Kyushu's first stores and limited edition products are galore! A lineup of gorgeous gourmet foods ♡ "Winter Hokkaido Products Fair" held at Hakata Hankyu

When it comes to local product exhibitions, Hokkaido is a must-see!

There must be many people who look forward to this time of year every year.

In November, Hakata Hankyu will be hosting a huge selection of Hokkaido gourmet foods carefully selected by expert buyers. There will also be a lot of products that can only be purchased at this event.

[November 1st to 7th, 2023] "Winter Hokkaido Products Fair" to be held at Hakata Hankyu

The Winter Hokkaido Products Fair will be held from Wednesday, November 1st to Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at the event hall on the 8th floor of Hakata Hankyu.

The theme this time is "Extremely Delicious." The delicious food from 41 stores that captivated the buyers will be gathered together, including rare ingredients, bento boxes that you can compare, and ramen that lets you feel the rich flavor of the ingredients.

Don't miss the pistachio confectionery shop that started the "Shime Parfait" boom, which is making its first appearance in Kyushu, and the apple pie made by an unexpected celebrity (who is also scheduled to visit during the event)!

Of course you can enjoy it at the venue, but there are also many products available for purchase at the online shop.

Let's take a look at some of the exciting lineup.

Must-buy! Seafood and beef bento

[Limited to Hakata Hankyu, live demonstration, in-store sales limited to 30 per day, online reservations & in-store pick-up limited to 20 per day] Sapporo "Sushidokoro Ryubin" luxurious bowl of rare ingredients

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Sushi restaurant Tatsutoshi in Susukino, Sapporo, is serving up the breathtakingly gorgeous "Luxurious Mysterious Ingredients Bowl" (3,564 yen).

This is a truly luxurious bento box, where you can compare the taste of "Keiji", a salmon that is caught in very small quantities and is said to be a phantom salmon, fatty Hokkaido kinki, sea urchin, salmon roe, seared scallops, botan shrimp, and snow crab.

[Limited to Hakata Hankyu, live demonstration, in-store sales limited to 30 per day, online reservations and in-store pick-up limited to 20 per day] Sapporo "Sapporo Kanikosen" 4 types of crab bento

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At Sapporo Kanikosen, you can compare four types of crab: king crab, snow crab, round snow crab, and Hanasaki crab, with the "4 Kinds of Crab Bento" (3,240 yen). The generous amount of crab meat on top can only be described as "luxurious"!

[Limited to Hakata Hankyu, demonstration, in-store sales limited to 30 per day, online reservations and in-store pick-up limited to 20 per day] Sapporo "Hokkai Kobo" Hamatonbetsu scallop and button shrimp bento

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A must-try for scallop lovers: the "Hakodate Kobo Hamatonbetsu Scallop and Button Shrimp Bento" (3,240 yen) from Sapporo's "Hokkai Kobo."

You can enjoy the thick Hamatonbetsu scallops in three different flavors: sashimi, seared, and with kelp soy sauce. It also comes with botan shrimp and salmon roe!

[Limited to Hakata Hankyu, live demonstration, in-store sales limited to 30 per day, online reservations and in-store pick-up limited to 20 per day] Sapporo "Kinshishi Butcher Shop" 2 Yamato breed sirloin and rump steak comparison bento

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It's not just seafood! Be sure to check out the "Two Major Japanese Breeds Sirloin and Rump Tasting Steak Bento" (3,240 yen) from Kinshishi Butcher Shop in Sapporo.

You can compare the sirloin and rump of Kitami Wagyu, a rare breed of beef from which only about 30 head are shipped each year, and Jinnai Wagyu Aka, which has a strong umami flavor and allows you to enjoy the original taste of the red meat.

Other items on offer include the "Share Bento" which is perfect for sharing and contains 2-3 servings (limited to 5 in-store sales per day, limited to 5 per day for online reservations and in-store pick-up, 7,560 yen to 7,830 yen), as well as the "1,250 yen Bento" which is so good you'll want to buy several (limited to 30 of each per day, no online reservations available).

This is sure to be a hot topic! Popular sweets

[First Kyushu store, demonstration sales only, limit of 2 per person] Sapporo "Satodo" Hokkaido Kuma Monaka

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"Sato-do," a pistachio confectionery specialty store run by "Parfait, Coffee, Sake, Sato," the company that started the Hokkaido finishing parfait boom, has made its first appearance in Kyushu! You can purchase the cute "Hokkaido Bear Monaka" (491 yen each), which has a wooden carved bear motif.

