Golden Week 'Kids Eel Catching Experience' Event Report: A Big Hit with Families

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  • Golden Week 'Kids Eel Catching Experience' Event Report: A Big Hit with Families
  • Manraku Inc. held a 'Kids Eel Catching Experience' at its Miyazaki restaurant during Golden Week 2026. The hands-on event drew large family crowds, with some sessions seeing queues, and attracted visitors via TV coverage and online searches.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 4, 2026

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Manraku Inc. held a 'Kids Eel Catching Experience' at its Miyazaki restaurant during Golden Week 2026. The hands-on event drew large family crowds, with some sessions seeing queues, and attracted visitors via TV coverage and online searches.

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Golden Week 'Kids Eel Catching Experience' Event Report: A Big Hit with Families (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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June 4, 2026
Manraku Inc. held a 'Kids Eel Catching Experience' at its Miyazaki restaurant during Golden Week 2026. The hands-on event drew large family crowds, with some sessions seeing queues, and attracted visitors via TV coverage and online searches.
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Manraku Inc. (Miyazaki City) hosted a special 'Kids Eel Catching Experience' at its restaurant Unagi-dokoro Manraku during the 2026 Golden Week holiday. Held on April 29 and May 2-6 from 11:00 to 15:00, the free outdoor event was open to dine-in customers without reservations. Small child-safe eels were used, and caught eels were given as take-home gifts rather than served on-site. The event aimed to let families 'learn about, touch, and savor' eels beyond simply eating them. Many families with young children participated, with wait times forming on busy days. Three-generation groups were also observed, with grandparents sharing memories of catching river eels. Parents were seen explaining to children that the small eels grow into the ones served at the restaurant, naturally connecting the experience to the meal. TV news coverage and internet searches during the holiday brought in out-of-prefecture visitors as well. The company views the event as a successful model for combining dining with experiential value and plans to continue similar initiatives.

FAQ

When was the Kids Eel Catching Experience held?

It was held on April 29 and May 2-6, 2026, during Golden Week, from 11:00 to 15:00 each day at the restaurant's outdoor area.

Who was eligible to participate in the event?

Participation was limited to customers who dined at the restaurant. No advance reservation was required; walk-in participation was accepted on the day.

What happened to the eels caught by children?

Caught eels were not eaten on-site. Instead, they were given to participants to take home. Child-safe small eels were used for the activity.

What types of visitors attended the event?

Mostly families with young children, including three-generation groups. Some out-of-prefecture tourists visited after seeing TV coverage or finding the event online.

What was the purpose of this event?

The goal was to offer families a chance to learn about, touch, and taste eels — going beyond just dining to create a fuller experiential connection with the food.

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