Peruvian food, cooking lesson

The Hilton Tokyo and the Embassy of Peru are have organizing the event "Peruvian Gourmet & Cultural Promotion — Fascinating Peru," which runs Nov. 2-11.

With 10 World Heritage sites, including Machu Picchu, Cuzco and the Nazca Lines, Peru is ranked as one of the most fascinating tourism destinations in the world. The high nutritional value and distinctive qualities of Andean produce, such as quinua, kiwicha and maca, are becoming increasingly popular in the world of health and fitness.

A wide range of authentic Peruvian dishes specially prepared by chefs from the capital city of Lima will be offered as part of the dinner buffet at the hotel's Brasserie Checkers, as well as traditional Peruvian drinks. There will also be live performances that show off Peru's unique folk culture.