{"id":112765,"date":"2026-01-02T12:06:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T03:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.ginza.kokosil.net\/en\/?p=112765"},"modified":"2026-01-02T12:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T03:06:27","slug":"the-furusato-nabe-grand-prix-a-hotpot-event-perfect-for-warming-up-during-the-cold-season-will-be-held-at-hibiya-park-in-tokyo-at-the-end-of-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/home.ginza.kokosil.net\/en\/archives\/112765","title":{"rendered":"The “Furusato Nabe Grand Prix\u00ae,” a hotpot event perfect for warming up during the cold season, will be held at Hibiya Park in Tokyo at the end of January 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

~Turn Hibiya Park into a winter attraction with hot pot~<\/strong><\/p>\n

The "Furusato Nabe Grand Prix\u00ae 2026 in Hibiya Park" will be held for three days from Friday, January 30th to Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at Hibiya Park in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. This food festival is themed around the winter staple of "nabe." A large collection of hotpots from various regions will be on display, featuring seasonal fish, vegetables, and meat. The "Nabe Grand Prix" will be decided by a vote of visitors, and a heated battle will unfold. There will also be a "Local Sake Brewery Tour" where you can sample sake from around the country. It's an event where you can enjoy eating and drinking.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u25a0Flavors of home come together! Here are some of the dishes that will be entered into the Grand Prix, which will be decided by visitor votes!<\/u><\/strong>
A collection of local hotpot dishes. Enjoy a warm hotpot comparison in the cold winter season. The grand prize will be decided by votes from visitors. Voting will be done online. A board showing the progress will be set up at the venue, creating a live atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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[Hokkaido] Omoi no Mushroom First Dashi Mushroom Hot Pot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Store name: Omoinotetake
We grow shiitake mushrooms called "Omoinotake" in Nakashibetsu Town, located in the naturally rich eastern part of Hokkaido. The producers themselves actively participate in events and festivals, and deliver safe, secure, and delicious shiitake mushrooms directly to our customers! We carefully extract the first stock from "Omoinotake." The only ingredient is mushroom! We compete with authentic deliciousness.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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[Hokkaido] Specially Selected Lamb Shabu-Shabu Hot Pot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Store name: Hokkaido Genghis Khan Lamb'z
Lamb'z is Japan's first lamb-only food truck! Our owner, a native of Sapporo, Hokkaido, serves up carefully selected Genghis Khan! Come enjoy lamb and other Hokkaido cuisine! We're waiting for you with a hot pot featuring specially selected lamb shabu-shabu, available only at the Nabe Grand Prix. This authentic hot pot lets you fully enjoy the delicious flavor of specially selected lamb shabu-shabu! A luxurious bowl of melt-in-your-mouth tender lamb shabu-shabu in the aroma of spices and rich, flavorful soup. It'll warm you to the core on a cold day.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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[Aomori] Tsugaru Homemade Scallop Hot Pot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Name of stall: Tsugaru Taishu Sakaba Ika Scallop This scallop hotpot uses plenty of scallops from Mutsu Bay, Aomori Prefecture, known as the king of scallops. The more you chew, the more flavorful the scallops become. Don't miss this opportunity to try them.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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[Aomori] Aomori Fisherman's Octopus Meatball Hot Pot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Name of stall: Rocky Stance Aomori Prefecture is located in the Pacific Ocean! Originating from the Shimokita Peninsula! This seafood stall is run by a fisherman with an endless supply of delicious food. Enjoy a hearty bowl of ramen! Made with octopus from Aomori Prefecture, the plump octopus meatballs with a fragrant ginger are the perfect match for the sesame and soy milk-based soup! This exquisite bowl has many repeat customers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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[Miyagi] Sendai parsley hotpot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Name of restaurant: Date Torimune. Located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, "Charcoal Bar Date Torimune" is an izakaya serving Miyagi's local cuisine, primarily charcoal-grilled chicken. The ingredients include "root water parsley" produced in Natori City, Zao Town's brand pork "JAPAN X," and the local specialty "Sendai Aburafu." The soy sauce is "Ginjo Soy Sauce" from Konno Brewery in Kami Town, which has won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award eight times in total. Be sure to try the Sendai water parsley hotpot, made with ingredients Miyagi is proud of!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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[Yamagata] Yamagata Imoni (Simmered Potatoes)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Name of stall: Nikusai Kobo TorisuzuImoni is a beloved soul food for the people of Yamagata Prefecture. It is customary for Yamagata's imoni to be cooked and eaten together at work or school. It is such a deeply rooted culture in the region that three parties are held for it: New Year's parties, year-end parties, and imoni parties.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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[Gunma] Tenguya's rich soy milk motsunabe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Store name: Tenguya Tenguya is a hidden gem loved by locals. You can enjoy the owner's carefully selected dishes, including rare beef steaks that have been featured in various media outlets. Even in the middle of summer, orders for the motsunabe are constantly coming in, and people are coming from far and wide to try it. It's a popular dish at the store. The soup is made with an excellent dashi stock made from white miso and soy milk, and has a punchy flavor that is light yet rich. It pairs perfectly with the chewy texture of beef shimacho. It's so delicious it'll get your brain juices flowing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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[Yamanashi] Mt. Fuji Hoto<\/strong><\/p>\n

