Manraku Makes its Debut at Azabudai Hills Market with Special Eel Bento

Manraku's Exciting Debut at Azabudai Hills Market

Manraku Corporation, based in Miyazaki City, Japan, is set to make its first appearance at the renowned Azabudai Hills Market from July 24 to 26, 2026. This eagerly anticipated pop-up event will feature a special area dedicated to celebrating the traditional Japanese food of eel, in alignment with the annual Doyo no Ushi no Hi, or Day of the Cow.

The highlight of this event will be the sale of exquisite eel bento boxes, priced at 5,000 yen (including tax), featuring premium domestically-sourced eel. The event promises to serve not just a meal but a genuine experience for local residents, office workers, and anyone visiting the area during this festive period. Those living and working around Azabudai Hills will have a chance to savor the delightful flavors of eel, whether enjoying it at home, in the office, or during a weekend visit.

Azabudai Hills Market: A Culinary Hub

Azabudai Hills is a bustling complex that includes offices, residences, commercial facilities, hotels, and cultural institutions. Within this impressive structure lies the Azabudai Hills Market, a vibrant marketplace dedicated to enriching the culinary lives of its visitors. This market hosts a diverse range of stalls offering quality meats, fresh seafood, vegetables, prepared foods, bakeries, and Japanese ingredients, providing everything from everyday meals to special culinary experiences.

Manraku’s pop-up will exclusively showcase a limited edition of eel bento, perfect for the Doyo no Ushi no Hi, and will be located at the special area in front of Parlor Yazawa in the basement level 1 of Garden Plaza C.

Quality Eel Bentos: A Taste Above the Rest

The eel bento crafted by Manraku will be prepared using carefully selected eels farmed in Miyazaki and Kagoshima, adhering to stringent standards. At Manraku, great care is taken to manage quality, ensuring every eel is grilled to perfection. Each bento combines perfectly grilled eel with rice, offering a versatile meal suitable for various occasions—be it a comforting dinner at home, a delightful lunch at the office, or a special treat for weekend gatherings.

This Doyo no Ushi no Hi-focused pop-up offers customers a chance to enjoy a traditional meal that speaks to the cultural significance of eel in Japanese cuisine. It encourages those working in Azabudai Hills and residents nearby to elevate their ordinary meals into something uniquely special.

Pop-Up Event Details

- Event Name: AZABUDAI HILLS MARKET LAB. POPUP
- Event Dates: July 24 (Friday) to July 26 (Sunday), 2026
- Location: Special Venue in front of Parlor Yazawa, Azabudai Hills Market, Basement Level 1 of Garden Plaza C
- Product: Eel Bento
- Price: 5,000 yen (including tax)
- Host: Manraku Corporation

Note: Availability may be limited and all items are subject to change without prior notice. Once sold out, items will no longer be available for purchase. Photos in promotions are for illustrative purposes and may differ from the actual products.

About Manraku Corporation

Founded in April 2003, Manraku Corporation specializes in the planning and sale of products centered on domestic eel. Utilizing their network from farming to sales, Manraku aims to share the delights of Kyushu's eels with a broader audience. Their commitment to quality ingredients and methods allows them to provide a wide range of products suitable for both home use and gifts. Manraku is devoted to showcasing the joys of domestic eel in ways that resonate with traditional Japanese culinary culture.