21st August 2019Press Release

The Gelato World Tour Japan 2019, organized by its Executive Committee, will be held on August 31st

and September 1st 2019 at the Hall of Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal (in Kanagawa -

Yokohama). The program of the event will include an Italian Food Court, where you can enjoy Italian food,

gastronomic gelato, espresso and wine seminars, string quartet concerts and an ice sculpture performance

for a two day long event that all family will enjoy. Not to forget, all this while tasting the 12 gelato flavors

created by Japan’s top Gelato Artisans, the winners of the qualifying stage of the competition.

Date: August 31 (Sat) and September 1 (Sun), 2019

Venue: Osanbashi Hall-Yokohama Port Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal

<Ice statue＞<2015 Gelato World Tour at Komazawa

Olimpic Park- Award Ceremony＞

Gelato World Tour Japan 2019

Executive Commitee

Organizer Partners Operation Partner Patronages

神奈川県

一般社団法人日本洋菓子協会連合会

協同組合全日本洋菓子工業会

<Gastronomy gelato＞

＜Yokohama Winery＞

The program for Gelato World Tour Japan 2019 in Yokohama has been

announced!

In addition to 12 gelato flavors created by Japan's top class Gelato

Artisans, seminars, an Italian Food Court, string quartet sessions and

ice sculptures!

Event Program

■ Espresso seminar

(held by the International Coffee Tasting Association (IIAC) / Lecturer: Chihiro Yokoyama)

Chihiro Yokoyama, a pioneering barista in Japan, will held a seminar about “How to enjoy Italian espresso”.

What is “Italian espresso”? This lecture will teach how to enjoy Italian espresso, how to properly taste it, and

will introduce some drinks prepared using espresso.

■Gelato cocktail seminar

(Maison Givree & Hakusuke Food Produce / Lecturer: Hiroyuki Emori, Yusuke Takamiya)

This seminar, held by a famous pastry chef and a professional bartender, will show how to enjoy and taste

gelato and cocktails at the same time.

■Gastronomy gelato seminar

(Carpigiani Gelato University / Lecturer: Ryosuke Mogaki) Gastronomy gelato is a trend that uses gelato not

only for sweets but also in restaurant menus. During this seminar the chef will show some techniques to

explore the possibilities of food expression with gelato.

Time Saturday August 31st

10:20-10:40 Espresso seminar

11:00-11:40 Gelato cocktail seminar

12:00-12:40 Gastronomy gelato seminar

13:00-13:40 String Quartet Concert

13:50-14:10 Espresso seminar

14:30-15:10 Gastronomy gelato seminar

15:30-16:10 Gelato cocktail seminar

16:30-17:10 String Quartet Concert

17:20-17:50 Wine seminar

Time Sunday September1st

10:45 ~ 12:00 Evaluation by Technical Jury

12:30 ~ 15:00 Ice sculpture demonstration by Kengo Akabane (member of Japanese Team -9th Gelato World Cup)

13:00 ~ 13:30 My First Gelato Shop

13:30 ~ 14:30 Scoop Challenge by IFI

15:45 ~ 17:00 Award Ceremony

Gelato World Tour Japan 2019

Executive Commitee

Organizer Partners Operation partner Patronages

神奈川県

一般社団法人日本洋菓子協会連合会

協同組合全日本洋菓子工業会

■ String Quartet Concert

(Performance: Ludwig Camerata member)

A quartet from the orchestra "Ludwig Camerata” will entertain the public with a string session enjoyable by

adults and children. Music will range from Italian film soundtracks to popular songs related to Italy.

■ Wine seminar

(Yokohama Winery / Representative Yoshiko Machida)

Yokohama's first craft wine “Hama Wine” brewery “Yokohama Winery”! Don't miss the wine seminars held by

their female owners. To be enjoyed with everyone!

■Evaluation by Technical Jury

Twelve Gelato Artisans’ creations will be presented to the judges for evaluation. The Gelato chefs will

present the artistic craftsmanship, the concept and the preparation behind their creation.

■Ice sculpture demonstration by Kengo Akabane

(member of Japanese Team - 9th Gelato World Cup)

Mr. Kengo Akabane, Ice sculptor from the Japanese Team participating to the Gelato World Cup 2020 in

Italy, will create two lively mermaids from melting ice.

■My First Gelato Shop（by Italian Showcase leading company IFI）

This workshop is for those who want to start a gelato business and learn how to make a successful shop.

Discover the opportunity to open an artisan gelato business in Japan.

■Scoop Challenge by IFI

Gelato craftsmen compete for the Golden Spatula. Chefs will challenge themselves on how accurately they

can put a certain weight on the cup! Come and see the passioned craftsmen competing for the Golden

Spatula.

