Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store “Hokkaido Exhibition”

The “Hokkaido Fair” will be held at the Event Hall on the 7th floor of the Main Building at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. Under the theme "PLAY HOKKAIDO," it will showcase the rich food culture and a variety of specialties unique to Hokkaido in winter. The venue will be filled with umami-rich ramen, the much-talked-about gelato crafted by a world-champion chef—hailed as “art below freezing”—the revived Mombetsu specialty ekiben 「帆立めし」 that had ceased due to a discontinued railway line, as well as seafood and bounties of the land that are especially delicious in winter, and buzzworthy gourmet items. In addition, numerous craft items born from Hokkaido’s creations woven by people and nature will be exhibited. Over 12 days, you can experience the charms of Hokkaido’s winter food and lifestyle through eat-in offerings, live demonstrations, and workshops. Why not take this opportunity to stop by?

◆ Taste and compare ramen and tsukemen from popular shops proud of their umami
At this “Hokkaido Fair,” the popular Sapporo ramen shop ＜札幌市/麺屋 ⼤地＞ and ＜札幌市/麺 鍾馗(めんしょうき)＞, known for tsukemen enjoyed with Hokkaido’s three great kombu waters and pork umami, will appear at the eat-in. Enjoy comparing in PART 1 and PART 2.

＜札幌市/麺屋 ⼤地＞〔PART1〕
Seared scallop and Hokkaido pork miso butter corn ramen 1,826 yen (1 serving) ※Eat-in
Hokkaido scallops are seared and served as a special topping on miso ramen. The chashu uses ひこま豚. A ramen crafted with a focus on Hokkaido ingredients.

＜札幌市/麺 鍾馗＞〔PART2〕
Special tsukemen with 余市⻨豚 and Hokkaido’s three great kombu waters 1,980 yen (1 serving) ※Eat-in
Noodles soaked in Hokkaido’s three great kombu waters—羅⾅, 利尻, 真昆布—are packed with kelp umami. Dip them into the dipping broth with 余市⻨豚 pork belly.

◆ Gelato by a world championship–winning chef; one-of-a-kind special flavors like crab and drift ice also appear
The popular gelato shop ＜札幌市/ラ ジョストラ＞, which opens only on weekend nights (Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 p.m. to midnight), makes its first appearance. The gelato offered by the 2018 Espresso Italiano Champion (Barista Champion) is truly “art below freezing”. In addition to gelato, we also present the Italian pastry cannolo.

＜札幌市/ラ ジョストラ＞〔PART1〕
Pistacchio & soft gelato with low-temperature pasteurized Hakodate milk 869 yen (1 item) ※Eat-in
A flavorful, smooth gelato made with low-temperature pasteurized Hokkaido milk, topped with raw pistachio delivered at low temperature. A revival gelato finished exactly according to the original recipe from the time of founding.

＜網⾛市/ジェラテリアRimo＞〔PART2〕
Double of イバラショコラータ and fragrant rum raisin 701 yen (1 item) ※Eat-in
The gelato 「イバラ」 made with イバラ蟹 has been updated into a chocolate version and is introduced exclusively at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. We have also prepared the popular rum raisin with an elegant, wintry aroma.

◆ That popular ekiben is back! The signature ekiben, Murakami Shokudo’s 「帆立めし」

＜札幌市/ ㊤村上待合所＞〔PART1〕
Ekiben 「帆⽴めし」 1,501 yen (1 box)
The famous bento 「帆⽴めし」 once sold at Shokotsu Station on the former JNR Nayoro Main Line has been revived by the grandchild who inherited it.A nostalgic mixed rice dish generously packed with scallops caught in the Sea of Okhotsk. The wrapping paper has also been reproduced to match the original from back in the day.

◆ Signature winter delicacies at their best: crab, scallops, oysters, bluefin tuna, overwintered potatoes, and more

＜Otaru City / Otaru EZOYA＞ 〔PART1〕〔PART2〕
Takarabune Bento 3,780 yen (1 box)　Limited to 30 per day
A lavish New Year’s bento topped with fatty bluefin tuna from Hokkaido and popular seafood.

