[Hankyu Hanshin Department Store Co., Ltd.] [Hanshin Umeda Main Store] Kumamon is also coming! From classic flavors that continue to be loved to newcomers that attract attention and are recommended by super presenters! Kumamoto’s delicious food
Hankyu Hanshin Department Store Co., Ltd. Press release: November 7, 2024 [Hanshin Umeda Main Store] Kumamon is also coming! From classic flavors that continue to be loved to newcomers that attract attention and are recommended by super presenters! Kumamoto’s delicious food The fair “Kumamotomon x Osaka Umeda Jack” will be held, which brings together the charms of Kumamoto! “Kumamon Shop in hanshin” is also available for a limited time!
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■11/13(Wed)→18(Mon) ■Official URL:
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https://www.instagram.com/hanshin_1ffoodevent/?hl=ja Kumamoto Prefecture is surrounded by magnificent nature such as Mt. Aso, and is also known as the “Land of Fire” and “Land of Water” due to its clear spring water. This time, we will pick up the deliciousness of Kumamoto Prefecture! The super presenter will be Kensamu, a popular blogger who spreads the charms of Kumamoto both inside and outside the prefecture. We will introduce you to the deliciousness that has arrived in Osaka for the first time, as well as the familiar flavors. *Some products may be produced or use raw materials in countries (regions) other than Kumamoto Prefecture. *Photography cooperation: KKR Hotel Kumamoto
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-0541333df9e7e75156f65a75bb61acd1-678×562.jpg Kensamu 【PROFILE】 In November 2017, he started the blog “Introducing Kensam’s Kumamoto”. In about two years, it has grown to become one of the largest sites in the prefecture with more than 1 million page views per month. Currently, it has expanded to 1.2 million PV per month. The number of followers on Instagram is over 80,000 (as of September 2024). He mainly specializes in disseminating gourmet and lifestyle information, and has visited over 1,900 shops in Kumamoto Prefecture so far. Currently, he is actively involved in collaborative planning, product development, and event holding with various companies and governments in Kumamoto Prefecture. ◆Kensamu’s recommendation! Kumamoto food trends
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-c109238ca94215e93ac054a5df6bcab6-663×561.jpg Aka beef bowl (1 serving) 2,291 yen *Photo is for illustration purposes only. First appearance on the Food Festival Terrace! ／ “Akagyu Restaurant Yokayoka” Akagyudon “Akaushi Shokudo Yokayoka” is located in a corner of Tasaki Market, known as “Kumamoto’s Kitchen.” The specialty here is the “Akagyu bowl”, which is made with a generous amount of rare Akagyu beef. It is one of the top producers in Japan, and the taste of this rare red beef is sweeter than other Wagyu beef, yet it is light and easy to eat. For the meat, I used only thigh meat so that it would fit in the bowl, and the steak was just browned. When you eat it with our in-house developed sauce, the original flavor of the tender meat will fill your mouth. It also comes with shigureni of red beef that has been slowly simmered for about 5 hours, and as you continue to eat the rice bowl, it becomes an accent to the taste along with the condiments. Please take this opportunity to enjoy a cup that has been prepared to fully enjoy the deliciousness of authentic Akaushi beef.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-a4b863e3eee877d4e63b86912da01bec-656×565.jpg Nodogoshi raw noodles (1 serving) 1,301 yen First appearance in Osaka! ／ “Fuki Seimen Research Institute” Nodogoshi Raw Noodles Mashiki Town, Kamimashiki District is known for its clean underground water. Fuki Seimen Research Institute runs a noodle making business and a ramen shop in this area. The shop’s signature “Nodogoshi Namamen” are flat noodles made with domestic whole grain flour carefully selected by a noodle-making expert and underground water from Aso. Soak this in bonito kelp water and serve as “gotsumen.” When you eat the noodles as they are, the chewy texture and subtle sweetness of the wheat spread in your mouth. The dipping sauce is based on seafood and soy sauce and has a rich yet refreshing taste. Furthermore, you can change the taste with seaweed salt or sudachi, resulting in a cup that allows you to enjoy the many different expressions of the noodles and wheat. This is my first visit to Osaka, which is known for its Konamon culture. Don’t miss it, whether you like ramen or gourmet food.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-2c0412c4d24d8dda86bd8797abf8ef4f-537×440.jpg Chive Menko. (1 piece) 324 yen First appearance in Osaka! ／ “Takada Butcher Shop” Chive Menko. Kosa Town is known as a chive production area, with approximately 300 tons shipped annually, which accounts for approximately 25% of the total shipments in Kumamoto Prefecture. A new specialty here that is gaining popularity is “Niramenko,” a minced meat cutlet filled with chives. The special meat is minced Japanese black beef and domestic pork. When you eat freshly fried meat, the meat juices overflow and you can feel the flavor, followed by the flavor of chives. Of course, there is no chive smell, and what is surprising is that the chives remain green even after frying. This is because chives are highly fresh. Once it cools down, the special Sanbai vinegar comes into play! This way, no fat remains in your mouth, and the taste of the meat and chives is more distinct, allowing you to enjoy two flavors in one piece.