This is a signature event at the Hanshin Umeda Main Store, featuring approximately 300 types of ekiben, including those from 16 participating stores across Japan. Enjoy famous ekiben and nostalgic flavors, even in the Kansai region. Approximately 40 types of ekiben will be available for pre-sale on Hanshin Online Shopping from January 2nd to January 16th, and will be available for pickup at the 8th floor venue during the event.
Special bento boxes will also be available, including a small luxury bento that embodies the ekiben maker's commitment to quality, and the "Onigiri Bento" (rice ball bento), a special project celebrating the 135th anniversary of the birth of ekiben. Online, you can also find a video of a nationwide conversation between Ota buyers and ekiben makers, a top 10 recommended ekiben by "ekiben girl" Nagatarie, and a winning strategy for ekiben events by "ekiben event-loving writer" Yamagoto.
■Hanshin Umeda Main Store, 8th floor event space
■Sales period: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 → Tuesday, January 26th (last day until 4pm)
■Advance reservations period: Saturday, January 2, 2021, 10am → Saturday, January 16th
https://www.hanshin-dept.jp/dept/e/ekiben/
■The 8 types of Star Ekiben that everyone loves are so popular that they can only be reserved online (not sold at the venue)
*The 8 types, including "Ueno" Conger Eel Rice, will not be sold at the venue.
"Ueno" Conger Eel Rice (1 portion) 2,160 yen <300 units planned for sale each day> Hiroshima Prefecture [Sanyo Main Line, Miyajimaguchi Station]
*Limit of 4 pieces per person. Collection time: 1pm - 4pm each day
"Ueno" Conger Eel Rice, which in previous years was sold by distributing numbered tickets, can now also be reserved online.
Packed with plump conger eel! A Hiroshima specialty! Fragrant conger eel layered and grilled in a special sauce is generously placed on top of rice cooked in a broth made from the bones of the conger eel.
■A special rice ball bento commemorating the 135th anniversary of the birth of ekiben!
"Matsuura Shoten" Large Shrimp Tempura Musubi Bento (1 portion) 1,200 yen Aichi Prefecture [Tokaido Shinkansen Nagoya Station]
Three tempura musubi made with large, plump shrimp. Side dishes include pork fillet cutlet and chicken wings in a special Hatcho miso sauce. A wide variety of Nagoya specialties are included.
■A small luxury bento packed with the attention to detail of an ekiben shop!
"Asahikawa Eki Tachiuri Shokai" Kaisokuho Bento (1 portion) 3,500 yen Hokkaido [Hakodate Main Line Asahikawa Station] *Not sold at the station
A luxurious and filling bento packed with seafood such as button shrimp and king crab stick meat.
■The 16 stores will be demonstrating their food at the venue, and it's freshly made and tastes exceptional!
"Kurasaki Whale Specialty Store" Nagasaki Whale Cutlet Bento (1 portion) 1,080 yen Nagasaki Prefecture [Nagasaki Main Line, Nagasaki Station]
Reservations can be made online for 1/2 - 1/16 (will be collected at the venue during the event)
Only at a whale specialty store! Topped with whale cutlet, minced meat and deep-fried whale.
■The transport bento boxes delivered from all over the country every day come in a wide variety, featuring motifs of popular characters and Shinkansen trains!
923-type Doctor Yellow Bento (1 portion) 1,200 yen Hyogo Prefecture [Sanyo Shinkansen Shin-Kobe Station]
1/2→Online reservations available for 1/16 (will be delivered to the venue during the event)
Hello Kitty version of Hitaridako Rice (1 portion) 1,400 yen, Hyogo Prefecture [Sanyo Main Line, Nishi-Akashi Station] Online reservations available from 1/2 to 1/16 (will be picked up at the venue during the event) ■ Coming soon to the [official] website
○ A video of a nationwide conversation between Ota, the ekiben buyer, and ekiben shops! ○ 10 recommended ekiben from Nagata Eri, the "ekiben girl"! ○ A surefire way to win at ekiben events from Yamagoto, the "ekiben event-loving writer"! During the event, the [official] website will also feature the ekiben of the day recommended by Hanshin staff.
■ Four requests to ensure a safe and smooth shopping experience this time!
1. Some ekiben are only available for online reservations.
The eight types of ekiben, which are always very popular every year, will only be sold by advance online reservation.
Reservation period: 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 2, 2021 - Saturday, January 16 *Reservations will close once the planned number of items is sold.
2. You may have to wait if it is crowded.
If it is crowded, we will issue numbered tickets and ask you to wait. However, the one person who has reserved their ekiben online will be guided through a special entrance.
3. Enjoy your meal at home.
Eating and drinking will not be available at the venue this time. In addition, local specialties and alcohol from around Japan will not be sold.
4. Please bring your own bag.
Please bring and use your own bag when shopping. Plastic bags are available for a fee.
