After Golden Week, head to Nakano! Sichuan Festival 2026, featuring 26 types of Mapo Tofu, full lineup revealed
The "Sichuan Festival 2026 @ Nakano Mapo Tofu Shopping Street," which has attracted over 500,000 visitors, will be held at Nakano Central Park on May 9th and 10th, 2026. 15 shops will gather to offer 26 types of Mapo Tofu, with sponsorship from companies like Lee Kum Kee, China National Tourism Office in Tokyo, and Ajinomoto.
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On the weekend after Golden Week, 26 types of Mapo Tofu will gather in Nakano. The "Sichuan Festival 2026 @ Nakano Mapo Tofu Shopping Street," which has attracted over 500,000 cumulative visitors, will finally open on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th, 2026, at Nakano Central Park. The full lineup of exhibiting stores, companies, and stage performances has been confirmed.
Hot and freshly made Mapo Tofu will be served!
15 shops gather! The era of diversity for Mapo Tofu
The Sichuan Festival has been held since 2017, making this its 8th year. 15 unique shops, ranging from Michelin-starred restaurants to the birthplace of Mapo Tofu, innovative Mapo Tofu, authentic Sichuan style, and spice-based varieties, will gather to usher in the "era of diversity" with 26 types of Mapo Tofu.
1 Chen Mapo Tofu, the birthplace of Mapo Tofu! The history of Mapo Tofu was born here!
Chen Mapo Tofu 1000 yen, Horumon Chen Mapo Tofu 1200 yen, Da Ji Pai 800 yen, Gomoku Spring Rolls 600 yen
2 Osaka Chuka Sawada Hanten - Mapo Tofu made by Chef Sawada, famous from Job Tune!
Sawada-style Mapo Tofu 900 yen, Laziji 1100 yen, Sesame Dumplings 600 yen
3 Chen Jia Si Cai - 1 million visitors annually! Innovative Mapo Tofu and Saliva Chicken, freshly shaved knife-cut noodles too
[Original] Top Stone-grilled Mapo Tofu 600 yen, [Original] Top Stone-grilled Mapo Tofu Knife-cut Noodles / Soupless Dandan Knife-cut Noodles 800 yen, [Original] Emperor Saliva Chicken 800 yen
4 Ajibo - Fusion of Tohoku and Sichuan! Chunky Lamb Mapo Tofu!
Lamb Skewers 500 yen, Lamb Mapo Tofu 1000 yen, Lamb Mala Tang 1000 yen
5 Tianjin Gyoza x Mamahuhu - The power of a 70-year-old established shop! Super delicious gyoza and aggressive Mapo!
Spicy Mapo Tofu 500 yen, Hokkaido Beef Tendon Mapo Tofu 900 yen, Jumbo Steamed Gyoza with Saliva Sauce 600 yen
6 Toramane - A powerful player from Minami Aoyama! From Mapo Tofu to Spicy Pork Buns!
Mapo Tofu 800 yen, Beef Rib Mapo Tofu 1200 yen, Spicy Pork Buns 500 yen, Scallion Oil Pancake, Warm Tofu Pudding
7 Sichuan Cuisine Pinpinxiang - A powerful Sichuan restaurant representing Ikebukuro North Exit, the authentic Chinese area!
Mapo Tofu 700 yen, Banmian (soupless noodles) 700 yen, Lamb Skewers 1000 yen/4 pieces
8 Shokusai Yunnan Group x Jin Manfu - Golden Mapo Tofu never seen before and Jin Manfu's Shrimp Mayo!
Golden Mapo Tofu 600 yen, Jin Manfu's Shrimp Mayo 600 yen
9 Sichuan Impression - Enchanting red and white Mapo Tofu! Only here for Suancaiyu and Twice-cooked Pork!
Mapo Tofu 800 yen, White Mapo Tofu 800 yen, Suancaiyu 900 yen, Cured Pork Twice-cooked Pork 1000 yen
10 Sichuan Cuisine Mala Jisshoku - Kanto's best authentic Sichuan! Tsukuba's Tabelog Hyakumeiten (Top 100 Restaurants) participates
Mapo Tofu 600 yen, Mapo Tofu Donburi 800 yen, Mapo Tofu Hamburger 1500 yen, Panda Bun 600 yen, Grilled Soupless Dandan Noodles 800 yen, Mapo Tofu Noodles 800 yen
