[Hanshin Umeda Main Store] Welcome to the Holy Land of Karaage! The Karaage Festival to enjoy freshly fried, piping hot karaage kicks off.
The '8th Hanshin Karaage Fan Thanksgiving' will be held at Hanshin Umeda Main Store from April 22nd to 29th. Featuring Koichiro Yagi, Executive Director of the Japan Karaage Association, as a special presenter, the event will offer karaage from famous stores in Oita/Nakatsu and limited-time menus, allowing visitors to savor freshly fried, piping hot karaage.
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■Hanshin Umeda Main Store 1F Food Festival Terrace '8th Hanshin Karaage Fan Thanksgiving'
■April 22nd (Wednesday) - 29th (Wednesday/Holiday)
■Official URL: https://web.hh-online.jp/hanshin/contents/str/index.html
■Food Festival Terrace Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanshin_1ffoodevent/?hl=ja
This marks the 8th anniversary of the Thanksgiving Festival at 'Hanshin Umeda Main Store,' which is recognized by the Japan Karaage Association as Osaka's sacred place for karaage!
In addition to specialty shops from Oita/Nakatsu, the 'home of karaage,' there will be highly recommended shops, limited-time menus, and sours that pair perfectly with karaage, characteristic of the Food Festival Terrace.
Juicy meat, hot and crispy! This is a festival to enjoy freshly made karaage.
＼This time's Super Presenter／
Koichiro Yagi, Executive Director of the Japan Karaage Association
While a student (graduated from Kyoto Sangyo University), he became fascinated with motorcycle travel and food tours, becoming a wanderer who sought out local specialties and famous restaurants. In 2008, he founded the Japan Karaage Association in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. He has eaten karaage from over 5,000 establishments.
With the slogan 'Japanese Karaage will change the world,' he is planning a global strategy to make karaage, a national dish, into 'KARAAGE' worldwide.
◎The home of karaage!
■April 22nd (Wednesday) - 29th (Wednesday/Holiday)
■Official URL: https://web.hh-online.jp/hanshin/contents/str/index.html
■Food Festival Terrace Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanshin_1ffoodevent/?hl=ja
This marks the 8th anniversary of the Thanksgiving Festival at 'Hanshin Umeda Main Store,' which is recognized by the Japan Karaage Association as Osaka's sacred place for karaage!
In addition to specialty shops from Oita/Nakatsu, the 'home of karaage,' there will be highly recommended shops, limited-time menus, and sours that pair perfectly with karaage, characteristic of the Food Festival Terrace.
Juicy meat, hot and crispy! This is a festival to enjoy freshly made karaage.
＼This time's Super Presenter／
Koichiro Yagi, Executive Director of the Japan Karaage Association
While a student (graduated from Kyoto Sangyo University), he became fascinated with motorcycle travel and food tours, becoming a wanderer who sought out local specialties and famous restaurants. In 2008, he founded the Japan Karaage Association in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. He has eaten karaage from over 5,000 establishments.
With the slogan 'Japanese Karaage will change the world,' he is planning a global strategy to make karaage, a national dish, into 'KARAAGE' worldwide.
◎The home of karaage!