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Narrator (Voice Over): “In 1985, the Arai family embarked on a journey, leaving their homeland behind to make a fresh start in America.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Images of Rev. Arai preaching at First Japanese Baptist Church] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “Rev. Arai shared his spirit of community at the First Japanese Baptist Church in Sacramento, while Mrs. Arai nourished church members with her home cooking.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Cut to a quaint street in Fair Oaks] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “Two years later, in 1987, the Arai family opened Mikuni, a restaurant in Fair Oaks that would become more than just a place to eat.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Transition to images of community events and charity work] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “Their commitment to giving back was evident from the beginning. In 1995, the Mikuni Summer Golf Classic teed off, raising support for local charities.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Showcasing awards and accolades] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “Awards began to pour in, marking Mikuni as the best Japanese and sushi restaurant in town, a trend that continues today.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Showcasing the growth of Mikuni] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “From the opening of our second location in 1999 to the launch of MikuniSushi.com, the journey was just beginning.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Visual of the Mikuni Sushi Bus] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “In 2001, Mikuni took innovation to the streets with the world’s only traveling sushi bus on wheels, bringing culinary artistry to new places.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Cut to images of Sushiology interactive classes] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “The tradition of sharing knowledge thrived with the debut of Sushiology, an interactive sushi-making class, in 2002.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Showcasing loyalty program and growth] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “The Koki Club Loyalty Program launched in 2004, today uniting 90,000 members in a shared love for Mikuni.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Images of charity events and community engagement] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “Philanthropy became part of the Mikuni DNA, as seen with the formation of the Mikuni Charitable Foundation in 2006.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Images of Elk Grove restaurant] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): \u201cIn 2006, Mikuni opens building design award-winning Elk Grove restaurant.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): \u201cDavis, California becomes home to Mikuni\u2019s 8th<\/sup> restaurant location in 2009.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): \u201cMikuni serves 1.8 million people across all restaurants annually.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): \u201cKaizen opens in The Fountains in Roseville in 2011, a small-plates concept by Mikuni, which leads to an expansion to a larger building in 2022.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Images of golf tournament] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): \u201c2015 – Mikuni raises $200,000 for local charities at its 20th<\/sup> Annual Mikuni Summer Golf Classic.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): \u201cMikuni opens their 10th<\/sup> restaurant in Folsom, California in 2016\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): \u201c2017 sees Mikuni\u2019s 30th<\/sup> Anniversary Celebration with its third car giveaway.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Images] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): Mikuni opens a restaurant in Concord in 2018, their first location in the Bay Area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “Innovations continued, from the QR menus of 2020 to adapting to curbside pickup in the face of the pandemic.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Showcasing community involvement] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “Amidst challenges, Mikuni’s commitment to community remained unwavering, raising funds for fire relief and healthcare causes.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Visual of the Rescue Roll] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “The Rescue Roll has raised funds for disaster relief since its creation in 2011, most recently raising $100,000 to help support families affected by the Maui Wildfires in 2023.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Images of employee growth and dedication] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “From its humble start with family employees, Mikuni blossomed into a restaurant family of a thousand strong.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Showcasing Mikuni’s impact] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “As of 2024, there are 9 Mikuni locations employing over 1,000 staff members who serve 62,000 lbs. of seafood and 3.5 tons of rice every week.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Closing shot of the Mikuni logo] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “Today, Mikuni’s story is etched in the hearts of its patrons, a journey of passion, community, and a taste of togetherness.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Fade out] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “Mikuni, where every roll tells a story, and every dish is a chapter in a kingdom of flavors.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[End with the Mikuni logo and contact information] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrator (Voice Over): “For more, visit MikuniSushi.com and be part of the story.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Fade out with a heartwarming and uplifting instrumental background music] <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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