There are two types to choose from: one with pistachio cream, Hokkaido red bean paste and strawberry filling, and the other, the "Kurokuma" type, which is only available at Hakata Hankyu, is made with pistachio cream, pumpkin bean paste and chestnut filling.

The number of items available for sale will be limited to a certain number. They will be on sale from 10:00 AM (40 items each), 1:00 PM (40 items each), and 5:00 PM (30 items each).
*No sales after 5pm on the final day.
*Limit of 2 per person

Also on display in the store are the Hakata Hankyu exclusive "Satodo Premium Soft Serve Ice Cream" (660 yen) and "Parfait Sato's Tuile Tin" (2,862 yen).

[Demonstration] Yoichi "Osama no Kobo" Apple Pie

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The "Apple Pie (1 whole)" (1,296 yen) from "Osama no Kobo", created by ski jumper Funaki Kazuki, is now available.

It has a crispy texture and a gentle taste, made with juicy "Beni Shogun" apples and sugar beets. It is packed with apples and is said to weigh almost the same as a gold medal. I'd like to feel the weight.

What's more, Funaki will be at the venue demonstrating and selling his products throughout the entire event!

[Hakata Hankyu Limited] Hokkaido Cheese Milk Choux from Otaru "Otaru Western Confectionery Shop LeTAO"

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Otaru Patisserie LeTAO, a regular at the Hokkaido Products Fair, will be releasing "Hokkaido Cheese Milk Choux" (540 yen each), which can only be purchased at Hakata Hankyu.

The crispy cookie choux is filled with custard cream made with four kinds of Hokkaido cheese and fresh cream with condensed milk. You'll be hooked on the rich milk flavor!

Enjoy the taste of the ingredients! Gourmet food

[Eat-in] Sapporo "Ebisoba Ichigen" Ebi-miso

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Ebisoba Ichigen, a popular restaurant in Sapporo whose New Chitose Airport location has long lines every day, is now offering an eat-in option! The "Just as is, Ebimiso" (951 yen) allows you to enjoy the deep flavor and richness of shrimp.

[Limited to Hakata Hankyu, live demonstration, limited to 100 per day] Sapporo "Potato House" luxurious cream croquette with Hanasaki crab and red king crab

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The "Luxurious Cream Croquette of Hanasaki Crab and King Crab" (692 yen each) is also a special item that can only be purchased at Hakata Hankyu! The cream dough made with bechamel sauce is wrapped around shredded Hanasaki crab and king crab meat...it's bound to be delicious.

"Kawashima Ryokan" Toyotomi Flavor Butter Assortment Set of 10 Kinds

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The "Toyotomi Flavored Butter Assortment Set of 10 Kinds" (2,484 yen) is a set of popular flavored butters offered at Kawashima Ryokan in Toyotomi Onsen, Hokkaido.

The butter is made from 100% high-quality milk from Toyotomi Town and is blended with carefully selected ingredients from Hokkaido. No preservatives or additives are used.

It has a strong, full-bodied flavor, but a refreshing aftertaste. It can be used in a variety of ways, such as on buttered rice, in cooking, and on classic toast.

[First Kyushu store] Hakodate "Potato FACTORY produced by NANAMI" Various potatoes (500g) from 432 yen

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There will be a selection of over 20 varieties of potatoes (from 432 yen for 500g) that were just harvested this fall in Setana Town, Hokkaido. Rare varieties will also be on sale.

We have only introduced a small part of what is on offer! There will be a huge selection of gourmet foods that you will want to buy. Be sure to check out the online shop as well as the venue. (Text by ARNE Editorial Department)

<Winter Hokkaido Products Festival>
Date and time: November 1st (Wed) to 7th (Tue), 2023, 10:00-20:00 (until 17:00 on the final day)
Location: Hakata Hankyu 8th floor event hall (1-1 Hakataeki Chuo-gai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
*This article is current as of the time of publication. *Prices mentioned in the article include tax. *Photos are for illustrative purposes only. *Some products are produced or use ingredients from prefectures (regions) other than Hokkaido. *Due to various circumstances such as weather, traffic, and fishing, there may be delays in arrival, changes to limited quantities, or cancellations of sales.

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