The "Tabi Bento Ekiben Fair" will be held from November 12 (Thursday) to November 24 (Tuesday), 2026, at "Arde Hiroba" inside Arde Shin-Osaka, the shopping center on the 2nd floor (outside the ticket gates) of JR Shin-Osaka Station. The fair is organized by JR West Food Service Net Co., Ltd., and Arde Shin-Osaka is operated by Shin-Osaka Station Store Co., Ltd.
Alongside the popular ekiben from across Japan that have been well received so far, the Hokkaido ekiben selection has been greatly expanded. The lineup includes Ujiie Kakimeshi (氏家かきめし, oyster rice), Hokkaido Ekiben Aji-meguri (北海道駅弁味めぐり), Hakodate Seafood: King Crab and Ikura Sushi (函館海鮮 たらば蟹とイクラ寿し, making its first appearance), and Daichi no Butadon Bento (大地のぶた丼弁当) supervised by Butadon no Tonta (ぶた丼のとん田), among many other varieties.
Hokkaido specialties are also making their first appearance. Popular Hokkaido products such as Jagapokkuru (じゃがポックル), Nama Chelsea (生チェルシー), and Northman (ノースマン) have been carefully selected, and a range of sake and snacks to go with drinks is available as well.
The fair also features a corner commemorating the retirement of Doctor Yellow and the 500 Series Shinkansen, both of which have drawn considerable attention since their retirements were announced. The corner offers commemorative bento and a wide range of limited-edition goods.
It is a chance to enjoy regional flavors that are not usually available.
Recommended Items
Quantities are limited for each item. All prices include tax.
Reissue Kobore Ikura! Salmon Chirashi – 1,780 yen (Asahikawa Station, Hokkaido; Asahikawa Station Tachiuri Shokai)
Ikura Luxury Bowl – 1,780 yen (Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, Hokkaido; Yoshidaya)
Hokkaido Akkeshi Crab & Kakimeshi (Oyster Rice) – 1,580 yen (Akkeshi Station, Hokkaido; Ujiie Machiaijo)
Anagomeshi (Conger Eel Rice) – 2,700 yen (Miyajimaguchi Station, Hiroshima Prefecture; Ueno). Stock is expected to arrive around 1:30 PM.
Engawa Pressed Sushi – 1,900 yen (Niitsu Station, Niigata Prefecture; Kamio Shoji)
Type 923 Doctor Yellow Lunch BOX – 1,680 yen (Shin-Kobe Station, Hyogo Prefecture; Awajiya)
Event Details
- Dates: November 12 (Thursday) to November 24 (Tuesday), 2026
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM (closing at 8:00 PM on November 24 only)
- Venue: "Arde Hiroba" inside Arde Shin-Osaka, 2nd floor (outside the ticket gates) of JR Shin-Osaka Station https://www.arde-shinosaka.jp/floor
- Products: Popular ekiben (approx. 80 varieties) and Hokkaido delicacies (approx. 180 varieties)
