# Ibaraki Prefecture regional food promotion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ibaraki-prefecture-regional-food-promotion
> Updated: 2026-09-07T02:19:20.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Ibaraki Prefecture has initiated several efforts to promote its regional food brands and local specialties. In August 2026, the prefecture launched the ‘Shin Ibaraki Meshi Sosenkyo 2026’, a culinary competition featuring 82 entries from all 44 municipalities. The competition aims to identify signature dishes with high market value to boost tourism and the local economy.

Following this, the prefecture is also promoting specific regional products through dedicated events, such as the ‘Kasama Marron Collection 2026’. Scheduled for late September in Ikebukuro, this event showcases sweets from 16 shops from Ibaraki, a leading Japanese chestnut producer.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Ibaraki Prefecture chestnut event to held at Lumine Ikebukuro

Ibaraki Prefecture will host the “Kasama Marron Collection 2026” at Lumine Ikebukuro from September 25–28, featuring 16 shops and chestnut-themed sweets.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibaraki-prefecture-chestnut-event-to-held-at-lumine-ikebukuro

### 2026-08-25: Ibaraki Prefecture launches 2026 gourmet competition

Ibaraki Prefecture has launched the ‘Shin Ibaraki Meshi Sosenkyo 2026’, a gourmet competition featuring 82 entries from 44 municipalities to promote regional tourism and food branding.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibaraki-prefecture-launches-2026-gourmet-competition

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Cite as: Ibaraki Prefecture regional food promotion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ibaraki-prefecture-regional-food-promotion