A slightly richer “Oyakata version” and a “Sekitori version” for good luck Awajiya Japan

Awajiya, a bento box lunch shop headquartered in Higashinada-ku, Kobe, will start selling “Ganso Chanko Bento” supervised by the Japan Sumo Association on September 10.

The two companies began joint development at the end of last year, and took advantage of the increasing number of tourists visiting Japan as an opportunity to “communicate Japanese traditions not only to the public but also to visitors to Japan,” according to the company.

The product, which was developed through friendly competition in content, naming, design, etc., is said to be a confident work of Japan’s national sport tradition “Ozumo” and Japanese traditional food “Ekiben! This is a confident product that is truly Japanese!

Ganso Beef Chanko Bento Oyakata Edition” supervised by the Japan Sumo Association, 1,480 yen (tax included)

The first series of “Ganso Chanko Bento” supervised by the Japan Sumo Association consists of two types: the “Oyakata Version,” a slightly rich sukiyaki-flavored beef bento, and the “Sekitori Version,” which uses chicken meat, a traditional “no-hands” dish used to bring luck in victory.

The “Kantori version,” supervised by the Japan Sumo Association, is priced at 1,480 yen (tax included).

The products will be available at Awajiya stores and online from September 10.

<A word from the reporter>
As this is the first in a series, two types will be sold: the “oyakata version” and the “sekitori version! It is said that there is a possibility that new products will be sold in the future, depending on the response to the handsome products.

Release date

September 10, 2023 (Sun.)

Sold at

Awajiya stores (Shin-Kobe Station, Kobe Station, Nishi Akashi Station, Ashiya Station, Tsuruhashi Station, Tarumi Station, Seishin Chuo Store, Kobe Hankyu Store, Kobe Daimaru Store, Sannomiya Center Gai Store, Ashiya Daimaru Store, Nishinomiya Hankyu Store, Takarazuka Hankyu Store, Kawanishi Hankyu Store, Senri Hankyu Store, Takatsuki Hankyu Store, Hanshin Umeda Store, Osaka Takashimaya Store, Abeno Harukas Store, Keihan Moriguchi Store) Information is available at
●Awajiya online store
●Awajiya products will also be sold at “Festival Grandsta” at Tokyo Station, “Tops” at Shinjuku Station, and Omiya Station
Stores on the premises and “Hakomu” at Kintetsu Namba Station
*In addition to major Kansai stations, sales locations will gradually expand to famous department stores and volume sales stores across the country.

Products

Ganso Beef Chanko Lunch Box – Oyakata Version” 1,480 yen (including tax)
“Ganso Chicken Chanko Lunch Box – Sekitori Version” 1,480 yen (including tax)

• Awajiya official website https://www.awajiya.co.jp/