Operating under the concept of 'making global cuisine easy,' retort food specialty brand NISHIKIYA KITCHEN (Nishiki Foods Co., Ltd., Head Office: Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, President: Yoichi Kikuchi), which primarily sells retort curry, will celebrate the opening of 'NISHIKIYA KITCHEN & CAFE' on Friday, June 19, 2026. The new store will be located inside the local Iwanuma City landmark, 'Iwanuma City Children's Play and Exchange Base miiina.' To commemorate the opening, the 'Nishikiya Kitchen Opening Memorial Festival' will be held for five days only, until Tuesday, June 23.

The festival will feature the sale of an exclusive 'Opening Memorial Set' available only at this store, as well as a no-lose 'Garapon Lottery' limited to the first 100 customers each day. Furthermore, the store plans to regularly host workshops that parents and children can enjoy together, including experiences like making original 'mini naans' and customizing soft serve ice cream.

[Highlight 1] Limited to 50 sets per day: Sale of NISHIKIYA KITCHEN & CAFE Opening Memorial Limited Set A highly recommended set for first-time customers, packing six of Nishikiya Kitchen's popular curries and soups. It includes a gift voucher that can be used at NISHIKIYA KITCHEN & CAFE. - Opening Memorial Limited Set: 2,850 yen (tax included) Contents: Butter Chicken Curry, Lemon Cream Chicken Curry, Pork Kakuni Curry, Corn Potage, Hokkaido Pumpkin Chowder, Crab Bisque (1 pack each) Gift voucher worth 300 yen (1 ticket) *Limited sale of 50 sets per day.

[Highlight 2] No-lose 'Lottery' for the first 100 customers each day The first 100 visiting customers each day can participate in a free 'Lottery.' It is a no-lose Garapon lottery that families, including children, can enjoy. 1st Prize: 1 pack of retort food 2nd Prize: 5% OFF coupon usable on the day 3rd Prize: Original design balloon or original sticker *Limited to one try per person.

[Highlight 3] 'SNS Posting Campaign' to receive 1 pack of retort food Customers who take a photo with the 'face cutout panel' installed at the storefront, post it on SNS with the hashtag #NishikiyaKitchenAndCafe, and show the screen to the staff will receive 1 pack of retort food.

[Highlight 4] Special cafe menu item 'Soft Serve Ice Cream' discounted by 100 yen during the period During the opening event period, the specialty cafe menu items 'Zao Milk Soft Serve,' 'Zao Milk Chai Soft Serve,' and 'Zao Milk & Chai Mix Soft Serve' will be offered at a 100 yen discount.

[Highlight 5] Original 'Mini Naan' Making Workshop to be held on 6/19 (Fri) - 6/20 (Sat) NISHIKIYA KITCHEN & CAFE will regularly host workshops for parents and children to enjoy, not just during the opening event. As advanced reservations are required, please speak to store staff or call to book.

- Make your own original 'Mini Naan'! [Workshop] Mini Naan Making You can shape the provided dough into your favorite forms and add toppings to create original 'mini naans.' In one session, you can make about 3 to 5 naans, and enjoy the freshly baked naans on the spot. You can take the remaining naans home as souvenirs. Dates: 6/19 (Fri), 6/20 (Sat) Time: From 15:00 each day / Duration: Approx. 20-30 minutes Price: 500 yen / Capacity: 4 groups (up to 4 people per group)

- Customize your Soft Serve Ice Cream! [Workshop] Soft Serve Ice Cream Customization You can freely customize your soft serve ice cream with toppings like sauces, chocolates, and nuts. Dates: 6/21 (Sun), 6/22 (Mon), 6/23 (Tue), 6/27 (Sat), 6/28 (Sun) Time: Held all day / Duration: Approx. 5 minutes Price: Cost of soft serve + 150 yen / Capacity: 4 groups (up to 4 people per group)

- Make Spice Lemonade Syrup! [Workshop] Spice Lemonade Syrup Let's hand-make 'Lemonade' syrup with a refreshing spice aroma, perfect for the upcoming season! You can take the completed syrup home to enjoy. Dates: 7/4 (Sat), 7/5 (Sun) Time: From 15:00 each day / Duration: Approx. 1 hour Price: 1 bottle (approx. 5 cups) / 600 yen, 2 bottles (approx. 10 cups) / 1,000 yen / Capacity: 4 groups (up to 4 people per group) *Prices include tax. *Advanced reservations are required for workshops. Participating in a workshop once earns you 1 stamp. Luxurious perks are prepared depending on the number of stamps collected.

NISHIKIYA KITCHEN & CAFE Store Information NISHIKIYA KITCHEN & CAFE will sell the entire lineup of products, including curries and soups. In particular, the 'Kids Series' aimed at 1 to 3-year-olds is extremely popular among households with small children. Additionally, the store emphasizes its function as a cafe, offering a substantial dining menu and spacious seating to provide a welcoming space for visiting families.

<Store Overview> - Store Name: NISHIKIYA KITCHEN & CAFE - Location: 7-1 Sanshokikichi Raijin, Iwanuma City 989-2464 - Phone Number: 0223-36-7220 / Business Hours: 10:00-18:00 - Closed: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays / Seating Capacity: 41 seats

About Nishiki Foods / NISHIKIYA KITCHEN A specialty brand offering about 120 types of retort foods, including curry, soup, pasta sauce, and baby food, under the concept of 'making global cuisine easy.' The brand aims to create flavors that do not rely on food additives while utilizing the original deliciousness of the ingredients. - Seasonings (amino acids, etc.)*, colorings, and flavorings are not used. *Umami ingredients such as yeast extract, which are classified as food, are used.

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