One New Year, Four Nations: The Galette des Rois Celebration

March 4, 2026

2009年6月20日

On February 10, 2026, Tokai Japan Canada Society (TJCS), together with CCI France Japon, MOF Museum Nagoya, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Chubu Chapter, co-hosted a New Year Party "The Galette des Rois Celebration", at Vollon in Nagoya.

Over 100 guests from Canada, the United States, France, Japan, and other countries gathered for the occasion. While enjoying the traditional French pastry Galette des Rois, along with dishes such as pasta and chicken, as well as wine and sake, participants shared a festive and welcoming atmosphere that fostered connections beyond national borders.

Galette des Rois

Galette des Rois, meaning "Cake of the Kings", is a traditional French pastry associated with the New Year. Hidden inside the cake is a small figurine called a fève. The person who finds the fève in their slice is crowned king or queen for the day and is said to enjoy good fortune throughout the year.

Galette des Rois cakes displayed at the event with a traditional fève figurine inset

During the event, lucky guests who discovered the fève were presented with a paper crown and warmly congratulated by fellow attendees - a heartwarming scene that brought smiles throughout the venue.

Galette des Rois cakes displayed at the event with a traditional fève figurine inset

Valued Connections

Although TJCS often collaborates with our good friends at the ACCJ, this marked the first collaboration between TJCS and CCI France Japon. Although attendance was limited to 100 guests due to venue capacity, the response exceeded expectations, and a waiting list quickly formed.

Through events like this, TJCS continues to foster meaningful connections across countries, regions, and cultures. We look forward to a new year enriched by the friendships and partnerships born from this special evening.

Photos by Andy Boone

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