Hiroshima Brand Shop TAU (1-6-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will hold the second edition of the “OK! Hiroshima Oyster Festival in TAU” from February 27 to March 1 and March 6 to 8. A pre-event is also being held in conjunction with the three-day weekend from February 20 to 23. The Yurakucho/Ginza area of Tokyo is a fierce battleground where famous antenna stores from all over Japan compete with each other. At the same time, many of the stores also have restaurants and other facilities, making it a paradise area for food lovers to enjoy seasonal specialties from each area. This time we visited Hiroshima Brand Shop TAU, a base for disseminating Hiroshima brands, which opened in 2012 and is popular for its food-based shopping floor. The shop also sells handicrafts and Kumano brushes, so you can pick up some great products without having to visit the area. Of course, you can also taste local gourmet food while in Ginza. Four stores are currently in business, including the Hiroshima Italian restaurant “MERI Principessa,” the Setouchi dining restaurant “Tohon Chikon,” the Hiroshima okonomiyaki restaurant “Koi Ichi,” and the Hiroshima CAFE, each taking a different approach to promoting Hiroshima’s culinary culture.
Weekend-only “OK! Hiroshima Oyster Festival in TAU” is held on weekends only. Oysters in winter are plump, juicy, and rich! The “OK! Hiroshima Oyster Festival in TAU” is a weekend-only oyster bar centered around Hiroshima CAFE. Oyster lovers will be able to enjoy Hiroshima’s famous oyster brands to the fullest. Moreover, oysters that have overwintered are fat, plump, and rich! This is an event that is sure to please your appetite and is full of the charms of the season. The first event will be held in November 2025, when the oysters are first landed. Many readers must have heard in the news that oysters in cultivation were damaged last year. Under such circumstances, this event was planned to support the oyster-related industry. So, we are serious about loving and tasting oysters! This year’s oyster bar featured three different brands of oysters. All of them are Hiroshima’s top brand oysters, and the abundant feed and ideal tidal currents produce an enchanting taste. It is recommended to start with the 3 kinds of oysters comparison set (1,750 yen) to find the one you like best, and then order additional oysters separately. During the pre-event, the quantity is limited to 200 pieces on Fridays and 500 pieces on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Types of fresh oysters served at the oyster bar and menu ・Kure City Ondo Sea Products “Oyster Musume” (from 580 yen per piece)
Fukuyama City, Marco Suisan “Jyuka” (650 yen and up per piece)
Osaki-kamishima-cho Farm Suzuki “Shioda-aged oysters” (from 650 yen per oyster)
Three kinds of oyster eating comparison set (1,750 yen) It is also a great way to enjoy them with sake! In conjunction with the event, we have prepared a number of local sakes that go perfectly with kaki, so a shortcut to finding the best pairing is to ask the staff. On this particular day, they recommended Kamotsuru Ginjo Dry (600 yen per glass) and Yazan Junmai Sparkling Dry (650 yen per glass). He advised me to go for the sparkling one. I chose the Yayama. The crisp taste and fruity muscat flavor complemented the deliciousness of the raw oysters. In addition to sake, wine and other beverages are also available. Since it was flower Friday during our visit, many businessmen were visiting the restaurant on their way home from work. Also worth checking out is the fact that the first menu is still being offered. The Oyster Misto (2,400 yen), a set of six grilled dishes, and the fried and sautéed combination of direct-from-Japan oysters (1,980 yen), a standard fried dish, can be enjoyed at each restaurant. Ongoing Oyster Fair menu ・Hiroshima Italian Restaurant MERI Principessa Ginza “Oyster Misto” (2,400 yen)
Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Koi Koi “Oyster Kaisen DX” (2,300 yen)
Setouchi Dining Tone Chikane “Fried and sauteed oysters directly from Setouchi” (1980 yen)
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