＜Kikonai Town / Yamamaru Narusawa Suisan＞ 〔PART2〕
Seasonal Shellfish Assortment & Crab Bento 3,456 yen (1 box)
A single box packed with six types of shellfish landed in Hokkaido and popular crab.

＜Otaru City / Toi Maguro＞ 〔PART1〕
Hokkaido Bluefin Tuna Luxury Bento 3,780 yen (1 box)
A lavish New Year’s bento topped with fatty bluefin tuna from Hokkaido and popular seafood.

＜Hakodate City / Aji no Takumi＞ 〔PART1〕〔PART2〕
Basil & Garlic Oysters 1,890 yen (per 100g)
Plump oysters paired with a rich house basil sauce accented with garlic.

◆ Bounty of Hokkaido, an agricultural powerhouse — items delivered with producers’ passion

＜Yoichi Town / Furusato Create＞ 〔PART2〕
Hokkaido Three-Brand Tasting Gozen ※ Eat-in
Matsu 3,608 yen (1 box / two-tier) 　Take 3,278 yen (1 box / two-tier) 　Ume 2,728 yen (1 box / two-tier)
※ Takeout available.

＜Sapporo City / Kiyota Berry Farm＞ 〔PART1〕
Fresh Strawberry Parfait 1,210 yen (1 serving) ※ Eat-in
Strawberry sweets from the strawberry farm “Kiyota Berry Farm” in Kiyota Ward, Sapporo, make an appearance. The “Fresh Strawberry Parfait” features house-made soft-serve using Hokkaido Toyotomi Milk, piled with fresh strawberries.

＜Nakashibetsu Town / 想いの茸 -OMOINOTAKE-＞
〔PART1〕〔PART2〕
Baked Shiitake with White Gratin Cheese 810 yen (1 piece)
A hearty dish featuring large, fist-sized Hokkaido-grown shiitake “Omoi no Take,” lavishly topped with white sauce made with Hokkaido milk and Gouda cheese, for a rich flavor inspired by Hokkaido’s winter.

◆ Traditional and modern wagashi crafted with Hokkaido ingredients

＜Hakodate City / Senshuan Sohonke＞ 〔PART2〕
Dorayaki 350 yen (1 piece)
Made with chunky sweet bean paste using Akane Dainagon azuki from Southern Hokkaido, slow-cooked over three days; the batter is prepared the night before and each pancake is steam-griddled one by one. Enjoy freshly made dorayaki prepared in front of you by artisans.

＜Sapporo City / Moiwayama Dango＞ 〔PART2〕
Specialty Issun Tofu Shiratama Nine-Piece Box 1,601 yen (9 pieces)
〈Moiwayama Dango〉 creates new wagashi rooted in tradition.
The silken tofu used for Issun Tofu Shiratama is made with underground water from Mt. Moiwa and domestically grown Yukihomare soybeans. Generously coated with kinako roasted twice to enhance its aroma and nuttiness.

◆ Crafts that color everyday life: creations of Hokkaido woven by people and nature

＜Sapporo City / castanet＞ 〔PART1〕
Knit Cardigan 18,700 yen Limited to 10 items
( Acrylic 60%・Wool 40% / One size (fits M–L) )
A jacquard-knit cardigan featuring the original Hokkaido character, the bear “Castanet-chan,” on the back. A Hokkaido-shaped emblem on the left sleeve adds a unique accent.

＜Asahikawa City/ Hokkaido Mizuhiki＞ 〔PART2〕※Demonstration
mizuhiki Shimaenaga set 12,000 yen Limited to 10 sets
(Large: approx. diameter 5.5× overall length 8.5 cm/ Medium: approx. diameter 4× overall length 7.5 cm)

◆Creations that connect materials born from northern nature to the future

＜Asahikawa City/ SASAKI＞ 〔PART2〕
Wooden reversi 39,600 yen Limited to 10 items
(Natural wood (Birch: Hokkaido-sourced)・Natural wood (Walnut)/ approx. length 33×width 33×height 2.8 cm)
SASAKI is characterized by works that make the most of craftsmanship and the advantages of machining. Using Hokkaido-sourced birch, this wooden reversi set is carefully polished by artisans to bring out the wood grain and texture.

※All prices include tax.
※Please check the official website for details.