Chef Fujioka of “Ashiya Purin,” a pudding specialty shop in Nishiyama-cho near Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station, is set to appear on Kansai TV’s “Yo-i Don!” airing from 9:50 a.m. on Friday, October 23!
To coincide with the broadcast, “Ashiya Purin / Ashiyagawa” will also go on sale at the Ashiya shop from Friday, October 23.
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Appearing on “Yo-i Don!” in the “Isshoku Nyukon! Passionate Workers” segment
When will it air?
Friday, October 23, 2026, from 9:50 a.m.
The appearance will be on “Isshoku Nyukon! Passionate Workers,” a Friday segment of Kansai TV’s “Yo-i Don!”
What kind of segment is it?
Screenshot from the official “Yo-i Don!” website
It’s a popular Friday segment on Kansai TV’s morning information program “Yo-i Don!” featuring the comedy duo Tensai Pianist as regular presenters. The segment takes a closer look at the passion of professionals and craftspeople across a range of industries, as well as what goes on behind the scenes in their work.
What will it feature?
Toshio Fujioka, the chef at Ashiya Purin, is set to appear as a “Tamba Sasayama Black Soybean Pastry Chef.”
“Ashiya Purin / Ashiyagawa”
To coincide with the broadcast, Chef Fujioka’s special creation, “Ashiya Purin / Ashiyagawa,” will reportedly go on sale on short notice.
Here are its key features:
- A two-layer dessert inspired by the scenery of the Ashiyagawa River
- A pleasantly chewy jelly layer topped with large black soybeans from Tamba Sasayama
- A pudding layer infused with the aroma of Tamba tea
- The large black soybeans—the star ingredient—are reportedly simmered over four days
It will be available at the Ashiya shop from Friday, October 23. If you’re worried it may sell out, reservations and holds are also available, so that may be the best option if you want to make sure you get one. Please check the price at the shop.
Location and basic information for “Ashiya Purin”
This pudding specialty shop is located at the western end of the Ashiya Yamate Sun Mall shopping street, near Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station.
Here it is on the map:
The address is 7-4 Nishiyama-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
Ashiya Purin
7-4 Nishiyama-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo
Phone
0797-22-1816
Hours
9:30–16:30
Closed
Open daily (also open on Tuesdays since September this year)
Related links
Website
They also offer nationwide shipping. Each pudding is reportedly made individually after an order is placed, then delivered fresh by refrigerated courier. Orders can be placed in person, by phone, by fax, or online.
In closing
A lot of people will probably want to try it after seeing it on TV, so making an early reservation sounds like a good idea if you’re interested! There’s something delightful about a locally inspired pudding that captures the feel of the Ashiyagawa River. It also looks like it would make a great gift.
今回テレビで紹介される【芦屋ぷりん／芦屋川】、どうする？
