Mikuru Asakura Appointed as Special Ambassador for 'LOCALO Noodle'; Photo Session to be Held in Shibuya on June 21

Grand Bleu & Co. (Representative Director: Koji Aoki) announced that martial artist and entrepreneur Mikuru Asakura has been appointed as the special ambassador for 'LOCALO Noodle,' a versatile noodle replacement that won a Gold Award in the Food Category of the 2026 Monde Selection and has sold over 200,000 units in five months. To commemorate this, the company will hold a 'LOCALO Noodle x Mikuru Asakura 2-Shot Photo Session' on June 21, 2026 (Sunday).

This is a premium event limited to the first 150 customers. majica members who purchase at least 20,000 yen (tax included) of qualifying products at the MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store or MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Annex during the campaign period will be eligible for the inauguration ceremony and a photo session with Mikuru Asakura.

[Event Overview] Event Name: LOCALO Noodle x Mikuru Asakura 2-Shot Photo Session Date and Time: June 21, 2026 (Sunday), 13:00 - 14:30 Venue: MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Annex Special Event Site

[Participation Requirements] Participants must be majica members, purchase at least 20,000 yen of qualifying products at eligible stores, and present their receipt at the MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Annex customer service counter to receive a voucher (Voucher distribution begins June 12, 10:00).

'LOCALO Noodle' is a low-fat, gluten-free noodle made from buckwheat and funori seaweed, inspired by the imperial offering 'Hegi Soba.' Even when combined with sauces supervised by Michelin-starred chefs, it achieves approximately 300 kcal per serving.