October 4, 2026: Taiwanese Dim Sum Restaurant 'Din Tai Fung' Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Japan
Taiwanese dim sum restaurant 'Din Tai Fung,' operated by a consolidated subsidiary of Takashimaya Co., Ltd., is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Japan this year. To commemorate this milestone, the company will sequentially roll out '30th Anniversary Special Projects' at each store, starting with the first phase on May 15 (Friday). These include a complete set of 11 types of xiao long bao, a nationwide stamp rally, a POP UP event, and a parent-child xiao long bao making experience.
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Takashimaya Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director and President: Yoshiro Murata)'s consolidated subsidiary, R.T. Corporation Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Ryo Komino), which operates the Taiwanese dim sum restaurant 'Din Tai Fung' in Japan, celebrates its 30th anniversary in Japan this year.
Since opening its first store in Japan at Shinjuku Takashimaya on October 4, 1996, Din Tai Fung, originating from Taiwan, has built its presence in Japan, enjoying patronage from numerous customers. Its signature dish, xiao long bao, is meticulously crafted 'freshly made and freshly steamed,' never prepared in advance. Skilled dim sum chefs carefully hand-wrap each one. Under the unwavering belief that 'Quality is Life' since its inception, the brand has committed to providing exquisite dishes and warm, personalized service to every customer, continuously striving to improve quality and service. This journey has seen the number of domestic stores expand to 30 (as of April 2026) in the 30 years since the Shinjuku store opened.
To mark this 30th anniversary of its arrival in Japan, and in gratitude for the continuous support, Din Tai Fung will sequentially roll out '30th Anniversary Special Projects' at its various stores.
## 30th Anniversary Special Projects in Japan
To commemorate its 30th anniversary in Japan, Din Tai Fung will sequentially launch special projects, starting with the first phase on May 15 (Friday).
Details will be announced periodically on Din Tai Fung's official website and various official social media channels.
### Examples of Commemorative Projects
- Xiao Long Bao Complete Set of 11 Varieties (3,000 yen including tax) - Sales scheduled to start from May 15 (Friday)
This set allows you to enjoy a total of 11 types of xiao long bao, combining 7 varieties including the signature xiao long bao, popular truffle xiao long bao, and crab roe xiao long bao, with 4 sweet dessert xiao long bao such as chocolate xiao long bao.
Set contents (11 varieties):
Xiao long bao, truffle xiao long bao, abalone xiao long bao, spicy cod roe xiao long bao, scallop xiao long bao,
Snow crab xiao long bao, crab roe xiao long bao, chocolate xiao long bao, red bean paste xiao long bao,
Mango xiao long bao, purple sweet potato xiao long bao
*Excludes some stores
- Nationwide Stamp Rally Touring 30 Stores - Scheduled for around June
Customers can earn stamps by dining at any of the 30 stores across Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu, and receive benefits according to the number of stamps collected.
Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall store, Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square store, Lucua Osaka store
- POP UP Event - Scheduled to be held from July 15 (Wednesday) to July 21 (Tuesday)
The event will be held for a limited time in the B1 event space of Takashimaya Shinjuku store.
Popular in-store items such as xiao long bao, shrimp spring rolls, and pork sticky rice dumplings will be sold as frozen products for enjoyment at home. Taiwanese imported goods, including stickers of Din Tai Fung's official character 'Pao-chan,' will also be available.
Example goods
- Parent-Child Xiao Long Bao Making Experience (Advance reservation required) - Scheduled for around August
A parent-child xiao long bao making experience class will be held at Takashimaya Shinjuku store, targeting elementary school children and younger. Instructors will include chefs and cooking staff who actually work in the stores. After the experience, parents and children can enjoy the xiao long bao they made themselves.
*Project details, implementation period, and eligible stores may be subject to change.
## About Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung is a dim sum restaurant primarily known for its xiao long bao. Founded in Taipei, Taiwan, in 1958 as an edible oil wholesaler, Din Tai Fung began selling xiao long bao and other dim sum dishes in 1972. Din Tai Fung's xiao long bao quickly gained popularity among local customers and gourmets, becoming a famous restaurant featured in newspaper and magazine food columns. In 1993, it was selected as one of the 'World's Top 10 Restaurants' by The New York Times, gaining instant global recognition and attracting many tourists from outside Taiwan, becoming a worldwide brand.
Din Tai Fung's xiao long bao and dim sum are the culmination of skilled dim sum chefs' techniques, focusing on taste, shape, and quality, each wrapped one by one. The beautifully folded 18 pleats, the handmade skin so thin that the soup and filling are visible, and the concentrated delicious juices encased within are exquisite. Today, it has become a global brand with over 150 stores in 10 countries worldwide, including various locations in Japan, the United States, China, Singapore, and Indonesia.