■Award Ceremony

Which gelato will win the right to participate in the Gelato Festival World Masters 2021? Possibly the one you

voted for? Come and find out with us who will be the best flavor of Japan!

Gelato World Tour Japan 2019

Executive Commitee

Organizer Partners Operational partner Patronaged by

神奈川県

一般社団法人日本洋菓子協会連合会

協同組合全日本洋菓子工業会

Italian Food Court expositors

■S. Pellegrino

Offered products: San Pellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverage, a fruity, refreshing

drink that has been loved by Italians since its launch in 1932. Check the new

stylish designs!

■Yokohama Winery

Offered products: Yokohama's first craft “Hama Wine” brewery

“Yokohama Winery” opens! Low Alcohol percentage, with a gentle, clean taste

that values the grape’s aroma. Enjoy the Hama wine that has a new history in

Yokohama.

■ Pizzeria Amici

Products offered: pizza, chips.

A true Naples pizza association authorized store that has won numerous awards,

such as the 2018 Naples Pizza World Championship in Japan, has opened a

special store in Tsukuba City, in Ibaraki Prefecture! Come and taste this prized

pizza made following Italian traditions.

■Caffé ITALIA

Products offered:

Cafe, Macchia Art, Tiramisu, Cappuccino, Spumante, Beer, Olives.

A collaboration with the long-established Italian coffee maker “RANCILIO” and

the “International Cafe Tasting Association” headquartered in Italy! Experience

the authentic Italian caffè through the five senses.

Gelato World Tour Japan 2019

Executive Commitee

Organizer Partners Operation partner Patronages

神奈川県

一般社団法人日本洋菓子協会連合会

協同組合全日本洋菓子工業会

<Scoop Challenge by IFI＞<Seminar＞

Gelato World Tour is the first international traveling competition with the mission to spread the culture of

artisan gelato throughout the world. It holds competitions that determine the best gelato flavor in each host

country. In its search for the best flavors in the world, Gelato World Tour has hosted over 100 competitions in

over 20 countries. The public that attends the event votes for their favorite flavor, which helps determine

which gelato is the best. At the venue, you can enjoy more than one flavor with one tasting ticket and once

you decide the flavor you like, you can vote directly at the venue. The vote of visitors together with the results

of specialized judging committee are calculated and the best gelato flavor is determined.

『Gelato World Tour Japan 2019 in Yokohama』

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■ Date

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■ Admission fee

Gelato World Tour Japan 2019 in Yokohama(ジェラートワールドツアージャパン2019 横浜)

Saturday 31st August 2019, 10:00〜18:00Sunday 1st September 2019, 10:00〜17:00

Osanbashi Hall-Yokohama Port Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal 1-1-4 Kaigan-dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture 231-0002

Gelato World Tour Japan 2019 Commitee

Free entrance（consumation and purchase of goods is not free of charge. Admission to seminars is free.)

Voting tasting ticket overview

■ Sales start date

■ Price

■How to puchase

■ Purchase conditions

July 1, 2019 (Monday)

Advance ticket 1,500 yen including tax (with voting right) / Same-day ticket 1,700

yen including tax (with voting right)

At this linkhttp://www.gelatoworldtour.com/ja/tastingticket/

Or scan the QR code below and go to the purchase site.

* With one ticket you can enjoy 4 types of the 12 flavors.

* If advance tickets are sold out, there will be no same-day tickets available.

* Tickets will not be refunded except in case the event is canceled.

* Tickets will not be reissued under any circumstances (lost, burned or damaged).

* Resale is prohibited.

Gelato World Tour Japan 2019

Executive Commitee

Organizer Partners Operation Partner Patronages

神奈川県

一般社団法人日本洋菓子協会連合会

協同組合全日本洋菓子工業会

SIGEP is the world's most important international exhibition in the fields of pastry, bread and gelato, held in

Rimini, Italy. The mission is to spread fresh gelato and Italian style culture around the world. In 2019, for the

40th edition, more than 200,000 people from 185 countries and regions visited the exhibition. Next event will

be held from 18 to 22 January 2020 at the Rimini Expo Centre.

URL：www.sigep.it

About SIGEP – Italian Exhibition Group –

Carpigiani Gelato University was established in 2003 as the educational division of Carpigiani, with the

mission to spread the culture of Italian artisan gelato throughout the world. Today it is internationally

recognized as a breeding ground for successful gelato entrepreneurs. In 2016-2017, CGU organized 400

courses in 10 languages, for a total of 12.000 lectures in 12 countries around the world. The School

headquarters are located in Anzola dell’Emilia (Bologna) and 14 other satellite campuses are situated

worldwide, specifically in: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, Singapore, United

Arab Emirates, Benelux, Germany, UK and USA (two campuses, North Carolina and Illinois).

URL : www.carpigianigelatouniversity.com

About Carpigiani Gelato University

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