[Ended] 2023 Tokai/Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix in Yokkaichi 🍽 Thorough explanation of how to purchase tickets, exhibiting groups, access, and parking!

Article production / Tourism Mie Editorial Department

▼Table of contents

• What is B-1 Grand Prix?
• When is the 2023 Tokai/Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix held? Where is it held?
• How to enjoy the 2023 Tokai/Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix
• About the exhibiting organizations for the 2023 Tokai/Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix
• How to purchase tickets for the 2023 Tokai/Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix
• About access, parking, and traffic regulations
• Regarding events related to the 2023 Tokai/Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix

The "Tokai-Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix in Yokkaichi" was a great success, with over 200,000 people attending over two days.

What is B-1 Grand Prix?

The official name of the B-1 Grand Prix is ``A festival of local gourmet food! B-1 Grand Prix,'' and it is ``Japan's largest community revitalization event'' that energizes not only the venue but also the local area of exhibiting organizations. It is an event that is recognized and attracts many visitors to the region.

The "B" in B-1 Grand Prix stands for "B" in regional BRAND, and the event is not just a gourmet event, but aims to use gourmet food as an opportunity to learn about the region, invite people to actually come, and enhance the regional brand. Masu. For this reason, people who are equal to or more than the people cooking in the exhibition booth not only attract people to the booth, but also conduct various local PR activities to the people lining the booth and attract visitors. Every effort has been made to make it enjoyable.

The Tokai-Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix in Yokkaichi to be held this time was originally scheduled to be held in 2020, but was postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus infection.

The event will now be held in 2023 without the restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic.

When is the 2023 Tokai/Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix held? Where is it held?

The 2023 Tokai-Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix will be held in YokkaichiCity, Mie Prefecture.

The dates, times and venues are as follows.

• Date and time
  November 18th (Sat) and 19th (Sun), 2020
  10:00-16:00 both days
  ※Rain or shine

• venue
  Around YokkaichiCity Mie Prefecture

• Admission fee
  free
  *Special tickets are required to purchase the meals provided. Click here for details.

How to enjoy the 2023 Tokai/Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix

Here, we will introduce how to enjoy the event and the procedures recommended by the B-1 Grand Prix Executive Committee.

Part 1: Purchase the event-specific ticket “B-1 Grand Prix Ticket”!

A ticket is required to purchase the local gourmet food provided. B-1 Grand Prix tickets can be purchased at the venue, but the ticket booth may be crowded on the day of the event, so we recommend purchasing them the day before before heading to the venue.

Part 2: Check out the organizations you're interested in!

When you purchase a ticket, you will receive a guidebook. The guidebook includes information on each exhibiting group's cuisine and exhibit locations. Check out the groups you're interested in and prepare in advance so you can move smoothly on the day.

Part 3: On the day of the event, vote for your favorite organization with disposable chopsticks!

Visitors will be asked to comprehensively evaluate not only the deliciousness of the food, but also the performance that promotes the region and the hospitality provided, and vote in a voting box with their chopsticks. The Gold Grand Prix, Silver Grand Prix, and Bronze Grand Prix winners will be determined based on the total weight of disposable chopsticks collected over the two days. Find your “favorite region” and vote!

*No matter how many dishes you eat, voting is limited to one meal (two dishes) per person.
*You can vote for two chopsticks for one group, or you can vote for two chopsticks for two groups.

About the exhibiting organizations for the 2023 Tokai/Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix

From here, we will introduce the activities and comments of the organizations exhibiting at the Tokai-Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix, along with the food served!

Tokai/Hokuriku branch 15 groups

Yokkaichi Tonteki（PorkSteak）Association (Yokkaichi YokkaichiCity Prefecture)

The Yokkaichi Tonteki（PorkSteak）Association is a citizen-led activity with the aim of improving the town's image, fostering love for the local area among residents and natives, and revitalizing the region.

Yokkaichi Tonteki（PorkSteak）is a dish full of stamina made with thick pork and garlic mixed with sauce and served with shredded cabbage.

In addition to cooking, we also develop products in collaboration with local industries in YokkaichiCity, hold town development cafes where people can talk about the town, and engage in cultural activities. “Tonteki（PorkSteak）, Tabeteki!” We are sending energy from YokkaichiCity!

