[Koichian] Frozen sushi will be sold at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store!

Koichian Plus Co., Ltd. (Location: Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture; Representative Director: Kiyosato Yoshimura), part of the Ume No Hana Group which operates stores in department stores, shopping centers, and station buildings nationwide, will release five types of frozen sushi on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Koichian Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store. These products allow customers to enjoy popular standard sushi items "anytime, easily, and deliciously" as a frozen series. Our company has been promoting the development of "frozen sushi that can reproduce specialty store quality at home." We have created products that lock in the delicious taste of freshly made sushi, allowing you to enjoy an authentic flavor simply by thawing it in a microwave. With the concept of "Koichian sushi at home, anytime," these products are suitable not only for everyday meals but also for when guests arrive unexpectedly or for those looking for a gift. We are proposing a "new way to enjoy sushi" that you can keep in your freezer. ■ Features of this product ① Frozen to maintain specialty store quality By rapidly freezing the sushi in its freshly made state, the texture and flavor are preserved. Even after thawing, it reproduces the unique taste of a specialty store. ② Convenience completed by microwave thawing only No cooking process is required. Anyone can easily enjoy authentic sushi simply by thawing it in a microwave. ③ Versatility that responds to "everyday life to special days" It supports a wide range of scenes such as home dining, entertaining guests, and gifts. It can be stocked in the freezer, offering excellent convenience. ■ Release overview Release date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Retail store: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store Nishiki Futomaki Product Name: Nishiki Futomaki Base Price: 700 yen (756 yen including tax) Ingredients: Egg omelet, Koya-dofu (freeze-dried tofu), kanpyo (dried gourd strips), shiitake mushrooms, trefoil, oboro (sweet fish flakes) Product Description: Koichian's classic thick sushi roll packed with colorful ingredients. It has a well-balanced flavor of sweetness, umami, and aroma, making it recommended as a staple for your home. Saba Bo-zushi (Mackerel Stick Sushi) Product Name: Saba Bo-zushi Base Price: 1,200 yen (1,296 yen including tax) Ingredients: Vinegared mackerel Product Description: This is a stick sushi that uses half a mackerel luxuriously, carefully vinegar-cured to bring out its high fat content. The flavor is not easily lost even when frozen, allowing you to enjoy the umami-packed vinegared mackerel. It is also recommended as a dish for special days. Kamadaki Ni-anago Chirashi (Pot-cooked Simmered Conger Eel Chirashi) Product Name: Kamadaki Ni-anago Chirashi Base Price: 840 yen (908 yen including tax) Ingredients: Simmered conger eel, pickled ginger, oboro, shiitake mushrooms, gold sesame seeds Product Description: This is a chirashi sushi featuring plumply simmered conger eel scattered luxuriously. The harmony of the eel's umami and the refreshing taste of pickled ginger creates an elegant flavor that will brighten your dining table. Sukeroku Sushi Product Name: Sukeroku Sushi Base Price: 800 yen (864 yen including tax) Product Content: Gomoku Inari (five-ingredient stuffed tofu pouch), Maki-zushi (rolled sushi) Product Description: An assortment of popular, simple, and satisfying Gomoku Inari and Maki-zushi, which offers a simple yet elegant taste. Gomoku Inari (10 pieces) Product Name: Gomoku Inari (10 pieces) Base Price: 1,200 yen (1,296 yen including tax) Product Content: 10 pieces of Gomoku Inari Product Description: A popular Gomoku Inari sushi with a simple and satisfying taste. This is an item you'll want to keep in your freezer, as it is very useful for meals or when you have guests. Koichian was founded in 1967 and currently operates 102 stores, mainly in department stores, shopping centers, and station buildings nationwide, as part of the Ume No Hana Group. (As of October 2025) Our commitment lies in our vinegared rice made with original blended vinegar, and our diverse range of ingredients such as kanpyo, shiitake mushrooms, and Koya-dofu, which we simmer in-house. From our "Bikkuri Inari," which can be considered the origin of our store, to "Uzushio-maki" filled with twelve colorful ingredients, "Chirashi Sushi" and "Sushi Bento" using seasonal ingredients, and "Saba Bo-zushi," we provide "colorful moments" to daily dining, ranging from simple-tasting sushi to unique original sushi and rice balls.