Premaze Inc. (Headquarters: Fushimi-ku, Kyoto), which operates 'Japan's first dashi theme park' Kyoto Rikyu, will sell a limited 300 units of 'Nomu Odashi ~Katsuo~' from April 8th to April 14th at the Hankyu Umeda Main Store's B1F Tree Terrace. This product, a bonito version of the 'drinking dashi,' was developed so that Japan's traditional 'dashi culture' can be enjoyed more easily and in a new way.
'Kyoto Rikyu ~Odashi to Dashimaki~', Japan's first 'dashi theme park,' will hold a pop-up at the Hankyu Umeda Main Store from Wednesday, April 8th to Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, selling special edition products.
This time, we are introducing an authentic katsuo dashi made exclusively from bonito from Makurazaki, Kagoshima Prefecture, born from Kyoto Rikyu's popular drip-type 'Nomu Odashi.' While katsuo dashi is a fundamental of Japanese cuisine, its flavor changes greatly depending on the quality of the ingredients and the extraction method, making it extremely delicate and profound. Among them, achieving deliciousness with 'bonito only' is highly difficult, requiring advanced techniques and carefully selected ingredients to suppress off-flavors while extracting only the umami.
By daringly using only bonito without other ingredients like kombu, this product has become an extremely valuable cup that brings out the original aroma, umami, and aftertaste to the utmost limit.
One sip, and the rich aroma, as if freshly shaved, gently spreads, followed by a clear umami and elegant richness. Finally, a quiet, beautiful aftertaste, like the first dashi served at a high-end restaurant, lingers for a long time.
Its simple yet deeply satisfying taste makes it a special item perfect not only for a daily cup but also for entertaining guests or as a treat for oneself.
This product is sold exclusively at the Hankyu Umeda Main Store and is limited to 300 units, making it a rare item available only at this opportunity.
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- Source: PR TIMES
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