Over 1,000 Fans Participated in Total: Calbee 'Fan With! Project' Holds First 'Calbee Kaitsuka Sweet Potato Fan Meeting in Ibaraki'!
Calbee Kaitsuka Sweet Potato will hold its first fan meeting in Ibaraki on May 31, 2026, as part of the Calbee Group's 'Fan With! Project'.
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- 📰 Published: March 31, 2026 at 20:00
Calbee Kaitsuka Sweet Potato Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture; President: Kuniyuki Ando) will hold a fan meeting at its headquarters in Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, as part of the Calbee 'Fan With! Project,' which the Calbee Group has been hosting since 2024 to interact with fans. This will be the first time our company has hosted such an event.
On the day of the event, we are planning a program that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, including an introduction to our Sweet Potato Research Institute, a tasting experience of arranged baked sweet potatoes, and a quiz tournament. We decided to host this event out of a desire to meet our fans who support our products in person and to deepen our connection with them.
[Event Details]
- Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Venue: Calbee Kaitsuka Sweet Potato Co., Ltd. Headquarters
240-18 Ogani, Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture 300-0132
- Capacity: 30 people
- Eligibility: Followers of Kuradashi Yaki-imo Kaitsuka LINE, Kuradashi Yaki-imo Kaitsuka Online Shop users, or Calbee Kaitsuka Sweet Potato Official X (@calbeekaitsuka)
- Application: https://ws.formzu.net/dist/S59185662/
[About Calbee 'Fan With! Project']
Launched in 2024, the 'Fan With! Project' is a nationwide fan meeting initiative by Calbee. In its first year, it was held at 17 locations across Japan, with approximately 600 fans participating. In fiscal year 2025, the scope was expanded to include group companies, and on March 21, 2026, the first overseas fan meeting was held in Hong Kong. To date, over 1,000 fans and approximately 700 employees have interacted through this project.
[About Calbee Kaitsuka Sweet Potato Co., Ltd.]
Founded in 1967, we are one of the largest sweet potato wholesalers in Japan, expanding sales both domestically and internationally. With a mission to 'cultivate new value for sweet potatoes,' we develop high-value-added products such as original brands. We joined the Calbee Group in April 2020 and are responsible for strengthening agribusiness in the long-term vision.
Corporate Site: https://www.calbee-ksp.co.jp/
Official X: https://x.com/calbeekaitsuka
[About Calbee Group]
Since our founding in 1949, we have been contributing to people's healthy lives by cherishing the blessings of nature and creating deliciousness and fun. Under our unchanging corporate philosophy, we are working to solve various social issues to become a company that continues to take on challenges for over 100 years. The Calbee Group will create a new future of food by taking steps toward transformation for the next growth.
https://www.calbee.co.jp/
On the day of the event, we are planning a program that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, including an introduction to our Sweet Potato Research Institute, a tasting experience of arranged baked sweet potatoes, and a quiz tournament. We decided to host this event out of a desire to meet our fans who support our products in person and to deepen our connection with them.
[Event Details]
- Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Venue: Calbee Kaitsuka Sweet Potato Co., Ltd. Headquarters
240-18 Ogani, Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture 300-0132
- Capacity: 30 people
- Eligibility: Followers of Kuradashi Yaki-imo Kaitsuka LINE, Kuradashi Yaki-imo Kaitsuka Online Shop users, or Calbee Kaitsuka Sweet Potato Official X (@calbeekaitsuka)
- Application: https://ws.formzu.net/dist/S59185662/
[About Calbee 'Fan With! Project']
Launched in 2024, the 'Fan With! Project' is a nationwide fan meeting initiative by Calbee. In its first year, it was held at 17 locations across Japan, with approximately 600 fans participating. In fiscal year 2025, the scope was expanded to include group companies, and on March 21, 2026, the first overseas fan meeting was held in Hong Kong. To date, over 1,000 fans and approximately 700 employees have interacted through this project.
[About Calbee Kaitsuka Sweet Potato Co., Ltd.]
Founded in 1967, we are one of the largest sweet potato wholesalers in Japan, expanding sales both domestically and internationally. With a mission to 'cultivate new value for sweet potatoes,' we develop high-value-added products such as original brands. We joined the Calbee Group in April 2020 and are responsible for strengthening agribusiness in the long-term vision.
Corporate Site: https://www.calbee-ksp.co.jp/
Official X: https://x.com/calbeekaitsuka
[About Calbee Group]
Since our founding in 1949, we have been contributing to people's healthy lives by cherishing the blessings of nature and creating deliciousness and fun. Under our unchanging corporate philosophy, we are working to solve various social issues to become a company that continues to take on challenges for over 100 years. The Calbee Group will create a new future of food by taking steps toward transformation for the next growth.
https://www.calbee.co.jp/
FAQ
What is the purpose of the fan meeting?
The purpose is to deepen connections with fans through direct interaction and enhance brand loyalty.
Who can participate?
Applicants must be followers of the Kuradashi Yaki-imo Kaitsuka LINE, online shop users, or official X followers.
What activities are planned?
The event includes an introduction to the Sweet Potato Research Institute, tasting of arranged sweet potato dishes, and a quiz tournament.