Promotional Event for Traditional 'Yamato Maru Nasu' Vegetables Held at Toyosu Market

By conducting a promotion at Toyosu Market, a logistics hub for restaurants and retailers in the metropolitan area, we aim to improve the recognition and increase the distribution of 'Yamato Maru Nasu'.

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 6:30 AM

Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market, Toyosu Market, Block 5, Fruit and Vegetable Building, in front of Fresh Lab (1-3, Toyosu 6-chome, Koto-ku, Tokyo)

Event Content: - Remarks from a producer representative (Chairman of Marusan Shipment Association) - Tasting of 'Yamato Maru Nasu': Deep-fried Yamato Maru Nasu with 'Pon-tsuyu' sauce - Expected number of tasting servings: 200

About 'Yamato Maru Nasu': It is one of the 'Traditional Vegetables of Yamato', produced mainly in Yamatokoriyama City. It is characterized by its glossy, purple-black appearance and thick thorns on its calyx. The flesh is firm and does not easily fall apart when cooked, maintaining a solid texture whether grilled or simmered.