ONE-NIGHT-ONLY GASTRONOMY EVENT
One-Night-Only Special Dinner with Michelin One-Star Chef Giuseppe Molaro Giuseppe Molaro × THE PASONA
Thursday, September 10, 2026
SPECIAL DINNER
A One-Night Culinary Experience Where the Flavors of Awaji Island Meet the Spirit of Italian Cuisine
THE PASONA is honored to welcome Michelin one-star chef Giuseppe Molaro from Naples, Italy, for an exclusive one-night-only gastronomy event. Experience a unique culinary journey where the seasonal bounty of Awaji Island, Japan's rich tradition of fermentation, and the artistry of Italian cuisine come together for this special occasion.
EVENT INFORMATION
- Date & Time
- September 10, 2026 (Thu) | 6:00 PM–
- Venue
- THE PASONA natureverse retreat 2F
- 定員
- 30 Guests
- Price
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Dinner
- Special Dinner Course ¥32,000
- Alcohol Pairing ¥20,000
- Non-Alcohol Pairing ¥8,000
Stay Package
- 1 Guest per Room ¥200,150
- 2 Guests per Room ¥230,300
*All prices include tax and service charge.
*Guests may choose their preferred beverage pairing in addition to the dinner course.
GUEST CHEF
GIUSEPPE MOLARO
Born in Naples, Italy, in 1986, Giuseppe Molaro developed a passion for cooking from an early age through his father's restaurant. He began assisting in the kitchen at the age of 15 before moving to Northern Ireland at 18. He later honed his skills at the renowned three-Michelin-star restaurant Can Fabes in Spain (now closed).
In 2010, he joined Heinz Beck at the three-Michelin-star La Pergola in Rome and later helped launch Beck's restaurants in Portugal and Dubai. He came to Japan in October 2014 to open HEINZ BECK TOKYO, where he became Executive Chef in July 2016 and earned a Michelin star in 2017. Returning to his hometown as an independent chef in 2019, he opened CONTAMINAZIONI later that year, which was awarded one Michelin star in November 2021.
Drawing on the foundations of Italian cuisine while incorporating the techniques, philosophy, and fermentation culture he encountered in Japan, he continues to pursue his own distinctive culinary style.
CONTAMINAZIONI
New Culinary Possibilities Born from the Fusion of Cultures
"Contaminazioni" expresses the idea that new creativity emerges when different cultures and values come together. With deep respect for local traditions and seasonal ingredients, Giuseppe Molaro will explore the terroir of Awaji Island and Japan's fermentation culture to create dishes that can only be experienced here.
COLLABORATION
An Exclusive Course Created by Giuseppe Molaro and Nobuaki Fushiki
Italian cuisine meets Japan's rich fermentation culture. Guided by their own culinary philosophies, these two chefs will craft each dish around the exceptional ingredients of Awaji Island.
Discover an exclusive course that highlights the natural flavors and aromas of each ingredient while transcending the boundaries of countries and culinary traditions.
Nobuaki Fushiki
A fermentation chef and preserver of Japan's traditional fermented food culture. As an instructor specializing in fermentation, he has played a leading role in the growing popularity of fermented foods and koji throughout Japan.
Stay Package
Enhance your experience with a stay package that combines this exclusive one-night-only dinner with an unforgettable stay at THE PASONA natureverse retreat.
Relax in the lingering memories of the evening while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of Awaji Island. Wake the next morning to a nourishing breakfast designed to restore both body and mind. More than a gourmet experience, this is a memorable journey through an exceptional stay.
Stay Package Includes
- One-night stay in an Ocean Deluxe Room
- Private Natural Hot Spring Bath in Your Guest Room
- Exclusive Dinner by Giuseppe Molaro
- Alcohol Pairing
- Breakfast
One-night stay from Thursday, September 10, 2026
PRICE
1 Guest per Room ¥200,150
2 Guests per Room ¥230,300
*All prices include tax and service charge.
Reservation
Choose between a dinner-only reservation or a stay package that lets you fully immerse yourself in the experience and enjoy the lingering memories of this special evening.
*The reservation page will open on an external website.
*Reservations will close once all seats are filled.
VENUE
About THE PASONA natureverse retreat
THE PASONA natureverse retreat is a preventive wellness retreat on Awaji Island, where guests can restore balance to the mind and body through wellness, gastronomy, and relaxation while surrounded by the island's abundant natural beauty. Rooted in the Japanese philosophy of "Mibyo"—the idea of maintaining health before illness occurs—the retreat offers an experience where every moment of your stay contributes to renewed vitality and well-being.
With breathtaking views of the sea and sky, refined guest rooms, wellness programs that nurture both body and mind, and exceptional cuisine showcasing the finest ingredients from Awaji Island, this is a place to step away from everyday life and reconnect with yourself. For this exclusive event, a stay package is also available.
