Chef Serves 1,500 VIPs During Expo 2025; Proudly Showcases Japanese Cuisine, Including Food From Quake-Hit Region

By Ryoma Shintani / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
15:38 JST,
November 29, 2025
OSAKA — The culinary skills of Rei Watabe, the head chef of the RIHGA Royal Hotels in Kita Ward, Osaka, were on full display during the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo as he prepared lunch for more than 1,500 VIPs from participating nations.
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