A special one-night-only collaboration dinner event will be held on January 23, 2026, at Hirakawacho Kanaya in Tokyo, bringing together the culinary expertise of La Rochelle and KANAYA RESORTS.
Event Overview
KANAYA RESORTS Co., Ltd. (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Joji Kanaya) and Sakai Shokuhin Co., Ltd. (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Shingo Sakai) will host a collaborative event at Hirakawacho Kanaya (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) on January 23, 2026 (Friday), under the theme "SAVEURS AU HASHI" (French for "Flavors Enjoyed with Chopsticks"). This unique half-buffet-style event celebrates the meeting of chopsticks and haute cuisine.
This special dinner carries on the legacy of the legendary restaurant "Western Dining Room John Kanaya Azabu," with chefs from Sakai Hiroyuki's La Rochelle and KANAYA RESORTS coming together to propose a new style of culinary experience that fuses Western and Japanese traditions.
A free-flow pairing will be available during the event. Guests can order sake, champagne, various wines, and soft drinks at the bar counter. All beverages and service charges are included in the price.
Event Details
Date: January 23, 2026 (Friday)
Time: Reception at 6:30 PM, Start at 7:00 PM (Limited to 30 guests, advance reservation required)
Venue: Hirakawacho Kanaya (1-5-9 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku)
Price: 26,000 yen (including consumption tax and service charge)
*Reservations by phone only (050-3187-9581)
Important Notes:
Seating requests (such as private rooms) cannot be accommodated.
Shared seating may be arranged.
The event is not available for minors.
Menu content may change without notice.
A 100% cancellation fee applies from 3 days prior to the event.
Course Menu:
Amuse-bouche
Cold Appetizers ★
Hot Appetizers ★
Main Course (Order from several meat and fish options)
Meal (Order from 2 options)
Dessert ★
Beverages ★
★ indicates counter buffet service
Content subject to change
About La Rochelle
Under the concept of "Short Trip from Daily Life," La Rochelle operates French restaurants that incorporate Japanese essence and source delicious ingredients from throughout Japan. In addition to restaurant operations, the company also provides consulting for wedding venues and hotels nationwide, as well as retail business for prepared foods and confectionery.
Company Name: Sakai Shokuhin Co., Ltd.
Head Office: Shibuya Cross Tower 2F, 2-15-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
President and CEO: Shingo Sakai
Business: Restaurant, Wedding, Consulting, Retail
Established: 1979
Website: https://www.la-rochelle.co.jp/
About KANAYA RESORTS (Kanaya Hotel Kanko Group)
Born in 1927 (Showa 2) as a branch of the Nikko Kanaya Hotel, coinciding with the opening of the Tobu Railway line from Asakusa to Nikko, marking the beginning of Kinugawa's development. In 1931 (Showa 6), Kinugawa Onsen Hotel opened. Later, in 1953 (Showa 28), it became independent from Nikko Kanaya Hotel and pursued its own development. Currently, the group owns and operates five accommodation facilities: "Kinugawa Onsen Hotel," "Kinugawa Kanaya Hotel," "KANAYA RESORT HAKONE," "THE KEY HIGHLAND NASU," and "Shofu-ro Matsuya," as well as "Modern Japanese Restaurant Hirakawacho Kanaya," "Chocolaterie JOHN KANAYA," and "Kanaya Kashi Honpo."
