[Gluten-Free Focus] "Koka Rice Flour Taiyaki" Made with Rice Flour Opens July 7 (Tue) in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture! - First Store in Ikeda City (3rd Store in Osaka Prefecture)

We are pleased to announce that "Koka Rice Flour Taiyaki," popular for its "chewy new texture" made with 100% rice flour and no wheat flour, will open its first store in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture, with a grand opening on July 7, 2026 (Tue).

This new store will make gluten-free sweets, which are gaining attention for health consciousness and allergy considerations, more accessible.

"Koka Rice Flour Taiyaki" is baked with 100% rice flour, featuring a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.

Background of the Store Opening

In recent years, interest in gluten-free foods has been expanding nationwide, driven by increasing health consciousness, allergy countermeasures, and growing demand for rice flour.

Among these, "Japanese sweets x rice flour" is gaining attention as a category widely supported by a broad range of consumers, from younger generations to families.

"Koka Rice Flour Taiyaki" is a taiyaki specialty store born in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, the home of Koka ninjas, which achieves a "crispy outside, chewy inside" texture.

Through the opening of the Ikeda store, we aim to deepen brand penetration within Osaka Prefecture and widely convey the new appeal of rice flour.

As the name suggests, "Koka Rice Flour Taiyaki" is a unique taiyaki shop that uses only rice flour, not the commonly used wheat flour.

About "Koka Rice Flour Taiyaki"

This is a specialty store for rice flour taiyaki, carefully baked without wheat flour using a special dough made from 100% domestic rice flour from Koka City.

The product lineup is characterized by the "lightness" and "fragrance" unique to rice flour, while bringing out the natural flavors of the ingredients.

Overflowing with chunky sweet bean paste when cut. The sweetness is kept moderate and the flavor is designed to be satisfying, pursuing compatibility with the rice flour dough.

<Features> - Wheat flour-free (gluten-free) - Original special dough made with 100% domestic rice flour - Unique texture: crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside - In addition to the classic "chunky sweet bean paste" and "custard," seasonal limited menus are also available - Brand story set against the backdrop of the regional culture of Koka, Shiga

- Original design featuring Koka ninja motifs, holding swords and shuriken

In addition to the classic chunky sweet bean paste and custard, popular savory options are also available. A variety of flavors are offered, with a focus on compatibility with the rice flour dough.

Reason for Opening the Ikeda Store

Ikeda City is located in the Hokusei Toyono region of Osaka Prefecture. While it has a history as an industrial city, it has recently become popular as a residential area with quiet residential neighborhoods.

We decided to open a store here due to the location's high demand for takeout and the area's characteristics, which include a high level of health consciousness, suggesting a strong affinity for rice flour sweets.

The photo shows the scene during the opening of the Matsusaka store. Many customers visited seeking freshly baked taiyaki, forming long queues and indicating great success.

Store Information

Store Name: Koka Rice Flour Taiyaki Ikeda Store Address: 1-23-2 Ishibashi, Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture, 563-0032 Opening Date: July 7, 2026 (Tue) Business Hours: 11:00-19:00

Regular Holidays: Sundays and Mondays

Phone Number: 072-761-2248 Products Sold: Chunky sweet bean paste, custard, sausage egg, limited-time menus, etc.

Company Overview

JOINEXT Co., Ltd.

Store Name: Koka Rice Flour Taiyaki Representative: Atsushi Kawai Address: 12-4 Nagasaka, Minakuchi-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, 528-0035 Established: March 2020 Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of rice flour taiyaki URL: https://komeko.club/

The brand logo for "Koka Rice Flour Taiyaki." It is designed with motifs of the ninja village of Koka and rice ears, the raw material for rice flour.

[Inquiries about this service from customers] Koka Rice Flour Taiyaki Contact: Kawai Tel: 0748-76-4538 E-Mail: info@komeko.club