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Experience the Taste of Katsuyama

Nestled at the foot of the sacred Hakusan Mountain in Fukui Prefecture, Katsuyama city is a blend of natural beauty and culinary excellence. From September 24, 2025, this unique location is offering a limited-time dining experience at the Lexus Meets café lounge located on the first floor of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya. Here, the "Katsuyama Yama Salmon Set" will be showcased, combining the rich flavors of local ingredients and the pure waters that nurture them.

This seasonal menu is part of the "Toyota x Michi Selection," a collaboration that connects Japanese regions through their traditional delicacies and local products. As the fourth installment of this project, the Katsuyama Yama Salmon Set embodies the spirit of the Rally Challenge, a motorsport event sponsored by Toyota aimed at promoting local attractions across Japan.

What sets this set apart is the star ingredient, the Katsuyama Yama Salmon, raised in the pristine waters surrounding Hakusan. Known for its rich flavor, firm texture, and delectable fat, this specialty captures the essence of Katsuyama's fresh produce and culinary creativity.

The Katsuyama Yama Salmon Set Features:

• - Katsuyama Yama Salmon and Satoimo (taro) Ohyaki: Inspired by the local variation of the traditional ohyaki, this dish features the succulent salmon placed on a fluffy cake made from locally sourced taro, topped with a special Azumar soy sauce glaze.
• - Katsuyama Yama Salmon Spring Rolls: A delightful combination of steamed taro, fragrant sesame leaves, mozzarella cheese, and salmon, all wrapped in crispy spring roll pastry. Served hot to savor the flavors.
• - Katsuyama Yama Salmon Marinade: Lightly salted salmon prepared in a refreshing Japanese-style marinade with sansho pepper, paired beautifully with seasonal persimmons and turnips.
• - Katsuyama Yama Salmon Fish Soup: A nutritious broth made from salmon bones, blended with a local aged miso from Agata Brewery, offering a deep flavor profile combining rich umami and gentle miso notes.

The set, priced at 2,500 JPY (tax inclusive), allows guests to fully appreciate the versatility and flavors of Katsuyama Yama Salmon.

In addition to the food experience, guests can explore the MEETS KIOSK where various local specialties will be available for purchase, giving visitors a chance to take home pieces of Katsuyama.

• - Katsuyama Yama Salmon Takikomi Gohan (rice mix): Available for 1,190 JPY, this convenient rice mix captures the delicate flavors of Katsuyama Yama Salmon, making it easy to prepare a wholesome meal.
• - Habutae Kurumi (walnut sweets): Priced at 840 JPY for a box of six, these soft sweets combine rich flavors of habutae-mochi and baked pastry.

Lexus Meets strives to provide an engaging atmosphere where diners can enjoy the stories of their meals while also discovering more about Katsuyama’s cultural heritage and natural beauty. As guests appreciate the flavors, they are encouraged to think of future visits to this picturesque city filled with history and nature.

Visit Lexus Meets

Location: Lexus Meets, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya 1F, 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006.
Hours: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Last orders at 9:30 PM)
Contact: 03-6273-3225
Website: Lexus Meets
Instagram: Lexus Meets Instagram

Come celebrate the bountiful flavors of Katsuyama, and enjoy a rich time at Lexus Meets, connecting to the heart of Japan’s culinary landscape.