Nakamuraya Relaunches "Nikuman & Karauma Nikuman 6-piece Set" with Authentic Spiciness, Available from April 1, 2026

Nakamuraya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Hiroyuki Shimada; Standard Market: 2204; hereinafter "Nakamuraya") will launch its "Nikuman & Karauma Nikuman 6-piece Set" (Chinese steamed buns) for a limited time from Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at supermarkets in the Kanto region and neighboring prefectures.

The "Kara Nikuman 3-piece Set" (hereinafter "Kara Nikuman"), which was popular last year with the tagline "Authentically spicy Nikuman awaits at home this summer... best enjoyed with an evening drink," is making a comeback as part of Nakamuraya's popular Chinese steamed bun lineup in supermarkets. Its name has been changed to "Karauma Nikuman" (spicy delicious Nikuman), and it will be released for a limited time as a set with the classic and popular "Nikuman" (steamed pork bun).

【Background of Release】

・Nakamuraya's Chinese steamed buns for supermarkets have seen increased demand in various scenarios, such as busy morning breakfasts or snacks when feeling a little hungry, as delicious and convenient foods that can be easily cooked in a microwave, especially since individual packaging was introduced in 2021. Amidst this, the company is working to "create a food culture" where Chinese steamed buns are enjoyed throughout the year by proposing new eating occasions.

・In May 2025, the "Kara Nikuman," designed to relieve summer heat stress with its spiciness, was sold for a limited time and was well-received by many customers as a lunch, snack, or late-night meal.

・This time, to make it more accessible to a wider audience while retaining the popular "spiciness" and "deliciousness" from last year, the product name has been changed from "Kara Nikuman" to "Karauma Nikuman." By setting "Nikuman & Karauma Nikuman 6-piece Set" with the classic and popular "Nikuman," customers can enjoy both the familiar comforting taste and the addictive "spiciness" and "deliciousness" that were so well-received, all at once.

【Features of Karauma Nikuman】

＜POINT 1＞ Authentic "Spiciness" and Lingering "Deliciousness" that provide a refreshing sensation when eaten

We've created a flavor that makes you want to eat it again, with a stimulating spiciness from plenty of red chili peppers, enhanced by a hidden touch of doubanjiang (chili bean paste) for a lingering umami and deep richness. The "spiciness" and "deliciousness" provide a refreshing sensation, invigorating both mind and body.

＜POINT 2＞ Easy to heat, convenient individual packaging

No need for plastic wrap; it can be easily cooked in a microwave while still in its individual packaging. It's perfect for meals or snacks when you want to eat something quickly and easily without spending much time.

【Product Details】

■ Product Name: Nikuman & Karauma Nikuman 6-piece Set

■ Product Description: An assortment of "Nikuman" and "Karauma Nikuman."

"Nikuman"... Made with a balanced blend of pork, bamboo shoots, green onions, shiitake mushrooms, etc., and seasoned with a soy sauce base using Nakamuraya's unique cooking techniques, all wrapped in a fluffy, flavorful bun.

"Karauma Nikuman"... A Chinese steamed bun characterized by authentic "spiciness" and lingering "deliciousness," combining simple ingredients like pork, bamboo shoots, and green onions with plenty of chili peppers and doubanjiang. It offers a refreshing sensation by making you sweat during hot seasons.

■ Contents: 3 Nikuman, 3 Karauma Nikuman

■ Suggested Retail Price: 646 yen (tax included)

■ Sales Period: April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) - July 31, 2026 (Friday) (planned)

■ Best Before Date: 5 days for products delivered to stores from April 1 to April 30

4 days for products delivered to stores from May 1 to July 31

■ Main Sales Channels: Supermarkets (Kanto region and neighboring prefectures, etc.)

【Nakamuraya's Chinese Steamed Buns】

Nakamuraya was founded in 1901 (Meiji 34) as a bakery. Inspired by the founder's couple encountering baozi (Chinese buns) in China, Nakamuraya launched what is now known as "Chukaman" (Chinese steamed buns) in 1927 (Showa 2) under the name "Tenka Ippin Shina Manju."

At the time of its launch, Chinese artisans hand-wrapped the buns and steamed them in bamboo steamers. Even today, to deliver this deliciousness, the company conducts daily research and develops dough using its own yeast and fillings that leverage cooking techniques cultivated in restaurants.

Under its management philosophy, "Pursuing true value and sharing that joy," Nakamuraya continues to propose food that brings joy and integrates into future lifestyles through ingenuity and challenge.