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-87ec4bccacf426ca0398d669724c8eb5-619×478.jpg Kinpaku Manju (1 piece) 281 yen, 301 yen [Planned number of sales each day: 150]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-91cab365f38de9875df587cd7164472d-588×467.jpg Amakusa fully sun-dried salt soft serve ice cream (1 piece) 431 yen First appearance in Osaka! ／ “Kinpamanju” As you drive along National Route 266, you can see the beautiful Shiranui Sea (Yatsushiro Sea) below. And standing on the roadside is “Kinka Manju”, which we will introduce this time. The manju is baked in a custom-made mold and decorated with the owner’s favorite violet flowers. The ingredients are a combination of chestnuts from Kumamoto Prefecture, carefully selected by the owner himself, and red bean paste from Hokkaido, which is enhanced by seaweed salt from Tsushima. The sweet potato paste, sold in limited quantities, is made from sweet potatoes purchased from farmers in Otsu Town that are left to rest for about 40 days and then baked to bring out their sweetness. By wrapping them in a chewy skin, you can create a manju where you can simply enjoy the taste of the ingredients. Also, a special popular soft serve ice cream will be on sale this time. ◆Teppan loved by everyone in the local area! Kumamoto Gourmet
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-3c8f797a7f95361426426f5f655b285b-668×566.jpg Kumamoto Ikinari Dango (1 piece) 221 yen “Kuma Jun” Kumamoto Ikinari Dango “Ikinari Dango” is a famous local sweet. The ingredients used are carefully selected sweet potatoes purchased directly from farmers in Otsu Town, Kumamoto Prefecture. A mildly sweet bean paste is placed on top of the sweet potato, wrapped in a chewy thin skin, and steamed. Enjoy the harmony of steamy sweet potato and sweet bean paste. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-572c5997a0d248ee5d0d8b8dd6b1263a-671×559.jpg Frozen pressed sushi (1 piece) 1,620 yen, (1 piece) 1,620 yen First appearance in Osaka! ／ “KAWAMATA LAB.” Frozen pressed sushi “KAWAMATA LAB.” develops frozen foods in a frozen factory that was renovated from a closed elementary school. We are working to revitalize the region by using local ingredients. This time we will be introducing pressed sushi made with konoshiro and conger conger caught in the Yatsushiro Sea. Even after thawing, you can enjoy the taste, texture, and color of the food as if it were freshly made.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-1adc49d91522b973cdf53289492f74d8-656×562.jpg Horse sashimi (per 100g) 2,916 yen “Koyama Shoten” Horse sashimi Horse sashimi in Kumamoto Prefecture is said to have originated as a favorite food of Kato Kiyomasa, known as the first lord of the Kumamoto domain in Higo Province, and continues to be part of Kumamoto Prefecture’s food culture to this day. The horse sashimi from Koyama Shoten, which also appears at Japan’s largest music festivals, is a bright cherry color with beautiful marbling. It has a
melt-in-your-mouth texture, flavor, and sweetness.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-b4788b83dacbe97dfc9a9b5d8d33a0f4-667×564.jpg Soft boiled octopus (100g) 1,296 yen “Kokan fresh fish” Soft boiled octopus Ariake-cho, Amakusa City is known as an octopus-producing area, and has been named the “Amakusa Ariake Octopus Highway.” The soft simmered octopus made with octopus caught here is characterized by its extremely soft and chewy texture, and the flavor that overflows the more you bite into it. The sweet and spicy taste goes well with rice and alcohol.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-d19a32cfc8333fed9131037154d69db5-665×563.jpg Crunchy donut 1 (1 piece) 451 yen, 2 (1 piece) 421 yen
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-57b3cebcb70ef9ac57d27b85ab6db80a-562×456.jpg Tofu donut (3 pieces) 351 yen First appearance in Osaka! ／ “3 o’clock donut” The concept is “a little happiness for those who work hard.” We want to use products that are good for the body, so we use carefully selected ingredients such as wheat from Kumamoto Prefecture, cane sugar, and natural salt made from 100% seawater. Crunchy donuts are mysterious donuts that become delicious when frozen. Please enjoy the difference from raw donuts. ◆Where the water is good, the sake is delicious! Kumamoto community bar Kumamoto Prefecture, known as the “Land of Water” has more than 1,000 spring water sources within the prefecture, and is famous for its sake brewing, making delicious sake delicious! In addition to the standard Kuma shochu, this bar offers a rich lineup including refreshing sours made with Kumamoto fruits and craft gin made with ingredients from Kumamoto Prefecture. You can enjoy it on the rocks or with water. We also offer a la carte menus such as mustard lotus root, and you can also enjoy them with products purchased at the venue! Drink, eat and enjoy.