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Venture Café Tokyo Global Gathering 2025 🚀 Last week over 1,000 people came together to connect, share ideas, and explore Japan’s startup scene. Our very own COO, Serkan Toso was part of an amazing panel discussing "How to Run Your Startup in Japan & East Asia," where founders shared honest takes on what it really takes to succeed here. Just real experiences, challenges, and advice! Big thanks to everyone who joined! 🙌 #venturecafé #Tokyo2025 #startupjapan

Our Japan in Bloom campaign has landed! 🌸 Book a food experience or restaurant with us between Feb 1 – Apr 30, 2025, and you’ll be entered to win one of five premium cooking kits to bring the flavors of Japan home. 🫖🍱 Plus, every booking comes with a free spring eBook full of travel tips. 🎌 Check it out here: byfood.com/spring-2025 🙌 #japantravel #springinjapan

Our very own CEO Kaoru has WON the ‘Tokyo Female Entrepreneurs Award'! 🏆✨ The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is supporting women, youth, and seniors with low-interest loans and business guidance. This year, they hosted the first "Tokyo Female Founder Award/Excellence Award" to celebrate inspiring female founders. 🎉 Congratulations, Kaoru! 👏 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eqKxhhUh

Our CEO, Kaoru Joho is featured in ProWise magazine! 🙌 This issue is filled with fresh business ideas and insights from leaders across industries. 💡 Kaoru shares how we at byFood.com connect people, places, and purpose through food, while promoting regional tourism to make travel more meaningful for everyone. 🥢 Check out the feature below! #socialimpact #travelwithpurpose #leadership

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on an incredible year at Japan byFood. ✨ This year, we expanded our offerings, connected with more food lovers, and made an impact through our Food for Happiness program—providing 246,802 meals to children in need with every booking. 🍱❤️ Thank you for joining us on this journey, whether through our tours, watching our videos, booking a unique dining experience, or simply sharing your love for Japanese food 🍣🎥 From the team at byFood, happy holidays and a happy New Year! 🥂 #endofyear #japanbyfood

We’re thrilled to announce that byFood.com has been recognized as one of Nikkei Cross Trend's "100 Companies Shaping the Market of the Future [2025 Edition]"! 🎉 This honor highlights our role in transforming Japan’s business landscape, particularly in travel and inbound tourism. We're proud to be a platform that promotes Japan’s food culture and offers unique experiences for inbound tourists. 🥢 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g3FDrjT6 #japanesecuisine #gastronomytourism

As we start to wind down for the year, we want to thank the incredible hosts and restaurants we’ve worked with at byFood. 🙏🍣 Your dedication has helped us share the richness of Japanese cuisine and culture with so many people this year. We’re grateful for everything we’ve achieved together and look forward to creating more unforgettable food experiences. 🍜 #japanesecuisine #JapanbyFood

Thinking global, acting local isn't just a mantra for us at byFood—it’s the essence of everything we do. With 70% of our team born outside Japan, our workplace reflects a tapestry of diverse perspectives, united by a shared passion for Japanese culture and food. Diversity isn’t just a statistic for us; it’s how we bridge the gap between global travelers and authentic local foodie experiences. We believe that to truly connect with people, we must first step into their shoes—understanding their backgrounds, cultures, and dreams. It’s through this lens of empathy that we create unique cross-cultural conversations, building bridges across borders, one plate at a time. Behind the scenes, our team pours their hearts into curating the very best of Japan's culinary treasures for the world. From conceptualizing unique courses to crafting memorable experiences, their dedication inspires me every day. I’m incredibly proud to share this featured story from our team Serkan Toso Elizabeth Johnson SHO KITAI Nila Oktavianti—an inside look at the creativity, hard work, and passion that makes it all possible. 💬 What’s one cross-cultural experience that left a lasting impact on you? I’d love to hear your stories in the comments! 「グローバルに考え、ローカルに行動する」 これはbyFoodにとってただのスローガンではなく、私たちが行うすべての本質を表しています。チームメンバーの70％が海外出身である私たちの職場は、多様な視点が交わり、日本文化と食に対する共通の情熱で結ばれています。 多様性は単なる数字ではありません。それは、世界中の旅行者と日本の本格的な食文化体験をつなぐ架け橋そのものです。人々と真に繋がるためには、まずその人たちの立場に立つことが重要だと信じています。背景や文化、夢を理解することを通じて、私たちは特別な異文化交流を生み出し、国境を越えたつながりを一皿一皿の中で築いています。 舞台裏では、私たちのチームが心を込めて日本の料理の素晴らしさを世界に届けるために取り組んでいます。ユニークなコースの企画から記憶に残る体験の創造まで、その情熱と努力は毎日私に大きなインスピレーションを与えてくれます。 今回、とても誇りに思うのは、チームのSerkan Toso、Elizabeth Johnson、SHO KITAI 、Nila Oktaviantiによる素晴らしいストーリーを皆さんにご紹介できることです。創造性、努力、そして情熱の結晶とも言えるこのストーリーをぜひご覧ください！ 💬 あなたにとって、心に残る異文化体験はどんなものでしたか？ぜひコメントで教えてください！ English https://lnkd.in/gSuaXHVq 日本語 https://lnkd.in/gza7Znjb #DiversityAndInclusion #GlobalToLocal #JapaneseFoodieJourney #SpreadingHappinessWorldwide

Here’s how your bookings make a difference! Every time you reserve an experience or restaurant with byFood, we donate 10 school meals to kids in Malawi through our friends at NPO Seibo. As of November 2024, we’ve donated ¥12,773,998 (that’s over $84,000 USD!) 🎉 That means 569,415 meals for kids in need! Couldn’t have done it without you—thank you for being part of this journey 🙏💙

byFood Journeys 🥢 Meet Nila—Customer Support Manager, who is our behind-the-scenes hero, ensuring every experience with byFood leaves a lasting impression. 💪 - What’s the best thing about working at byFood? The diversity and hybrid work style. Working with coworkers from around the world, each bringing different cultures and work ethics, has given me a lot of valuable knowledge. - What’s your favorite thing about working at byFood? Working with a team that’s both fun and hardworking. Plus, enjoying delicious meals at high-end restaurants with great employee discounts is an amazing perk! 😊 - What’s your favorite byFood experience/restaurant? Eating Omakase at Sushi Hajime in Shibuya. 🍣 Thank you, Nila 🙌 #japanbyfood #progression #careers