[Hakodate Tsutaya Books] 'Centenary Festival: Night Parade of One Hundred Century Old Businesses OLD, and NOW' Gathering Historic Southern Hokkaido Companies Starts April 20

[Detailed Information] Hakodate Tsutaya Books (Hakodate City, Hokkaido) will hold the event 'Centenary Festival: Night Parade of One Hundred Century Old Businesses OLD, and NOW', bringing together 14 long-established companies from Southern Hokkaido, from Monday, April 20 to Sunday, April 26, 2026. In addition to foods backed by history and tradition and new products created for modern times, limited-time collaboration products will be demonstrated and sold. During the weekend, workshops will be held in the kitchen and on stage, along with outdoor events. Please enjoy a full 7 days where you can thoroughly experience the unique charm of historic businesses. 'Hyakki Yagyo' (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) is a Japanese folk tale where 'Tsukumogami' (spirits of old tools) line up and wander around at night. It is said to have originated from the belief that tools used for nearly 100 years harbor souls, originally called 'Tsukumogami' (Ninety-Nine Gods). We named this event 'Hyakki Yagyo' (Night Parade of One Hundred Century Old Businesses - using different characters) with the thought of 'let's all gather together, carrying the skills and passions that historic companies have passed down over a century in our hearts.' [Participating Companies] Hakodate Carl Raymon Factory / Donan Shokuryo Kogyo Co., Ltd. / Yamaki Echizenya Shoten (General Partnership) / Gokatteya Honpo Co., Ltd. / Gotoken Co., Ltd. / Hinode Foods Co., Ltd. / Jujiya Co., Ltd. / Kiyama Farm / Kanamori Shosen Co., Ltd. / Sasaki Tofu Shop / Senshuan Sohonke Co., Ltd. / Yama no Nakamura Shoten Co., Ltd. / Hashitani Co., Ltd. / Odajima Suisan Foods Co., Ltd. [Weekend Events] Kanamori Brick Lab to Play with Blocks (Kanamori Shosen) A corner where you can freely play with blocks will appear on the 2nd-floor stage. Let's line up everyone's creations to build a big town. A large bullet train made of blocks will also be exhibited at the venue to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Hokkaido Shinkansen opening. Sauna Car Exhibition (Hashitani) & Kitchen Car Sales Mobile sauna cars and kitchen cars will gather in the outdoor park. Japanese Sweets Class: Speed Cooking (Senshuan Sohonke) Take on the challenge of making Japanese sweets easily using a microwave. Why not try making 3 types (planned) of Japanese sweets? Banquet Service Experience (Gotoken) The art of hospitality cultivated for over 100 years at the Gotoken main restaurant. A restaurant manager will give a fun lecture on the basics of table manners, such as how to arrange knives and forks and how to pour drinks. Miso Making Experience Using Okara (Sasaki Tofu Shop) We will make miso using okara from the Sasaki Tofu Shop. Okara is a byproduct of the tofu manufacturing process. You can enjoy learning from the perspectives of food loss reduction and SDGs. Rice Cooking and Onigiri Class (Kiyama Farm) You can learn professional ways to handle rice, such as how to store it and how to cook it deliciously. Even children can easily make the onigiri (rice balls). Picture Book Reading Commemorating the 150th Anniversary (Gokatteya Honpo) When an old woman named 'Orii Uba' sprinkles water from a small bottle into the sea, a massive school of herring appears... Let's enjoy a picture book created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Gokatteya Honpo together. * Details such as event times and participation fees will be announced later on our website and Instagram. [Event Overview] Centenary Festival: Night Parade of One Hundred Century Old Businesses OLD, and NOW Dates: Monday, April 20 - Sunday, April 26, 2026 Time: 10:00 - 18:00 Location: Various spots at Hakodate Tsutaya Books, Outdoor Park Organizer: Hakodate Tsutaya Books Contact: Tel. 0138-47-2600 (Hakodate Tsutaya Books) URL: https://www.hakodate-t.com/news/52507/ [Store Information] Hakodate Tsutaya Books Opened in December 2013 as a 'place connecting people with people, and people with culture'. We help customers discover their new 'favorites' through books, sundries, cafes, and restaurants. Address: 85-1 Ishikawacho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido Phone Number: 0138-47-2600 Business Hours: 9:00 - 22:00 Website: https://www.hakodate-t.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/t.hakodate/ X: https://x.com/hakodate_t Instagram: https://