LDH kitchen Inc. promotes Japanese food culture both in Japan and overseas under the concept of “Food is also entertainment” (Head office: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroyuki Suzuki; hereinafter referred to as “our company”). We are pleased to announce that “TORISHIKI ICHIMON” made an appearance at the “DMMI Brexa Royal Windsor Cup” (hereinafter, referred to as “Royal Windsor Cup”), one of the United Kingdom’s leading polo tournaments, hosted in England, on June 21, 2026 (Sun.) ^*1.“TORISHIKI ICHIMON” is headed by Meguro’s “TORISHIKI” a restaurant which frequently receives MICHELIN stars and is renowned as “Japan’s most difficult restaurant to book”. The owner, Yoshiteru Ikegawa, is working together with our company to enhance the value of Japanese food culture.

TORISHIKI ICHIMON artisans in front of Big Ben, a symbol of the United Kingdom.

With its deep ties to the British Royal Family, serves as an international social gathering that attracts members of the Royal Family, important guests, cultural figures, and business leaders from around the world.
On this prestigious stage, TORISHIKI (yakitori) was selected as one of the establishments representing Japanese food culture, joining “Iida Shoten (ramen),” “Sushi Yuu (sushi),” and “Sukiyaki Kappo Hiyama (sukiyaki)” as four of Japan’s leading culinary establishments gathered in one place.

As part of this initiative, guests were offered an immersive experience of the many facets of Japanese food culture, from the night-before celebration through to the tournament itself. The occasion also served as an opportunity to showcase the value of yakitori as a culinary genre and the depth of Japan’s artisan culture to the world from the heart of London.

Through this initiative, it was demonstrated that yakitori, a culinary tradition unique to Japan, can be embraced as an “experiential value” on the international stage.

*1 All dates and times in this press release are stated in local time.

■ MESSAGE｜A Message from Yoshiteru Ikegawa, Representative of TORISHIKI ICHIMON
I am truly delighted that yakitori, a beloved food of the people and an integral part of Japanese food culture, has been able to make its way onto the special stage of London, England.

Being able to serve TORISHIKI ICHIMON’s yakitori at the Royal Windsor Cup, a prestigious event with ties to the British Royal Family, and receive high praise from distinguished guests from around the world has become a great source of confidence for us.

What we value most is our craftsmanship, built on sincerely engaging with our ingredients, and our spirit of hospitality, through which we connect with each and every guest.

We will continue to pour the spirit of TORISHIKI ICHIMON into every skewer and deliver excitement and inspiration to people around the world.

Yoshiteru Ikegawa, Representative of TORISHIKI ICHIMON

■ WHAT IS｜What is the Royal Windsor Cup
The Royal Windsor Cup is a traditional polo tournament representing the United Kingdom, hosted by the prestigious Guards Polo Club, located in Windsor, England.

Polo is a team sport played on horseback, and with a background of royalty and aristocracy, it is also known as the “king of sports”.

The tournament began with the founding of the club in 1955 and has developed over the years through its deep ties with the British Royal Family. Today, it is widely recognized not only as a sporting competition but also as an international social event.

■ EXPERIENCE｜Japanese Food Culture and Yakitori Experience on a Stage with Ties to the British Royal Family
The presentation of Japanese food culture at the tournament was carried out under the curation of Japanese foodie Masayuki Terada (Shokuju Maro). Under his direction, having previously overseen the tournament’s food and beverage program, leading Japanese restaurants were selected to form this initiative.

In addition, at the pre-event reception held at London’s prestigious restaurant “Mosimann’s” prior to the tournament, a special course created by renowned Japanese restaurants was served, bringing together and showcasing the diversity of Japanese food culture.
The restaurant is a prestigious establishment with a distinguished history of providing cuisine for British Royal Family-related events and royal weddings. The presence of Japanese cuisine on this stage became a symbolic opportunity demonstrating the high international recognition of Japanese food culture.

