{"id":900781,"date":"2025-06-03T20:52:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T11:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okumasa.okinawa\/2025\/06\/03\/after-our-2nd-anniversary-fair-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-local-community\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T12:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T03:16:25","slug":"after-our-2nd-anniversary-fair-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-local-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/okumasa.okinawa\/en\/2025\/06\/03\/after-our-2nd-anniversary-fair-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-local-community\/","title":{"rendered":"After Our 2nd Anniversary Fair: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Local Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thanks to your support, OkuMasa is celebrating its second anniversary since opening.<\/p>\n\n<p>To mark this milestone, and to express our gratitude to the villagers and local guests who have warmly watched over us, we held a 2nd Anniversary Thank-You Lunch Buffet.<\/p>\n\n<p>This time, we carried out a thank-you event at a price we could never normally offer in regular service, even if it meant operating at a loss.<\/p>\n\n<p>Between our daily operations, we prepared carefully so that local guests, including village residents, could truly feel satisfied. It was not easy, but these two special weeks brought us many lessons and much joy.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u76ee\u6b21<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/okumasa.okinawa\/en\/2025\/06\/03\/after-our-2nd-anniversary-fair-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-local-community\/#%E2%9C%A8_What_Made_Us_Happy\" >\u2728 What Made Us Happy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/okumasa.okinawa\/en\/2025\/06\/03\/after-our-2nd-anniversary-fair-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-local-community\/#%E2%9C%A8_Reflections_and_Lessons\" >\u2728 Reflections and Lessons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/okumasa.okinawa\/en\/2025\/06\/03\/after-our-2nd-anniversary-fair-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-local-community\/#%E2%9C%A8_What_We_Were_Able_to_Improve\" >\u2728 What We Were Able to Improve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/okumasa.okinawa\/en\/2025\/06\/03\/after-our-2nd-anniversary-fair-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-local-community\/#%E2%9C%A8_Looking_Ahead\" >\u2728 Looking Ahead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/okumasa.okinawa\/en\/2025\/06\/03\/after-our-2nd-anniversary-fair-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-local-community\/#Finally%E2%80%94\" >Finally\u2014<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%A8_What_Made_Us_Happy\"><\/span>\u2728 What Made Us Happy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Above all, we are deeply grateful that so many local guests came to visit us.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve never had pasta this delicious!\u201d<br\/>\u201cI was moved. I will definitely come again!\u201d<br\/>\u201cUnbelievable \u2014 everything was delicious!\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p>Words like these warmed the hearts of our entire team.<\/p>\n\n<p>We were especially encouraged by guests who came multiple times during the event and by those who made their next reservation before leaving.<\/p>\n\n<p>One unexpected favorite was the \u201cbonus curry.\u201d We made it mild and easy for children to enjoy, but it received such a strong response that it nearly became the star of the event.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%A8_Reflections_and_Lessons\"><\/span>\u2728 Reflections and Lessons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Of course, not everything went smoothly.<\/p>\n\n<p>We were not accustomed to serving in a style different from our usual operation, and mistakes occurred that would normally be unthinkable for us.<\/p>\n\n<p>Our signature pasta, which should have been one of the highlights, did not attract as much attention when served in a pre-made buffet style. Perhaps it felt \u201covercooked\u201d to some guests. It was a frustrating result.<\/p>\n\n<p>What weighed on us most was that, because of staff shortages, we had to turn away guests who had taken the trouble to come.<\/p>\n\n<p>We are truly sorry to those we could not seat or serve properly.<\/p>\n\n<p>In addition to our reservation and inquiry forms, we also offer reservations through LINE for regular guests, so please feel free to ask us.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%A8_What_We_Were_Able_to_Improve\"><\/span>\u2728 What We Were Able to Improve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Even so, as we repeated the event, we were able to identify issues and make gradual improvements as a team.<\/p>\n\n<p>For example, we shifted from a buffet to an all-you-can-eat style where freshly prepared dishes were served to order. This made guests\u2019 reactions to each dish much clearer and helped us build a better menu. It also allowed us to keep things interesting for guests who came more than once.<\/p>\n\n<p>We also held repeated meetings about staff coordination, role-sharing, and how to handle problems, gradually moving closer to a smoother operation.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%A8_Looking_Ahead\"><\/span>\u2728 Looking Ahead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>This event was a major milestone for us, and also a new starting point.<\/p>\n\n<p>We are currently <strong>looking for kitchen staff<\/strong>. We are also always open to hall staff applications.<\/p>\n\n<p>Thank you very much for the many applications we have received. However, we have not yet been able to hire kitchen staff. We are looking for someone who can help carry OkuMasa into its next stage. We look forward from the heart to meeting someone who will build and grow the restaurant together with us.<\/p>\n\n<p>At present, lunch is operated by reservation only, but we plan to build the team so guests can visit more casually without reservations as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n<p>We also plan to put more effort into coffee and desserts from now on. We are continuing research and testing so that the time after the meal becomes even richer.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finally%E2%80%94\"><\/span>Finally\u2014<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Once again, thank you very much.<\/p>\n\n<p>We have been able to continue for these two years because of the support of our local community.<\/p>\n\n<p>We are sincerely grateful that you celebrated this milestone with us and shared many comments and impressions.<\/p>\n\n<p>We are still growing as business owners, but as food professionals, we will continue moving forward while building even stronger relationships with producers and fellow local businesses.<\/p>\n\n<p>We will continue growing every day as a restaurant that carefully and sincerely delivers the blessings of Yanbaru.<\/p>\n\n<p>We would be grateful for your continued support for many years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to your support, OkuMasa is celebrating its second anniversary since opening. 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