Green House Foods Co., Ltd.'s ochoko specialty stores "Tagosaku" and "Tamokami" will be offering "Mala Ochoko," which features a numbing spiciness and lingering umami, for a limited time starting July 1 (Wed) at stores nationwide. This product was first sold as a seasonal limited item in January of this year and was very well received. ■Enjoy the stimulation of spiciness and numbness even in summer! The highly popular "Mala Ochoko" makes a comeback. "Mala Ochoko," which was sold as a seasonal limited product at "Tagosaku" in January, is making a comeback as a summer limited product due to popular demand. The rich aroma and stimulating spiciness of Hua Jiao La Jiang (flower pepper chili bean paste) blend exquisitely with the chewy ochoko. While it's a new sensation that tightly seals the deep umami of mala soup into the rice, one bite will leave you craving more with the refreshing aroma and numbness of sansho pepper and the deep spiciness of chili peppers, making it a perfect ochoko for summer when you want to boost your appetite. "Mala Ochoko" ◇Sales Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed) - Scheduled for late August ◇Sales Price: ¥691 (incl. tax) (¥640 before tax) / 200g ¥345 (incl. tax) (¥320 before tax) / 100g "5-Variety Ochoko Assortment" ◇Sales Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed) - Scheduled for late August ◇Sales Price: ¥700 (incl. tax) (¥649 before tax) "Hana Ochoko Mini Inari 8 pcs" ◇Sales Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed) - Scheduled for late August ◇Sales Price: ¥851 (incl. tax) (¥788 before tax) ※Release dates may vary by store, or the product may not be available. ※Prices vary by store. ■About "Tagosaku" Ochoko Founded in 1966, "Tagosaku" operates mainly in commercial facilities nationwide, delivering colorful, traditional Japanese seasonal "ochoko" that have been adapted to contemporary tastes. At "Tagosaku," we use 100% glutinous rice, which is expected to help with fatigue recovery and antioxidant effects. Our ochoko, steamed slowly in in-store steamers using carefully selected