*Ongoing: Thu, April 18 to Wed, May 15!*
Join us at the Kagoshima Fair this April and immerse yourself in the extraordinary offerings of this exciting prefecture! Explore distinctive culinary traditions and savor exceptional local delicacies from the area. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in flavors unlike anything you’ve tasted before!
Mark your calendars on Thursday, April 18th to Wednesday, May 15th and get ready to embark on a journey to Kagoshima! Find local products at participate Tokyo Central and Marukai Market at Gardena, Costa Mesa, West Covina, Yorba Linda, San Diego, and Cupertino locations!
Our Pick: 5 Products To Find At the Kagoshima Fair!
● FUKUYA KARUKAN MANJU – A fluffy steamed manju filled with a sweet red bean paste
● YAOKIYA TOKUJOTEN FISH CAKE – Traditional Satsuma-Age is made using only the highest quality fish
● MORIZO HOTTO DORA BUTTER – This unique dorayaki uses Dainagon Azuki beans and rich Calpis butter
● SEIKA SHIROKUMA ICE DESSERT – Shaved ice with condensed milk, mandarin, azuki beans, and pineapple
● KAGOSHIMA “FUKAMUSHI” GREEN TEA – Deep steaming tea with finer leaves, rich taste, abundant umami.
FUKUYA KARUKAN MANJU
A renowned confectionery representing Kagoshima Prefecture. Steamed light and slightly sweet dough made from “Jinenjo” natural yam, rice flour, and sugar is filled with velvety red bean paste. No artificial coloring or preservatives are used, guaranteeing a pleasurable and worry-free eating indulgence.
YAOKIYA TOKUJOTEN FISH CAKE
This traditional “Satsuma-Age” fried fish cake is made using only the highest quality fish. A soft and mild flavor makes it the most popular of all products at Yaokiya, a long-established store with a 100-year history. Enjoy a bouncing texture similar to freshly fried by heating it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. It goes well with hot pot dishes too!
KIRISHIMA KASHIDOKORO MORIZO HOTTO DORA BUTTER
Crafted with Kyushu flour, the delightful dorayaki pancake is filled with Hokkaido dainagon azuki bean paste and flavorful Calpis butter. Baked to perfection, it transforms when the melted butter seeps into the fluffy skin and red bean paste, especially when heated in the microwave.
SEIKA GANSO KAGOSHIMA SHIROKUMA ICE DESSERT
In Kagoshima, enjoying the “Shirokuma” Polar Bear Ice Dessert is a beloved summer tradition. This refreshing treat consists of a cup of shaved ice generously drizzled with condensed milk and adorned with mandarin oranges, azuki beans, and pineapple, arranged to resemble the face of a polar bear.
JA KAGOSHIMA “FUKAMUSHI” GREEN TEA
Kagoshima-grown tea leaves undergo a special deep steaming process, distinct from regular sencha production. This extended steaming method results in finer tea leaves, while also imparting a darker color and a flavor profile with abundant umami. The tea boasts a rich and robust taste that delights the senses.