Combat the Vague Malaise of the Rainy Season with Global Wisdom: NISHIKIYA KITCHEN Launches Its First Three 'Yojō Soup' Varieties, Supervised by a Kampo Doctor, on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

NISHIKIYA KITCHEN, a specialty store that sells approximately 120 types of retort foods, primarily retort curry, under the concept of 'Making world cuisine simple.' (Nishiki Food Co., Ltd., headquartered in Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, Representative Director and President Yoichi Kikuchi), will launch a new 'Yojō Soup' series (Mala Tang, Bak Kut Teh, Samgyetang) on Thursday, June 4, 2026, supervised by a Kampo doctor and inspired by traditional world cuisines. June, which marks the start of the rainy season, is a time when people are prone to feeling unwell due to changes in atmospheric pressure and increased humidity. Additionally, in summer, people suffer from 'internal organ chills' caused by air conditioning and excessive consumption of cold foods. To support the daily lives of people who tend to put off this 'vague malaise,' NISHIKIYA KITCHEN focused on 'food that balances the body (dietary therapy),' cultivated around the world since ancient times. Under the supervision of a Kampo doctor, they planned and developed single-serving soups using ingredients and spices considered beneficial for health. This series can be stored at room temperature and is easy to prepare by simply heating in a microwave, supporting a sustainable 'self-care habit.'

Advance sales saw an average purchase of over 2 units! Background of the launch of NISHIKIYA KITCHEN's first 'Yojō Soup'

'Yojō' is not just about preventing illness; it is the wisdom of caring for and balancing the mind and body in daily life. Aimed at people with busy schedules, NISHIKIYA KITCHEN planned this to deliver 'meals that allow you to easily take care of yourself.' Advance sales were held exclusively for members on the NISHIKIYA KITCHEN official online shop from Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25. Approximately 60% of buyers were women, and it was well-received, mainly by people in their 30s to 50s. In particular, Mala Tang and Samgyetang were purchased in bulk, with an average of over 2 units per purchase.

1. Supervised by a Kampo doctor, supporting sustainable 'self-care'

Together with VARYTEX Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Kiichiro Hirano), which is digitalizing Kampo, they used ingredients and spices considered good for health, focusing not only on an easy-to-eat flavor but also on the texture and heartiness of the ingredients, creating a single-serving soup.

2. Adopted microwave-safe packaging that can be heated without fire

This series allows meal preparation without using fire, even in a kitchen that tends to get hot in summer.

3. Can be stored at room temperature

Especially in summer, it can be stored at room temperature for long periods without worrying about refrigerator space.

[Microwavable] Yojō Soup comes in 3 varieties to choose from according to your meal scene

■ Mala Tang

Originating from a dish eaten by boat trackers working along the Min River, a tributary of the Yangtze River in Sichuan Province, China, to warm their cold bodies and endure harsh labor. NISHIKIYA KITCHEN modeled its version on the Chinese-originated Mala Tang, simmering four types of ingredients in a mellow pork bone soup, finished with Sichuan pepper and chili for a lingering spiciness.

[Price: 590 yen (tax included) Contents: 180g]

URL: https://nishikiya-shop.com/item/11107

[Ingredients considered effective for health] Lotus root, wood ear mushroom, bamboo shoot, chili pepper

[Meal scene] Recommended as a 'warming switch item' on slightly chilly days during the rainy season. Ideal for when you want to warm your body from the inside. You can also enjoy it by topping it with boiled harusame (bean thread noodles).

■ Bak Kut Teh

A dish born from the food culture of Chinese immigrants in Malaysia and Singapore. It was eaten by people who had exhausted their physical strength from long hours of dock work and heavy labor, as an energy supplement to regain vitality.

NISHIKIYA KITCHEN modeled its version on Malaysian Bak Kut Teh, slowly simmering large chunks of pork spare ribs and spices in a soy sauce-flavored soup until tender.

[Price: 590 yen (tax included) Contents: 180g]

URL: https://nishikiya-shop.com/item/11108

[Ingredients considered effective for health] Pork spare ribs, garlic, pine nuts, star anise

[Meal scene] Recommended as a 'pre-sleep health boost' for dinner on days you feel tired. Ideal for when you want to build up vitality.

■ Samgyetang

A traditional Korean medicinal dish, originally a nutritious soup eaten by emperors and royalty of the Joseon Dynasty to maintain health. It has been cherished since ancient times for its effects on strength, immunity, and disease prevention.

NISHIKIYA KITCHEN modeled its version on Korean Samgyetang, simmering chicken, barley, and ginseng, finished with a gentle flavor that highlights the chicken's umami, creating a thick, hearty soup.

[Price: 590 yen (tax included) Contents: 180g]

URL: https://nishikiya-shop.com/item/11109

[Ingredients considered effective for health] Chicken, goji berries, ginger, ginseng

[Meal scene] Recommended as part of a 'reset menu' for breakfast the day after overeating. Ideal for when you want to rest your body.

About Nishiki Food Co., Ltd. and NISHIKIYA KITCHEN

■ What is NISHIKIYA KITCHEN?

A specialty brand offering approximately 120 types of retort foods, including curries, soups, pasta sauces, and baby food, under the concept of 'Making world cuisine simple.'

■ What are the key points of commitment?

They aim to create flavors that do not rely on food additives while making the most of the natural deliciousness of the ingredients.

◉ No seasonings (amino acids, etc.)*, colorings, or fragrances are used.

*Umami ingredients such as yeast extract, which are classified as food, may be used.

■ What is the brand's mission?

To make retort foods 'simple' rather than 'cutting corners.' To lighten the burden of cooking and increase valuable time.

To become a brand remembered as 'NISHIKIYA KITCHEN for retort curry.'

■ What are the signature menu items?

・Butter Chicken Curry: The culmination of over 10 years of visiting India, the home of curry.

・Corn Potage: A long-selling product that has been loved for over 10 years without changing the recipe.

■ Where can you buy it?

・At 7 directly managed stores in Tokyo and Miyagi Prefecture, and the official online shop.

・In the past, they have also opened pop-up shops at Shibuya Scramble Square and Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka.

■ What media have featured them?

Numerous appearances on TV Tokyo's 'Cambria Palace,' MBS/TBS's 'Tokoro-san no O Todoke Mono desu!', TBS's 'Sakurai・Ariyoshi THE YAKAI,' MBS/TBS's 'Saturday Plus,' and many others.

Ion Mall Natori store, where some of NISHIKIYA KITCHEN's products drew a line of over 100 people at the opening.

■ Company Overview

Company Name: Nishiki Food Co., Ltd.

Head Office: 265-1, Shinkansei, Shimonogo, Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture

Representatives: Chairman Yo Kikuchi, President Yoichi Kikuchi

Established: March 1952

Capital: 30 million yen

Website: https://www.nishiki-shokuhin.jp/

Online Shop: https://nishikiya-shop.com

■ Customer Inquiries Regarding This Content

NISHIKIYA KITCHEN Mail Order Department

TEL: 0120-19-2498 (Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)