Bringing the Bounty of the Satoyama to a Plate: A New Exchange Hub Connecting the Region and People Opens in Shiiba Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, with the Launch of Restaurant "Nosari" and Snack "Nava"

Meguru Shiiba Co., Ltd. (Shiiba Village, Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture; Representative Director: Takahito Matano) will open the restaurant "Nosari" in the Kami-Shiiba district of Shiiba Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, on July 10, 2026.

"Nosari" is a restaurant that finishes dishes using the bounty of Shiiba Village's satoyama, primarily game meat, over an open flame. It aims to express local ingredients and inherited wisdom in each dish, serving as a new culinary hub connecting visitors with the region.

Furthermore, "Nosari" will also operate as the snack bar "Nava" (Nava) in the evenings, aiming to be a place not only for dining but also for people to meet, converse, and foster connections with the community.

Exterior of Restaurant "Nosari"

Entrance sign for "Nosari"

Background of the Opening

The opening of restaurant "Nosari" and snack bar "Nava" is an initiative born from the tourism promotion plan formulated by Shiiba Village.

The Shiiba Village Tourism Promotion Plan designates "creating an environment where Shiiba Village's unique cuisine can be offered" as one of its key policies. The ingredients nurtured in the rich natural environment, traditional practices such as slash-and-burn agriculture, and the food culture passed down through generations are significant attractions unique to Shiiba Village.

On the other hand, there was a challenge: a lack of places where visitors could experience these elements as a cohesive experience and gain a deeper understanding of the region's value.

Against this backdrop, Meguru Shiiba is opening restaurant "Nosari" and snack bar "Nava" to convey Shiiba's climate, culture, and the lives of its producers through its cuisine.

It is a place where visitors can not only savor seasonal local ingredients but also touch upon the stories and lives of the people behind each dish. The aim is to create a hub where people can experience the charm of Shiiba Village through food and forge new connections with the region.

About Restaurant "Nosari"

"Nosari" is a word that has been passed down in Shiiba since ancient times.

It signifies the blessings bestowed by the mountain gods and nature after people have done their utmost, sometimes overcoming difficulties and sacrifices. It is gratitude for the blessings received not by simply waiting for good fortune, but after fulfilling one's duties. This way of interacting with nature is encapsulated in the word "Nosari."

Restaurant "Nosari" is a place that conveys the values inherited in this land through its cuisine.

The dishes incorporate seasonal ingredients nurtured by the mountains of Shiiba and the blessings cultivated by producers who have worked in harmony with nature. Through each dish, the aim is to allow guests to experience not only the inherent deliciousness of the ingredients but also the climate, culture, and human activities behind them.

It offers a time for visitors to reflect on Shiiba's nature, lifestyle, and connections with people, and to experience the meaning of the word "Nosari."

Boar and Hunting Dog

Enoha raised in Shiiba's clear streams

【Main Menu Items Offered at "Nosari" (Partial)】

* For details, please refer to the "Nosari" website mentioned later.

・Shiiba's Bounty Gibier Burger - 1,950 yen (tax included)

A gibier burger made with venison nurtured by the rich nature of Shiiba Village.

This burger embodies the hunting and food culture passed down in the region, making full use of the mountain's bounty.

・Shiiba Clear Stream Enoha Confit - 1,200 yen (tax included)

Enoha raised in the clear streams of Shiiba Village, slowly confited. This dish can be enjoyed from head to bone to tail.

It conveys Shiiba Village's food culture and the culture of "receiving" by making the most of regional resources nurtured by nature.

・Altitude 900m High-Altitude Spinach Curry - 1,200 yen (tax included)

A curry that allows you to taste the bounty of Shiiba Village, utilizing high-altitude spinach that often goes unused due to not meeting shipping standards. This dish contributes to enhancing the value of regional resources and reducing food loss.

・Homemade Chicken Nanban Set Meal - 1,300 yen (tax included)

Upon taking a bite, you'll be enveloped by the aroma of sweet and sour sauce and the luxurious richness of tartar sauce.

A supreme Chicken Nanban set meal that everyone loves.

About Snack Bar "Nava"

Restaurant "Nosari" operates as the snack bar "Nava" in the evenings.

During the day, it functions as a restaurant where guests can savor Shiiba's food culture, and at night, it serves as a casual gathering place for locals and tourists to chat and deepen their connections.

The establishment will offer cocktails and drinks incorporating local ingredients and seasonal flavors, creating an atmosphere where guests can enjoy appetizers while experiencing Shiiba's people and culture.

By operating the restaurant and snack bar within the same space, the aim is to create a place where visitors can more deeply appreciate the unique charm of Shiiba through the dual experiences of "eating" and "conversing."

The ambiance transforms at night, different from the daytime.

Original Blueberry Cocktail

Opening Ceremony Held

On July 2, 2026, an opening ceremony was held prior to the opening of restaurant "Nosari" and snack bar "Nava."

The event was attended by many guests, including local residents and members of the press, to celebrate the launch of the new exchange hub.

During the ceremony, the facility was unveiled, and dishes from "Nosari" were introduced and sampled, showcasing Shiiba's food culture and regional attractions.

A talk session was also held with Chef Hiroyasu Suzuki, who supervised all of "Nosari's" menus, and hunter and Shiiba Village Tourism Association Chairman, Ichide Omae, who discussed the concept of the word "Nosari" passed down in Shiiba Village and the culinary appeal of the region.

Dishes from "Nosari" unveiled at the ceremony

Scene from the talk session

Facility Overview of Restaurant "Nosari" / Snack Bar "Nava"

Store Name

Restaurant "Nosari" / Snack Bar "Nava"

Location

1771-9 Shimofukura, Shiiba Village, Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture

Grand Opening Date

July 10, 2026 (Fri)

Business Hours ・Restaurant "Nosari" 11:00-14:00 (Lunch), 18:00-21:00 (Dinner)

Closed: Wednesdays, Thursdays, New Year holidays

・Snack Bar "Nava" 21:00-23:00

Open: Every Friday (excluding New Year holidays)

Official Website https://nosari.jp/

Instagram Nosari: https://www.instagram.com/nosari_shiiba/

Nava: https://www.instagram.com/nava_shiiba/

Reservations and Inquiries

TEL: 0982-67-3139

* Party menus (from 3,000 yen) and all-you-can-drink options (from 4,500 yen) are available upon consultation based on budget.

* Snack Bar "Nava": 2-hour all-you-can-drink with snacks included. Men: 4,400 yen (tax included), Women: 3,300 yen (tax included). Includes draft beer, shochu, highball, etc.

* This facility has received support from the Nobeoka Branch of the Japan Finance Corporation.

About the Operating Company

【Meguru Shiiba Co., Ltd.】

Meguru Shiiba Co., Ltd. is engaged in regional development to pass on the charms of Shiiba Village's nature, culture, and food to the future through its restaurant business and specialty product development, with the mission of "connecting satoyama life to the future."

The company was established through a joint investment by Satoyume Co., Ltd., which provides support for regional revitalization nationwide, and the Shiiba Village Tourism Association.

Location: 1826-108 Shimofukura, Shiiba Village, Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture

Representative: Takahito Matano, Representative Director

Established: March 2025

Business Activities: Operation of restaurant business, development of specialty products

Contact: megurushiiba@gmail.com