Expo Sales Leader 'PACKN-TO' Opens Permanent Store in Kujo, Osaka
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- Expo Sales Leader 'PACKN-TO' Opens Permanent Store in Kujo, Osaka
- Osaka Musen Denki will open a permanent location for its popular salt-rice ball brand 'PACKN-TO' on May 30, 2026. The brand achieved No. 1 sales at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, featuring premium artisanal salt by Tano-ya Shiojiro.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 30, 2026
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Osaka Musen Denki will open a permanent location for its popular salt-rice ball brand 'PACKN-TO' on May 30, 2026. The brand achieved No. 1 sales at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, featuring premium artisanal salt by Tano-ya Shiojiro.
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- Expo Sales Leader 'PACKN-TO' Opens Permanent Store in Kujo, Osaka (May 30, 2026), PR Times
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- May 30, 2026
Osaka Musen Denki will open a permanent location for its popular salt-rice ball brand 'PACKN-TO' on May 30, 2026. The brand achieved No. 1 sales at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, featuring premium artisanal salt by Tano-ya Shiojiro.
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Previously, PACKN-TO operated as a pop-up at various events, most notably within the 'Future Food and Culture Zone' at the Osaka Health Care Pavilion during the Osaka-Kansai Expo. There, it achieved top sales status with over 350,000 total orders and more than 50,000 'Ultimate Salt Rice Balls' sold.
## Commitment to Ultimate Ingredients
The foundation of PACKN-TO is the sun-dried salt produced by Tano-ya Shiojiro in Tano Town, Kochi Prefecture. Created using only sun and wind without any heat or electricity, this rare salt is often called 'mythical' due to its limited production. Each batch is designed with specific crystal sizes and mineral balances to enhance the depth of flavor beyond simple saltiness.
The 'Ultimate Salt Rice Balls' use this custom-made salt combined with premium soft water ('Onsen-sui 99') and concentrated seawater from the Tano coast. They are cooked using the top-tier 'Hon-sumigama Tsumugi' rice cooker to maximize the natural sweetness and texture of the rice.
## Menu and Store Overview
The permanent store will feature a range of salt-focused items:
- Ultimate Salt Rice Balls
- Salt Lemon Sour / Soda
- Salt Soft Serve Ice Cream
- Limited edition Tano-ya Shiojiro salt
On the opening day, May 30, master salt-maker Tano-ya Shiojiro himself is scheduled to visit. An opening campaign will offer 'Shiojiro x Honami Ocean Bath Powder' to the first customers who spend over 1,000 yen (tax included).
FAQ
What kind of brand is PACKN-TO?
It is a food and beverage brand that serves onigiri made with rare fully sun-dried salt by Tano-ya Shiojiro, a salt craftsman from Kochi Prefecture, and carefully selected rice.
Where and when will the new store open?
The new store will grand open on May 30, 2026, at 2-5-2 Kujō, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
What were the results at the Osaka Kansai Expo?
We recorded the highest sales with over 350,000 total orders and sold over 50,000 servings of ultimate salt onigiri at the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion.
What are the special features of the 'ultimate salt onigiri'?
It uses fully sun-dried salt custom-made by Tano-ya Shiojiro, ultra-soft water 'Onsen Water 99', 'Kansui' from Kochi Prefecture, and the top-tier rice cooker 'Honbin-ame Tsumugi' to maximize the flavor of the salt and rice.
What other products are available besides onigiri?
We plan to offer salt lemon sour, salt soft serve, salt drinks, cold-brewed Uji matcha, and limited quantities of the rare 'Shiojiro's Salt'.