Number of tickets required: 5

Click here for the Yokkaichi Tonteki（PorkSteak）special page
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TsuGyoza Elementary School (Tsu TsuCity, Mie Prefecture)

TsuGyoza, which is wrapped in a large skin measuring 15cm in diameter, appeared on elementary school lunch menus around 1985. The school lunch menu is filled with the wisdom, ingenuity, and love of the school lunch cooks, and is still very popular today.

`` TsuGyoza TsuGyoza School'' was founded with the aim of enlivening TsuCity through Tsu Gyoza, and elementary school students (?) and teachers (?) are enthusiastically and happily engaged in PR activities for Tsu City in order to enliven TsuCity TsuCity. We are opening our Yokkaichi branch school, and we look forward to your enrollment.

Number of tickets required: 4

Click here for TsuGyoza special page
4 delicious TsuGyoza restaurants! We will also introduce the definition and history of TsuGyoza

KameyamaMisoYakiUdon Honpo (KameyamaCity City, Mie Prefecture)

KameyamaCity Prefecture, once prospered as a post town on Tokaido. About 10 years ago, fun-loving citizens started a local treasure excavation project. That's when I came up with fried udon using a special red miso that had been eaten for a long time but had no name.

We named it “KameyamaMisoYakiUdon” and are spreading the word about its appeal all over the country! "Misoyaki udon" is rare even in Japan.The fragrant spicy flavor will whet your appetite regardless of the season, and the succulent aroma of grilled on a griddle is irresistible!

Number of tickets required: 4

Nabari Beef Soup Association (Nabari NabariCity Prefecture)

We started our activities in 2007 with the Nabari Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division as our parent organization. Later, with the support of NabariCity, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Tourism Association, we established the Nabari Beef Soup Association. Under the banner of "Nabari beef soup," we are active in a variety of fields, including PR for our hometown of Nabari, civic activities, and regional cooperation.

Nabari beef soup is a soy sauce soup made with Iga meat and local vegetables, and was born as a side dish.

Nabari is home to TheAkame48Falls, which is said to be the place of Iga ninja training, and in recent years, together with neighboring IgaCity, the city has been using Iga ninjas to promote tourism. All of our staff members are looking forward to helping as many people as possible fall in love with Nabari by using the ninja technique ``How to fall in love with Nabari.''

Number of tickets required: 5

Do it! Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku Team (MatsusakaCity Mie Prefecture)

It was started in April 2010 to further liven up MatsusakaCity. This is a volunteer organization made up of ordinary citizens.

"Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku" is defined as: (1) Miso sauce, (2) Amiyaki (grilled meat), and (3) Specializing in chicken grilled meat.

Unlike yakitori, it is not skewered, but rather is served with sweet and spicy miso sauce. The fragrant aroma of grilled miso sauce whets your appetite.

We are working with the hope that ``Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku'' will help revitalize the town as a local gourmet dish.

Number of tickets required: 4

Click here for the Matsusaka chicken yakiniku special page
MatsusakaCity’ soul food “Matsusaka chicken yakiniku”! ? Enjoy the local taste of Matsusaka with Do It's chicken yakiniku barbecue!

Toyokawa Inarizushi toyotai of Toyokawa City (Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture)

It was formed in 2009 as a community revitalization volunteer in Toyokawa City, which is said to be one of the birthplaces of Inarizushi. The members are young people and people who think they are young, and when you think of Toyokawa City, you think of Toyokawa Inarizushi! Build a town with playfulness as a slogan! Japan! I am doing activities that will make me feel better.

When you take a bite of ``Toyokawa Inari Sushi,'' the plump, juicy deep-fried sweet and salty flavor and vinegared rice melt in your mouth. In Toyokawa City, there are many restaurants serving Toyokawa Inarizushi, mainly in front of the Toyokawa Inari gate, and you can enjoy a variety of unique and unique Inarizushi.

Please come and try our freshly made Toyokawa Inarizushi♪

Number of tickets required: 3

Takahama Torimeshi Society (Takahama City, Aichi Prefecture)

The Takahama Torimeshi Society was established in 2010 with the idea of ``Let's liven up the town with Torimeshi.'' This organization is working to revitalize the town with ``Takahama Torimeshi,'' a sweet and spicy flavor made with thinly sliced chewy meat from chickens that no longer lay eggs, mixed with tamari, sugar, and rice.

