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Discover Japan through Soups with Seven-Eleven

Seven-Eleven Japan, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is excited to announce the third installment of its soup festival, "Japan Across! Local Soup Tour." Starting January 20, 2024, select stores nationwide will offer three distinct regional soups, allowing customers to savor the rich culinary diversity of Japan without leaving their neighborhoods.

The Latest Soup Sensations

This season, the promotional focus will be on three remarkable soups:
1. Rich Miso-style Hakata Motsunabe Soup
2. Spicy Taiwanese Ramen Soup (without noodles)
3. Mochi Suito (Root Vegetable Dumplings) from Gunma, featuring a chewy texture

Let's take a closer look at these delicious offerings that promise to warm both body and soul during the chilly winter months.

Hakata Motsunabe Soup

• - Price: 358 yen (including tax: 386.64 yen)
• - Release Date: January 20, 2024 (available progressively)
• - Sales Area: Nationwide, excluding some regions

This Hakata specialty brings together tender beef offal, cabbage, burdock, and garlic chives, creating a delightful broth that balances robust flavors with a comforting essence. Three types of miso, including Saikyo miso, blend harmoniously, while the sweetness of the vegetables enhances the taste—a perfect winter meal to savor with the zest of special seasonings.

Aichi's Spicy Taiwanese Ramen Soup

• - Price: 328 yen (including tax: 354.24 yen)
• - Release Date: January 20, 2024 (available progressively)
• - Sales Area: Nationwide, excluding some regions

This spiced dish, inspired by Aichi's Taiwanese ramen but without noodles, offers an exhilarating experience. The chicken broth serves as a base, enriched by Taiwanese minced meat, garlic chives, and bean sprouts, yielding a tantalizing broth that will undoubtedly satisfy your taste buds. The inclusion of garlic, ginger, and chili creates a flavor profile that is addictive and earthy.

Gunma's Comforting Mochi Suito

• - Price: 358 yen (including tax: 386.64 yen)
• - Release Date: January 20, 2024 (available progressively)
• - Sales Area: Nationwide, excluding some regions

A classic dish from Gunma, mochi suito is crafted by kneading flour with water to produce soft dumplings, then simmered with a rich broth made from miso or soy sauce, along with seasonal vegetables and chicken. This hearty soup is filled with napa cabbage, radishes, carrots, and chicken, enriched by the fragrant essences of bonito and shiitake mushroom stock, offering a nostalgic and heartening experience with every bite.

Passion from Product Developers

This current release marks the third round of Seven-Eleven’s series, responding to high demand for fan-favorite soups. Since November, three unique items have been introduced monthly, showcasing the dedication and creativity of local developers across Japan. The objective is simple yet profound: to provide warmth and satisfaction in every bowl during the cold winter season.

Assuredly, this experience embodies the joy of exploring Japanese regional flavors effortlessly. As you enjoy these delightful soups, let them be your little getaway amid busy daily routines.

Important Notes

• - Prices may vary by store.
• - The listed prices are based on a reduced consumption tax rate of 8%.
• - Some stores may run out of stock, or the availability of certain items may vary due to various circumstances.
• - Imagery is for illustrative purposes only.
• - For more regional product availability, please check Seven-Eleven’s website.
• - Information is current as of now, for updates check the official website.