For more information, please visit the official Hanshin Umeda Main Store website, "Hanshin's Famous Ekiben Festival" ↓↓↓
https://www.hanshin-dept.jp/dept/e/ekiben/
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Special bento boxes will also be available, including a small luxury bento that embodies the ekiben maker's commitment to quality, and the "Onigiri Bento" (rice ball bento), a special project celebrating the 135th anniversary of the birth of ekiben. Online, you can also find a video of a nationwide conversation between Ota buyers and ekiben makers, a top 10 recommended ekiben by "ekiben girl" Nagatarie, and a winning strategy for ekiben events by "ekiben event-loving writer" Yamagoto.
■Hanshin Umeda Main Store, 8th floor event space
■Sales period: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 → Tuesday, January 26th (last day until 4pm)
■Advance reservations period: Saturday, January 2, 2021, 10am → Saturday, January 16th
https://www.hanshin-dept.jp/dept/e/ekiben/
■The 8 types of Star Ekiben that everyone loves are so popular that they can only be reserved online (not sold at the venue)
*The 8 types, including "Ueno" Conger Eel Rice, will not be sold at the venue.
"Ueno" Conger Eel Rice (1 portion) 2,160 yen <300 units planned for sale each day> Hiroshima Prefecture [Sanyo Main Line, Miyajimaguchi Station]
*Limit of 4 pieces per person. Collection time: 1pm - 4pm each day
"Ueno" Conger Eel Rice, which in previous years was sold by distributing numbered tickets, can now also be reserved online.
Packed with plump conger eel! A Hiroshima specialty! Fragrant conger eel layered and grilled in a special sauce is generously placed on top of rice cooked in a broth made from the bones of the conger eel.
■A special rice ball bento commemorating the 135th anniversary of the birth of ekiben!
"Matsuura Shoten" Large Shrimp Tempura Musubi Bento (1 portion) 1,200 yen Aichi Prefecture [Tokaido Shinkansen Nagoya Station]
Three tempura musubi made with large, plump shrimp. Side dishes include pork fillet cutlet and chicken wings in a special Hatcho miso sauce. A wide variety of Nagoya specialties are included.
■A small luxury bento packed with the attention to detail of an ekiben shop!
"Asahikawa Eki Tachiuri Shokai" Kaisokuho Bento (1 portion) 3,500 yen Hokkaido [Hakodate Main Line Asahikawa Station] *Not sold at the station
A luxurious and filling bento packed with seafood such as button shrimp and king crab stick meat.
■The 16 stores will be demonstrating their food at the venue, and it's freshly made and tastes exceptional!
"Kurasaki Whale Specialty Store" Nagasaki Whale Cutlet Bento (1 portion) 1,080 yen Nagasaki Prefecture [Nagasaki Main Line, Nagasaki Station]
Reservations can be made online for 1/2 - 1/16 (will be collected at the venue during the event)
Only at a whale specialty store! Topped with whale cutlet, minced meat and deep-fried whale.
■The transport bento boxes delivered from all over the country every day come in a wide variety, featuring motifs of popular characters and Shinkansen trains!
923-type Doctor Yellow Bento (1 portion) 1,200 yen Hyogo Prefecture [Sanyo Shinkansen Shin-Kobe Station]
1/2→Online reservations available for 1/16 (will be delivered to the venue during the event)
Hello Kitty version of Hitaridako Rice (1 portion) 1,400 yen, Hyogo Prefecture [Sanyo Main Line, Nishi-Akashi Station] Online reservations available from 1/2 to 1/16 (will be picked up at the venue during the event) ■ Coming soon to the [official] website
○ A video of a nationwide conversation between Ota, the ekiben buyer, and ekiben shops! ○ 10 recommended ekiben from Nagata Eri, the "ekiben girl"! ○ A surefire way to win at ekiben events from Yamagoto, the "ekiben event-loving writer"! During the event, the [official] website will also feature the ekiben of the day recommended by Hanshin staff.
■ Four requests to ensure a safe and smooth shopping experience this time!
1. Some ekiben are only available for online reservations.
The eight types of ekiben, which are always very popular every year, will only be sold by advance online reservation.
Reservation period: 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 2, 2021 - Saturday, January 16 *Reservations will close once the planned number of items is sold.
2. You may have to wait if it is crowded.
If it is crowded, we will issue numbered tickets and ask you to wait. However, the one person who has reserved their ekiben online will be guided through a special entrance.
3. Enjoy your meal at home.
Eating and drinking will not be available at the venue this time. In addition, local specialties and alcohol from around Japan will not be sold.
4. Please bring your own bag.
Please bring and use your own bag when shopping. Plastic bags are available for a fee.
For more information, please visit the official Hanshin Umeda Main Store website, "Hanshin's Famous Ekiben Festival" ↓↓↓
https://www.hanshin-dept.jp/dept/e/ekiben/
Click here for company press release details
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