{"id":109503,"date":"2026-03-25T12:00:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T03:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.ueno.kokosil.net\/archives\/109503"},"modified":"2026-04-13T18:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:59:03","slug":"%e4%b8%89%e9%99%b8%e7%8e%8b%e5%9b%bd%e3%80%8e%e3%82%a4%e3%82%ab%e7%8e%8b%e5%ad%90%e3%80%8f%e3%81%ae%e3%82%bf%e3%83%a9%e3%83%95%e3%83%a9%e3%82%a4%e3%81%8c%e7%99%bb%e5%a0%b4%ef%bc%81%e6%9d%b1%e5%8c%97","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/home.ueno.kokosil.net\/en\/archives\/109503","title":{"rendered":"Cod fry from the Sanriku Kingdom’s “Squid Prince” makes its appearance! Delicious Tohoku specialties gather in Ueno at the “Tohoku Products Fair”"},"content":{"rendered":"

April 1st (Wed) – April 6th (Mon) 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM *Closing at 6:00 PM on the last day<\/strong>
\n Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 6th Floor Event Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n

From April 1st (Wed) to 6th (Mon), Matsuzakaya Ueno Store will host the "Tohoku Products Fair" on the 6th floor event hall, bringing together the charms of food and crafts from the six prefectures of Tohoku. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami, and will feature the popular cod fry from the Sanriku Kingdom's "Squid Prince," who has been featured in the media! A total of 52 brands will be gathered, including 16 brands making their debut, offering Tohoku's proud seafood bento boxes, popular local sweets, Tohoku's famous confectionery, traditional crafts, and more. Also, don't miss the limited-time menus from popular ramen restaurants that can only be enjoyed at the venue! Six days to enjoy the deliciousness of Tohoku in Ueno, Tokyo.<\/p>\n

[Special Page]<\/strong> https:\/\/www.matsuzakaya.co.jp\/ueno\/topics\/260401_touhokubussanten.html<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n

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Matsuzakaya Ueno Store "Tohoku Products Fair"<\/p><\/div>\n

The "Squid Prince" from the Sanriku Kingdom, who has been making headlines in the media, is now offering fried cod!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the Sanriku Kingdom's "Squid Prince," a well-known figure who promotes Sanriku seafood in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, proudly recommends "The Prince's Luxurious and Blissful Cod Fry." The cod fry burger, a collaboration between the fluffy texture of the cod fry and Morioka's soul food "Fukuda Bread," is making its debut at Matsuzakaya Ueno store!
\n [First Appearance] [Live Demonstration] Iwate's "Squid Prince" Prince's Luxurious and Blissful Cod Fry Burger (1 piece) 864 yen<\/strong>
\n *Limited to 70 on weekdays and 150 on Saturdays and Sundays.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] [Live Demonstration] Iwate's "Squid Prince" Prince's Luxurious and Blissful Cod Fry Burger<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sanriku Kingdom's "Squid Prince"<\/p><\/div>\n

The "Squid Prince" of Sanriku Kingdom is coming to visit!<\/strong>
\n I plan to provide customer service and sales at the store.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[Eat-in] Gold medal winner at ramen event! Shinshunya Honten from Yamagata, the ramen kingdom, makes its first appearance.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the best parts of a regional product fair is enjoying ramen that can only be found locally at the eat-in area inside the venue! This time, Shinshunya Honten, a popular restaurant that has won gold medals at numerous ramen events, will be making its first appearance from Yamagata, which has been ranked No. 1 in Japan for ramen consumption for four consecutive years (2022-2025). The limited menu that can only be tasted at this event is a must-try!
\n A soup concentrated with the rich flavor of chicken. A bowl that pursues a light yet profound taste.
\n [First Appearance] [Eat-in] Yamagata <Shin-Shunya Honten> Golden Chicken Chinese Noodles (1 bowl) 1,100 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] [Eat-in] Yamagata <Shin-Shunya Honten> Golden Chicken Chinese Noodles<\/p><\/div>\n

