At the venue, participants enjoyed conversations while savoring the flavors of autumn./ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

The floral arrangement, inspired by the bountiful autumn, was created by the decorative unit mimosa./ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Ozaki beef is raised over a long period of 30 months and is known as the legendary Wagyu beef./ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Participants were also very interested in Wagyu beef!/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

The two members of the decorative unit mimosa/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Hamada Hisato, spreading Wagyu beef culture to the world/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Atsuko Kuwaori, who was in charge of cooking using seasonal ingredients/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

President Onishi also enjoys chatting with participants/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

This is a beef bowl made with plenty of beef and onions./ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

The aroma of spices fills the kitchen/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Wagyu beef is boldly shaved in the open kitchen/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

And when the wagyu beef is grilled right in front of you, the delicious aroma fills the venue./ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

The meat being grilled right before your eyes is a great photo opportunity./ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Enjoy the flavors of autumn with rice, Japan's soul food! "Onishi, Table Talk and Dining" [Event Report -- Part 2]/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Oden with seasonal radish and onion tempura, a popular dish at Isetan Mitsukoshi/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Keema curry with a rich aroma of spices that will whet your appetite/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Enjoy the flavors of autumn with rice, Japan's soul food "Yoshihiro Onishi, Table Talk and Dining" [Event Report -- Part 2]/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Enjoy the flavors of autumn with rice, Japan's soul food! "Onishi, Table Talk and Dining" [Event Report -- Part 2]/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Enjoy the flavors of autumn with rice, Japan's soul food! "Onishi, Table Talk and Dining" [Event Report -- Part 2]/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Enjoy the flavors of autumn with rice, Japan's soul food "Yoshihiro Onishi, Table Talk and Dining" [Event Report -- Part 2]/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Enjoy the flavors of autumn with rice, Japan's soul food! "Onishi, Table Talk and Dining" [Event Report -- Part 2]/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Masamichi Toyama, CEO of Smiles Co., Ltd./ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Enjoy the flavors of autumn with rice, Japan's soul food "Yoshihiro Onishi, Table Talk and Dining" [Event Report -- Part 2]/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

The beer selection is an original brand from Isetan Mitsukoshi/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

The rice is "A bolt from the blue" and is the first in Aomori to receive the special A rank./ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Ozaki beef with a sweetness that melts in your mouth like Echire butter/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

Wagyu sushi, grilled on a broiler/ Photo by Hideyuki Seta

The venue was decorated with wreaths made of fallen leaves./ Photo by Hideyuki Seta