Tottori × Kumamoto Prefecture Food Fair to be Held at Kappo BUTAI from June 6 to 26

Happoen Inc. (President: Yoshinori Inoue, Minato-ku, Tokyo), a comprehensive production company, will hold the 'Food Paradise Tottori Prefecture × Food Capital Kumamoto Prefecture Fair' at its operated restaurant 'Kappo BUTAI' (NEWoMan TAKANAWA LUFTBAUM 29F), which features Edo-period themed cuisine, from Saturday, June 6 to Friday, June 26, 2026. The fair will allow guests to savor carefully selected ingredients from both prefectures. In line with the common specialties of both prefectures, 'watermelon' and 'wagyu beef', the fair will feature a limited-time lunch menu, 'Tottori ∞ Kumamoto: Early Summer Feast of Wagyu and Watermelon', available for only 15 servings per day. This special meal will prominently feature brand wagyu such as 'Tottori Wagyu Olein 55' and 'Kumamoto Akaushi', high-sugar-content watermelons from both prefectures, Tottori's 'Bluefin Tuna' (top-class landing volume in Japan), and Kumamoto's 'Kuruma Prawn'. ◾️ Tottori × Kumamoto Collaboration Fair Prior to the fair, on Wednesday, June 3, a media presentation and tasting session was held with the participation of Tottori Governor Shinji Hirai, Kumamoto Governor Takashi Kimura, and Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yuhei Yamashita. Both governors personally tasted the dishes and spoke about the appeal of their respective local ingredients. The special meal, 'Tottori ∞ Kumamoto: Early Summer Feast of Wagyu and Watermelon', was created by the head chef of Kappo BUTAI. It features brand wagyu beef ('Tottori Wagyu Olein 55' and 'Kumamoto Akaushi'), Tottori's 'Bluefin Tuna', Kumamoto's 'Kuruma Prawn' (the prefectural fish), and high-sugar watermelons from both prefectures for dessert. During the fair, 'Chiyomusubi Junmai Daiginjo Gouriki 50' (a 'GI Tottori' certified sake from Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery) and 'Manryoku' (a Kuma Shochu from Matsumoto Shuzojo, born from the climate and history of Hitoyoshi-Kuma in Kumamoto) will also be available for purchase separately. [Fair Overview] ・Period: Saturday, June 6, 2026 to Friday, June 26, 2026 ・Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Last food order 2:00 PM, last drink order 2:30 PM) ・Venue: Kappo BUTAI (NEWoMan TAKANAWA LUFTBAUM 29F, 2-21-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo) *Reservation required. Reservations must be made by 12:00 PM two days prior to the visit. ◾️ Special Meal Details The main ingredients are the brand wagyu from both prefectures: 'Tottori Wagyu Olein 55', which meets the strict standard of over 55% oleic acid content and inherits the lineage of 'Ketaka', the progenitor of Japanese Black Wagyu, and 'Kumamoto Akaushi (GI registered)', raised in the nature of Aso, known for its rich red meat flavor. Other ingredients include Kumamoto's 'Kuruma Prawn', Tottori's 'Bluefin Tuna', Tottori's sticky yam 'Nebarikko', and Kumamoto's 'Mini Tomatoes'. The dessert features high-sugar watermelons from both prefectures. [Menu Contents] ■ Tottori ∞ Kumamoto: Early Summer Feast of Wagyu and Watermelon … 8,800 yen (tax incl., service charge not included) *10% service charge *Reservation required ・'Tottori Wagyu Olein 55 × Kumamoto Akaushi': Beef cutlet of Kumamoto Akaushi lamp × Tottori Wagyu Olein 55 chimaki simmered in Tottori red wine (Daisen Winery) and additive-free miso from Fujiwara Miso Koji Shop, with Japanese-style demi-glace sauce, Tottori broccoli, Tottori white onion, and Hitoyoshi-Kuma ichimi chili pepper ・Various side dishes: Tempura of Kumamoto kuruma prawn and eggplant with Amakusa natural salt 'Tsuki no Shio' mozuku salt, Kumamoto mini tomato marinated in Kawachi Bankan citrus juice, Tofu chikuwa and ago chikuwa from Chimura-san, Tottori shiitake mushroom 'Tottori 115' and spinach ohitashi ・Meal: Tottori 'Hoshizora Mai' silver rice in a clay pot, Tottori natural bluefin tuna with grated yam 'Nebarikko', Kappo BUTAI's signature dashi-based negima soup with sweet pickled rakkyo ・Dessert: Diced Kumamoto watermelon × Tottori watermelon granité with Japanese mint aroma, Kaike no Arashio salt ■ Connection between Happoen and the Two Prefectures Happoen is engaged in initiatives that contribute to regional revitalization and tourism development in collaboration with local governments nationwide. In fiscal year 2023, Happoen undertook the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Area Promotion Business Contract' for Kumamoto City, working to improve the city's recognition and image, and to increase Kumamoto fans and exchange/population. Through the 'Kumamoto City × Happoen Regional Revitalization Project', it has contributed to raising awareness of the Kumamoto brand in the Tokyo area. Furthermore, Happoen's founder, Satoshi Hase, is from Saji-cho, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. After founding Happoen in Tokyo, he invested in and participated in the management of companies in his home prefecture, and also dedicated himself to numerous donations and contributions for the development of young people. The connection with Tottori Prefecture, the founder's hometown, is important to Happoen. Since fiscal year 2022, the company has been holding pop-up showrooms and other events. ◾️ About 'Kappo BUTAI' With the concept of 'A place where Japanese food culture gathers', Kappo BUTAI offers unique Edo-themed kaiseki cuisine.