{"id":5784,"date":"2025-11-17T11:45:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/oriental-express-at-animecon-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:14:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T13:14:57","slug":"oriental-express-at-animecon-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/oriental-express-at-animecon-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Oriental Express at AnimeCon 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product\"><div class=\"product\"><div class=\"K2FeedImageers\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_4794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4794\" style=\"width: 489px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4794 \" src=\"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"anime,animecon, orientalexpress, oriental, express, asian, sushi, asiancuisine, flavour factory, AnimeCon 2025, japanese flavours, anime events Greece, japanese cuisine\" width=\"489\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-600x749.jpg 600w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con.jpg 1081w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u0397 Oriental Express \u03c0\u03ac\u03b5\u03b9 \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf AnimeCon 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"K2FeedIntroText\">\n<h1>Oriental Express at AnimeCon 2025<\/h1>\n<h2>When the East met the World of Anime in Thessaloniki<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"604\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orientalexpress.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"431\">Oriental Express<\/strong><\/a> travelled to Thessaloniki and launched <strong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"542\">AnimeCon 2025<\/strong>, the biggest celebration of Japanese culture in Greece!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"846\">On <strong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"632\">October 4 and 5<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"677\">\u201cIoannis Vellidis\u201d Conference Center<\/strong> was transformed into a setting full of rhythm, flavors, and anime vibes\u2014and <a href=\"https:\/\/orientalexpress.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oriental Express<\/a> was there to transport visitors to an authentic Asian experience.<\/p>\n<h3>Anime Battle Arena &#8211; The stage was on fire!<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1024\">At the <strong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"948\">Anime Arena Battle by Oriental Express<\/strong>, fans gave it their all in a series of thrilling and entertaining challenges:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1413\">\n<li data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1113\">\n<p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1113\"><strong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1046\">Taiko Challenge<\/strong> &#8211; with drums, rhythm and energy, just like in the heart of Japan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1193\">\n<p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1193\"><strong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1141\">Villain Laugh Contest<\/strong> \u2013 featuring the most theatrical, \u201cwicked\u201d laugh on stage!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<p data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1305\"><strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1214\">Karaoke Sprint<\/strong> &#8211; where participants sang anime hits without fear of unexpected changes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1413\">\n<p data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1413\"><strong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1323\">Secret Move<\/strong> \u2013 the ultimate acting challenge, for those who dared to show off their \u201cultimate attack.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1520\">The big winners won <strong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1473\">exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/orientalexpress.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japanese goodies<\/a><\/strong> and experienced moments they will remember for a long time!<\/p>\n<h3>Workshop with Chef Panagiotis Karafoulidis<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1810\">The most delicious part of AnimeCon was, of course, the <strong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1659\">Oriental Express Workshop<\/strong>!<br data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1663\"\/>Chef <strong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1697\">Panagiotis Karafoulidis<\/strong> introduced the audience to the secrets of <a href=\"https:\/\/orientalexpress.eu\/shop\/?jsf=jet-woo-products-grid&#038;tax=product_cat:23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1751\">Japanese cuisine<\/strong><\/a>, from traditional sauces to sushi essentials.<br data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1804\"\/>Participants had the opportunity to sample <strong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1873\">surprise flavors<\/strong>, guess the \u201csecret\u201d recipe, and fill their bags with <strong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1973\">unique Japanese goodies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1810\">An experience full of anime, taste and energy<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2243\">Oriental Express brought more than products to AnimeCon &#8211; they brought <strong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2120\">experiences<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2124\"\/>Games, competitions, music and lots of laughter created the most <strong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2240\">energetic and colourful time of the festival.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2418\">The audience participation exceeded all expectations, proving that the flavors of the East and the pop culture of anime can coexist in the most enjoyable way.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4811\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4811\" style=\"width: 665px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4811 \" src=\"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"anime,animecon, orientalexpress, oriental, express, asian, sushi, asiancuisine, flavour factory, AnimeCon 2025, japanese flavours, anime events Greece, japanese cuisine\" width=\"665\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u0397 Oriental Express \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf AnimeCon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2418\">Say\u014dnara&#8230; until next year!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/orientalexpress.eu\/en\/our-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2484\">Oriental Express<\/strong><\/a> would like to thank everyone who participated and promises to return with even more <strong data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2592\">culinary experiences<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2609\">anime vibes<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2627\">surprises<\/strong>!<br data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2631\"\/>Until then, discover your favorite Oriental Express products at <a href=\"https:\/\/orientalexpress.eu\/en\/points-of-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">select stores<\/a> throughout Greece.<\/p>\n<p>#AnimeCon2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oriental Express at AnimeCon 2025 When the East met the World of Anime in Thessaloniki Oriental Express travelled to Thessaloniki and launched AnimeCon 2025, the biggest celebration of Japanese culture in Greece! On October 4 and 5, the \u201cIoannis Vellidis\u201d Conference Center was transformed into a setting full of rhythm, flavors, and anime vibes\u2014and Oriental [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5785,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[398],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5784","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newsroom"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5784"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5784\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7465,"href":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5784\/revisions\/7465"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}