This is a Matsuzakaya Ueno store exclusive menu item that features all the toppings added to the popular standard menu item, "Golden Chicken Chinese Noodles."
\n [First Appearance] [Eat-in] Yamagata <Shin-Shunya Main Store> Golden Chicken Chinese Noodles Matsuzakaya Special (1 bowl) 2,050 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] [Eat-in] Yamagata <Shin-Shunya Main Store> Golden Chicken Chinese Noodles Matsuzakaya Special<\/p><\/div>\n

Enjoy fruit even more with this melt-in-your-mouth fruit jelly from Yamasan, a fruit specialty shop in Minamisoma!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yamasan, a popular shop known for its homemade jellies made with seasonal fruits, is making its debut! Their unique jellies are crafted to bring out the true deliciousness of the fruit, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
\n [First Appearance] Fukushima <yamasan> Selected Fruit Mix Jelly (1 piece) 729 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] Fukushima's <yamasan> Selected Fruit Mix Jelly<\/p><\/div>\n

Enjoy the "current flavors" of Tohoku with live cooking demonstrations! Meat bento & seafood bento<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy our large, incredibly tender pork fillet cutlet with our special homemade sauce!
\n [First Appearance] [Live Demonstration] Fukushima's Aizu Yorozuya: Special Jumbo Sauce Pork Fillet Cutlet Rice Bowl (1 serving) 2,200 yen<\/strong>
\n *Limited to 50 servings each day<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] [Live Demonstration] Fukushima's Aizu Yorozuya: Special Jumbo Sauce Pork Fillet Cutlet Rice Bowl<\/p><\/div>\n

We use Akita beef, raised on Akita rice, which is characterized by its rich flavor and sweetness!
\n [First Appearance] [Live Demonstration] Akita's Yakiniku Fuma Sirloin Steak Bento (1 serving) \u00a52,916<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] [Live Demonstration] Akita's Yakiniku Fuma: Sirloin Steak Bento<\/p><\/div>\n

Compare the tender steak and sweet and savory sukiyaki made with Yonezawa beef, a premium Japanese wagyu!
\n [Demonstration] Yamagata <Yonezawa Kohakudo> Yonezawa Beef Steak & Sukiyaki Bento (1 serving) 2,970 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[Demonstration] Yamagata <Yonezawa Kohakudo> Yonezawa Beef Steak & Sukiyaki Bento<\/p><\/div>\n

This popular beef bowl bento box, a long-time favorite, features ground beef and stewed beef served over rice.
\n [Demonstration] Yamagata's Shinkineya Yonezawa specialty beef bowl bento, Gyudonmanaka (1 serving) 1,620 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[Demonstration] Yamagata's Shinkineya Yonezawa specialty beef bowl bento, Gyudon Manaka<\/p><\/div>\n

This luxurious bento box, topped with minced sea urchin and moist, fresh sea urchin, is irresistible for sea urchin lovers.
\n [Demonstration] Fukushima <Onahama Gourmet Hotel> Sea Urchin Rice Bowl (1 serving) 1,880 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[Demonstration] Sea urchin rice bowl from Onahama Gourmet Hotel, Fukushima<\/p><\/div>\n

Our proud seafood bento box, packed with popular ingredients.
\n [Demonstration] Miyagi Prefecture <Utatsu Kotaro> Utatsu Bento (1 serving) 2,484 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[Demonstration] Miyagi Prefecture's Utatsu Kotaro's Utatsu Bento<\/p><\/div>\n

Sticky rice made with "Ichigo-ni" (a broth made from sea urchin and abalone), a specialty of the Sanriku region.
\n [Demonstration] Aomori's "Shoku no Bizen" Seafood Strawberry Rice with Sea Urchin and Abalone (1 serving) 972 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[Demonstration] Aomori's "Food Beauty": Seafood Strawberry Rice with Sea Urchin and Abalone<\/p><\/div>\n