Name of restaurant: Miyabi Restaurant Our proudly chewy noodles are made with plenty of delicious water from the foot of Mount Fuji. This dish preserves the delicious flavor of the ingredients, a long-loved local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture. A bowl of noodles, made with plenty of vegetables including pumpkin, slowly simmered in rich miso, will warm you to the core. Please enjoy authentic hoto, the pride of Yamanashi, woven together with the blessings of nature and the food culture that has been passed down through the generations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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[Fukui] Echizen Seiko Crab Hot Pot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Store name: Nagimaru Kitchen
This luxurious hot pot features female Echizen crabs, caught in Fukui Prefecture, the home of Echizen crabs, which only have a two-month fishing season! Enjoy the roe and roe along with soft vegetables.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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[Hyogo] Kobe Beef Sukiyaki<\/strong><\/p>\n

Store name: Fukurokudo is a castella specialty store nestled in the historic streets of Nara. They are proud of their moist castella, which is made with carefully selected ingredients and baked to perfection. Fukurokudo is offering Kobe beef sukiyaki, a treat for those who want to eat on the go, exclusively during the winter. We have prepared the same Kobe beef sukiyaki that is actually served in the store. Enjoy the luxury of world-renowned Kobe beef. Enjoy the finest Kobe beef sukiyaki, made with carefully selected ingredients and a secret sauce. It is an authentic dish worthy of a special moment with your loved one.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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[Ehime] Fried chicken and shaved ice hotpot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Name of stall: Shikoku Yatai Village Niihama City. With support from Ehime Prefecture, we actively participate in events across the country throughout the year to promote local cuisine. This medicinal hot pot features salted fried chicken as the main ingredient, and is made with dried sardine broth, ponzu sauce, and Ehime's "Buhi Donburi" sauce, and is garnished with grated daikon radish, bonito flakes, and chili threads!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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[Fukuoka] Hakata Mentaiko Cream Hot Pot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kuroda is a yakiniku restaurant located a 7-minute walk from Shibuya Station, specializing in carefully selected lean meat. We have prepared a special hot pot featuring the same special soup we offer in our restaurant. Made with plenty of tender beef, vegetables, and flavorful ingredients, this exquisite hot pot is perfectly complemented by our homemade cream soup with a fragrant sesame flavor and mentaiko.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u25a0There will be a tasting booth where you can sample sake from various regions!<\/u><\/strong>
We offer a wide variety of sake from all over Japan to enjoy with your hot pot dishes. You can enjoy over 200 brands of sake, from famous brands to local sake. We will also be offering an "all-you-can-drink sake" option so that you can enjoy even more brands. Advance tickets are also on sale. For more information, click here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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\u25bcEvent Overview<\/u><\/strong> [Event Name]
Hometown Nabe Grand Prix\u00ae 2026 in Hibiya Park [Date]
January 30th (Sat) – February 1st (Sun) 3 days [Event time]
10:00-20:00 (until 18:00 on the last day)
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Hibiya Park (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo)
[Admission fee]
Free (food and drink costs are separate)
[How to purchase]
Cash \/ Touch payment \/ Electronic money (SUICA, iD, etc.) \/ 2D barcode (PayPay, Rakuten Pay, etc.)
[Official website\/SNS]
Website: https:\/\/nabe-gp.com<\/a>
Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nabe_gp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

[Organizer\/Inquiries]
Furusato Nabe Grand Prix Executive Committee
Email: info@nabe-gp.com TEL: 03-6811-1135 (Weekdays 10:00-18:00)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

[AdGuild Japan Co., Ltd.] Press Release<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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