[May 29 is 'Katsumeshi Day'!]
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- [May 29 is 'Katsumeshi Day'!]
- The Kakogawa Tourism Association will hold a commemorative event featuring a naniwabushi performance by Kota Kyoyama to celebrate 'Katsumeshi Day' on May 29.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 23, 2026
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The Kakogawa Tourism Association will hold a commemorative event featuring a naniwabushi performance by Kota Kyoyama to celebrate 'Katsumeshi Day' on May 29.
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- [May 29 is 'Katsumeshi Day'!] (May 23, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- May 23, 2026
The Kakogawa Tourism Association will hold a commemorative event featuring a naniwabushi performance by Kota Kyoyama to celebrate 'Katsumeshi Day' on May 29.
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- 📰 Published: May 23, 2026 at 02:30
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The Kakogawa Tourism Association in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture (Mayor: Yasuhiro Okada), will host a 'Katsumeshi Day' promotional event on May 29th at the civic lobby of the new Kakogawa City Hall building.
At this event, Kota Kyoyama, a naniwabushi narrator from Kakogawa who was appointed as a Kakogawa Tourism Ambassador in August 2025, will introduce 'Katsumeshi'—a local gourmet dish loved for over 70 years and recognized as a '100-Year Food' by the Agency for Cultural Affairs—through a special performance titled 'That Delicious Katsumeshi Once More.'
Event Overview:
Date: May 29, 2026 (Friday), from just after 12:00 PM for approximately 30 minutes.
Location: Civic Lobby, 1st Floor, New City Hall Building (2000 Kitazaike, Kakogawa-cho, Kakogawa City).
Performance: Naniwabushi 'That Delicious Katsumeshi Once More' by Kota Kyoyama and shamisen player Mitsuki Niiyama.
Admission: Free.
Highlights:
- Appearance by characters 'Kattsun and Demi-chan.'
- Distribution of the revised 'Katsumeshi Map.'
- Giveaway of limited-edition 'Kattsun & Demi-chan' merchandise (100 items only).
- PR for 'Kako-no-chan' (Kakogawa City charm mascot) and distribution of the May issue of 'Koho Kakogawa.'
'Kattsun and Demi-chan' LINE stickers will go on sale on the day of the event: https://line.me/S/sticker/33654265
At this event, Kota Kyoyama, a naniwabushi narrator from Kakogawa who was appointed as a Kakogawa Tourism Ambassador in August 2025, will introduce 'Katsumeshi'—a local gourmet dish loved for over 70 years and recognized as a '100-Year Food' by the Agency for Cultural Affairs—through a special performance titled 'That Delicious Katsumeshi Once More.'
Event Overview:
Date: May 29, 2026 (Friday), from just after 12:00 PM for approximately 30 minutes.
Location: Civic Lobby, 1st Floor, New City Hall Building (2000 Kitazaike, Kakogawa-cho, Kakogawa City).
Performance: Naniwabushi 'That Delicious Katsumeshi Once More' by Kota Kyoyama and shamisen player Mitsuki Niiyama.
Admission: Free.
Highlights:
- Appearance by characters 'Kattsun and Demi-chan.'
- Distribution of the revised 'Katsumeshi Map.'
- Giveaway of limited-edition 'Kattsun & Demi-chan' merchandise (100 items only).
- PR for 'Kako-no-chan' (Kakogawa City charm mascot) and distribution of the May issue of 'Koho Kakogawa.'
'Kattsun and Demi-chan' LINE stickers will go on sale on the day of the event: https://line.me/S/sticker/33654265
FAQ
When is 'Katsumeshi Day'?
It is on May 29th every year.
Where is the event held?
It is held in the Citizen's Lobby on the 1st floor of the New Kako City Hall.
What is the content of the event?
A performance of Kako Rakugo 'Ano Oishii Katsumeshi wo Mou Ichido' by Rakugo performer Keizan Kouta will be held.
When will the 'Kattun and Demi-chan' LINE stickers be available for purchase?
They will be available for purchase starting from the event day on May 29, 2026.
What is Kako's 'Katsumeshi'?
It is a dish with a breaded pork cutlet placed on rice, topped with a demi-glace sauce, and served with boiled cabbage. It has been certified as one of the '100 Year Foods' by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.