## Domestic Stores in Japan
1996: Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square Store
1998: Yokohama Takashimaya Store
1999: Kumamoto Tsuruya Department Store
2000: JR Nagoya Takashimaya Store
2001: Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. Store
Since opening its first store in Japan at Shinjuku Takashimaya on October 4, 1996, Din Tai Fung, originating from Taiwan, has built its presence in Japan, enjoying patronage from numerous customers. Its signature dish, xiao long bao, is meticulously crafted 'freshly made and freshly steamed,' never prepared in advance. Skilled dim sum chefs carefully hand-wrap each one. Under the unwavering belief that 'Quality is Life' since its inception, the brand has committed to providing exquisite dishes and warm, personalized service to every customer, continuously striving to improve quality and service. This journey has seen the number of domestic stores expand to 30 (as of April 2026) in the 30 years since the Shinjuku store opened.
To mark this 30th anniversary of its arrival in Japan, and in gratitude for the continuous support, Din Tai Fung will sequentially roll out '30th Anniversary Special Projects' at its various stores.
## 30th Anniversary Special Projects in Japan
To commemorate its 30th anniversary in Japan, Din Tai Fung will sequentially launch special projects, starting with the first phase on May 15 (Friday).
Details will be announced periodically on Din Tai Fung's official website and various official social media channels.
### Examples of Commemorative Projects
- Xiao Long Bao Complete Set of 11 Varieties (3,000 yen including tax) - Sales scheduled to start from May 15 (Friday)
This set allows you to enjoy a total of 11 types of xiao long bao, combining 7 varieties including the signature xiao long bao, popular truffle xiao long bao, and crab roe xiao long bao, with 4 sweet dessert xiao long bao such as chocolate xiao long bao.
Set contents (11 varieties):
Xiao long bao, truffle xiao long bao, abalone xiao long bao, spicy cod roe xiao long bao, scallop xiao long bao,
Snow crab xiao long bao, crab roe xiao long bao, chocolate xiao long bao, red bean paste xiao long bao,
Mango xiao long bao, purple sweet potato xiao long bao
*Excludes some stores
- Nationwide Stamp Rally Touring 30 Stores - Scheduled for around June
Customers can earn stamps by dining at any of the 30 stores across Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu, and receive benefits according to the number of stamps collected.
Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall store, Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square store, Lucua Osaka store
- POP UP Event - Scheduled to be held from July 15 (Wednesday) to July 21 (Tuesday)
The event will be held for a limited time in the B1 event space of Takashimaya Shinjuku store.
Popular in-store items such as xiao long bao, shrimp spring rolls, and pork sticky rice dumplings will be sold as frozen products for enjoyment at home. Taiwanese imported goods, including stickers of Din Tai Fung's official character 'Pao-chan,' will also be available.
Example goods
- Parent-Child Xiao Long Bao Making Experience (Advance reservation required) - Scheduled for around August
A parent-child xiao long bao making experience class will be held at Takashimaya Shinjuku store, targeting elementary school children and younger. Instructors will include chefs and cooking staff who actually work in the stores. After the experience, parents and children can enjoy the xiao long bao they made themselves.
*Project details, implementation period, and eligible stores may be subject to change.
## About Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung is a dim sum restaurant primarily known for its xiao long bao. Founded in Taipei, Taiwan, in 1958 as an edible oil wholesaler, Din Tai Fung began selling xiao long bao and other dim sum dishes in 1972. Din Tai Fung's xiao long bao quickly gained popularity among local customers and gourmets, becoming a famous restaurant featured in newspaper and magazine food columns. In 1993, it was selected as one of the 'World's Top 10 Restaurants' by The New York Times, gaining instant global recognition and attracting many tourists from outside Taiwan, becoming a worldwide brand.
Din Tai Fung's xiao long bao and dim sum are the culmination of skilled dim sum chefs' techniques, focusing on taste, shape, and quality, each wrapped one by one. The beautifully folded 18 pleats, the handmade skin so thin that the soup and filling are visible, and the concentrated delicious juices encased within are exquisite. Today, it has become a global brand with over 150 stores in 10 countries worldwide, including various locations in Japan, the United States, China, Singapore, and Indonesia.
## Domestic Stores in Japan
1996: Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square Store
1998: Yokohama Takashimaya Store
1999: Kumamoto Tsuruya Department Store
2000: JR Nagoya Takashimaya Store
2001: Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. Store