Daimaru Kobe Store: Premium Japanese Food Hall Expands with Four Renowned Brands – KAYANOSHA, MANGETSU, SHINSHU, FUSHIYA

Starting Monday, June 29, a new zone showcasing premium Japanese specialty stores will open on the B1 floor of Daimaru Kobe Store. Through new openings and renovations, popular brands have gathered to transform the space into a more attractive and vibrant shopping destination.

Highlights include the renovated <Kayanoha> with a newly introduced live kitchen and the debut of <Mangetsu>, famous for its 'Ajari Mochi'. Guests can enjoy the unique appeal of freshly prepared dishes and rediscover the timeless flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine.

Additionally, the renowned tsukudani and salted kelp brand <Shinshu> and the Kanazawa-style fu specialty store <Fushiya> will also reopen with refreshed designs. Visitors can experience a refined world of 'Washoku' that honors tradition while introducing new charm.

We invite you to visit the enhanced 'premium Japanese food zone' at Daimaru Kobe Store.

Live Kitchen Launch! Kayanoha Reopens with Renovation

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The food brand <Kayanoha>, dedicated to preserving local ingredients and Japanese culinary culture, will reopen with a full renovation.

This renovation introduces a live kitchen where customers can witness cooking in real time. Each month, seasonal menus and seasoning ideas will be presented directly from the kitchen, offering deeper enjoyment of authentic Japanese flavors.

### <Kayanoha>

A food brand that sells seasonings and food products highlighting the natural taste of ingredients, preserving local produce and Japanese food culture. Respecting seasons and traditional events, Kayanoha also shares recipes and cooking tips to enhance culinary delight. The lineup includes the popular 'Kayanoha Dashi' series, freeze-dried foods, rice seasonings, everyday-use dashi, and gift items.

- 'Kayanoha Dashi' - 8g × 30 bags: ¥2,268 (tax included) - An authentic Japanese dashi made by powdering dried baby sardines, bonito flakes, urume iwashi, and ma-konbu, packed into tea bags. Versatile for miso soup, simmered dishes, and more. Contents can be used directly as seasoning by tearing open the bag.

- 'Kobe-Nishinomiya Limited Western-Style Dashi' - 8g × 10 bags: ¥1,382 (tax included) - A Western-style dashi exclusive to Kobe and Nishinomiya, concentrating the umami of five domestic vegetables: onion, carrot, celery, cabbage, and garlic. Sweetness from Awaji Island onion chips and gentle herbal aroma create a rich, fragrant broth.

- 'Kayanoha Satoyama Cookies' - 16 pieces: ¥2,268 (tax included) - A sophisticated cookie set crafted by Kayanoha using the flavors and charm of domestic Japanese ingredients. - Flavors: Matcha, Black Sesame, Fresh Shichimi, Vegetable Dashi

### ★ Limited-Time Special Products for Renovation Celebration

To commemorate the reopening, products from <Hakata Shobouan>, another brand under the same Kuwamoto Hombu family as Kayanoha, will be available for a limited time.

Hakata Shobouan promotes Fukuoka’s gourmet culture. These products are typically available only at Fukuoka stores or online, but now exclusively at Daimaru Kobe Store.

- 'Hakata Agodashi Yuzu Salt Ramen' - 1 serving: ¥410 (tax included) - A fragrant soup made with roasted flying fish dashi, sea salt from Amakusa, and refreshing domestic yuzu juice. Features straight thin noodles that absorb the soup well.

- 'Takana Jako Rice Mix' - For 2 go (serves 2–3): ¥788 (tax included) - Mix with freshly cooked rice to enjoy authentic Fukuoka flavor. - A perfect harmony of Kyushu-grown takana, domestic chirimen-jako (dried baby sardines), and sesame oil.

Beloved Traditional Souvenir Brand Makes Debut at Daimaru Kobe

### <Kyogashi Tsukasa Mangetsu>

Founded in 1856 during the late Edo period. The brand upholds the skilled craftsmanship of confectioners, consistently producing high-quality sweets. Among its many offerings, 'Ajari Mochi' has become its flagship product, cherished by customers for generations. Based on the principle of 'one filling, one confection,' each sweet is meticulously developed with careful attention to flavoring and processing methods.

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- 'Ajari Mochi' - 1 piece: ¥141 (tax included) - Invented and launched in 1922 by the second-generation owner. This semi-moist confection resembles the woven hat worn by high-ranking Buddhist monks training on Mount Hiei. Filled with whole adzuki beans from Tamba, wrapped in a secret mochi dough made from blended ingredients, and baked. The moist dough and light homemade anko harmonize perfectly, offering a unique texture.

Other Popular Brands Reopen with Fresh New Looks

### <Shinshu>

Founded in 1781 in Utsobo, east of Yodoyabashi, <Shinshu> began as a seafood wholesaler dealing in kelp and dried fish. Its philosophy of selecting premium ingredients evolved into expertise in tsukudani and dashi-making, forming the foundation of its current flavors. By carefully selecting ingredients, dedicating time and effort, and passing down culinary culture, Shinshu continues to deliver consistent deliciousness.

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- 'Home-Use Salted Kelp' - 1 pack: ¥1,080 (tax included) - Made by blending natural ma-konbu from southern Hokkaido and natural rishiri-konbu from northern Hokkaido, slowly simmered with sansho berries. Enjoy the rich umami of kelp, smooth flavor, and subtle aroma of sansho.

### ★ Renovation Opening Special Benefit

The first 100 customers who spend ¥1,500 or more (tax included) will receive a complimentary 'Onigiri Salted Kelp with Sesame (20g)'.

A tsukudani made by slowly simmering finely cut Hokkaido kelp in a direct-fire pot and mixing with sesame.

### <Fushiya>

Established in 1865 in Kanazawa’s Owari-cho, <Fushiya> preserves the original methods, flavors, and techniques of fu-making while innovating new varieties. Using carefully selected ingredients, the brand delivers handcrafted fu products to more customers. In the Kansai region, only Daimaru Kobe Store will sell 'Fu Manju'.

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- 'Nama-Fu Manju' - 3 pieces: ¥972 (tax included) - A fu confection where anko is wrapped in fresh fu dough and wrapped in bamboo leaves. Enjoy the moist, smooth texture, gentle sweetness, and refreshing aroma of bamboo leaves.

### ★ Renovation Special Sales Item

- 'Fushiya Trial Set (3 Treasure Fu, 1 Colorful Fu, 1 Snack Fu)' - ¥1,631 (tax included) [Limited to 30 units] - To celebrate the reopening, a special limited-edition set featuring Fushiya’s most popular items will be available. Includes 'Treasure Fu' for authentic clear soup, 'Colorful Fu' to brighten your table, and 'Snack Fu' with a light texture.