Hello, everyone!
Summer is just around the corner, and the days are getting warmer and brighter. We hope you are staying cool and having a wonderful time as we head into this vibrant season!
To beat the summer heat, we have some exciting and hot event news for you!
This coming Saturday, July 11th, our local lively shopping street, “Joyful Minowa,” will host its monthly signature event, the “Benten Bargain Sale”!
Once again, stores across the shopping street are offering exclusive, one-day-only specials and surprisingly deep discounts.
Let’s check out the exciting lineup!
Today’s Highlights: Exclusive & Delicious Treats
- Takanet + Columba Kitchen
- 〈Benten Market Special Omelet Rice〉: 700 yen【Limited to 30 servings!!!】
- A hearty chicken fried rice topped with a juicy hamburger steak and a fluffy omelet—a combo hugely popular in their catering bento boxes! Smothered in rich, homemade demi-glace sauce, this is a luxurious, satisfying dish. First come, first served!
- Takanet (Unagi)
- Unagi-ju (Grilled Eel over Rice): From 700 yen
- The ultimate Japanese comfort food to beat the summer fatigue! Enjoy a stamina-boosting bowl of grilled eel starting at this great price. Pre-ordering (090-1404-5892) is highly recommended!
- Kitaya
- Rokuninshū Dorayaki: 【Limited to 50 pieces】 10% OFF!
- Fluffy brown sugar pancakes packed with carefully prepared sweet red bean paste. Don’t miss this chance to get their highly popular dorayaki—perfect for a snack or a gift—at a discount!
- Wagashi-dokoro Tachibanaya (Mamehanaya)
- Benten-yaki “Sara”: 109 yen each (Save 11 yen off the regular 120 yen price!)
- Available in three flavors: smooth red bean, matcha, and sweet milk paste. Rice balls (onigiri), inari sushi, and red bean rice (sekihan) are also available.
Great Deals for Your Daily Table
- Yaogon
- 〈Bean Sprouts〉: 1 plate for 1 YEN!!! 【Limit 2 plates per person】
- An astonishing 1-yen sale! This is what a true bargain sale is all about. Your side dish for tonight is officially decided!
- Shirasu Don-Don
- 5% OFF (For purchases of 1,000 yen or more)
- In addition to boiled shirasu (whitebait) and dried young sardines, they will also have special one-day-only items. Visit the shop to see what surprises await you! ♪
- Kojima Miso Shop
- Free Miso Sample of Your Choice!
- Receive a wonderful little gift when you buy 500g or more. This is the perfect opportunity to find your new favorite flavor.
Enrich Your Lifestyle & Home Support
- Papa Noël
- Minowabashi Toden Blend (200g): Special Price 1,500 yen (Regular 1,700 yen)
- Drip Coffee Bags (Pack of 10): Special Price 1,200 yen (Regular 1,280 yen)
- Why not elevate your summer coffee breaks with the rich aroma of locally roasted specialty coffee?
- The Area’s Only “Headache Specialist Clinic”
- A trusted clinic with a proven track record of over 20,000 treatments. If you suffer from headaches caused by indoor AC chills or changes in atmospheric pressure, they specialize in quick relief! Open early from 8:00 AM.
- Cosmo Housing
- Helping you take the next step toward a better home. If you have any housing concerns or questions, feel free to drop by for a consultation.
The 11th of Every Month is Benten-sama’s Day!
Grab your reusable shopping bags and head down to “Joyful Minowa” this Saturday! Come enjoy the delicious food and unbeatable deals at our vibrant shopping street, and charge your batteries for the upcoming summer!
All of our shop owners are looking forward to welcoming you! Please stay hydrated, watch out for heatstroke, and have a wonderful weekend.

