Nagano's Tateshina-based "EMMA's HOTDOG" Opens First Overseas Store in Taiwan's Taoyuan City
EMMA's HOTDOG, a hot dog brand from Tateshina, Nagano, has opened its first international store in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, offering a "casual yet high-quality dining experience" with 100% homemade additive-free sausages and premium ingredients.
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Yaso Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chino City, Nagano Prefecture; Representative Director: Tetsushi Ishibashi) is pleased to announce the opening of its first overseas store, "EMMA's HOTDOG," in the Taoyuan Arts District, Taiwan, in April 2026. Our 100% homemade additive-free sausages and high-quality space overturn the traditional image of hot dog shops, delivering a "casual yet high-quality dining experience" from Japan to Taiwan's dining scene.
A Hot Dog Brand Born in Tateshina
"EMMA's HOTDOG" (currently EMMA’s FOOD&GROCERY) is a hot dog cafe featuring homemade sausages made with Shinshu pork and highland vegetables. Since its opening in Tateshina (Chino City), Nagano Prefecture, in 2024, we have pursued simple and enjoyable flavors, minimizing the use of chemical seasonings and refined white sugar, and incorporating local ingredients as much as possible. Under the concept of a world-traveling girl "EMMA" expressing flavors encountered in various countries through hot dogs, we deliver new hot dog deliciousness.
This time, we are thrilled to announce our expansion into Taiwan as the first brand launched by "Unmei Kokusai (EMMA's Taiwan)," a food and beverage company established by our local partner "Glamping Japan Taiwan."
For our first overseas location, we selected the "Arts District" in Taoyuan, an area known for its high-quality lifestyle, amidst the city's growing international dynamism. We will collaborate with local pioneering farms to shape "Japan's commitment to pure food" combined with "Taiwan's regional ingredients."
EMMA's HOTDOG Taoyuan Arts District Store
"Two Faces" that Change with Time of Day
In Taiwan, where few restaurants offer a comfortable dining experience for women dining alone, we have created a high-quality space where urban working women can truly relax and enjoy their meals.
A Sunny Oasis During the Day
Our menu, including hot dogs offering global flavors, craft cola, ginger ale, and French toast, is all homemade with care. The warm wooden interior, open natural lighting, and lush planter islands help you forget the hustle and bustle of the city.
Transforming into a Refined Space After Dark
As night falls, the space transforms into a secret haven with an artistic ambiance. You can enjoy homemade dishes like "Sausage and Vegetable Skillet" and "Fried Sauerkraut Balls," as well as the all-day "EMMA's Brunch," paired with natural wines and Taiwanese tea spirits.
EMMA's HOTDOG Taoyuan Arts District Store Interior
Commitment to Health and Handmade Quality x Taiwan's Food Culture
At EMMA's, we believe "deliciousness" and "health" can go hand in hand, pursuing simple, enjoyable flavors that minimize chemical seasonings and refined white sugar.
Sausages: Free of preservatives and nitrites. 100% handmade, with meat juices sealed through low-temperature cooking.
Hot Dog Buns: Simple, rustic buns made with whole wheat flour and no butter.
Sauerkraut: Homemade through natural lactic fermentation, offering a delightful tang.
We also inherit the spirit of our Tateshina flagship store to "incorporate local ingredients as much as possible," and at the Taoyuan Arts District store, we value deep connections with the local community.
Our leafy greens are sourced from "Taocheng Shicai" in Bade, Taoyuan, a farm known for its rich flavors, recognized with the "Top Ten Divine Farmer Award." For drinks, we collaborate with Taiwan's renowned tea spirit brand "S.C Lab," elevating Tieguanyin and black tea from Shuangxi Tea Garden into pairing spirits and carbonated beverages, offering a new perspective on Taiwanese tea. Please enjoy flavors that transcend borders.
EMMA's HOTDOG EMMA's FRENCH TOAST PLATTER / EMMA's MORNING
Spring Limited Menu: "Kyoto Yuzu Chicken Hot Dog"
In February 2026, a voting event "EMMA's Travelogue" was held during the pre-opening. The "Kyoto Yuzu Chicken Hot Dog," which received the most votes from our early fans, is now available for a limited time from April to June. This dish features homemade chicken sausage prepared with low-temperature cooking, garnished with Japanese yuzu pepper and fresh perilla leaves. The experience of gently spreading daikon radish and gradually adding yuzu pepper, like a "ritualistic way of eating," delivers a refreshing sensation, reminiscent of walking through Kyoto in spring.