On the day of the tournament, in an area adjacent to the competition grounds, TORISHIKI ICHIMON artisans, including Yoshiteru Ikegawa, stood at the grill and served yakitori prepared using the traditional technique of grilling over a “near-high flame”. In a live-cooking presentation, they offered two varieties: “kashiwa (thigh)” and “kata (upper wing)”.

Drawn by the enticing aroma, a line of visitors formed in front of the tent, where guests from Japan and abroad, including actors and models, enjoyed the yakitori. The approximately 250 skewers prepared for the event were sold out, attracting significant interest and receiving high praise.

For TORISHIKI ICHIMON, this occasion marked its first expansion into Europe and served as an opportunity to demonstrate that yakitori, a culinary tradition unique to Japan, can be appreciated as a meaningful cultural experience on the international stage.

Going forward, the brand will continue to share with the world an experiential value that encompasses respect for ingredients, the techniques of grilling, and the aesthetic sensibility created through the movements and craftsmanship of its artisans.

TORISHIKI ICHIMON artisans bringing the experience of Japanese yakitori culture to London’s stage

■ EXHIBITION INFO｜Appearance Overview
Date: June 21, 2026 (Sun.)
Competition name: DMMI Brexa Royal Windsor Cup
Venue: Guards Polo Club Windsor Great Park, United Kingdom
Organizer: Guards Polo Club
Guards Polo Club official site:https://www.guardspoloclub.com/

■ PARTICIPANTS｜Participating Restaurants and Production
Participating Restaurants
・TORISHIKI (Yakitori)
・Iida Shoten (Ramen)
・Sushi Yuu (Sushi)
・Sukiyaki Kappo Hiyama (Sukiyaki)

Production
Masayuki Terada (Shokuju Maro)

■ About TORISHIKI ICHIMON
Since its opening in 2007, Meguro “TORISHIKI” has held a MICHELIN one-star rating for many years and is recognized as “the hardest-to-book yakitori restaurant in Japan”. Its owner Yoshiteru Ikegawa, as the representative of artisan chefs, established “TORISHIKI ICHIMON” to further develop the culture of yakitori.

“One skewer, one life”
——A once-in-a-lifetime skewer.

With this faith in mind, the chefs spend their entire life facing chicken, charcoal and themselves.
This is a brand where like-minded artisans gather together to preserve and cultivate the traditions of Japanese culinary culture and weave them into the future, all while passing on their skills and spirit.

Currently, the brand has 17 stores in Japan and abroad, with plans for further expansion.

— Weaving yakitori culture into the world, for the next generation

■ MORE INFO｜For the Latest Updates, Please Visit the Official Website / Social Media
For details of the stores, information is published on TORISHIKI ICHIMON’s official site and social media below. Please take a look.
TORISHIKI ICHIMON official site:https://torishiki-ichimon.jp/
TORISHIKI ICHIMON official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/torishiki_ichimon/
Torimachi｜Bird Lab. official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/torimachi_official/
Torikaze Global official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/torikaze.global/

■ About LDH kitchen
LDH kitchen Inc. is a company that operates under the concept of “Food is also entertainment,” creating value through the culinary experience. Aiming to preserve Japanese food culture, the company works alongside Yoshiteru Ikegawa, owner of the renowned yakitori restaurant “TORISHIKI” to promote the training of skilled artisans and expand opportunities for them to thrive.

In addition, through collaboration with Japan’s leading sushi establishment “Sushi Saito,” LDH kitchen operates two restaurants—”Sushi Tsubomi” and “Sushi Saito Hanare NANZUKA”—broadening the reach and appeal of Japanese culinary culture.

In addition, “AMAZING COFFEE,” produced by EXILE TETSUYA, continues its nationwide expansion. Most recently, on March 20 of this year, “Hokkaido Yakiniku Yagien,” a new yakiniku concept supervised by EXILE SHOKICHI, held its grand opening.

We will continue to promote a broader range of food culture than ever before and, through the distinctive worldview of the LDH Group, strive to create new food experiences rooted in local communities.