Special Awards Japan 2027Establishment

L'Atelier de Noto / Mebuki

Toshiya Ikehata

Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

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Community Spirit Award

Project led by a chef, restaurateur or organization that supports their community or a cause.

When the January 2024 earthquake destroyed L’Atelier de Noto in Wajima, Toshiya Ikehata joined local chefs and shopkeepers in serving more than 100,000 meals to the community, then opened Mebuki six months later.