11 Yangchan Malatang - Exquisite Malatang made by Sichuan YouTuber Yangchan and Chongqing people!
Sichuan Malatang 800 yen
12 Mabo Tofu Co., Ltd. - Made by a 5-year-old who became a Mapo Tofu craftsman after making Mapo Tofu every day
Lamb Mapo Tofu Donburi 1000 yen
13 Spice Bar SUZU - Fusion of Curry and Mapo Tofu! Spicy Mapo Tofu
Spicy Mapo Tofu Red 800 yen, Spicy Mapo Tofu White 800 yen, Aromatic Rice 300 yen
14 Spice Bar SUZU - Fusion of Curry and Mapo Tofu! Spicy Mapo Tofu
Lamb Mapo Tofu Biryani Set 1500 yen, Mapo-exclusive Lamb Biryani 800 yen, South Indian Style Lamb Mapo Tofu 800 yen, Chicken with Scallion and Sansho Achaar 500 yen
15 Iwai Chahan-do - The ultimate fried rice reached by two Yukis after training
16 BAR Onishi - The secret bar that was in Yotsuya participates in Sichuan Festival 2026!
13 companies and organizations exhibiting at Sichuan Festival
In 2026, major Chinese seasoning manufacturer "Lee Kum Kee" will be a premium partner, enlivening the Sichuan Festival. At their special booth, they will offer soups with selectable spiciness using Lee Kum Kee's "Hot Pot Base (Sichuan style / Cantonese style)" and "Mapo-exclusive rice."
*About Lee Kum Kee
Lee Kum Kee is a major Hong Kong-based Chinese seasoning brand with over a hundred years of history. With secret recipes passed down since its founding, it has continued to preserve deliciousness for over 135 years, offering high-quality and safe products such as its classic oyster sauce, chicken broth base, and blended seasonings. As a seasoning brand widely loved by top chefs and households in over 100 countries worldwide, it conducts strict quality control at every stage of manufacturing, from farm to table, and its authentic taste is widely recognized globally.
China National Tourism Office in Tokyo
PR booth for China tourism. Free distribution of pamphlets and maps of various regions in China, and a lottery with guaranteed prizes of Chinese goods for those who follow their SNS! Also, a special VR experience will be available at the Sichuan Airlines booth. Dive into the world of China and Sichuan Province with VR. Experience its charm to your heart's content with the感動 (deep impression) spreading across the large screen.
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
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Hot and freshly made Mapo Tofu will be served!
15 shops gather! The era of diversity for Mapo Tofu
The Sichuan Festival has been held since 2017, making this its 8th year. 15 unique shops, ranging from Michelin-starred restaurants to the birthplace of Mapo Tofu, innovative Mapo Tofu, authentic Sichuan style, and spice-based varieties, will gather to usher in the "era of diversity" with 26 types of Mapo Tofu.
1 Chen Mapo Tofu, the birthplace of Mapo Tofu! The history of Mapo Tofu was born here!
Chen Mapo Tofu 1000 yen, Horumon Chen Mapo Tofu 1200 yen, Da Ji Pai 800 yen, Gomoku Spring Rolls 600 yen
2 Osaka Chuka Sawada Hanten - Mapo Tofu made by Chef Sawada, famous from Job Tune!
Sawada-style Mapo Tofu 900 yen, Laziji 1100 yen, Sesame Dumplings 600 yen
3 Chen Jia Si Cai - 1 million visitors annually! Innovative Mapo Tofu and Saliva Chicken, freshly shaved knife-cut noodles too
[Original] Top Stone-grilled Mapo Tofu 600 yen, [Original] Top Stone-grilled Mapo Tofu Knife-cut Noodles / Soupless Dandan Knife-cut Noodles 800 yen, [Original] Emperor Saliva Chicken 800 yen
