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Tokyo Meat Market Festival 2025: A Culinary Celebration Awaiting You

The Tokyo Meat Market Association is excited to announce the 2025 Tokyo Meat Market Festival, to be held on October 18 (Saturday) and 19 (Sunday) in the meat market located at the Tokyo Central Wholesale Market in Shinagawa. This marks the 44th edition of a beloved event designed to enhance the consumption of domestic beef and pork while promoting awareness of the market's significance and role in food safety.

The festival showcases the prestigious Kagoshima Black Beef, known for its rich flavor and exceptional quality. On the event days, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy complimentary tastings of shabu-shabu made from Kagoshima Black Beef and Kagoshima Black Pork, along with delicious pork offal stew. In addition to these culinary delights, the event will feature a variety of attractions for families, making it an enjoyable day out. This initiative aims to educate the public about meat safety while showcasing the charm of domestic agriculture, supported by livestock farmers, processors, and distributors.

What to Expect: Free Tastings!

The festival's central feature is the Free Tasting Corner, where attendees can sample:

• - Shabu-shabu of the award-winning Kagoshima Black Beef
• - Shabu-shabu of Kagoshima Black Pork
• - Pork offal stew

Tasting Schedule:
October 18 (Saturday):

• - 10:00 AM - Kagoshima Black Beef Shabu-shabu
• - 10:00 AM - Kagoshima Black Pork Shabu-shabu
• - 1:00 PM - Pork Offal Stew

October 19 (Sunday):

• - 10:00 AM - Kagoshima Black Beef Shabu-shabu
• - 10:00 AM - Kagoshima Black Pork Shabu-shabu
• - 1:00 PM - Pork Offal Stew

Please note that tasting tickets will be distributed at the tasting corner starting from the times noted above, and they are available in limited quantity. Only individuals holding tasting tickets can participate.

Purchase Premium Meats at Special Prices!

The festival will also have a Meat and Processed Meat Sales Corner, featuring Kagoshima Black Beef and other domestic beef and pork products at exclusive prices. Additionally, there will be a sales corner dedicated to products from Kagoshima, showcasing the region’s natural beauty, history, culture, and specialty items.

Some other vendor areas will include:

• - Fresh vegetables from Ota Market Association
• - High-quality leather goods
• - Imported food products
• - Free cold packs for purchases and sales of insulated bags
• - Tokyo Love Land Corner

Entertainment and Events for All Ages!

Beyond food, the festival offers a vibrant lineup of entertainment:

• - Opening Ceremony: October 18, 10:10 AM
• - Kagoshima PR Zone featuring guest stars:

- Masaki Maezono (former Japanese national football player)
- October 18: 12:00 PM & 2:30 PM
- Junichi Miyashita (400m relay medalist at the Beijing Olympics)
- October 19: 11:00 AM & 1:30 PM

• - Talk show by Katakuri Koike about beef

- October 18: 2:00 PM & October 19: 1:00 PM

• - Traditional drum performances
• - Special quizzes and contests

Practical Information

Event Schedule:

• - Date: October 18 (Saturday) and 19 (Sunday)
• - Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (until 3:00 PM on October 19)
• - Venue: Tokyo Central Wholesale Market Meat Market
• - Admission: Free

Location: 2-7-19 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Just a 3-minute walk from JR Shinagawa Station, Konan exit)

Organizer: Tokyo Meat Market Association
Co-Organizer: Tokyo Metropolitan Government

For inquiries, please contact the Tokyo Meat Market Festival Executive Committee at their official website. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore and enjoy the best of Japanese beef and pork in a festive setting! Connect with us through our official LINE account for additional discounts and information about participating events on the festival days!