Maisen's 'Hire Katsu Sand' Wins Gold Award at the 3rd Japan Location Bento Awards for the 3rd Consecutive Year

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  • Maisen's 'Hire Katsu Sand' Wins Gold Award at the 3rd Japan Location Bento Awards for the 3rd Consecutive Year
  • Maisen's signature Hire Katsu Sandwich has won a Gold Award at the 3rd Japan Location Bento Awards for the third consecutive year. The product is recognized for its convenience and quality, making it a staple for film and production location catering.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 11, 2026

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Maisen's signature Hire Katsu Sandwich has won a Gold Award at the 3rd Japan Location Bento Awards for the third consecutive year. The product is recognized for its convenience and quality, making it a staple for film and production location catering.

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Maisen's 'Hire Katsu Sand' Wins Gold Award at the 3rd Japan Location Bento Awards for the 3rd Consecutive Year (June 11, 2026), PR Times
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June 11, 2026
Maisen's signature Hire Katsu Sandwich has won a Gold Award at the 3rd Japan Location Bento Awards for the third consecutive year. The product is recognized for its convenience and quality, making it a staple for film and production location catering.
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The "Hire Katsu Sandwich" from Izutsu Maisen Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Daisuke Sen) has been awarded a Gold Award at the "3rd Japan Location Bento Awards," hosted by the Japan Location Bento Award Steering Committee. Selected from 296 types of bento boxes chosen by loyal users of location catering, the product was honored for its impact on work sites. The announcement was made on June 10 (Wed), known as "Location Bento Day." This marks the third consecutive year that the "Hire Katsu Sandwich" has received the Gold Award, following its success in the first and second years. For over 50 years, the "Hire Katsu Sandwich" has been loved across generations as Maisen's signature product, known for its soft pork cutlet, fluffy bread, and secret sauce. While it maintains the taste established at its founding, it incorporates various improvements developed over many years. - Ease of consumption and portability: Packaged in boxes of three, easy to carry, and includes an oshibori (wet towel). - Accessible size: Designed to be easily handled by both children and the elderly. - Convenience: Long shelf life at room temperature, making it ideal for busy work schedules and as gifts for production sets. ■Product Information Name: Hire Katsu Sandwich Price: 3 pieces 486 JPY / 6 pieces 956 JPY / 9 pieces 1,404 JPY (tax included) [About Japan Location Bento Awards] An award that honors "location bento" that have influenced the industry at film, TV, advertising, and event production sites. Winners are selected via internet voting. [About Izutsu Maisen Co., Ltd.] Since its founding in 1965, the company has focused on "tender tonkatsu that can be cut with chopsticks," operating direct retail stores in department stores and stations, restaurants, and catering businesses.

FAQ

What award did Ito Mai-sen's 'Pork Cutlet Sandwich' win?

It won the Gold Award at the '3rd Japan Location Box Lunch Grand Prix' organized by the Japan Location Box Lunch Grand Prix Executive Committee.

Why is the 'Pork Cutlet Sandwich' chosen as a location box lunch?

It is chosen for its easy-to-carry box, included wet wipes, convenient single-serving size, and long shelf life at room temperature, making it ideal for busy work sites.

What is the 'Japan Location Box Lunch Grand Prix'?

It is an award that honors bento boxes that have had a significant impact within the industry, specifically those eaten by performers and staff at filming and event production sites.

How long has Mai-sen's 'Pork Cutlet Sandwich' been a flagship product?

It has been a flagship product for over 50 years since its establishment in 1965.

How many times has it won the Gold Award at the '3rd Japan Location Box Lunch Grand Prix'?

It has won the Gold Award for three consecutive years, including the 1st and 2nd editions.

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