Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsuka Tsukuba Store Starts Selling Chilled Baked Sweet Potatoes 'Beni Tenshi Fuzoroi S-size' via Vending Machine
Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsuka Tsukuba Store will begin selling chilled baked sweet potatoes 'Beni Tenshi Fuzoroi S-size' through a refrigerated locker-type vending machine on its premises starting April 28, 2026. This initiative is part of "Night Marketing" to meet customer needs outside business hours and establish a new sales model.
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Calbee Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Makoto Ehara) has been operating "Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsuka," a specialty aged baked sweet potato shop, since fiscal year 2024. This shop handles products from Calbee Kaitsuka Sweet Potato Inc. (Headquarters: Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture; Representative Director, President: Kuniyuki Ando), a group company engaged in the processing and wholesale of sweet potatoes.
"Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsuka" aims to help customers discover new deliciousness in sweet potatoes, offering various products in stores and through e-commerce.
This time, a refrigerated locker-type vending machine will be installed on the premises of "Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsuka Tsukuba Store" in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and sales of chilled baked sweet potatoes 'Beni Tenshi Fuzoroi S-size' will commence on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
▲Image of refrigerated locker-type vending machine
▲Image of chilled baked sweet potatoes 'Beni Tenshi Fuzoroi S-size'
This initiative aims to conduct a "Night Marketing" demonstration, capturing potential customer needs outside store business hours, and to establish a new sales model where baked sweet potatoes can be purchased even at night.
By adopting a non-face-to-face purchasing system, the company also envisions future developments into a sales model that improves operational efficiency and contributes to reducing food loss.
[Background of Installation]
"Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsuka" Tsukuba Store is located in an area where many customers use the surrounding facilities by car not only during the day but also at night. The store had received feedback such as "I can't make it after work," "I want to eat it as a late-night snack," and "It's crowded during the day, so it's hard to visit."
Against this backdrop, the company will continue to improve convenience for local customers and create new sales opportunities outside business hours, thereby promoting the development of a store that is more accessible and convenient.
[Products for Sale]
The 'Beni Tenshi Fuzoroi S-size,' which is the best-selling item at the store, will be sold through the refrigerated locker-type vending machine.
▲Chilled baked sweet potatoes 'Beni Tenshi Fuzoroi S-size' (900g)
Product Name: Chilled baked sweet potatoes 'Beni Tenshi Fuzoroi S-size' (900g)
Selling Price: 1,450 yen (tax included)
Sales Quantity: Approximately 20 boxes per day
Available Hours: Outside store business hours (scheduled from 7 PM to 10 AM the next day)
Payment Methods: Cash, cashless payment
*Store business hours vary by season.
*Products are scheduled to be replenished before the store closes, but may sell out outside business hours.
[Store Overview]
Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsuka Tsukuba Store
[Address/TEL]
93-18 Matsunoki, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture 305-005
TEL: 029-893-2175
[Business Hours]
10:00～19:00
*Last order for food and drink menu: 18:00
[Closed]
Open all year round (temporary closures may occur)
[Store Information]
Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsuka http://www.kuradashi-yakiimo.com/shop/
"Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsuka" aims to help customers discover new deliciousness in sweet potatoes, offering various products in stores and through e-commerce.
This time, a refrigerated locker-type vending machine will be installed on the premises of "Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsuka Tsukuba Store" in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and sales of chilled baked sweet potatoes 'Beni Tenshi Fuzoroi S-size' will commence on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
▲Image of refrigerated locker-type vending machine
▲Image of chilled baked sweet potatoes 'Beni Tenshi Fuzoroi S-size'
This initiative aims to conduct a "Night Marketing" demonstration, capturing potential customer needs outside store business hours, and to establish a new sales model where baked sweet potatoes can be purchased even at night.
By adopting a non-face-to-face purchasing system, the company also envisions future developments into a sales model that improves operational efficiency and contributes to reducing food loss.
[Background of Installation]
"Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsuka" Tsukuba Store is located in an area where many customers use the surrounding facilities by car not only during the day but also at night. The store had received feedback such as "I can't make it after work," "I want to eat it as a late-night snack," and "It's crowded during the day, so it's hard to visit."
Against this backdrop, the company will continue to improve convenience for local customers and create new sales opportunities outside business hours, thereby promoting the development of a store that is more accessible and convenient.
[Products for Sale]
The 'Beni Tenshi Fuzoroi S-size,' which is the best-selling item at the store, will be sold through the refrigerated locker-type vending machine.
▲Chilled baked sweet potatoes 'Beni Tenshi Fuzoroi S-size' (900g)
Product Name: Chilled baked sweet potatoes 'Beni Tenshi Fuzoroi S-size' (900g)
Selling Price: 1,450 yen (tax included)
Sales Quantity: Approximately 20 boxes per day
Available Hours: Outside store business hours (scheduled from 7 PM to 10 AM the next day)
Payment Methods: Cash, cashless payment
*Store business hours vary by season.
*Products are scheduled to be replenished before the store closes, but may sell out outside business hours.
[Store Overview]
Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsuka Tsukuba Store
[Address/TEL]
93-18 Matsunoki, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture 305-005
TEL: 029-893-2175
[Business Hours]
10:00～19:00
*Last order for food and drink menu: 18:00
[Closed]
Open all year round (temporary closures may occur)
[Store Information]
Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsuka http://www.kuradashi-yakiimo.com/shop/