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Hosting the 4th Okara Donut Championship to Determine Japan's Best Okara Donut!

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Published Apr 8, 2026 11:20 PM ・ Updated Jun 19, 2026 11:14 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The Japan Dry Okara Association held the 4th Okara Donut Championship to coincide with Okara Day on April 8th.
Tofu Kusumoto won the Gold Award in the Plain Category, while Tofuya Takahashi and Jimo Tofu Soia tied for Double Gold in the Variety Category.

The Japan Dry Okara Association held the 4th Okara Donut Championship to coincide with Okara Day on April 8th. Tofu Kusumoto won the Gold Award in the Plain Category, while Tofuya Takahashi and Jimo Tofu Soia tied for Double Gold in the Variety Category.

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General Incorporated Association Japan Dry Okara Association (Handa City, Aichi Prefecture / Chairman Yuichi Tsukada) held the 4th Okara Donut Championship to determine the best donuts in Japan using okara (soy pulp) as a commemorative event for "Okara Day" on April 8. The Gold Award in the Plain Category went to first-time exhibitor Tofu Kusumoto (Kagoshima Prefecture), while the Variety Category saw a tie for the Double Gold Award between Tofuya Takahashi (Ibaraki Prefecture) and Jimo Tofu Soia (Hokkaido)!

The Special Judge Maaya Wada Award was given to Tofuya Takahashi (Ibaraki Prefecture) and Okara Technologies Inc. (Miyazaki Prefecture).

[The 4th All-Japan Okara Donut Championship Results]

★ Plain Category Gold Award ★

Tofu Kusumoto (Kagoshima Prefecture) https://tofu-kusumoto.co.jp/ Tofuya's Tofu Donut

★ Variety Category Gold Award ★

Tofuya Takahashi (Ibaraki Prefecture) https://tofuya-takah...

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FAQ

Which organization hosted the 4th Okara Donut Championship?

The event was held by the General Incorporated Association Japan Dry Okara Association.

What is the purpose of holding the Okara Donut Championship?

It was held to determine the best donuts in Japan using okara (soy pulp).

When was the commemorative Okara Day celebrated with this event?

Okara Day was commemorated on April 8 as part of this championship event.

Who won the Gold Award in the Plain Category of the championship?

Tofu Kusumoto from Kagoshima Prefecture won the Plain Category Gold Award.

Which companies tied for the Double Gold Award in the Variety Category?

Tofuya Takahashi from Ibaraki and Jimo Tofu Soia from Hokkaido tied for the award.

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