can find a native Japanese translator or an import/export specialist to help you.