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Japanese red bean dessert festivals

Overview

Various regional events in Japan are scheduled to showcase red bean (anko) based sweets.

In Osaka, the Hankyu Umeda Main Store will host its 12th annual ‘Toki wo Kakeru An’ festival from October 28 to November 2, 2026. The event features approximately 210 varieties of sweets from 130 brands, including on-site made dorayaki, azuki gelato, and seasonal items such as chestnut parfaits and bean-based shakes.

In Tamba City, the 11th annual ‘Tamba Dainagon Azuki Zenzai Fair’ will run from November 1, 2026, to February 18, 2027. Organized by the Tamba Dainagon Azuki Brand Strategy Council, the fair promotes local Dainagon azuki beans through 33 participating restaurants offering diverse zenzai preparations, ranging from traditional to espresso-infused styles.

Entities

Tamba City · yuppa · Tamba Dainagon Azuki Brand Strategy Council · Hankyu Umeda Main Store

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Tamba City to host 11th Annual Azuki Red Bean Zenzai Fair

    Tamba City is launching its 11th annual Zenzai Fair, featuring 33 local eateries serving unique red bean desserts from November 2026 to February 2027.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Hankyu Umeda Main Store to host 12th annual red bean sweets festival

    Hankyu Umeda Main Store will host its 12th ‘Toki wo Kakeru An’ festival from October 28 to November 2, 2026, featuring 210 varieties of red bean sweets from 130 brands.

Sources

dtimes.jp · jugem.jp · lmaga.jp · prtimes.jp · release.traicy.com · toyonaka.goguynet.jp