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Discover the Fermented Food Festival at Ikebukuro PARCO!

Ikebukuro PARCO is launching an exciting event that focuses on healthful fermented foods, kicking off on June 20th and running until July 10th, 2025. This festival is perfect for enjoying delicious meals while also taking care of your body during the hot days of early summer.

During this festival, a total of 19 restaurants and sweet shops within Ikebukuro PARCO will offer special limited-edition fermented menu items. Not only can guests savor these healthy and tasty dishes, but those who order fermented items will also have the chance to participate in the 'Fermentation Gacha,' where exciting surprises await!

Date and Highlights of the Festival

• - Event Duration: June 20 (Friday) - July 10 (Thursday), 2025
• - Featured Offerings: Limited-edition fermented menu items across 19 participating shops in the Ikebukuro PARCO complex. Guests who order fermented dishes can also join the 'Fermentation Gacha' for a fun prize draw experience.

Participating Shops Include:

• - YOSHIMI: Specializes in Roast Beef and Hamburgers
• - Thai Sabai: A taste of Thailand with delicious flavors
• - Katsukichi: Known for their Tonkatsu
• - Hakata Motsunabe Ooyama: Serving authentic Motsunabe
• - Himatsubushi Nagoya Bincho: Specializing in Unagi dishes
• - And many more!

Special Menus to Look Out For

Among the featured dishes, there are several mouth-watering fermented options that cater to different tastes:
1. YOSHIMI's Genghis Khan & Roast Beef Bowl - A delightful combination of marinated Genghis Khan-style lamb served with tender roast beef for 1,680 yen.
2. Tokyo Sundubu’s Salted Koji Sundubu - Creamy chili tofu stew made with tender meat and flavorful salted koji, available from 1,550 yen.
3. Thai Sabai’s Fermented Tuna Curry Tsukemen - A spicy coconut curry dish served with rice noodles, priced at 1,320 yen.
4. Ginza Mikasa’s Demi-Glace Burger Steak - A gourmet dish featuring a burger wrapped in pancetta, served with a special gratin for 2,400 yen.
5. Hawaiian Diner Hanaoka Café - Delightful fruit and mascarpone waffles, ideal for a refreshing summer treat for 1,408 yen.

Additional menu items can be found on the festival's special website.

Campaign Visuals Featuring YOU MAYLAN

The festival's promotional visuals capture the essence of '光 / 発酵' (light/fermentation) through the lens of model YOU MAYLAN and photographer TOKI, who skillfully highlight the stylish food culture of the festival. This collaboration not only brings excitement to the event but also represents the liveliness that fermented foods can bring to your summer palate.

Participate in the Fermentation Gacha!

By indulging in the limited-time fermented offerings, guests are encouraged to test their luck with the 'Fermentation Gacha.' This engaging experience is designed to promote wellness, providing participants the chance to win items related to fermentation or dazzling surprises, such as cosmetic sets from 'AINZ&TULPE' or complimentary restaurant vouchers!

• - Gacha Date: June 20 (Friday) - July 10 (Thursday)
• - Location: Special space on the 8th floor of the main building.
• - Participation Method: Guests who order eligible fermented menu items will receive a coin to participate in the Gacha!
• - Prize Examples: Fermented cosmetics, glittering cosmetics, and dining vouchers.

Note: Please refer to the festival's special website for more details on the campaign.

During the event, guests can also look forward to sampling the fermented cosmetics from 'AINZ&TULPE.' Don't miss this exciting opportunity to explore new tastes and participate in a growing food culture!

The Fermented Food Festival promises to be a delicious and engaging event, promoting healthier food choices while satisfying your summer cravings. We look forward to seeing you there!