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Tochigi Prefecture Food Fair 2026

From February 1 to February 28, 2026, an exciting Tochigi Prefecture Food Fair will take place across 40 selected restaurants in the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Kansai region. This initiative is jointly organized by Tochigi Prefecture, located in Utsunomiya City, and the Tochigi Agricultural Products Marketing Association, also based in Utsunomiya. The fair aims to celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Tochigi and promote its exceptional locally sourced ingredients.

Featured Ingredients

The fair will showcase a variety of top-notch ingredients from Tochigi, also known as the Strawberry Kingdom. Key highlights include the Tochi Aiika strawberries, renowned for their sweetness, the premium Tochigi Wagyu beef, and original rice varieties like Tochigi no Hoshi. Additionally, the fair will feature unique local products such as Nikkori pears, Premium Yashio salmon, Tochigi chicken, and Tochigi pork. Visitors will also enjoy exquisite cheeses from the dairy-rich Nasu region.

Every dish served during the fair will emphasize the unique tastes and characteristics of these ingredients, ensuring that patrons can experience the deliciousness of Tochigi in every bite.

Special Gift Campaign

In conjunction with the fair, a special promotional campaign will offer participants a chance to win prizes featuring Tochigi’s agricultural products. Visitors can find more details about the campaigns on the official website.

Participating Restaurants

The fair will span a total of 30 restaurants in the Tokyo area and 10 in the Kansai region. Some notable restaurants in Tokyo include:

• - TexturA (Chiyoda)
• - Karaora (Chiyoda)
• - Oden Yorimichi (Chuo)
• - Restaurant Tani (Minato)
• - Yoshida no Ie (Shinjuku)
• - Wine bar build (Osaka)
• - Modern Chinese Brasserie HALOW (Osaka)

Each restaurant will feature exclusive menu items that highlight Tochigi’s agricultural bounty, such as grilled Tochigi Wagyu with black truffle sauce at l’asperge for ¥4,400, or a Tochigi chicken and foie gras dish with strawberry sauce at FLAMINGO for just ¥1,400.

Final Thoughts

The Tochigi Prefecture Food Fair 2026 promises to be a delightful culinary journey exploring the heart of Tochigi's agriculture. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to taste some of the best local flavors that Japan has to offer!

For more information about the fair and details on menu items from participating restaurants, please visit the official website: Tochigi Food Fair.

Contact Details

For inquiries regarding the fair, you can reach out to the Tochigi Brand Food Fair bureau, with a dedicated contact named Kobayashi from Location Research Inc. at the following number: 03-4363-3544.