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Shin Ibaraki Food Festival: A Culinary Showcase in Tokyo

Get ready for a gastronomic adventure at the Shin Ibaraki Food Festival, taking place at two prominent department stores in the Tokyo area. This exciting event aims to promote new local delicacies that emerged from the Ibaraki Gourmet Election 2024. The festival will be held at Tokyu Department Store Tamaplaza and Daimaru Tokyo, showcasing award-winning dishes and introducing visitors to the rich culinary heritage of Ibaraki Prefecture.

Event Details

Tokyu Department Store Tamaplaza

• - Dates: September 25 (Thursday) to October 1 (Wednesday), 2025
• - Location: Tokyu Department Store Tamaplaza, 1-7, Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
• - Venue: Basement Level 1, This Week 2 / Skip Court
• - Featured Gourmet: A total of 12 dishes will be available, including award-winning options. The categories include 5 savory dishes and 7 desserts. Please note that the types and numbers of dishes offered will vary by day.
• - Additional Offerings: During the Ibaraki Fair at Tokyu, shoppers can also purchase locally grown vegetables from JA Group Ibaraki and visit the IBARAKI sense antenna shop for exclusive local products.

Daimaru Tokyo

• - Dates: October 8 (Wednesday) to October 21 (Tuesday), 2025
• - Location: Daimaru Tokyo, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Venues:

- Level 1, Weekly Select Sweets (Only from October 8 to October 14)
- Basement Level 1, Special Area in Front of Suzuhiro / Next to Meidi-ya
- Level 12, Sabatini di Firenze / B.C.T. Bar Cardinal Tokyo

• - Featured Gourmet: 14 gourmet options will be available, including 6 main dishes and 8 desserts. Similar to Tokyu, the showcased dishes will change daily.

Collaboration with the Media

We greatly appreciate the support from media outlets in helping to publicize the Shin Ibaraki Food Festival. We invite journalists and media representatives to cover the event and engage with the local cuisine of Ibaraki. Our goal is to expand recognition of these new gourmet dishes and celebrate the culinary diversity of Ibaraki Prefecture.

Contact Information

If you have any inquiries about the food festival or wish to request press access at either venue, please reach out to the Shin Ibaraki Gourmet Department Store Fair Secretariat (operated by 47CLUB):

• - Contact: Saku, Ishihara, Isobe
• - Phone: 080-1024-0357, 03-5148-4747
• - Email: [email protected]

For inquiries specific to Shin Ibaraki Gourmet, please contact the Regional Development Division, Ibaraki Prefectural Policy Planning Department:

• - Contact: Ogawa, Fujii, Edagawa, Shimizu
• - Phone: 029-301-2732
• - Email: [email protected]

Join us for this unique opportunity to experience the flavors of Ibaraki right in the heart of Tokyo. Whether you're a food enthusiast or simply curious, the Shin Ibaraki Food Festival promises to be a delightful event not to be missed!