Daimaru Shinsaibashi is bringing its rooftop beekeeping initiative, the "Shinsaibashi Honey Project," closer to the public through a hands-on honey extraction experience event. Roughly 200,000 bees contribute to producing "Shinsaibashi Honey," which is sold at the honey specialty shop "L'Abeille" on the basement floor of the main building and incorporated into dishes served throughout the store, forming a local sustainability cycle. The event offers visitors a chance to extract honey directly from honeycombs and taste it fresh on site — raising awareness of Daimaru Shinsaibashi's efforts to protect urban green spaces.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi x L'Abeille: Honey Extraction Experience Event
Date: Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026
Venue: L'Abeille, B1F, Daimaru Shinsaibashi Main Building
Times: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Admission: Free, no reservation required
Please note: the event ends when the honeycomb supply runs out. Entry may be restricted depending on crowd conditions. Honey should not be given to infants under one year of age.
Early Sale of "2026 Shinsaibashi Honey" Also Held Simultaneously
Gathered from flowers across Osaka, "Shinsaibashi Honey" will be available in a limited-quantity early sale featuring this year's freshly harvested batch. The honey is collected during the cherry blossom season as well, giving it a rich floral aroma and flavor.
2026 New Harvest "Shinsaibashi Honey"
- 36g: ¥1,512 (tax included)
- 125g: ¥4,860 (tax included)
Harvested from: Daimaru Shinsaibashi Main Building Rooftop
About the "Shinsaibashi Honey Project" This Year
Beekeeping activities on the rooftop resumed in mid-March 2026. Project members inspect the hives each week, checking on the queen bee, the health of the colony, and the accumulation of honey. During the first harvest of the year in May, the yield was approximately twice that of the previous year.
Through the "Shinsaibashi Honey Project," Daimaru Shinsaibashi continues to take action alongside the local community to protect the future of the city's natural environment.
