A special food market featuring Shimonoseki's finest culinary products will take place at JR Hakata Station Plaza from January 30 to 31, 2026. The "Oishimo! Tanoshimo! Bridge Marché" brings together approximately 20 businesses offering exceptional local products, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to experience Shimonoseki's rich food culture.
Hankyu Hanshin Marketing Solutions Inc. (headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; President: Hitoshi Ueda) serves as the event organizer, presenting this showcase of "delicious and enjoyable Shimonoseki."
Event Overview
Name: Oishimo! Tanoshimo! Bridge Marché
Dates: January 30 (Friday) and January 31 (Saturday), 2026
Hours: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Final day closes at 5:00 PM)
Venue: JR Hakata Station Plaza - Large Roof Event Space
Co-organizers: Shimonoseki City / JR Hakata City Co., Ltd. / Hakata Station Merchants Association
Cooperation: Kyushu Sangyo University, Faculty of Regional Co-creation / Nishi-Chugoku Shinkin Bank
Event Organizer: Hankyu Hanshin Marketing Solutions Inc.
Mayor Maeda of Shimonoseki City will attend the opening ceremony at 11:00 AM on January 30 (Friday).
Event Highlights
Certified Shimonoseki Delicacies
The event features businesses primarily certified through Shimonoseki City's "Oishimo! Tanoshimo!" project, a collaborative initiative between the city, local businesses, and residents to promote exceptional local products. Visitors can purchase unique items directly from producers, including:
- Whale yukke (raw whale meat)
- Torafugu (tiger puffer) skin mentaiko
- Kikugawa hand-pulled somen noodles
- Collagen miso
- Other specialty products typically only available locally or at specialty stores
Additional vendors include "Ayasai," offering fresh vegetables directly from Shimonoseki farmers, and "atelier149" (January 30 only), a stationery brand inspired by Shimonoseki.
For a complete list of participating businesses, see the vendor directory below.
Oishimo! Tanoshimo! Project Official Website: https://oishimo-tanoshimo.com/
Fresh-Made Food Demonstrations
The cooking area will serve freshly prepared dishes featuring Shimonoseki ingredients. Sample menu items include:
- Crab buns
- Zenzai (sweet red bean soup)
- Shimonoseki sakagayu (rice porridge)
- Fugu miso soup
- Whale tendon stew
- Tecchiri shabu-shabu hot pot
- Drip coffee
Interactive Activities
The event offers engaging activities for all visitors:
- Quiz competitions featuring Shimonoseki products as prizes
- Raffles with local delicacies
- Workshops hosted by vendors
University Partnership
Students from Kyushu Sangyo University's Faculty of Regional Co-creation will participate in event operations, including:
- Student-planned raffle and stamp rally activities
- Store operation support
Participating Vendors
| Vendor | Products |
|---|---|
| Kaniya Co., Ltd. | Whale yukke / Whale tataki / Whale saezuri / Sliced whale / Tendon stew / Whale tendon / Stewed curry / Whale jerky / Tiger puffer skin |
| Hayashi Shoten Co., Ltd. | Tiger puffer skin mentaiko / Spicy cod roe / Dried delicacies / Crab buns |
| Urakuan Co., Ltd. | Shimonoseki sakagayu |
| Fuji Coffee Co., Ltd. | Drip coffee / Jamila / Cinnamon bicha / Coffee yokan |
| Iriichi Foods Co., Ltd. | Spicy cod roe |
| Shimonoseki Shuzo Co., Ltd. | Kurabito no jiman-zake / Torafugu no kotsu-zake |
| Ongane Japan Co., Ltd. | Seafood sujebi |
| Yamanishi Suisan Co., Ltd. | Tecchiri shabu-shabu hot pot |
| Shimonoseki Rikuriku Bussan Co., Ltd. | Grilled sea urchin / Sea urchin soy sauce / Artisan-salted tsubu uni |
| Maruichi Hikoshima Jozo Kojo Co., Ltd. | Fugu miso / Collagen miso / Freeze-dried miso soup / Umakara miso / Kakema soy sauce / Hikopon / Vinegar miso |
| Magasan | Natural fugu paella base |
| Foodtech Co., Ltd. | Kiheitai no oyatsu / Zenzai |
| Hanamurmur | Dried fruits |
| Trader Ai Co., Ltd. | Pickles / Chocolate / Wine |
| AWAKENTOWN | Dressings |
| Popolo Co., Ltd. | Gelato |
| Okuno Toshihisa Shoten Co., Ltd. | Fugukko |
| Kofuku Co., Ltd. | Kofuku dango |
| Ayasai | Vegetables / Fruits / Flowers |
| atelier149 (January 30 only) | Shimonoseki design stationery |
| Cookle Bow (January 30 only) | Icing cookies |
| KOMEKO88 (January 31 only) | Rice flour bagels |
| Kikugawa Te-nobe Somen Cooperative (January 31 only) | Kikugawa hand-pulled somen |
The event takes place at the highly accessible Hakata Station Plaza. Visit to experience the "delicious and enjoyable" appeal of Shimonoseki!
