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Spring Food Festival at Odakyu Department Store

Spring has officially arrived, and to celebrate, Odakyu Department Store in Shinjuku is hosting a delightful Spring Food Festival from March 15 to March 31. The event is designed to enhance your cherry blossom viewing experience with vibrant bento boxes, seasonal side dishes, and a special selection of pink-colored sakura sweets!

Unique Offerings

One of the festival's highlights is the collaboration with the well-known Korean bakery, Jongnanmimyeongga. From March 15 to 24, they will offer their much-talked-about vegetable-shaped bread, a gluten-free delight made from Korean sweet rice. This innovative bread is filled with a variety of local agricultural specialties, delivering a unique taste that you won't want to miss!

For those with a sweet tooth, Berrycoco, a beloved fruit creative dining experience from Kichijoji, will feature a range of desserts made from fresh seasonal fruits. These include visually stunning cakes and fruit sandwiches that showcase the flavors of spring. Don't forget to try their limited-edition sakura strawberry sandwich!

Seasonal Sakura Sweets

The department store's food hall will be adorned in shades of pink with various sakura-themed sweets from renowned brands:

• - Shinjuku Takano offers gorgeous sakura-flavored cakes, combining sponge cake, angreze mousse, and strawberries, beautifully decorated for your enjoyment.
• - Kamakura Toyoshiya features traditional sakura mochi, crafted with salted cherry blossoms.
• - Ginza Kimurakeya and Vitamail are also participating with their own creative takes on sakura flavors, ensuring that every sweet tooth can find a treat they love.

Special Collaborations

Excitingly, from March 25 to 31, Odakyu will host an exclusive collaboration featuring Asakusa Imahan, celebrating its 130th anniversary. Enjoy combination dishes that fuse the distinct flavors of some of Tokyo's finest delicacies. This partnership will present a variety of unique products, including:

• - Wagyu Sukiyaki Inari from Mutoya, a perfect blend of sweet-savoriness wrapped in an inari sushi piece.
• - Delicious dumplings flavored with beef and burdock from Haochaozu, adding a gourmet twist to traditional recipes.
• - Experience fusion flavors with Matsuzaka Beef Buns from Ishingou, expertly crafted for a unique bite of both Chinese and Japanese flavors.

Visit the Festival

The Spring Food Festival will be held at the underground food department of Odakyu Department Store in Shinjuku. You can reach the venue conveniently from Shinjuku Station’s west exit, ensuring easy accessibility for all visitors.

This festive season, join us for an unforgettable experience as we explore the spirit of spring through exquisite food. The excitement of new flavors and seasonal specialties awaits you! For more details, you can contact the department store directly or visit their website!

Event Information:

• - Duration: March 15 (Sunday) – March 31 (Tuesday)
• - Location: Odakyu Department Store, Shinjuku
• - Address: 1-5-1 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, 160-0023
• - Phone: 0570-025-888
• - Website

Dive into the flavors of spring and make the most of your visit to Odakyu Department Store this season!