KOKAGE Co., Ltd. Open sandwiches made with seasonal vegetables. Art gallery restaurant “TOO” where food and art come together in harmony opens on October 1st!

[KOKAGE Co., Ltd.] Open sandwiches made with seasonal vegetables. Art gallery restaurant “TOO,” where food and art come together in harmony, opens on October 1st! ​
KOKAGE Co., Ltd. Press release: September 25, 2025 To Members of the Press [TOO] Open sandwiches made with seasonal vegetables. TOO, an art gallery restaurant where food and art come together, opens on October 1st! A new type of art gallery restaurant where you can immerse yourself in the world of art and design while enjoying open sandwiches and homemade sweets made with seasonal Shinshu vegetables. The art gallery restaurant “TOO” will open in Hotaka, Azumino City on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. “TOO” offers seasonal vegetable open sandwiches using homemade baguettes as a canvas, as well as desserts based on the popular malasadas from the adjacent SWEET & COFFEE shop, YO-LO. In addition, the restaurant hosts artist exhibitions and workshops, allowing you to enjoy the harmony of food and art in a space that feels like you’ve stepped into a gallery.
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◼︎ A colorful dish made with fresh vegetables from Azumino. The lunch open sandwiches are produced by Kazuya Sekijima (CARPEDIEM) and Hiroki Ioka (SEED), the creators of Matsumoto-based craft cola brand NATURE ALCHEMY. The open sandwiches are beautifully crafted, with choices like the Azumino Harvest, an original campagne topped with Shinshu vegetables, burrata cheese, and prosciutto; the Honey Must Harmony with loin ham and mustard; and the THE TOO, with salmon and avocado. Dinnertime focuses on duck dishes and seasonal vegetables. In addition to natural wines, we also offer Son of the Smith Hard Cider apple cider from Omachi and NOZAWA JIN craft gin from Nozawa Onsen Distillery, creating a relaxing and sophisticated atmosphere. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170145/1/170145-1-2dea02da578e1c6bba8acb1804174692-2000×466.png From left: “THE TOO”, “Azumino Harvest”, “Honey Must” Harmony” ◼︎ Taste together, create together. A new cultural hub nurtured by food and art. Art gallery restaurant “TOO” is operated by KOKAGE Co., Ltd., which has created new spaces through sauna facilities, cafes, and more. The interior was designed and constructed by the architectural design team STUDIO KOKAGE, and the store also serves as a model room. Photographs, paintings, and other artworks are exhibited in the store on a monthly basis, allowing you to experience a different atmosphere each time you visit. ◼︎ TOO embodies the idea of ​​”me too = together.” Students, people on their way home from work, and travelers alike. This is a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather. The restaurant also hosts a variety of workshops on an irregular basis. With a wide range of events, from local artisans to immigrants, it’s also a place where unexpected encounters and exchanges can take place. TOO will weave new moments as a hub for cultivating culture in the local community. Enjoy a casual experience of art while enjoying open sandwiches, malasadas, and craft drinks. We look forward to your visit at TOO, which brings a new sensibility to Azumino.