EMMA's HOTDOG Kyoto Yuzu
A Hot Dog Brand Born in Tateshina
"EMMA's HOTDOG" (currently EMMA’s FOOD&GROCERY) is a hot dog cafe featuring homemade sausages made with Shinshu pork and highland vegetables. Since its opening in Tateshina (Chino City), Nagano Prefecture, in 2024, we have pursued simple and enjoyable flavors, minimizing the use of chemical seasonings and refined white sugar, and incorporating local ingredients as much as possible. Under the concept of a world-traveling girl "EMMA" expressing flavors encountered in various countries through hot dogs, we deliver new hot dog deliciousness.
This time, we are thrilled to announce our expansion into Taiwan as the first brand launched by "Unmei Kokusai (EMMA's Taiwan)," a food and beverage company established by our local partner "Glamping Japan Taiwan."
For our first overseas location, we selected the "Arts District" in Taoyuan, an area known for its high-quality lifestyle, amidst the city's growing international dynamism. We will collaborate with local pioneering farms to shape "Japan's commitment to pure food" combined with "Taiwan's regional ingredients."
EMMA's HOTDOG Taoyuan Arts District Store
"Two Faces" that Change with Time of Day
In Taiwan, where few restaurants offer a comfortable dining experience for women dining alone, we have created a high-quality space where urban working women can truly relax and enjoy their meals.
A Sunny Oasis During the Day
Our menu, including hot dogs offering global flavors, craft cola, ginger ale, and French toast, is all homemade with care. The warm wooden interior, open natural lighting, and lush planter islands help you forget the hustle and bustle of the city.
Transforming into a Refined Space After Dark
As night falls, the space transforms into a secret haven with an artistic ambiance. You can enjoy homemade dishes like "Sausage and Vegetable Skillet" and "Fried Sauerkraut Balls," as well as the all-day "EMMA's Brunch," paired with natural wines and Taiwanese tea spirits.
EMMA's HOTDOG Taoyuan Arts District Store Interior
Commitment to Health and Handmade Quality x Taiwan's Food Culture
At EMMA's, we believe "deliciousness" and "health" can go hand in hand, pursuing simple, enjoyable flavors that minimize chemical seasonings and refined white sugar.
Sausages: Free of preservatives and nitrites. 100% handmade, with meat juices sealed through low-temperature cooking.
Hot Dog Buns: Simple, rustic buns made with whole wheat flour and no butter.
Sauerkraut: Homemade through natural lactic fermentation, offering a delightful tang.
We also inherit the spirit of our Tateshina flagship store to "incorporate local ingredients as much as possible," and at the Taoyuan Arts District store, we value deep connections with the local community.
Our leafy greens are sourced from "Taocheng Shicai" in Bade, Taoyuan, a farm known for its rich flavors, recognized with the "Top Ten Divine Farmer Award." For drinks, we collaborate with Taiwan's renowned tea spirit brand "S.C Lab," elevating Tieguanyin and black tea from Shuangxi Tea Garden into pairing spirits and carbonated beverages, offering a new perspective on Taiwanese tea. Please enjoy flavors that transcend borders.
EMMA's HOTDOG EMMA's FRENCH TOAST PLATTER / EMMA's MORNING
Spring Limited Menu: "Kyoto Yuzu Chicken Hot Dog"
In February 2026, a voting event "EMMA's Travelogue" was held during the pre-opening. The "Kyoto Yuzu Chicken Hot Dog," which received the most votes from our early fans, is now available for a limited time from April to June. This dish features homemade chicken sausage prepared with low-temperature cooking, garnished with Japanese yuzu pepper and fresh perilla leaves. The experience of gently spreading daikon radish and gradually adding yuzu pepper, like a "ritualistic way of eating," delivers a refreshing sensation, reminiscent of walking through Kyoto in spring.
EMMA's HOTDOG Kyoto Yuzu