Fish-Loving Bodybuilders to Gather in Noda, Osaka on May 24! Enjoy an Authentic Bonito Straw-Grilling Experience at the 'Zakoba Morning Market - Early Summer Bonito Festival'

For details on the '59th Zakoba Morning Market - Early Summer Bonito Expo,' click here: https://zakoba-asaichi.com/ We are determined to stop the serious trend of young people, students, and small children moving away from eating fish. Working at the Osaka Central Wholesale Market, we embrace this mission daily, providing delicious fish to everyone. One of our initiatives is the 'Zakoba Morning Market,' an event we hold four times a year on the promenade right next to the Osaka Central Wholesale Market. ① Performance competing for muscular beauty: 'Bodybuilding Contest for Fish Lovers.' The grand prize is peeled shrimp, the 'protein king' of seafood! We are generously offering a 10kg set of high-protein, low-fat peeled shrimp that we want all muscle lovers to eat. Bodybuilders, self-proclaimed muscle men, and physique competitors are all welcome! Please show off the muscles you've honed through daily training in front of the audience. Anyone who thinks 'I am the one' can participate (free of charge). Entry will be accepted at the general reception on the day of the event. ② Overwhelmed by the aroma and heat: 'Authentic! Bonito Straw-Grilling Experience.' You love bonito tataki, but it's too difficult to make at home. Now you can experience making 'bonito tataki' right before your eyes! Using straw, which reaches high temperatures instantly when lit, professionals will create a masterpiece with a crispy, fragrant surface and a raw interior. The cheers will be deafening for their skill. You're sure to experience a new culinary感動 with the deep flavor and smoky aroma that can't be achieved with gas or charcoal, plus the delicious 'bonito' of Osaka Central Wholesale Market quality. Participants can take home the bonito they grilled themselves. Those who wish to participate, please register at the general reception on the day. (Participation fee: 1,000 yen per person) ③ Witness the Expo skills up close! 'Tuna Cutting Show.' The sight of a veteran tuna-cutting expert carving up a whole tuna, just as it was when it was swimming in the sea, is truly spectacular! The tuna craftsmen who exhibited at the Osaka-Kansai Expo in September 2025 will demonstrate their skills here as well. ④ Excitement! Get lost in the overwhelming sound! Music live performance. The high school band 'Zα SAVAGE', known for their improvisational performances, and the world-renowned violinist 'SHOGO' will each give a passionate live performance. A miraculous collaboration might even happen! Anyone can watch at the live stage. We also have plans for 'Kids' Work Experience' and 'Parent-Child Soba Making' to delight young children. In addition, food stalls from Fukushima Ward and neighboring restaurants will line up like a festival! Of course, our company's 'Santune' will also be selling delicious items at affordable prices, so please come and visit! With each event, the number of visitors grows, and long lines are inevitable at every stall! If you want to eat deliciously and quickly, we recommend arriving early! ■ Date and Time: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM ■ Location: Noda South Green Road, 1-1 Noda, Fukushima-ku, Osaka City, in front of the Osaka Central Wholesale Market ■ Access: 10-minute walk from JR Loop Line 'Noda' Station (Please refrain from coming by car) ■ Event will be held rain or shine ★ The next event will be on Sunday, September 27! ********************** Santune Co., Ltd. https://www.santune.co.jp/ Representative Director: Masatake Mikami Location: Inside Osaka Central Wholesale Market, 1-1-86 Noda, Fukushima-ku, Osaka City 【To the Media】 For inquiries regarding coverage, please contact us here. PR Department: Rieko Izumi TEL: 06-6469-3600 Email: izumi@santune.co.jp