From sweets to local delicacies… Check out the first-time vendors!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This local bread from Koriyama City is made by topping a special loaf of bread with plenty of cream and baking it.
\n [First Appearance] [Live Demonstration] Fukushima <Mont Liblanc> (Left) Cream Box, (Right) Blueberry Box (1 piece) 330 yen each<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] [Demonstration] Fukushima <Mont Liblanc> (Left) Cream Box, (Right) Blueberry Box<\/p><\/div>\n

[First Appearance] Fukushima <Montli Blanc> Fukushima Waffle (1 piece) 500 yen each<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] Fukushima <Montli Blanc> Fukushima Waffles<\/p><\/div>\n

[First Appearance] [Live Demonstration] Yamagata <Wa no Shizuku Sweet Shop> Wasanbon Warabi Mochi (210g) 864 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] [Demonstration] Yamagata <Wa no Shizuku Sweet Shop> Wasanbon Warabi Mochi<\/p><\/div>\n

[First Appearance] Yamagata <TAKAHASHI BEEF FARM> Takahashi's Rare Cut Roast Beef<\/strong>
\n (Frozen, 140g) 2,160 yen<\/strong>
\n *Limited to 20 bottles per day<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] Yamagata <TAKAHASHI BEEF FARM> Takahashi's Rare Cut Roast Beef<\/p><\/div>\n

[First Appearance] [Live Demonstration] Iwate Prefecture <Marumitsu Seimen> Jomon Yakisoba (1 pack) 540 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] [Demonstration] Iwate's Marumitsu Seimen Jomon Yakisoba<\/p><\/div>\n

[First Appearance] [Live Demonstration] Aomori's "Shoku no Bizen" Seafood Jumbo Squid Rice (1 serving) 1,080 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] [Demonstration] Aomori's "Shoku no Bizen" Seafood Jumbo Squid Rice<\/p><\/div>\n

[First Appearance] Akita Prefecture's "Fukujiro II" Ryuho Natto (30g) 400 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] Akita Prefecture's "Fukujiro II" Ryuho Natto<\/p><\/div>\n

[First Appearance] Iwate Prefecture <Hyotan Island Tomaya> Sanriku Silver Salmon Cold Smoked (Deep Smoked) (40g) 1,100 yen<\/strong>
\n *Limited to 20 items<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[First Appearance] Iwate <Hyotanjima Tomaya> Sanriku Silver Salmon Cold Smoked (Deep Smoked)<\/p><\/div>\n

Enjoy the feeling of ordering delicious food from Tohoku, a region famous for its regional cuisine!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This apple pie, generously filled with Fuji and Kougyoku apples from Aomori Prefecture, has a simple and gentle flavor.
\n [Live Demonstration] Aomori <Komamo Chiffon> Classic Apple Pie (18cm whole cake) 2,980 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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[Demonstration] Aomori <Komamo Chiffon> Classic Apple Pie<\/p><\/div>\n

Miyagi Prefecture's "Mochibee" Zunda Mochi (frozen, 6 pieces): 972 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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Miyagi's "Mochibee" Zunda Mochi<\/p><\/div>\n

A local dish from Akita Prefecture, made by mixing chopped shiso leaves with apricots and simmering them in honey and other ingredients to create a jam-like consistency.
\n Akita Prefecture, Kariya Foods: Apricot and Shiso Flavored Candy (180g) 756 yen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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Akita (Kariya Foods) Apricot and Shiso Flavor<\/p><\/div>\n

\u25c6In addition, there will be plenty of other attractions, including a "Tohoku 6 Prefectures Antenna Shop," a local noodle corner, and crafts!<\/u><\/strong>
\n *All prices include tax.<\/p>\n

[From the press release<\/a> of Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store Co., Ltd.]<\/em><\/p>\n

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