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[Hokkaido Exclusive] Limited Release of "Kashiwanuki Tsukemen (Made with Hokkaido Soba Flour)" Featuring Kushiro's Specialty of Rich Broth and Chicken Flavor in the Dipping Sauce

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Seven-Eleven Japan is releasing a new 'Kashiwanuki Tsukemen' exclusively in Hokkaido, featuring a rich chicken and green onion broth (kashiwanuki) as a dipping sauce for soba made with Hokkaido-grown buckwheat flour. This product celebrates Kushiro's local food culture, which includes 'Kashiwanuki' as a registered '100-Year Food' by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and promotes local production for local consumption.

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Q: What is the name of the new limited-edition product launched by Seven-Eleven Japan in Hokkaido on April 7?
A: The product is called Kashiwanuki Tsukemen (Made with Hokkaido Soba Flour), launched by Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. starting April 7 in Hokkaido stores.
Q: Which regional specialty does the Kashiwanuki Tsukemen draw its flavor from, and what are the main ingredients in the dipping sauce?
A: The dipping sauce is based on Kashiwanuki, a Kushiro regional specialty featuring chicken and green onions simmered in a rich broth with tamari soy sauce, kelp, and bonito dashi.
Q: What type of flour is used in the soba noodles of the Kashiwanuki Tsukemen, and why is it significant?
A: The soba noodles are made with Hokkaido-grown buckwheat flour, notable for its concentrated umami and sweetness due to the region's large temperature differences.
Q: When did Seven-Eleven Japan begin the sequential release of the Kashiwanuki Tsukemen, and where is it available?
A: Seven-Eleven began the sequential release on Tuesday, April 7, and the product is available exclusively at Seven-Eleven stores in Hokkaido.
Q: What recognition has Kushiro Soba received, and which government body designated it as such?
A: Kushiro Soba is designated as a 100-Year Food by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, recognizing food cultures in Japan that have endured for over a century.