Kushikatsu Tanaka Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Unisia Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and President: Keiji Nuki), will open "Kushikatsu Tanaka Ichinoseki Ekimae," its third store in Iwate Prefecture, on July 6th, 2026 (Mon).

The "Ichinoseki Ekimae" store, the third in Iwate following the Morioka and Mizusawa stores, will open in a highly convenient location directly connected to "JR Ichinoseki Station," the gateway to southern Iwate served by the Tohoku Shinkansen and conventional lines. With vibrant hospitality, we aim to create a store where everyone, from local residents to visitors from afar, can naturally smile.

Only one prefecture (Wakayama Prefecture) remains until our nationwide expansion.

Kushikatsu Tanaka will continue to strive for store operations loved by many customers in order to "make kushikatsu a representative food culture of Japan."

Ichinoseki Ekimae Store Details

[Location]

67 Ekimae, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture (1 minute walk from the West Exit of JR Tohoku Main Line Ichinoseki Station)

[Phone Number]

0191-30-9045 (Available from opening day)

[Business Hours]

Mon-Fri: 16:00 - 23:00

Sat, Sun: 12:00 - 23:00

[Number of Seats]

54 seats

[Regular Holidays]

Based on facility schedule

[Opening Commemorative Campaign]

From July 6th, 2026 (Mon) to July 12th, 2026 (Sun), The Premium Malt's Kaorua Ale will be offered for 290 yen (319 yen including tax).

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[Kushikatsu]

Sauce, batter, and oil are all original, and the recipe is a closely guarded secret. Please enjoy the taste of Tanaka.

Signature! Infinite Skewer

Over 25 million skewers sold cumulatively!

50 yen per skewer (55 yen including tax)! This is Kushikatsu Tanaka's signature skewer made with beef tripe. You can enjoy two flavors.

[Infinite Garlic Hormone Skewer]

A punchy and shocking flavor that strongly conveys the taste and umami of our special garlic sauce. You'll be hooked!

[Infinite Spice Hormone Skewer]

A slightly spicy flavor that powerfully emanates from our special spice sauce, blended with multiple herbs and spices in a golden ratio.

[Takeout]

You can enjoy our delicious and safe food at home.

Enjoy it as a side dish, a luxurious meal, or as an accompaniment to home drinking.

[Osaka Specialties]

Tanaka's Kasu Udon

A specialty of Kushikatsu Tanaka. A masterpiece where the umami of fried beef tripe melts into Tanaka's special broth.

Saiboshi

A specialty product from the Kawachi region, Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture, made by smoking horse meat.

Negi Mamire Chi Hirayaki

A B-grade gourmet dish born in Osaka. Covered inside and out with green onions! A dish where cheese and mayonnaise match perfectly.

Nikusui with Tofu

An Osaka specialty born from a comedian's order for "Niku Udon without the udon!" when suffering from a hangover.

[Experiential Menu]

Potato Salad

A very popular menu item for people of all ages, from adults to children, where you can mash it to your desired consistency.

Takoyaki

Takoyaki with dashi and soy sauce flavor in the batter, delicious even on its own.

You can enjoy grilling them yourself.

*Children in elementary school or younger eat free with 9 pieces.

[Services for Children]

We consider children to be important customers, aiming for them to continue using our services for 10 or 20 years to come.

Actively Recruiting Franchisees, Strengthening Franchise Information Sessions

Kushikatsu Tanaka is accelerating its expansion across the country with the aim of establishing kushikatsu as a Japanese food culture nationwide.

Therefore, to eliminate the barriers of physical distance and time, allowing anyone to learn about our vision and revenue model the moment they think of it, we have made regular online franchise information sessions a permanent fixture.

These online sessions will cover the secrets behind our success stories and revenue models, including 17 years of operational know-how, product development capabilities that capture the times, and strong store management that focuses on customer numbers and is resilient to economic fluctuations.

We look forward to active participation from those considering business expansion.

[How to Apply]

- Please select your desired date and time from the link below to apply.

Online Franchise Information Session Application Form

[Main Contents]

- Kushikatsu Tanaka's business overview and market trends

- Details of the franchise system (contract details, initial costs, royalties, etc.)

- Introduction to stable revenue models and success stories

- Post-franchise support system (training, operational support, etc.)

- Individual Q&A

[Format]

- Using the Google Meet online meeting system

[Date and Time]

- Every other Monday (2nd and 4th) from 14:00 or 15:00

[Participation Fee]

- Free

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About Unisia Holdings Co., Ltd.

Established: March 20, 2002 Capital: 300 million yen Chairman and President: Keiji Nuki

Headquarters: 5F, Fuwa Higashi-Gotanda Bldg., 1-7-6 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Business Activities: Restaurant management, franchise development

URL: https://unisia.co.jp/

Group Companies: Kushikatsu Tanaka Co., Ltd. / Pisola Co., Ltd. / TANAKA INTERNATIONAL INC. / TI.LA.INC. / GT Design Co., Ltd. / ETOHA LAB Co., Ltd.

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