It looks like “Traveling! Nippon Department Store,” an event selling gourmet foods and crafts gathered from across Japan, will be held from Wednesday, July 16 to Tuesday, July 22 at the 3rd-floor event space of Mont et Mer, a shopping mall directly connected to JR Ashiya Station〜
Screenshot from the official Daimaru Ashiya Store website
Traveling! Nippon Department Store
When is it?
Wednesday, July 16 to Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Where is it?
Mont et Mer Main Building, 3rd-floor event space
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 1-31 Funadocho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What kind of event is it?
Quoted from the official Daimaru Ashiya Store blog
A huge selection of carefully chosen specialties from all over Japan will be gathered in one place! You’ll find rows of unique and slightly unusual gourmet foods, sweets, crafts, and more!
Aichi〈麩屋藤〉“Tamafu”: Large pieces of fu that are fun to float in miso soup and enjoy for their chewy texture
Fukushima〈吾妻食品〉“Umakute Shoganee”: The No. 1 popular rice topping! The punch of ginger is addictive
Kyoto〈京寿楽庵〉“Fruit à la Mode”: Cute-looking jelly that looks just like the real thing
Aomori〈上ボシ武内製飴所〉“Goldfish Nebuta Jelly”: Colorful and refreshing! The Nebuta motif is perfect for summer
Shimane〈岡伊三郎商店〉“Fruit Kanten”: Kohakuto candy that’s crisp on the outside and smooth inside! Enjoy five different flavors
Hiroshima〈とびしま柑橘工房〉“Lemon Cake”: Packed with juice, with a tartness that keeps you coming back
Iwate〈お菓子処たかはし〉“Financier”: A moist baked sweet with a rich buttery aroma
Hyogo〈ダンケシェーン〉“Crispy Cheese”: A bakery snack that cheese lovers won’t be able to resist
Yamagata〈米沢食肉公社〉“Salami Offcuts”: Great value! Perfect as a snack, treat, or ingredient for cooking
And there will be plenty more besides〜!
Admission fee?
Free admission
Capacity?
Not listed
※Numbered tickets may be distributed during crowded times
Can anyone join?
Everyone is welcome
How to apply
No application required. Just go directly to the venue!
Click here for event details (official Daimaru Ashiya Store blog)
In Closing
This looks like a great chance to enjoy tasty treats and cute items from all over Japan in one go〜. Since it’s the first time the event is being held, it’s exciting to wonder what other products besides the ones introduced here will appear! There are plenty of summery items too, like jelly and fu, so just looking around might make you feel cooler. It also seems perfect for finding a small gift near the station〜!
