“Ekiben,” the quintessential train journey delicacy, brimming with local specialties and regional cuisine, enjoys immense popularity both as a meal on the go and as a cherished souvenir. An extraordinary gourmet event, showcasing over 100 beloved ekiben varieties from across Japan, is set to take place at the Hakata Station Building. These culinary treasures, direct from their origins, include the likes of the Japan Sea’s famed crab sushi, Sendai’s signature beef tongue, Nagoya’s savory miso pork cutlet, Hiroshima’s delightful anago rice, and even live sales demonstrations of Hokkaido’s iconic squid-stuffed rice. Starting at 5 PM, shoppers can look forward to snagging these delightful bento boxes at special discounted prices. With the upcoming launch of a new Shinkansen station in Hokuriku this March, attendees can also anticipate a lineup of exquisite offerings such as crab, grilled mackerel, and freshly brewed sake, promising a taste of Hokuriku’s finest.
• 2/22 (Thu.) ~ 2/28 (Wed.)
• 10:00~20:00 (2/28: ~17:00)
• Free entry
• Hakata Hankyu 8F Event Hall
• 1-1 Hakataeki-Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• https://website.hankyu-dept.co.jp/hakata/h/2024/0130ekiben/
