Excellent Japanese food and winning - these are two things that entered my mind when I got the invite for the Japanese Cool Bussan Festival 2015 that was held at Networld Hotel, Spa and Casino, located at Sen. Gil Puyat corner Roxas Blvd., Manila, Philippines.
The hushed and subdued interior of Networld Hotel was welcoming, as always. From the smiling, welcoming guard outside, to the one who ushered me in, it felt good, as I was transported out of the hustle and bustle of the city into a place where winners abound.
Memories flooded my mind about the many times my father, Engr. Alonso Dominguez, who was known as "Boss Al" and one of his best friends, David So, used to go to Networld Hotel to play at the Networld Hotel casino. David So expressed his preference of the place because it was more quiet than other casinos. And, we played there often, it was because we frequently won at baccarat, and since we all loved great food, especially Japanese food, and the sushi platter at Networld was fantastic. To attend the Japanese Cool Bussan Festival provided me a way to take a trip down memory lane, as my father and David So have passed away, and I am glad to note that my expectations was not only met but surpassed.
The Event
The Japanese Cool Bussan Festival was held at the 2nd floor of this hotel. It is a 2-day event. For Nov. 20, the event started at 5 pm and lasted until 8 pm. For the second day, which is Nov. 21, the event will start at 1 pm and end at around 6 pm. This event by JDR Marketing showcases various Japanese business opportunities with selected participants that only have the very best to offer.
Japanese products are known for excellence. The attention to details is there. I was excited to attend the event - and was worried that I might not make it as the road block for APEC was enforced on that date, Nov. 20, but then it was lifted by 4 pm and I was able to get to the venue before dark. I was able to attend both days of the event, and was glad that on the second day, Che Lejano, a professional media man accepted my invite, did interviews, and took video footage for future release upon request of the client.
The first business opportunity was that of making Japanese halo-halo with a kind of milky-flavored ice that is shaven, then topped with different kinds of powders such as green tea, cafe latte, and soy bean, and fruits such as strawberry and mango. This same company offers a unique kind of jelly that is plated with soy bean powder which has health benefits and a rich caramel. Both food products were absolutely delicious.
The next product was a invigorating Japanese health drink made from acai berries. This health drink tasted like wine and I felt my blood circulation improving immediately after drinking it from a shot glass. This health drink is very popular and has been featured in many Japanese magazines. This health company also has a vegetable supplement, a great aid in the lack of proper nutritional intake, and one that is packed with the goodness of 'greens'.
There was a sushi area, in which was featured sushi making machines that can aid in the creation of up to 600 sushi rolls in one hour, and new kind of sushi wrappers that can substitute the usual Nori (seaweed) wrapper. These Japanese products truly demonstrated how the art of automation can be perfected by this people of this country. The finish products are what I can only describe as "heavenly". Aside from the typical ingredients of a sushi, such as cucumbers and crab sticks, the other new ingredients that were used to create these, made the texture of some of the sushi have a dimension of crunch.
Another table had a Japanese chef who is a teacher in the art of making soba. As he prepared the soba by hand, to demonstrate how the special soba flour product featured is used even without their new high-tech soba-making machine that will soon arrive in our country. There was a count-down timer to inform us that the hand-made soba would be served after a few minutes. The soba flour can be used to make a variety of soba, and the sample that I had was simply delicious - served with only a touch of wasabi, chopped green onions, and soba sauce - and it is one of the best that I have ever tried.
And yet another company that was included in the festival was a Japanese advertising company, that has products such as a Mobile LED truck, billboards, and indoor LED wall. This company was the one who had the raffle, of which I won second place. My prize was a beautiful, tall, slim, light green Japanese vase, with slight decor etching.
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| With the owner of the Japanese advertising company and Ver Garcia |
And, there is one Japanese company that was included in the Japanese Cool Bussan Festival that is ready for franchising, and this is Takoyaki Michael. The takoyaki making process was demonstrated, and the recipe use had new and unique ingredients such as finely ground pork and cabbage, to be served with Japanese mayonnaise and the secret Takoyaki Micheal sauce. The cost of this franchise is at PhP 200,000 which includes training.
For more information about these Japanese products, you may contact
Jeff of JDR Marketing via cellphone +639194927986
or send to an email jeff.jdrmarketing@gmail.com
Author's note: This post was made to thank JDR Marketing for the event invite. I wanted to attend this event because it was held in Networld Hotel because I love the place and love Japanese food, and this event is worth sharing.
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