4 Ajibo - Fusion of Tohoku and Sichuan! Chunky Lamb Mapo Tofu!
Lamb Skewers 500 yen, Lamb Mapo Tofu 1000 yen, Lamb Mala Tang 1000 yen
5 Tianjin Gyoza x Mamahuhu - The power of a 70-year-old established shop! Super delicious gyoza and aggressive Mapo!
Spicy Mapo Tofu 500 yen, Hokkaido Beef Tendon Mapo Tofu 900 yen, Jumbo Steamed Gyoza with Saliva Sauce 600 yen
6 Toramane - A powerful player from Minami Aoyama! From Mapo Tofu to Spicy Pork Buns!
Mapo Tofu 800 yen, Beef Rib Mapo Tofu 1200 yen, Spicy Pork Buns 500 yen, Scallion Oil Pancake, Warm Tofu Pudding
7 Sichuan Cuisine Pinpinxiang - A powerful Sichuan restaurant representing Ikebukuro North Exit, the authentic Chinese area!
Mapo Tofu 700 yen, Banmian (soupless noodles) 700 yen, Lamb Skewers 1000 yen/4 pieces
8 Shokusai Yunnan Group x Jin Manfu - Golden Mapo Tofu never seen before and Jin Manfu's Shrimp Mayo!
Golden Mapo Tofu 600 yen, Jin Manfu's Shrimp Mayo 600 yen
9 Sichuan Impression - Enchanting red and white Mapo Tofu! Only here for Suancaiyu and Twice-cooked Pork!
Mapo Tofu 800 yen, White Mapo Tofu 800 yen, Suancaiyu 900 yen, Cured Pork Twice-cooked Pork 1000 yen
10 Sichuan Cuisine Mala Jisshoku - Kanto's best authentic Sichuan! Tsukuba's Tabelog Hyakumeiten (Top 100 Restaurants) participates
Mapo Tofu 600 yen, Mapo Tofu Donburi 800 yen, Mapo Tofu Hamburger 1500 yen, Panda Bun 600 yen, Grilled Soupless Dandan Noodles 800 yen, Mapo Tofu Noodles 800 yen
11 Yangchan Malatang - Exquisite Malatang made by Sichuan YouTuber Yangchan and Chongqing people!
Sichuan Malatang 800 yen
12 Mabo Tofu Co., Ltd. - Made by a 5-year-old who became a Mapo Tofu craftsman after making Mapo Tofu every day
Lamb Mapo Tofu Donburi 1000 yen
13 Spice Bar SUZU - Fusion of Curry and Mapo Tofu! Spicy Mapo Tofu
Spicy Mapo Tofu Red 800 yen, Spicy Mapo Tofu White 800 yen, Aromatic Rice 300 yen
14 Spice Bar SUZU - Fusion of Curry and Mapo Tofu! Spicy Mapo Tofu
Lamb Mapo Tofu Biryani Set 1500 yen, Mapo-exclusive Lamb Biryani 800 yen, South Indian Style Lamb Mapo Tofu 800 yen, Chicken with Scallion and Sansho Achaar 500 yen
15 Iwai Chahan-do - The ultimate fried rice reached by two Yukis after training
16 BAR Onishi - The secret bar that was in Yotsuya participates in Sichuan Festival 2026!
13 companies and organizations exhibiting at Sichuan Festival
In 2026, major Chinese seasoning manufacturer "Lee Kum Kee" will be a premium partner, enlivening the Sichuan Festival. At their special booth, they will offer soups with selectable spiciness using Lee Kum Kee's "Hot Pot Base (Sichuan style / Cantonese style)" and "Mapo-exclusive rice."
*About Lee Kum Kee
Lee Kum Kee is a major Hong Kong-based Chinese seasoning brand with over a hundred years of history. With secret recipes passed down since its founding, it has continued to preserve deliciousness for over 135 years, offering high-quality and safe products such as its classic oyster sauce, chicken broth base, and blended seasonings. As a seasoning brand widely loved by top chefs and households in over 100 countries worldwide, it conducts strict quality control at every stage of manufacturing, from farm to table, and its authentic taste is widely recognized globally.
China National Tourism Office in Tokyo
PR booth for China tourism. Free distribution of pamphlets and maps of various regions in China, and a lottery with guaranteed prizes of Chinese goods for those who follow their SNS! Also, a special VR experience will be available at the Sichuan Airlines booth. Dive into the world of China and Sichuan Province with VR. Experience its charm to your heart's content with the感動 (deep impression) spreading across the large screen.
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Our popular Coo