【TGC Niigata 2026】Additional Information Released! Emiko Kawamura (Tampopo), Yu Yoshiro, and Yusuke Inoue (NON STYLE) to Appear After 6 Years! Niigata Gourmet Gathers! Luxurious Backyard Catering Menu for Performers Announced ♡

The Tokyo Girls Collection Executive Committee (planning/production: W TOKYO Inc.) will hold 'NAMICS presents TGC NIIGATA 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION' (hereinafter referred to as NAMICS presents TGC Niigata 2026) on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center (6-1 Bancho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City). Additional information has been decided, so we would like to inform you.

Appearance of Emiko Kawamura (Tampopo), Yu Yoshiro, and Yusuke Inoue (NON STYLE) after 6 years!

Super luxurious performer lineup revealed! The guest is Emiko Kawamura, a nationally popular comedian from Tampopo, followed by Yu Yoshiro, who is active as a comedian while often being a topic of conversation on SNS for her visible figure. Following them, Yusuke Inoue, the straight man of the powerful comedy duo NON STYLE, who won the M-1 Grand Prix in 2008, will appear for the first time in six years since 'My Navi TGC 2020 A/W ONLINE.' He is active in various fields such as TV, radio, and MC, and attracts many fans with his lighthearted talk and approachable character!

TGC's famous feature! Announcement of luxurious backyard catering menu using local Niigata ingredients ♡

'Shining Food ~ Delicious and straightforward. Niigata Prefecture ~ Supported by Hotel Nikko Niigata'

We announce the luxurious backyard catering menu for performers, which attracts attention at each regional event. ♡ Using abundant seasonal ingredients in Niigata Prefecture, a food treasure trove, the menu will be provided with the special cooperation of Hotel Nikko Niigata. Starting with summer flavors such as 'edamame,' 'watermelon,' and 'eggplant,' we will use local ingredients from Niigata Prefecture, such as brand rice 'Shinnojo,' 'Murakami beef,' and 'Megane pork,' provided by JA Group Niigata, in almost all menus. In addition to famous local gourmet dishes representing Niigata, such as 'Bus Center Curry,' 'Kashima-ya Onigiri,' and 'Nagaoka Koishimaya Funori Soba,' we will also feature 'Sasadango' and 'Ice Cream Momotaro,' which have been loved by Niigata residents for many years. Furthermore, we will specially develop and provide six types of original rice flour sweets using 'rice flour,' which Niigata Prefecture is promoting, in line with TGC Niigata. Additionally, as a project of Niigata City, original menus conceived by students from three culinary schools in the city will also appear. Furthermore, JA Group Niigata will prepare souvenirs such as rice and drinks, allowing you to fully enjoy the rich appeal of Niigata's food. 'Delicious and straightforward. Niigata Prefecture.' We will deliver the deliciousness that Niigata is proud of with all our might!

<Backyard Catering Menu> (Planned)

Hotel Nikko Niigata Menu

・Three types of Niigata Prefecture edamame (Edamameido, Kurosaki tea beans, Imihiko chamame)

・Megane pork tomato stew

・Megane pork and round eggplant skewers

・Megane pork tare katsu don

・Murakami beef hamburger burger style

・Vegetable sticks miso used in bagnacauda sauce (cooperation: SALON85 Yamada Brewery Co., Ltd.)

・Murakami beef roast beef bowl

・Niigata Prefecture watermelon parfait

・Niigata Prefecture fruit punch

Craft sparkling 'Le Recteur'

・Cassata Ekohime sauce

・Le Recteur mousse

・Potato genie cookie sandwich (cooperation: Vegetarian Food Tech Niigata Co., Ltd.)

Niigata Prefecture Rice Flour Sweets

・Rice flour cookies

・Rice flour crispy

・Rice flour crunchy chocolate

・Rice flour financier

・Rice flour chouquettes

・Rice flour bussé

Niigata City Student Consideration Menu

・Niigata vegetable summer color onigiri

・Star sky melon shower

JA Group Niigata

・JA Niigata Kagayaki 'Farmers' Market Ippekoto' provided gelato

(Edamame milk, peach sorbet, Echigo Hime yogurt)

JA Group Niigata Provided Souvenirs

・Souvenir provision Shinhu no Shinojo unwashed rice 300g

・Souvenir provision Koshihikari rice pack rice (Aizu production)

・Souvenir provision Special cultivation Koshihikari rice pack rice

・Souvenir provision Craft sparkling 'Le Recteur'

・Souvenir provision Domestic consumption domestic furikake set (nori tama, sukiyaki, goma shio)

Others

・Two types of onigiri (salmon ikura, mentai hata cream cheese) (Kashima-ya Co., Ltd.)

・Bus Center Curry (Silver Hotel Co., Ltd.)

・Funori soba (Nagaoka Koishimaya Co., Ltd.)

・Panda sasadango tsubuan (Minato Seika Co., Ltd.)

・Sasadango koshian (Tanaka-ya Honten Co., Ltd.)

・Ice cream Momotaro (Seihyo Co., Ltd.)

・Three-color dango (Wa Nyuushi)

・Fish Kata Kichiji salmon no yomitsuke (Niigata Chuo Suisan Ichiba Co., Ltd.)

・Non-alcoholic Daiginjo taste sparkling (Kikusui Brewery Co., Ltd.)

・Malt drink plain (Koma-machi Koji Seizojo Co., Ltd.)

Planning and operation: Daihokuetsu Financial Group

Bridge Niigata Co., Ltd.

Decision to hold a linked event 'Machigoto Runway' in conjunction with TGC Niigata!

In conjunction with the holding of 'NAMICS presents TGC Niigata 2026,' a collaborative event 'Machigoto Runway' will be held from July 17 (Fri) to July 20 (Mon, holiday) in the surrounding area of Toki Messe! During the event period, various contents such as a digital stamp rally around 'Niigata 2km,' SNS-worthy photo spots, talk events, and public viewings of TGC Niigata will be held. Furthermore, after the final performance of TGC Niigata, fireworks will be launched on the water surface of the Shinano River next to Toki Messe, adding a splash of color to the finale of the event. Walk around the city, take pictures, and collect. Enjoy the summer in Niigata with a runway feeling!

● Talk Show

Date: Saturday, July 18, 11:30-11:50 (planned)

Venue: Bandai Site Park

Performers: Koma Kone Aito / Masuko Atsuki (GENIC)

Admission: Free

※ Held in rain / Cancelled in bad weather

※ Depending on the congestion situation, entry to the viewing area may be restricted.

● Public Viewing

Date: Saturday, July 18, 15:00- (planned)

Venue: ① Bandai Site Park

(Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City, Chuo-ku, Bandai 1-6-1, Bandai Site Bus Center Building 2nd floor)

② Niigata Nippo Media Ship (Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City, Chuo-ku, Bandai 3-1-1)

Admission: Free

※ Held in rain / Cancelled in bad weather

※ Only some contents will be broadcasted

● Fireworks Display

Date: Saturday, July 18, 19:45- (planned)

Location: Next to Toki Messe, Shinano River water surface

Admission: Free

※ Held in rain / Cancelled in bad weather

<For more details, please visit>

https://www.niigata-nippo.co.jp/list/pr/runway-niigata-2026

Decision to hold the #TGC Niigata MVP project!

On the official X of TGC, we are widely recruiting performers who you think shone the most at 'NAMICS presents TGC Niigata 2026'! Among the participants, 3 people will be selected by lottery to receive a set of local souvenirs from Niigata! The application period is from Saturday, July 18 to Friday, July 24. For details, please see TG