The 25th 'Gourmet no tame no Ajihyakusen' Event Overview
The 'Ajihyakusen' event at Takashimaya is a popular occasion showcasing the flavors of long-standing and renowned shops handpicked by buyers from all over the country. This year, the event venue has been expanded by approximately 1.5 times to present a rich lineup of gourmet items, including masterpieces born from long-standing craftsmanship and specialty products using beloved local ingredients.
Participation: 67 stores total (+10 from the previous year), including 1 first-time participant.
### Early Summer Seasonal Sweets
- **[Yamagata Pref.] <Takahashi Fruitland> Cherry Parfait**: A parfait topped with 14 'Sato Nishiki' or 'Beni Shuho' cherries on cherry soft serve. 1,540 JPY. - **[Tokyo] <Nihonbashi Sembikiya Sohonten> Fruit Roll & Mango Pudding**: Returning after 6 years. Fruit Roll (11cm) 3,780 JPY, Mango Pudding 756 JPY. *Limited to 80 each per day. - **[Nagano Pref.] <Atelier de Fromage> 'Rubis'**: A dessert featuring rhubarb, peach gelée, and mascarpone cream. 972 JPY. *Limited to 40 per day (JR Nagoya Takashimaya Exclusive). - **[Yamagata Pref.] <Roeido> Early Summer Yamagata Sandwich**: A fruit sandwich using strawberries, matcha, kiwis, etc. 1,620 JPY. *Limited to 40 per day. - **[Aichi Pref.] <Okashidokoro Matsugetsu> Matcha Warabi Mochi**: Traditional warabi mochi from a 170-year-old shop, dusted with matcha from <Ryuoen Chaho>. 2,160 JPY. *Limited to 80 per day (Takashimaya Exclusive). - **[Yamagata Pref.] <Yamagata Phoenix Club> Greenhouse-Grown Sato Nishiki Cherries**: Freshly picked cherries (approx. 400g). 2,700 JPY. *Limited to 100 boxes per day (First-time participant).
### Popular Regional Bento and Delicacies
- **[Nagano Pref.] <Irohado> Oyaki**: Traditional Nagano food made with a unique deep-fry and bake process. From 291 JPY each. - **[Nagasaki Pref.] <Iwasaki Honpo> Nagasaki Kakuni Manju**: The birthplace of kakuni manju. 591 JPY each. - **[Kanagawa Pref.] <Kiyoken> Clam Shumai & Special Shumai**: Clam Shumai (6 pcs) 760 JPY, Special Shumai (12 pcs) 1,600 JPY. - **[Tokyo] <Kyo-Kasuzuke Uokyu> Sansai Nishiki Bento**: Three types of grilled fish marinated in sake lees. 1,944 JPY. *Limited to 30 per day (JR Nagoya Takashimaya Exclusive). - **[Miyagi Pref.] <Aji no Gyutan Kisuke> Gyutan Bento**: An assortment of thick-sliced, standard, and tsukune beef tongue. 2,970 JPY. *Limited to 30 per day. - **[Chiba Pref.] <Honke Tomekura> Summer Gratin with Clams**: Seasonal gratin using clams from Kujukuri. 1,620 JPY. *Limited to 30 per day (JR Nagoya Takashimaya Exclusive).
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