Over 15 Million Sold! New Rice Balls Supervised by Rice Ball Specialty Shop 'Bongo' Launched
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- Over 15 Million Sold! New Rice Balls Supervised by Rice Ball Specialty Shop 'Bongo' Launched
- FamilyMart will release two new items in its 'Large Rice Ball' series, supervised by the specialty shop 'Bongo,' at stores nationwide starting June 9.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 9, 2026
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FamilyMart will release two new items in its 'Large Rice Ball' series, supervised by the specialty shop 'Bongo,' at stores nationwide starting June 9.
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- June 9, 2026
FamilyMart will release two new items in its 'Large Rice Ball' series, supervised by the specialty shop 'Bongo,' at stores nationwide starting June 9.
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FamilyMart Co., Ltd. will celebrate its 45th anniversary in September 2026. As part of its 'Best Taste' initiative, the company is collaborating with the specialty rice ball shop 'Bongo' (Location: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Owner: Yumiko Ukon) to release two new rice ball products: 'Bongo Supervised Large Rice Ball - Minced Tuna and Raw Cod Roe' (323 JPY, 348 JPY incl. tax) and 'Bongo Supervised Large Rice Ball - Fried Chicken and Mayonnaise' (332 JPY, 358 JPY incl. tax). These will be available at approximately 16,400 FamilyMart stores nationwide starting June 9, 2026.
The 'Bongo Supervised Hand-rolled Rice Ball' series, launched in March 2025, has received strong customer support. Combined with the 'Large Rice Ball' series (August 2025) and the 'Gochi-musubi' series (November 2025), the total sales have surpassed 15 million units.
These new 'Large Rice Balls' are 1.5 times the size of standard hand-rolled rice balls. The products feature popular ingredients from the Bongo shop, including 'Raw Cod Roe' and 'Fried Chicken and Mayonnaise.' The Raw Cod Roe is paired with minced tuna, while the Fried Chicken and Mayonnaise is offered separately.
Comments from Yumiko Ukon, Owner of 'Bongo':
'I felt that the Large Rice Ball series perfectly aligned with my desire to make customers full, as they have as much rice volume as our shop. That’s why I didn't hesitate to supervise this particular series.'
[Product Details]
■Bongo Supervised Large Rice Ball - Minced Tuna and Raw Cod Roe
Price: 323 JPY (348 JPY incl. tax)
Launch Date: June 9, 2026
Region: Nationwide
Description: A combination of minced tuna and Bongo's popular raw cod roe. The minced tuna is seasoned with a hint of wasabi and rich mayonnaise, Bongo-style.
■Bongo Supervised Large Rice Ball - Fried Chicken and Mayonnaise
Price: 332 JPY (358 JPY incl. tax)
Launch Date: June 9, 2026
Region: Nationwide
Description: Inspired by Bongo's popular 'Fried Chicken and Mayonnaise.' Soy-marinated fried chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce, combined with creamy mayonnaise for a flavorful bite.
The 'Bongo Supervised Hand-rolled Rice Ball' series, launched in March 2025, has received strong customer support. Combined with the 'Large Rice Ball' series (August 2025) and the 'Gochi-musubi' series (November 2025), the total sales have surpassed 15 million units.
These new 'Large Rice Balls' are 1.5 times the size of standard hand-rolled rice balls. The products feature popular ingredients from the Bongo shop, including 'Raw Cod Roe' and 'Fried Chicken and Mayonnaise.' The Raw Cod Roe is paired with minced tuna, while the Fried Chicken and Mayonnaise is offered separately.
Comments from Yumiko Ukon, Owner of 'Bongo':
'I felt that the Large Rice Ball series perfectly aligned with my desire to make customers full, as they have as much rice volume as our shop. That’s why I didn't hesitate to supervise this particular series.'
[Product Details]
■Bongo Supervised Large Rice Ball - Minced Tuna and Raw Cod Roe
Price: 323 JPY (348 JPY incl. tax)
Launch Date: June 9, 2026
Region: Nationwide
Description: A combination of minced tuna and Bongo's popular raw cod roe. The minced tuna is seasoned with a hint of wasabi and rich mayonnaise, Bongo-style.
■Bongo Supervised Large Rice Ball - Fried Chicken and Mayonnaise
Price: 332 JPY (358 JPY incl. tax)
Launch Date: June 9, 2026
Region: Nationwide
Description: Inspired by Bongo's popular 'Fried Chicken and Mayonnaise.' Soy-marinated fried chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce, combined with creamy mayonnaise for a flavorful bite.
FAQ
What are the new 'bongo' supervised onigiri being released by FamilyMart?
There are two types: 'bongo supervised large onigiri with tuna tataki and fresh tarako' (348 yen including tax) and 'bongo supervised large onigiri with chicken karaage mayonnaise' (358 yen including tax).
When will these onigiri be available for sale?
They will be available for sale from Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
What is the cumulative sales figure for the 'bongo' supervised onigiri series?
The cumulative sales have exceeded 15 million units from March 2025 to April 2026.
What is the feature of the 'large onigiri' series?
The feature is that they have 1.5 times the volume compared to the standard hand-rolled onigiri, which consists of 5 varieties.
Where will they be sold?
They will be sold at approximately 16,400 FamilyMart stores nationwide (excluding some stores).