To commemorate the opening, a limited quantity of "Shio Koji" (salted rice malt) will also be available for special sale.
Kubara Honke Co., Ltd., which sells Japanese-style seasonings such as "Kayano-ya Dashi" and is part of the Kubara Honke Group, will open "Kayano-ya Tobu Ikebukuro Store," the first store in the Ikebukuro area, on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the first basement floor of the Plaza Building of "Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro," which is directly connected to Ikebukuro Station.
Convenient daily shopping with direct access to the station.
Directly connected to Ikebukuro Station, which is served by various lines including the Tobu Tojo Line and Seibu Ikebukuro Line, you can easily stop by regardless of the weather. Located within the well-stocked food floor of the department store's basement, it offers exceptional convenience, allowing you to easily drop by anytime while choosing ingredients for tonight's dinner. In-store, we stock a wide variety of seasonings, including the classic "Kayano-ya Dashi," to make your daily meals more delicious and enjoyable.
We aim to be a welcoming store that brings richness and smiles to the lives of everyone in the community, and all of our staff sincerely look forward to your visit.
Store Overview
■Store Name: Kayano-ya Tobu Ikebukuro Store ■Opening Date: July 31, 2026 (Friday)
■Location: Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro Branch, Plaza Building, B1F (1-1-25 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
■Phone number: 03-6384-4177
■Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (※Subject to the business hours of Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro)
[Opening Celebration – Limited to 300 pieces]
Special Sale of "Shio Koji" to Make Everyday Cooking Delicious <br>To celebrate the opening of our new store, we will be offering a limited quantity of our homemade "Shio Koji," made with rice koji and dashi broth. Its unique feature is that it's easy to use in cooking because the rice grains are made into a paste.
• Product name: Kayano-ya "Shio Koji" (250g)
• Limited quantity: 300 units only (while supplies last) • Price: 767 yen (tax included)
About Kayano-ya
Kayano-ya is a food brand that sells seasonings and food products that bring out the best in the ingredients, including its signature "Kayano-ya Dashi" (soup stock), and aims to preserve local ingredients and Japanese food culture. Originating from "Oryori Kayano-ya," a restaurant located in the foothills of Fukuoka, it now has 36 stores nationwide and delivers to customers through mail order and online sales. While valuing seasonal ingredients and traditions, it also offers recipes and cooking ideas that allow customers to savor the joy of food.
https://www.kayanoya.com
[About the Kubara Honke Group]
This comprehensive food manufacturer has its origins in a soy sauce brewery founded in 1893. It operates several brands, including "Hakata Shobouan," which values creating authentic Hakata flavors; "Kayano-ya," which sells seasonings and food products that bring out the best in their ingredients; "Kubara," a distribution brand that sells the Ago Dashi series and Umatare series, both utilizing the umami of flying fish broth; and "Hokkaido Kubara," "Hokkaido Shobouan," and "Hokkaido Shokuhinko," which promote Hokkaido's ingredients and food culture. http://www.kubarahonke.com/
(The information contained in this news release is current as of the date of publication. Please note that it may differ from the latest information.)
[Kubara Honke Co., Ltd.] Press Release
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