Teppanyaki restaurant "Fukami," located on the first floor of Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower — the flagship hotel of Phoenix Seagaia Resort (Phoenix Resort Co., Ltd., Miyazaki City) — will host a maker's dinner titled "Mariage Night" on October 15, 2026 (Thursday), featuring wines from Italy's renowned Banfi winery.
This marks the second installment of "Mariage Night," a dinner series built around pairings of wine and cuisine selected by the hotel's sommeliers. This time, wines from Banfi — one of Italy's most celebrated wineries, with a strong international reputation — meet the cooking of Fukami for a one-night-only special dinner.
Paolo Fassina, Banfi's North Asia Area Manager, will attend the event to share the winery's commitment to winemaking, the appeal of the brand, and the depth of its acclaimed wines.
Wine selection is handled by Haruna Yokoyama, Vice Chapter Head of the Miyazaki chapter of the Japan Sommelier Association, and Tomoya Kitamura, manager and sommelier at Fukami. From Banfi's extensive range, the two will curate a lineup chosen specifically to pair with the evening's cuisine.
Fukami's head chef, Yasuhiro Hachiya, who also holds a sommelier qualification, has created a special teppanyaki dinner course designed to bring out the character of each wine, offering guests a new pairing with every dish.
Event Overview
Mariage Night — Banfi Maker's Dinner
- Date: October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
- Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (doors open / reception from 6:30 PM)
- Price: ¥30,000 per person
SPMC member preferential price: ¥27,500 per person (membership rate applies with proof of membership on the day) - Venue: Teppanyaki "Fukami," 1F Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower
- Capacity: 28 guests (reservations close once capacity is reached)
- Menu: Amuse-bouche, appetizer, fish course, three Miyazaki beef teppanyaki dishes, and dessert, paired with six wines (1 sparkling, 2 white, 2 red, 1 dessert wine)
- Reservations: Via web reservation
Additional entertainment for guests is also planned during the evening.
A shuttle bus to and from Miyazaki Station will be available on the day (advance reservation required; it will run only if capacity is reached).
A Dinner Course Paired with Six Wines
The sparkling wine will be paired with an amuse-bouche and appetizer made from carefully selected ingredients. White wine will accompany the fish course, and red wine will be paired with Miyazaki beef teppanyaki, with each dish designed to bring out the character of its accompanying wine.
The evening's wine lineup will also include Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2016, a signature wine of Montalcino that continues to captivate wine lovers around the world. This bottle, from the highly regarded 2016 vintage, offers a deep, refined character.
About Banfi
Banfi owns extensive vineyards that benefit from a Mediterranean climate and the distinct microclimate of the Montalcino hills. The winery is highly regarded both in Italy and internationally as one of the leading large-scale wineries, known for both the scale of its operations and the quality of its wines. Banfi invests heavily in research on soil and grape varieties, as well as in state-of-the-art winemaking equipment, continually working to improve quality.
For Brunello, one of Italy's signature wines, Banfi is one of the few wineries able to consistently supply high-quality wine despite being one of the largest producers in Montalcino, with a total of 850 hectares of vineyards.
Sommelier Profiles
Paolo Fassina — Banfi North Asia Area Manager
Born in Cremona, Italy, in 1970. Graduated from the University of Florence with a degree in Wine Business & Marketing. Holds sommelier certifications from AIMS and AIS.
After graduating, he handled marketing and promotion for domestic and international markets at wineries in Tuscany's Chianti region. He then worked at a restaurant group in Hong Kong, where he was responsible for wine selection, staff training, and wine tasting events. He has served as Banfi's North Asia Area Manager since 2009.
Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower Sommeliers
Haruna Yokoyama — Vice Chapter Head, Miyazaki Chapter, Japan Sommelier Association / Sommelier
Tomoya Kitamura — Manager, Teppanyaki "Fukami" / Sommelier
Yasuhiro Hachiya — Head Chef, Teppanyaki "Fukami" / Sommelier
About the "Mariage Night" Wine Event Series
Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower is home to six in-house sommeliers, and the hotel hosts the wine event series "Mariage Night," drawing on their knowledge and sensibility.
The series began in March 2026 as an event commemorating the opening of Ocean45 LOUNGE & BAR. It is planned to continue as a recurring event, giving guests further opportunities to discover the appeal of wine.
All prices listed are inclusive of consumption tax. Photos are for illustration purposes only; details are subject to change.
Phoenix Seagaia Resort is a sprawling resort surrounded by expansive Japanese black pine forests along Miyazaki's Pacific coastline. Set amid dramatic natural scenery, the resort features three accommodation options, one of Japan's leading golf courses, a tennis club, and a wide range of nature-based activities. The flagship hotel, Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower, offers all rooms with east-facing ocean views, alongside the pine-forest onsen facility Shosenkyu, Banyan Tree Spa, and a variety of restaurants and bars serving Miyazaki's abundant local cuisine. The Seagaia Forest Condominium and Seagaia Forest Cottage, both surrounded by black pine forest, offer more casual stays suited to long-term visits, families, groups, and guests traveling with pets.