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-59c9bc03a8fed462f37affa77f2ee55c-508×561.jpg Toyosho Toyonagazo (1 cup) 800 yen “Toyonaga Sake Brewery” normal pressure Toyonaga Brewery A rice shochu made with organic rice from Kuma that won the Platinum Award, the highest award in the authentic shochu/awamori category at the 2024 “kuraMaster” held in France. Traditional atmospheric pressure distillation creates a strong flavor with a fragrant aroma and sweetness. Locally, it is popular with game dishes, and the sweetness of shochu can be further enhanced by pairing it with meat dishes, hotpots, and fish dishes.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-0dbaa6205ad5cd29404dc3d5d0a93059-676×553.jpg Aso Craft Sour Kumamoto Mandarin Orange (1 bottle) 1,500 yen “Minami Aso Beer” Aso Craft Sour Kumamoto Mikan A craft sour (sparkling liqueur) based on the delicious water of the Aso Shirakawa water source and using 100% juicy Satsuma mandarin juice that has been blessed with the blessings of nature in the hilly and mountainous areas of Kumamoto Prefecture. An easy-to-drink sour drink with a moderate alcohol content and a well-balanced citrus aroma. We also offer “Igusa Soda” that you can enjoy casually, as well as standard draft beer and highballs. ◆Kumamon is also coming! Event & talk show We held an event inviting “Kumamon”, the Kumamoto Prefecture Sales Manager and Happiness Manager, and a talk show where Kensamu talked about the charms of Kumamoto. There will also be a PR booth for Kumamoto Prefecture and Ishikawa Prefecture, which have continued to support each other as disaster-stricken areas. Please come and visit
us. https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-e8e6aa8ced956b6ef0e88881f0a8c1fe-662×565.jpg (C)2010 Kumamoto Prefecture Kumamon Cooperation Kumamoto Prefecture Osaka Office Celebrating the Kumamoto Food Trip, Kumamon is here to support you! ◎November 13th (Wednesday) 11:00 a.m. (approximately 30 minutes) Kumamon, the Kumamoto Prefecture Sales Manager and Happiness Manager, will be coming to the Food Festival Terrace to celebrate the event! Moreover, there are rumors that he will appear in a special costume prepared just for this event… This is a rare opportunity to meet Kumamon. Please don’t miss it!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-b78327793848afc45ae7ca48ad01941b-666×560.jpg Super presenter Kensamu Talk show ◎November 13th (Wednesday) 1:00pm – (approximately 30 minutes) Mr. Kensamu, who appeared as a super presenter, will talk about this event and how to enjoy each product that only a local person can understand.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-1d0d7bde36fad8bbdd4973b11e4390b0-665×559.jpg (C)2010 Kumamoto Prefecture Kumamon Cooperation Kumamoto Prefecture Osaka Office Kumamoto prefecture x Ishikawa prefecture booth ◎November 13th (Wednesday) → 18th (Monday) Kumamoto Prefecture and Ishikawa Prefecture, both of which have been affected by earthquakes and heavy rain disasters, have a strong bond. In July of this year, Kumamon was appointed as a “Kizuna” ambassador for recovery support, and in August visited Wajima City and Suzu City, both of which were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. In order to cheer up everyone living in the disaster-stricken areas, the venue not only introduced plenty of the charms of Kumamoto Prefecture, such as Aso, Kumamoto Castle, and Amakusa, but also set up a special booth for Ishikawa Prefecture. We will introduce recommended sightseeing spots to help local people and local industries revive. Please come and visit us. ◆“Kumamotomon x Osaka Umeda Jack” will also be held! [11/1 (Fri) – 11/30 (Sat)] Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-9cdf402a01545f79554bb52775d12ca8-850×850.jpg The Kumamoto Fair “Kumamoto Mon x Osaka Umeda Jack” will be held at six facilities in the Osaka Umeda area, bringing together the ingredients, local sake, and sightseeing attractions that “Food Miyako Kumamoto Prefecture” is proud of. With the aim of promoting
cooperation and exchange between regions, Hanshin Umeda Main Store also offers special menus using seasonal ingredients from Kumamoto Mon at its 32 restaurants and cafes. In addition, Kumamon goods will be sold at “Kumamon Shop in Hanshin” on the 7th floor Event West, and traditional crafts will be sold on the event terrace. Enjoy the charm of Kumamoto at Hanshin Umeda Main Store. ■9th floor Hanshin
Daishokudo/B2nd floor Hanshin Bar Yokocho/B1st floor Snack Park/Cafe on each floor ■B1/1st floor food section *11/13 (Wednesday) ~ Closing date varies depending on the section ■7th floor Event West/Event Terrace *11/13 (Wed) – 11/19 (Tue)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/14431/2094/14431-2094-63f51164241f06b47c943318710a5aea-1175×555.jpg Left) Kumamon die-cut Baum 540 yen Right) Kumamon bottom pouch (black) 1,100 yen 7th floor Event West “Kumamon Shop in hanshin” Kumamon, the sales manager and happiness manager of Kumamoto Prefecture, is a character that is now spreading throughout Japan and the world. We have a selection of Kumamon goods and delicious souvenirs from Kumamoto in Kumamon design packages.
