The popular "Kobe-ichi (こうべいち)" market is returning to Daimaru Kobe for its 12th edition, running from Wednesday, March 18 through Tuesday, March 24. The event brings together local taste, crafts, and culture from Kobe and the wider Hyogo region, with more than 65 gourmet, sweets, and miscellaneous goods brands gathering under one roof.
Parnasse Restoration Committee Makes Its Daimaru Kobe Debut
One of the highlights of this edition is the first appearance of the Parnasse Restoration Committee at Daimaru Kobe. The committee is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of Parnasse Seika, a confectionery brand that was once beloved across the Kansai region for its Western pastries and piroshki, marketed under the slogan "The Taste of Moscow." The brand's catchy CM song and distinctive characters, Paru-chan and Piro-chan, left a lasting impression on many who grew up during the Showa era.
A Kobe Origin Story
Parnasse actually has its roots in Kobe: in 1947, Matsuo Kotsuno — originally from Kasai City, Hyogo — established the "San'ei Noodle Factory" in Sannomiya, Kobe. At the time, in the difficult post-war period, wheat flour from GHQ supplies was relatively accessible, and by 1948 sugar began to be distributed, paving the way for Western confectionery production.
The Parnasse Restoration Committee brings the Showa-era nostalgia of this Kobe-born brand back to life, with exhibition displays and merchandise for sale. Note that food products will not be sold at this event.
"Paru-Piro T-shirt 3" — ¥4,950 (tax included)
Limited quantities: S×5, M/XL/XXL×10 each, L×15
A T-shirt featuring Paru-chan and Piro-chan, the characters famous for the "Parnasse Piroshki, Parnasse Piroshki, Paru-Piro, Paru-Piro, Taste of Moscow" jingle. Retro Kansai Showa charm meets stylish design.
"Paru-chan Mug Cup (Photo)" — ¥1,980 (tax included)
Limited to 30 pieces
A ceramic mug printed with a retro photo-style image of Paru-chan.
"Paru-chan Acrylic Keychain" — ¥770 (tax included)
Limited to 50 pieces
Take Paru-chan along wherever you go with this fun acrylic keychain.
miho à la mode: Apple-Themed Sweets & Breads from 31 Brands
Sweets and bread writer Miho Inada's select shop, miho à la mode, is back with 31 brands — including 12 making their first appearance. This edition centers on an "apple" theme, with each participating shop presenting their signature apple creations. Live demonstrations are also scheduled throughout the event period.
Patisserie Curi
★ Live Demo: "Chausson aux Pommes" — ¥486 (tax included)
Limited to 300 per day / Available: March 18 (Wed) and 19 (Thu)
A rich apple pie filled generously with lightly sweetened, pleasantly tart apple compote.
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★ Live Demo: "Chausson aux Pommes" — ¥500 (tax included)
Limited to 150 per day / Available: March 20 (Fri/Holiday) and 21 (Sat)
A French-inspired boulangerie located in a roughly 170-year-old building from the late Edo period in Awaji-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe.
Shortcake & Cookie Specialty Store 1004
★ Live Demo: "Apple Pie" — ¥550 (tax included)
Limited to 250 per day / Available: March 22 (Sun) and 23 (Mon)
An apple pie with depth — carefully sautéed apple and a special almond cream baked to a golden finish.
★ New: cototoko patisserie
"Seasonal Jam, Marmalade & Jelly" — 100g: ¥972 to ¥1,080 (tax included)
Available: March 18 (Wed) through March 24 (Tue)
Homemade jams and jellies made from hassaku, Amaou strawberry, spring kogyoku apple, and the rare Kurenai no Yume apple with its red flesh, plus a beer-scented marmalade.
★ New: ametista
"Normandy Chocolat" — ¥450 (tax included)
Available: March 18 (Wed) through March 24 (Tue)
Caramelized apple flavored with Calvados, baked into a rich, moist bean-to-bar chocolate cake.
★ New: b.bull house
"Apple Cream Cheese" — ¥340 (tax included)
Available: March 18 (Wed) through March 20 (Fri/Holiday)
A fluffy, chewy soy milk bun filled with special cream cheese mixed with apple compote.
★ New: KILIG
"Apple Pie with Homemade Puff Pastry" — ¥810 (tax included)
Available: March 18 (Wed) and 19 (Thu)
The shop's most popular item: homemade hand-folded puff pastry made with French fermented butter, packed with domestic kogyoku apple compote and almond cream with brown sugar.
★ New: en.donuts&
"Apple Cinnamon Crumble Donut" — ¥400 (tax included)
Limited to 50 per day / Available: March 22 (Sun)
A soft, chewy donut paired with the crisp texture and sweet aroma of kogyoku apple, topped with a generous butter-rich crumble.
Anello Panini
"Apple and Walnut Panini" — ¥630 (tax included)
Limited to 40 per day / Available: March 18 (Wed) through March 24 (Tue)
An event-exclusive panini combining prosciutto with fresh seasonal apple, brought together by a smooth cream cheese.
New Debuts in Gourmet & Miscellaneous Goods
★ New: MAIS DORE
"Premium Popcorn (French Caramel)" — 60g: ¥540 (tax included)
A popcorn specialty shop from chef-patissier Marc Grace, formerly of Pierre Hermé Paris. Uses large, crispy French-grown corn.
★ New: Hyo Shokutakuya (氷食卓家)
★ Live Demo: "Gohbi Ichigo Milk Shaved Ice" — ¥1,100 (tax included)
Limited to 50 per day
Simple and classic shaved ice made with seasonal strawberries and homemade milk.
★ New: Soba & Japanese Sake Yoshiho (お蕎麦と日本酒 吉芳)
"Herring Soba — Flat Nishi Soba with Sweet-Simmered Herring and Broth" — ¥1,200 (tax included)
A flat-cut nishi (whole-grain) soba with sweet-simmered herring and dashi broth, letting you enjoy restaurant-quality flavor at home.
★ New: Gyoza-ya Manen (餃子屋満園)
"Manen Steamed Chicken" — ¥730 (tax included)
Fluffy steamed chicken topped with a fragrant special sauce of green onion and ginger — light yet full of umami.
★ New: Mopuchyap POP-UP
"Chacha Sketchbook" and more — Limited to 20 of each
A merchandise pop-up from Kobe-based creator "Mirin," whose character "mopuchyap" has also appeared in capsule toy and crane game formats. Items packed with fun and cuteness.
★ New: Licorne blanche.
[Left] "Conch Pearl Micro Bag" — ¥13,200 (tax included)
[Right] "Terrace Tote Bag S" — ¥15,950 (tax included)
Limited to 3 of each
A tweed specialty atelier based in Kobe, handcrafting each piece with care using carefully selected tweeds from Japan and abroad. A wide range of charming items from bags to charms is available.
Event Details
- Dates: Wednesday, March 18 – Tuesday, March 24
- Venue: Daimaru Kobe
