Sales of 'Rock Ice(R) Shaved Ice' at the 'Hita River Opening Tourist Festival' on May 23 (Sat) and 24 (Sun)
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- Sales of 'Rock Ice(R) Shaved Ice' at the 'Hita River Opening Tourist Festival' on May 23 (Sat) and 24 (Sun)
- Kyushu Kokubo Co., Ltd. will set up a stall at the 79th Hita River Opening Tourist Festival on May 23-24, 2026. In addition to selling 'Rock Ice(R) Shaved Ice' at the Hita Station square, they will collaborate with the Hita Mikuma High School 'Mikuma Market Club' on the 23rd.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 22, 2026
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Kyushu Kokubo Co., Ltd. will set up a stall at the 79th Hita River Opening Tourist Festival on May 23-24, 2026. In addition to selling 'Rock Ice(R) Shaved Ice' at the Hita Station square, they will collaborate with the Hita Mikuma High School 'Mikuma Market Club' on the 23rd.
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- Sales of 'Rock Ice(R) Shaved Ice' at the 'Hita River Opening Tourist Festival' on May 23 (Sat) and 24 (Sun) (May 22, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
- Date
- May 22, 2026
Kyushu Kokubo Co., Ltd. will set up a stall at the 79th Hita River Opening Tourist Festival on May 23-24, 2026. In addition to selling 'Rock Ice(R) Shaved Ice' at the Hita Station square, they will collaborate with the Hita Mikuma High School 'Mikuma Market Club' on the 23rd.
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● 'Fluffy Rock Ice(R) Shaved Ice'
Rock Ice shaved ice (strawberry, mandarin orange, peach) will be sold at the festival. On Saturday the 23rd, they will provide students with opportunities for social experience through the sale of shaved ice in collaboration with the Hita Mikuma High School 'Mikuma Market Club.'
● Rock Ice Booth Details
Location: Hita Station Square
Hours: Saturday 12:00-21:00, Sunday 10:00-16:00
● Appearance
They will appear on the KCV live broadcast program 'KCV Special Stage' to talk about 'heatstroke and heat countermeasures.'
● About the KOKUBO Group
The KOKUBO Group is committed to the 'creation of a rich food culture nurtured by ice.' They pursue new possibilities for Rock Ice, conducting social contribution activities through sports icing and heatstroke countermeasures. Additionally, they are certified as a 'Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Category).'
FAQ
What are the main initiatives of Kyushu Kokubo at the '79th Hita River Opening Festival'?
Kyushu Kokubo will sell 'Rock Ice (R) shaved ice' at the Hita Station Square and support student sales experiences in collaboration with Hita Mima High School's 'Mima Market Club.' Additionally, they will appear on a KCV live broadcast to explain heat countermeasures.
When and where will the Rock Ice (R) shaved ice be sold?
The Rock Ice (R) shaved ice will be sold at Hita Station Square. The dates and times are May 23, 2026 (Saturday) from 12:00 to 21:00, and May 24 (Sunday) from 10:00 to 16:00.
How is the KOKUBO Group addressing heatstroke prevention?
As a supporter of the 'Heatstroke Prevention Awareness Project,' the KOKUBO Group is promoting heat countermeasures using the cooling power of Rock Ice and advancing related activities.
Can you tell me about the history of the 'Rock Ice' brand by the KOKUBO Group?
Kokubo Seihyo Cold Storage began selling 'cracked ice' under the 'Rock Ice (R)' brand in 1973, and it celebrated its 50th anniversary in October 2023.
What is the organizational structure of the KOKUBO Group?
The KOKUBO Group is composed of Core Kokubo Holdings Co., Ltd., Kokubo Seihyo Cold Storage Co., Ltd., various KOKUBO corporations in East Japan, Hokkaido, Tokai, West Japan, and Kyushu, as well as KOKUBO ROCK ICE (THAILAND) CO., LTD. in Thailand.