Izutsu Maizen to Release 'Hokkaido Corn Cream Croquette' for a Limited Time from May 6 (Wed) – Enjoy the Pop-in-Your-Mouth Texture and Sweetness of Corn
Izutsu Maizen Co., Ltd. will release its 'Hokkaido Corn Cream Croquette' for a limited time starting May 6, 2026. This popular seasonal item, featuring the popping texture and gentle sweetness of Hokkaido-produced corn, is back again for a limited run.
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Izutsu Maizen Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Dai-suke Sen) will release the 'Hokkaido Corn Cream Croquette' for a limited time starting May 6 (Wednesday).
**The popular croquette, made with plenty of Hokkaido corn, returns this year!**
Last year's popular seasonal product, the 'Hokkaido Corn Cream Croquette,' is making a comeback this year. This product is popular across a wide range of generations, offering the popping texture of corn kernels and a gentle sweetness. We have uniquely blended corn kernels and corn paste to create a dish where the flavor of corn spreads throughout your mouth.
While it's delicious with sauce, you can also enjoy the natural deliciousness of the corn as is. It's recommended not only as an additional dish for the dinner table but also as a snack or light meal.
■ **Product Name:** Hokkaido Corn Cream Croquette
■ **Price:** 249 yen (tax included)
■ **Release Date:** Scheduled from May 6, 2026 (Wed) to June 16, 2026 (Tue)
■ **Sales Locations:** Available at direct stores nationwide. Not sold at ecute Akihabara store or stores that do not handle fried foods.
* **Store search here:** https://mai-sen.com/shop/#shopsearch
**Maizen's Commitment**
**Pork:** We meticulously check pork sourced from around the world every day, using only approved cuts. We remove sinews and pound the meat to loosen its fibers. This is a time-consuming process that cannot be omitted, as a single uncut sinew can distort the meat's shape when fried and alter the texture when eaten.
**Breadcrumbs and Frying Oil:** We use fresh breadcrumbs made daily from bread baked according to a special recipe. These are unique Maizen breadcrumbs, differing from commercial ones in content, size, and shape. Our frying oil is also a Maizen custom-order product. We fry carefully, adjusting the heating time. The glossy, crispy, and beautifully blooming crust, which Maizen calls 'Kengedachi,' is the pride of Maizen's tonkatsu.
**Sauce:** Maizen currently produces four types of sauces: sweet, spicy, for sandwiches, and for Kurobuta (black pork).
The basic recipe remains unchanged from the time of founding, carefully blended by skilled craftsmen who have inherited the founder's dedication, using fresh vegetables and fruits as ingredients.
**About Izutsu Maizen Co., Ltd.**
Since its founding in 1965, Tonkatsu Maizen has been dedicated to 'tender tonkatsu that can be cut with chopsticks,' striving to provide delicious meals for everyone from children to seniors. With the corporate philosophy of 'for our customers' delicious smiles,' we operate approximately 70 direct sales stores and 13 restaurants in department store basements and station concourses nationwide, in addition to wholesale, catering, and e-commerce businesses.
**【Company Overview】**
**Company Name:** Izutsu Maizen Co., Ltd.
**Head Office Location:** KRT Aoyama 2F, 2-12-5 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
**Established:** November 1965
**Representative Director:** Dai-suke Sen
**Business Activities:** Restaurant business, direct sales business in department stores and commercial facilities, delivery business, wholesale business, e-commerce business, overseas business.
**The popular croquette, made with plenty of Hokkaido corn, returns this year!**
Last year's popular seasonal product, the 'Hokkaido Corn Cream Croquette,' is making a comeback this year. This product is popular across a wide range of generations, offering the popping texture of corn kernels and a gentle sweetness. We have uniquely blended corn kernels and corn paste to create a dish where the flavor of corn spreads throughout your mouth.
While it's delicious with sauce, you can also enjoy the natural deliciousness of the corn as is. It's recommended not only as an additional dish for the dinner table but also as a snack or light meal.
■ **Product Name:** Hokkaido Corn Cream Croquette
■ **Price:** 249 yen (tax included)
■ **Release Date:** Scheduled from May 6, 2026 (Wed) to June 16, 2026 (Tue)
■ **Sales Locations:** Available at direct stores nationwide. Not sold at ecute Akihabara store or stores that do not handle fried foods.
* **Store search here:** https://mai-sen.com/shop/#shopsearch
**Maizen's Commitment**
**Pork:** We meticulously check pork sourced from around the world every day, using only approved cuts. We remove sinews and pound the meat to loosen its fibers. This is a time-consuming process that cannot be omitted, as a single uncut sinew can distort the meat's shape when fried and alter the texture when eaten.
**Breadcrumbs and Frying Oil:** We use fresh breadcrumbs made daily from bread baked according to a special recipe. These are unique Maizen breadcrumbs, differing from commercial ones in content, size, and shape. Our frying oil is also a Maizen custom-order product. We fry carefully, adjusting the heating time. The glossy, crispy, and beautifully blooming crust, which Maizen calls 'Kengedachi,' is the pride of Maizen's tonkatsu.
**Sauce:** Maizen currently produces four types of sauces: sweet, spicy, for sandwiches, and for Kurobuta (black pork).
The basic recipe remains unchanged from the time of founding, carefully blended by skilled craftsmen who have inherited the founder's dedication, using fresh vegetables and fruits as ingredients.
**About Izutsu Maizen Co., Ltd.**
Since its founding in 1965, Tonkatsu Maizen has been dedicated to 'tender tonkatsu that can be cut with chopsticks,' striving to provide delicious meals for everyone from children to seniors. With the corporate philosophy of 'for our customers' delicious smiles,' we operate approximately 70 direct sales stores and 13 restaurants in department store basements and station concourses nationwide, in addition to wholesale, catering, and e-commerce businesses.
**【Company Overview】**
**Company Name:** Izutsu Maizen Co., Ltd.
**Head Office Location:** KRT Aoyama 2F, 2-12-5 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
**Established:** November 1965
**Representative Director:** Dai-suke Sen
**Business Activities:** Restaurant business, direct sales business in department stores and commercial facilities, delivery business, wholesale business, e-commerce business, overseas business.