Kuhara Honke Co., Ltd., part of the Kuhara Honke Group based in Hisayama Town, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, sells Japanese-style seasonings such as "Kayanoya Dashi." On July 31, 2026 (Friday), the company is opening its first Ikebukuro-area store, "Kayanoya Tobu Ikebukuro Store," on the basement 1st floor of the Plaza Building at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro, directly connected to Ikebukuro Station.
Convenient Everyday Shopping, Directly Connected to the Station
The new store sits inside a station directly served by the Tobu Tojo Line, the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, and other lines, so visitors can stop by smoothly without worrying about the weather. Located within the well-stocked basement food floor, it offers the convenience of picking up seasonings for tonight's dinner alongside the rest of the day's grocery shopping. The shop carries a wide selection of seasonings that make everyday meals more delicious and enjoyable, centered on the brand's signature "Kayanoya Dashi."
The staff hope the store will become a warm gathering place that brings richness and smiles to the daily lives of people in the area.
Store Overview
- Store name: Kayanoya Tobu Ikebukuro Store
- Opening date: July 31, 2026 (Friday)
- Location: Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro, Plaza Building, Basement 1st Floor (1-1-25 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
- Phone: 03-6384-4177
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (following the business hours of Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro)
Opening Celebration: Limited to 300 Pieces
To celebrate the new store, Kayanoya is offering a limited quantity of its dashi-based "shio koji" (salted rice koji), made with house-made rice koji, for special sale.
- Product: Kayanoya "Shio Koji" (250g)
- Limited quantity: 300 pieces, while stocks last
- Price: ¥767 (tax included)
Since the rice grains are pureed into a paste, the shio koji is easy to use in everyday cooking.
About Kayanoya
"Kayanoya" is a food brand that sells seasonings and food products built around bringing out the best of each ingredient, starting with its signature "Kayanoya Dashi," with the aim of carrying on regional ingredients and Japanese food culture. Originating from the restaurant "Goryori Kayanoya" in the satoyama countryside of Fukuoka, the brand reaches customers through 36 stores nationwide as well as mail order and its website. Valuing the seasons and the traditional calendar of annual events, Kayanoya also shares recipes and cooking tips that bring out the joy of food.
