[Opening April 29] "Hotto Motto" New Business Format Appears at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store! Full Details of the Evolved 220,000+ Meal Expo Gourmet "One Hand BENTO" Revealed!

Hotto Motto Total Headquarters Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director, Chairman & President: Tatsuya Aoki), a pioneer in the takeout bento business, is announcing the menu lineup for its new brand, "One Hand BENTO by Hotto Motto," which will open on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, coinciding with the grand renewal of the deli section on the 2nd basement floor of the Wing Building at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store. [Opening April 29] Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store "One Hand BENTO by Hotto Motto" ■ "One Hand BENTO," the Expo gourmet that recorded over 220,000 meals, finally commercialized Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Hotto Motto proposes a new food style while preserving tradition: the "One Hand BENTO." During its exhibition at the "Osaka Healthcare Pavilion" at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, it sold over 220,000 units. It offers a satisfying main dish and side dishes that can be enjoyed with one hand, appealing to modern consumers' 'taipa-needs' (time performance) – those who want to shorten meal times but not compromise on quality or health. It also provides health value, with a sixteen-grain rice base that offers dietary fiber and minerals. Receiving a great response at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, this bento is challenging the future as a meal designed for busy modern people. One Hand BENTO To meet the new demand for time efficiency, "One Hand BENTO by Hotto Motto," an evolved Hotto Motto store, will open on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, coinciding with the grand renewal of the deli area on the 2nd basement floor of Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store. At this first department store location, the products sold at the "Osaka Healthcare Pavilion" of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai have been updated for department store specifications. New additions include arrangements of Hotto Motto's original "Nori Bento" and salad-like fresh spring rolls carefully wrapped with fresh vegetables and ingredients. Please enjoy these exclusive delicious offerings. ■ Menu Lineup ● Limited Quantity Sale! New Sensation Healthy One Hand BENTO Fresh Spring Rolls Introducing new one-hand type fresh spring rolls, like a salad, carefully wrapped with fresh vegetables and ingredients in rice paper! These new products are sold in limited quantities from the opening, so please purchase early. ・One Hand BENTO Ethnic Roll: 670 yen (tax included) Based on two types of curry (dry and keema), this spicy delicacy is fragrant with coriander. The new sensation fresh spring roll with rice is substantial, making it perfect for lunch or a light meal. One roll offers a balanced One Hand BENTO with rice, vegetables like zucchini and pickles, egg, and shrimp. One Hand BENTO Ethnic Roll ・One Hand BENTO Salad Roll: 670 yen (tax included) This salad roll is perfect for when you want to make vegetables the main star of your meal. The saltiness of Bologna sausage, the acidity of orange, and a refreshing yet rich cheese sauce make eating vegetables delicious. With a hint of coriander, this is a satisfying One Hand BENTO for health-conscious individuals. One Hand BENTO Salad Roll ・One Hand BENTO Crepe Roll: 670 yen (tax included) This luxurious item is an "all-star dessert" layered with whipped cream, chocolate whipped cream, custard, and sweet red bean paste, wrapped in chewy crepe dough, combined with the rare strawberry "Harukasu Smile" cultivated by Kintetsu Department Store. The rich sweetness of Japanese and Western flavors is further enhanced by the deep sweet and sour taste of "Harukasu Smile." Enjoy this new sensation one-hand dessert with seasonal fruits. One Hand BENTO Crepe Roll ● Relive the Excitement of the Expo! One Hand BENTO Nori and Rice ・One Hand BENTO Nori Bento (Cod Tempura): 594 yen (tax included) Based on Hotto Motto's original "Nori Bento" and the Expo gourmet menu, this bento features fluffy cod tempura, newly arranged for department store specifications. It offers a new Nori Bento experience with sixteen-grain rice topped with mild okaka-shoyu sauce, luxurious cod tempura, and a hint of mustard mayonnaise. One Hand BENTO Nori Bento (Cod Tempura) ・One Hand BENTO Chicken Nanban (with Plum): 756 yen (tax included) Based on Hotto Motto's popular "Chicken Nanban Bento," this is a highly popular One Hand BENTO as an Expo gourmet. The rich combination of black vinegar and tartar sauce, along with its substantial volume, is appealing. The slightly sweet and sour crispy plum enhances the deliciousness. One Hand BENTO Chicken Nanban