KUWAIT: Masato Takaoka, Ambassador of Japan to Kuwait, awarded a certificate of commendation to Keiko Mutoh, the Managing Director and owner of Kei Japanese Restaurant, the very first Japanese restaurant in Kuwait. The award was given in recognition of Mutoh's many years of contribution in promoting Japanese cuisine and culture to the people of Kuwait.

Kei Japanese Restaurant is named after Keiko Mutoh, and was initially opened by her father in 1981. The restaurant has since been serving authentic Japanese cuisine and genuine hospitality. Keiko Mutoh took over operation and management of the restaurant since 2003, and has played a key role in making the Japanese cuisine popular in Kuwait. Moreover, this year marks the 20th year anniversary since the restaurant started operations at its current location.

Since the location will be renovated in the coming months, the Japanese restaurant informed their valued customers that they will bid goodbye temporarily but, are looking forward for the next reopening once the hotel where they are currently located (JW Marriott) reopens. They will serve their last recipes menu on Dec 31, 2020 before the temporary closure.