The 28th Lake Biwa Yumekaido Omi Exhibition, a large product exhibition that brings together "specialties" from Shiga Prefecture, will be held on the 8th floor of Nihonbashi Takashimaya (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from March 9th to 14th. During. The delicious foods of Shiga that are hard to find in the metropolitan area are on sale here and there.

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear Shiga Prefecture is Lake Biwa (isn't it?), But what kind of ingredients and sweets the prefecture is proud of? The En-eating editorial department has checked the exhibits!

● Both 1 and 2 "Omi beef"

First and foremost, the number one attention is "Omi beef"! You don't have a chance to talk about it in the metropolitan area. At the Omi exhibition venue, there is a "Omi beef special feature corner" where excellent menus using Omi beef are exhibited from famous stores in Shiga prefecture.

The most popular is the Omi beef sukiyaki bento from Morishima (2,160 yen, tax included, same below). Omi beef has a soft and moist meat quality, and when eaten, the sweetness of the fat that melts spreads.


We also recommend the "Omi beef Japanese-style roast beef" (100g (3.53oz) from 2,160 yen) from Daikichi Shoten. Omi beef meat is cut into parts and assorted, so you can enjoy eating and comparing roast beef with different tastes and mouthfeels.


In addition, "Omi beef fillet cutlet sandwich" (3,500 yen per pack) from Okaki main store and "Omi beef and bamboo shoot mixed rice" (1,836 yen) from Sensei-tei are lined up.

● "Japanese sweets" are the best choice for Shiga sweets

From the exquisite sweets that Shiga Prefecture is proud of, we have a lineup of products that are especially recommended for women. Of course, Western confectionery is delicious, but Japanese confectionery is especially recommended. "Kanoshojuan", "Tagaya", "Watayo", etc. are exhibiting.


Among them, the editorial department's favorite is the "Wasanbon walnut" (700 yen per bag) by Kashin Osuga. A popular product that was selected as No. 1 in the Japanese sweets category in the special feature on ordered sweets from the magazine "Women's Pictorial". It is an adult taste that you can enjoy the crispy walnuts, the bittersweet roasted feeling, and the fragrant sweetness of Wasanbon.

● Shiga's “famous sake”

A special sake that is made from "good quality water" from Shiga Prefecture is also available. The lineup is as follows.

Ota Sake Brewing "Daiginjo Hara Sake Mountain Abandoned Dokan" (720ml (24.35us fl oz)) 2,268 Yen Kawashima Sake Brewing "Matsunohana Daiginjo Fujiki" (720ml (24.35us fl oz)) 2,501 Yen Fujii Honke "Asahi Shiga Tosen No. 6 Junmai Sake" (720ml (24.35us fl oz)) 2,106 Yen Mitomihisa Sake Brewery "Mitomihisa Shinshu Sake Omi no Megumi" (720ml (24.35us fl oz)) 2,001 yen

"Mitomihisa Shinshu Sake Omi no Megumi" is limited to 200 items, so if you want to get it, please do so as soon as possible.

● Daily "special items"

During the period, "special price" limited edition items will be sold on a daily basis. You can purchase up to 1 item per person. It seems to be a popular item that is sold out every year.

The products sold daily are as follows.

・ 9th Sensei-tei “Omi beef lean sukiyaki” 100 points limited 2,600 yen ・ 10th Uoji Korian “Ice fish, shrimp, gori sansho tsukudani set” 30 points limited 1,080 yen / Nakanishi Eiseido “Bite okaki assortment” 30 points limited to 1,080 yen / 11th Omi Imazu Nishitomo "Unagi Kabayaki Half Size" 50 points limited to 1,001 yen / 12th Daikichi Shoten "Roast beef cut off" 80 points limited to 1,290 yen / 13th Mouri Shiman "Omi beef sukiyaki" 100 points Limited to 1,500 yen, 14 days Itojukapo "Wakon, YOMOGI cream puff, assorted sake cakes)" 30 points limited to 1,296 yen


There is also a restaurant (eat-in space) at the venue, where Omi Imazu Nishitomo's "Hitsuma Mushi" (2,160 yen) and Mouri Shiman's "Omi Beef Fillet Steak Set" (5,400 yen) are offered. .. Business hours are from 10:30 to 19:30 (until 17:30 on the last day).

You can try Shiga gourmet on the spot, or you can buy it and enjoy it with your family. Why don't you visit Nihonbashi Takashimaya this weekend with a stomachache?