“Hiroshima rice rice bag” produced by a long-established store was selected as the opening product of AKOMEY A TOKYO Minamore Hiroshima

“Hiroshima rice rice bag” produced by a long-established store was selected as the opening product of AKOMEYA TOKYO Minamore Hiroshima ​
Kataoka Shoten Co., Ltd. Press release: March 5, 2025 “Hiroshima Rice Bags” made by a long-established store were selected as opening products for AKOMEYA TOKYO Minamore Hiroshima. Kataoka Shoten Co., Ltd.’s “Hiroshima Rice Bags” have been praised for their quality and have been selected as the Minamore Hiroshima opening product of AKOMEYA TOKYO, which operates stores mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/103345/4/103345-4-ed5e6f9f0ee642d5c2a1bf0ff1f92ce2-1920×1280.jpg On sale from March 21st as the “Hiroshima Exhaustion Set,” which is packed with the charms of Hiroshima. Limited quantity of 100 pieces. We have been working on steady performance improvements for the past three years Kataoka Shoten Co., Ltd. (location: Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Representative: Isao Kataoka), a school bag manufacturer founded in 1897, has been working on the development of rice bag bags since 2022 with Shiko Co., Ltd. (location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative: Tadaomi Shiraishi) in order to bring out new value in rice bags, whose demand is decreasing. ・Workshop held every year at Hiroshima City Kusuna Junior High School / ・Local market research in Germany, where environmental awareness is high / ・Monitoring in the draining industry that transports heavy stones ・Monitoring in the camping industry where there is a lot of luggage ・Test sales through physical stores such as Shibuya
Loft/Haneda Airport Three years of steady performance improvements have borne fruit, and we have achieved an amazing strength that will not break even when loaded with 10 kg of stone. AKOMEYA TOKYO was selected as an opening product for Minamore Hiroshima’s new store opening.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/103345/4/103345-4-599ad9fa54e115829dc5ff2ff03542fa-2148×1062.jpg Monitor customer reactions in various industries and countries. Purchases by foreign tourists are also increasing. Recruitment history at AKOMEYA TOKYO AKOMEYA TOKYO is a lifestyle shop that sells rice, seasonings, soup stock, tableware, cooking utensils, etc. with stores mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area. In July 2024, when we conducted a test sale at Haneda Airport, it caught the attention of Mr. Tsuno from the marketing department, who praised the high quality. Comment from Hideki Tsuano, Marketing Department When it was decided to open the Hiroshima store, I happened to find a large rice bag with “Hiroshima Rice” written on it at a POPUP at Haneda Airport. When I actually held it in my hands, the stitching was beautiful and the handle was quite sturdy compared to other rice bag bags I’ve seen so far. Also, as we have a sense of trust as a long-established bag manufacturer, we decided to make it the centerpiece of our new store opening. Comment from Mr. Kan Kataoka, director of Kataoka Shoten We are a school bag manufacturer that emphasizes durability. Therefore, we paid special attention to the strength of our rice bags. We are very honored to have been highly evaluated by AKOMEYA TOKYO, where discerning customers gather. I myself am a graduate of the Faculty of Agriculture, so I have a strong interest in agriculture. I would be happy if the brand value of Hiroshima rice could be increased through the sale of rice bags. Please come visit AKOMEYA TOKYO Minamore Hiroshima and check out our products in person. Comment from Tadaomi Shiraishi, Representative Director of Shicor Co., Ltd. Hiroshima rice for brown rice We have been manufacturing rice bags at the Kuga factory in Iwakuni since my grandfather was a manager there. All of our employees are very happy that our products, which have such a long history, will be processed by Kataoka Shoten and sold as a featured product at AKOMEYA TOKYO’s new store. We are proud that Japanese rice bags are uniquely strong compared to paper bags around the world. It would be an unexpected pleasure if we could help spread the word about the wonders of rice bags.
About Kataoka Shoten Co., Ltd. Kataoka Shoten, a school bag manufacturer founded in 1897, provides product planning, sales, and after-sales service based on the product concept of “a bag that won’t break even after being pushed around by middle school students for three years.” In charge: Director Kan Kataoka Address: 1-3-12 Tokaichi-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima 730-0805 TEL: 082-231-1459 Email:
info@kataoka-shouten.co.jp URL: https://kataoka-shouten.co.jp ▼Kataoka Shoten rice bag product list About AKOMEYA TOKYO Co., Ltd. This is a lifestyle shop that sells rice, seasonings, food, tableware, household goods, etc. Based on the concept of “a circle of deliciousness that spreads from a bowl of freshly cooked rice,” we select carefully selected ingredients from all over the country and items that shine with craftsmanship, and we operate stores mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Person in charge: Marketing Department Manager Hideki Tsuwano Address: (Head Office) 2-11-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8575 (Minamore Hiroshima) 1-2 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima 732-0822 Minamore 2F East [AKOMEYA TOKYO] The first directly managed store in the Chugoku-Shikoku area has been decided! New store opens in Hiroshima Station Building “minamoa” on Monday, March 24th About Shiko Co., Ltd. Shikoh Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells industrial packaging materials such as rice bags, provides packaging containers, materials, and other related products with the mission of “turning the stress of packaging into excitement with interesting ideas.” In charge: Representative Director and President Tadaomi Shiraishi Address: (Head office) 15th floor, Osaka Ekimae Third Building, 1-1-3-1500 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka 530-0001 (Hiroshima Sales Office) 2-3-27 Ono, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0434 (Yamaguchi Manufacturing Department) 4888 Kuga-cho, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-0344