Nikkei Cuisine in Peru and Japan (1899–2018)

1. Japan–Peru diplomatic relations established

   Jan 1, 1873Labels: Japan, Peru

   • Japan MOFA
   • AP News

2. First major Japanese immigrant group arrives in Peru

   Apr 3, 1899Labels: Sakura Maru, Japanese migrants

   • Japan MOFA Bluebook
   • Sakura Maru

3. Central Japanese Society founded in Lima

   Nov 3, 1917Labels: Central Japanese, Lima

   • APJ
   • APJ Wiki

4. World War II-era repression of Nikkei community

   Jan 1, 1942Labels: Nikkei community, World War

   • Japan MOFA Bluebook
   • TIME

5. Diplomatic relations between Peru and Japan restored

   Jan 1, 1952Labels: Japan, Peru

   • Japan MOFA Bluebook

6. “Nikkei cuisine” label popularized in Peru

   Jan 1, 1970Labels: Rodolfo Hinostroza, Nikkei cuisine

   • Discover Nikkei

7. Matsuei restaurant opens in Lima

   Jan 1, 1973Labels: Matsuei, Nobu Matsuhisa

   • Matsuei
   • Nobu Wiki

8. Toshiro Konishi arrives to work in Peru

   Jan 1, 1977Labels: Toshiro Konishi, Nobu Matsuhisa

   • Konishi Wiki
   • Matsuei

9. Osaka founded, helping modernize Nikkei dining

   Jan 1, 2001Labels: Osaka restaurant, Lima

   • Chicago Food Mag

10. Maido opens in Miraflores, Lima

    Oct 1, 2009Labels: Maido, Mitsuharu Tsumura

    • Maido Wiki
    • El Pa s

11. Maido named Latin America’s best restaurant

    Jan 1, 2017Labels: Maido, Latin America

    • 50 Best
    • Maido ES Wiki

12. Death of Nikkei pioneer Humberto Sato

    Oct 1, 2018Labels: Humberto Sato, Costanera 700

    • El Pa s
    • 50Best Discovery