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3 clusters · 8 sources · 38 days · First seen · Last updated

Japanese specialty sweets retail and regional fairs

Overview

In mid-2026, Japan experienced a series of new specialty confectionery openings and promotional events. In Fukuoka, several venues established or relocated operations: Ito King Cookie Factory opened in Minami-ku in April, Ni to Ni moved to Iimizu in June, and OYATUYA U Yakuin reopened in May. In Osaka, Nakajima Daishōdō opened the Hitotoe Linoas store in Yao on 9 July 2026, offering the Hitotoe gift line, the DANKE brand, and regional Ame-chan cookies.

Tokyo’s Kabuki-za theater has also become a hub for regional confectionery through recurring special sales fairs at its basement souvenir shop, ‘Omiyage-dokoro Kaomise’. An August event (2–26 August) featured vendors such as Kyoto’s Kameya Ryōei, Tsuruyajishin, and Kasaneo, offering items like apricot-lemon Kura-tama and yuzu-mochi.

A subsequent fair scheduled throughout September continues this trend, featuring a rotating selection of products from long-established makers. Upcoming highlights include Tokyo’s Shiose Sōhonke (offering Kabuto Manju from 2–8 September) and Miyagi’s Murakamiya (offering Kaminogami Manju from 19–26 September). Other participating vendors for the September period include Oshiaage Senbei Honpo, Gokatteya Honpo, Okanman Honpo, and Matsuura-ken Honten.

Entities

Kabuki-za · Kojyohama Suisan · Shiraoi · Hokkaido

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Kabuki-za hosts September special sales fair for traditional sweets

    Kabuki-za is hosting a September special sales fair at its souvenir shop, featuring seasonal products from various long-established traditional Japanese confectioneries.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kabuki‑za Souvenir Shop Hosts August Traditional Confectionery Fair

    Kabuki‑za’s souvenir shop runs a limited‑time August fair showcasing traditional sweets from across Japan, with products priced ¥972‑¥1,600.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fukuoka and Osaka launch new specialty sweets shops

    Fukuoka adds three new sweets shops in 2026, while Osaka’s Nakajima Daishōdō opens the Hitotoe Linoas gift confectionery store.

Sources

dtimes.jp · fukuishimbun.co.jp · fukuoka-leapup.jp · getnews.jp · kabuki-za.co.jp · news.cube-soft.jp · niiza-shiki.goguynet.jp · prtimes.jp