On the eve of April 23rd about 100 members and their guests gathered at the Tsunamachi Mitsui Club in Tokyo to celebrate the annual international event “World Chaîne Day 2022”.

Built in 1913, the Club was the Mitsui family's guesthouse designed by Josiah Conder. He was the architect who designed Rokumeikan - the famous guest house for foreign VIPs in the Meiji period.

Although a members-only facility for the Mitsui Group, special arrangements were made for the Bailliage enabling us to hold our event at the exclusive venue that is the Club. The beautiful, historic building represents an elegant appearance against the backdrop of a lush garden oasis in the heart of the city.

We started with a wonderful aperitif in the green garden. Then we enjoyed a pleasant spring dinner in the renowned social hall, reflecting history and style from the “good old days”.

The special menu for the Chaîne was prepared by Executive Chef Daisuke Wada.

MENU

Amuse-bouche

White asparagus
“jardinière”-style green peas

Clear turtle consommé

Roasted nodoguro (Blackthroat seaperch)
with green butter sauce

Frozen Dassai sake with lemon ganité

Rib of Japanese beef (Wagyu) roasted English style

Strawberry tart
made with Amao strawberries from Fukuoka

WINES

Champagne Brut Grande Réserve NV
Daniel Dumont

Champagne Brut Rosé 1er Cru NV
Daniel Dumont

Gemischter Satz ‘Stor’ 2020
Ludwig Neumayer - Austria
[Ed. A Gemischter Satz is a wine made from a variety of grapes,
but it is not just a blend or a cuvée. Up to 20 different
grape varieties are planted in the same vineyard, then
harvested and pressed together. No variety can dominate.]

Cahors 2018
Château de la Marjolière - France

Chef Wada’s traditional and authentic French cuisine featured “green” vegetables, Japanese fish and Wagyu roast beef. Of course, the wonderful marriage of dishes and wine was very well received by everyone.

Vive la Chaîne!

Yukio Hattori
Bailli Provincial of Kanto