Kyoto-based Yokai Hot Sauce Brand 'AYAKASHI' to Exhibit at Indie Game Festival 'BitSummit'
AYAKASHI, a Kyoto-based hot sauce brand themed around yokai culture, will exhibit at BitSummit, the indie game festival taking place from May 22-24, 2026. The company will introduce a new experience that fuses gaming with food.
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AYAKASHI Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto Prefecture) is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming BitSummit 2026.
AYAKASHI is a craft hot sauce brand centered on the themes of Kyoto's yokai (folklore) culture, ghost stories, and unique Japanese dark fantasy expressions.
At this year's BitSummit, based on the concept of 'experiencing the world of games through food,' the company aims to offer a novel experience that blends Japanese culture with spice culture for international and domestic game fans and creators alike.
A Hot Sauce Brand to 'Taste' Yokai
AYAKASHI hot sauces are more than just seasonings; they are an experiential brand that integrates the worldviews of yokai, folklore, and Japanese-style horror.
Each product features a different yokai motif, with the spiciness profile, aroma, and visual design all crafted to match the theme. A distinctive feature is that enjoying the sauce feels akin to selecting an item or character within a game.
The packaging incorporates elements of both yokai and modern art, attracting high interest from international users.
BitSummit Exhibition Details
Leveraging its compatibility with game culture, AYAKASHI will provide attendees with a new experience as 'edible cultural content.'
Dates: May 22 (Fri) - 24 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Miyako Messe, Kyoto
Booth: 1F-a13, inside Ukiyo Studios
Products for Sale:
LANTERN GHOST Hot Sauce
NINE-TAILED FOX Yuzu Hot Sauce
Promoting Japanese Culture to the World
BitSummit is an international event gathering independent game creators, publishers, and fans from around the world.
Through this exhibition, AYAKASHI will reconstruct traditional Japanese yokai culture and the Kyoto worldview into modern expressions of games, art, and spice, and share them with domestic and international audiences.
AYAKASHI will continue to promote new brand developments that fuse Japanese culture with food experiences.
AYAKASHI is a craft hot sauce brand centered on the themes of Kyoto's yokai (folklore) culture, ghost stories, and unique Japanese dark fantasy expressions.
At this year's BitSummit, based on the concept of 'experiencing the world of games through food,' the company aims to offer a novel experience that blends Japanese culture with spice culture for international and domestic game fans and creators alike.
A Hot Sauce Brand to 'Taste' Yokai
AYAKASHI hot sauces are more than just seasonings; they are an experiential brand that integrates the worldviews of yokai, folklore, and Japanese-style horror.
Each product features a different yokai motif, with the spiciness profile, aroma, and visual design all crafted to match the theme. A distinctive feature is that enjoying the sauce feels akin to selecting an item or character within a game.
The packaging incorporates elements of both yokai and modern art, attracting high interest from international users.
BitSummit Exhibition Details
Leveraging its compatibility with game culture, AYAKASHI will provide attendees with a new experience as 'edible cultural content.'
Dates: May 22 (Fri) - 24 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Miyako Messe, Kyoto
Booth: 1F-a13, inside Ukiyo Studios
Products for Sale:
LANTERN GHOST Hot Sauce
NINE-TAILED FOX Yuzu Hot Sauce
Promoting Japanese Culture to the World
BitSummit is an international event gathering independent game creators, publishers, and fans from around the world.
Through this exhibition, AYAKASHI will reconstruct traditional Japanese yokai culture and the Kyoto worldview into modern expressions of games, art, and spice, and share them with domestic and international audiences.
AYAKASHI will continue to promote new brand developments that fuse Japanese culture with food experiences.
FAQ
What kind of products does AYAKASHI make?
The brand develops experiential craft hot sauces with designs and flavor profiles reflecting the world of Japanese folklore and ghost stories.
Where can I find AYAKASHI's booth?
You can visit the booth at BitSummit, held at Miyako Messe in Kyoto from May 22–24, 2026, within the 'Ukiyo Studios' area.
Why is AYAKASHI exhibiting at a game event?
They aim to propose a new experience to game fans and creators based on their concept of 'experiencing the world of games through food.'