Mainichi Shimbun Capital Region Center Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, President: Masaharu Watanabe, hereinafter MSC), a group company of Tohnichi Printing Co., Ltd., one of the world's largest newspaper printing companies, will exhibit at an event held at the large commercial facility "LaLaport KAWAGUCHI" in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture on July 4, 2026, and will sell "Sai no Kikurage" cultivated at the Kawaguchi factory. "Sai no Kikurage" is a domestic wood ear mushroom brand with a thick, chewy texture, cultivated using the facilities and environment of a newspaper printing factory. Its plump texture, rich flavor, and stable quality have been recognized, and the product is continuously supplied to high-quality supermarkets, high-end Chinese restaurants, and luxury hotels in Tokyo. We offer fresh wood ear mushrooms, dried wood ear mushrooms, and processed products, catering to a wide range of needs from household to commercial use. At this event, we will conduct tasting sales, allowing visitors to experience the unique deliciousness of "Sai no Kikurage" firsthand. As a local brand ingredient selected as a hometown tax donation item in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, we are promoting initiatives rooted in the community while widely disseminating the appeal of safe, secure, and high-quality domestic wood ear mushrooms. We will continue to expand our reach to retail stores, restaurants, and accommodation facilities, delivering "Sai no Kikurage" to more people. "Sai no Kikurage Event Exhibition" Overview Date and Time July 4, 2026 (Sat) 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Venue LaLaport KAWAGUCHI (18-9 Miyacho, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture) 1F, below the North Staircase (in front of Sundrug) Access Kokusai Kogyo Bus "Maeshinden Junkan" from Bus Stop No. 2, West Exit of JR Keihin-Tohoku Line "Kawaguchi Station" Press Release (PDF) d119350-229-35ca3447fb830fc115619027d8fca378.pdf Information also available on social media! ■ X https://x.com/ma