[Gourmet Event] "Dried Noodle Grand Prix" Featuring 36 Menus Devised by Noodle Professionals & Talk Show by Shuichi Ikemori of DEEN Decided!

Nippon Access, Inc. (Location: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President, CEO: Shinya Hattori) will hold the dried noodle festival "The Dried Noodle Grand Prix 2026 in Tokyo" at Komazawa Olympic Park Central Plaza on May 16 (Sat) - 17 (Sun), 2026. 36 companies and 36 menus will gather, with food manufacturers who are experts in delicious dried noodle preparation offering exquisite menus!

All 36 Menus Revealed! Affordable prices of 250 yen or 500 yen per bowl! This lineup allows you to fully enjoy the deliciousness, diversity, and creative ways to prepare dried noodles through comparative tasting. ▼ Check the official "Dried Noodle Grand Prix" website for all participating menus https://promotion.nippon-access.co.jp/event/kanmengp/

Participating Companies are Dried Noodle and Food Manufacturers that Brighten Your Table Dried noodle and food manufacturers who bring out the maximum deliciousness of dried noodles. Pay attention to the thrilling competition where manufacturers' passion clashes, offering a dried noodle experience full of surprises and discoveries!

The Grand Prix is Determined by Your Vote! When you purchase a menu item, you will receive a medal. Place your medal in the voting box for your favorite participating company. The Grand Prix and various awards will be decided based on the number of medals collected over the two days.

Talk Show by DEEN's Soba Enthusiast Shuichi Ikemori Decided! Talk shows by DEEN's Shuichi Ikemori will be held for two days. On the 16th (Sat), guest Tomomi Nishimura (Talent), and on the 17th (Sun), guest Mariya Nagao (Actress/Model) will join him for discussions on the charm and enjoyment of dried noodles, as well as featured menus, all related to dried noodles.

"Delicious Ways to Eat Dried Noodles" Fully Devised by Food Professionals The participating companies in the "Dried Noodle Grand Prix" are dried noodle and food manufacturers who pursue various elements such as taste, texture, and aroma, and are passionate about product development to deliver "deliciousness." You can experience a new encounter with dried noodles, beyond just "deliciousness," with surprises and discoveries, as these food professionals fully devise and offer "delicious ways to eat dried noodles." *The participating companies are all-in on cooking, menu provision, and customer engagement (photo from a past event)*

[Section Introduction] Local Specialty Noodles from Across Japan, and Delicious Dried Noodle Preparations You Can "Imitate" at Home That Will Surprise You

Specialty Dried Noodle Category (250 yen per bowl) Deeply profound precisely because it's simple! You too can join the ranks of noodle connoisseurs. At the Dried Noodle Grand Prix, you can enjoy simple yet delicious ways to eat dried noodles. This is a department truly befitting the Dried Noodle Grand Prix, where you can discover differences you never knew existed in noodle thickness, chewiness, and flavor, and find your own preferences.

Arranged Menu Category (500 yen per bowl) New Ways to Enjoy Dried Noodles at Home You Can "Imitate" We will offer pride-worthy menus featuring creative arrangements that make dried noodles even more delicious. You are sure to encounter new discoveries like "What a combination!?" and taste buds that will move you to tears.

◎Details of all participating menus are here Find your "favorite noodle" in preparation for the event day! A list of all 36 menus is now available! ▼ Click the official "Dried Noodle Grand Prix" website https://promotion.nippon-access.co.jp/event/kanmengp/

◎Recipes for home use are now available! We are releasing home recipes that allow you to cook all the featured menus in your own kitchen. ▼ Check out the "Cookpad" home recipes here https://cookpad.com/jp/users/40430036

Talk Show by DEEN's Shuichi Ikemori, a Soba Lover, with Tomomi Nishimura & Mariya Nagao Decided! Talk shows by DEEN's Shuichi Ikemori, known as a soba lover, will be held for two days! With guests, on the 16th (Sat) talent Tomomi Nishimura, and on the 17th (Sun) actress/model Mariya Nagao, they will discuss the charm and enjoyment of dried noodles, featured menus for this event, and other topics related to dried noodles. On both days, there will be three sessions (starting at 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:00).

In addition, SOBA CAFÉ IKEMORI, produced by Ikemori, will also be participating, selling "Soba Soft Serve" and "Hojicha Roll with Red Bean Paste" in collaboration with Dojima Roll. Store-exclusive merchandise will also be available for purchase.

<Profiles> Shuichi Ikemori, Vocalist of DEEN Known as a soba enthusiast who eats soba almost every day of the year, he proposes his "Ikemori Style" of enjoying soba through numerous media appearances, positioning himself as a soba cuisine researcher.

Tomomi Nishimura, Talent Loved with the nickname "Tororin," this year marks her 40th anniversary since her debut! She is also a frequent visitor to SOBA CAFÉ IKEMORI in her private life.

Mariya Nagao, Actress/Model A former member of AKB48, she is now active as an actress and model.

<Regarding Talk Show Viewing> * If you wish to view the talk show while seated, you will need to enter a lottery for reserved seating tickets in advance. * Reserved Seating Ticket