Activities include promoting Takahama City through theme songs that sing about the good things about Takahama City, holding parent-child torimeshi classes, donating torimesi to welfare facilities, and promoting Takahama City through the soul food of Takahama citizens, "torimeshi." .

Number of tickets required: 5

Seto Yakisoba Academy (Seto City, Aichi Prefecture)

The Seto Yakisoba Academy was established in 2011 with the aim of spreading the name of Seto City throughout the country through the culture of Setoyaki and Seto Yakisoba, improving the image of Seto City, fostering local love among citizens, and revitalizing Seto City. This is an organization that was launched in December.

"Seto Yakisoba" is made with (1) steamed noodles with a unique texture, (2) soy sauce-based pork broth, (3) pork and cabbage as the main ingredients, and (4) served on a setomono (Seto-yaki) plate. (Excluding take-out) Yakisoba. It is said that it started around the 1950s around the approach to Fukagawa Shrine, and is the only soul food in Japan that has been eaten in Seto City.

Number of tickets required: 5

Meihou Chicken Research Group (Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture)

I want to revitalize Gujo City Meiho! It has been 16 years since I started the research group. ``Tori-chan'' is a local dish in which cut chicken is marinated in a sauce made of miso, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers, and stir-fried with seasonal vegetables. It has been eaten in mountain areas such as Gujo and Gero in Gifu Prefecture since around 1955.

Although Meiho is an area with a population of about 1,400, there are 18 businesses that handle chicken! The strength of “chicken love” is second to none! With this in mind, we have decided to call ourselves "Tori-chan no Sato" and are doing our best to promote the charm of Meiho! !

Number of tickets required: 5

Gujo Okumino Curry Family (Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture)

Invigorate the town with Okumino curry made with ground venison and pork from Gujo, and rich in flavor from the secret ingredient "Gujo miso"! ! With this slogan in mind, we conduct our activities through trial and error every day. From Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, which is surrounded by mountains and rivers, we deliver energy and love all over the country.

We also provide many on-site lessons at local nursery schools, elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools. I want the younger generation to realize that they have a hometown they can be proud of! We conveyed the charm of Gujo to those who came from other places! I will share this with my passionate feelings and piping hot curry.

Number of tickets required: 5

Fujinomiya Yakisoba Society (Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture)

We are working to revitalize the city through Fujinomiya's yakisoba, which has been loved by local residents since the war, with its main characteristics being chewy steamed noodles, ground sardines, and meat scraps.

In 2022, Fujinomiya Yakisoba was certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs as a ``100-year food,'' a food culture that has been passed down from generation to generation in the region. We will continue to promote its appeal as one of Japan's proud food cultures.

Number of tickets required: 5

Hamamatsu Gyoza Society (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)

The Hamamatsu Gyoza Society is a private volunteer town development and community revitalization organization that spreads the charm of Hamamatsu throughout the country through Hamamatsu gyoza. All of the members of the society are people who truly love Hamamatsu, and they work hard to tackle even the most ridiculous things with a bright and cheerful smile.

``Hamamatsu Gyoza'' uses plenty of vegetables such as cabbage and Chinese cabbage as ingredients, and has a gentle flavor that highlights the sweetness of the vegetables.It is also characterized by the gyoza being grilled in a circular shape and served with boiled bean sprouts as a garnish.

Let's not only energize Hamamatsu with delicious Hamamatsu gyoza, but also the country! We are active with.

Number of tickets required: 5

Fuji Tsuke Neapolitan Taishikan (Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture)

It has been 16 years since we established Fuji Tsuke Neapolitan Taishikan and began our community revitalization activities. Since its inception, the staff members have come from all walks of life, including students, office workers, office workers, local government and organization employees, and housewives, and have been enjoying the activities.

``Fuji Tsuke Neapolitan'' is, as the name suggests, ``Neapolitan eaten with noodles dipped in soup.'' The main soup is a double soup that combines a tomato base with the restaurant's unique soups such as chicken bones and bouillon! In addition to the chewy, original extra-thick noodles, each store also offers specialties such as pasta and Chinese noodles.

With the motto of "Working on urban development with big aspirations," I would like to revitalize Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and revitalize Japan together with my friends from community revitalization organizations across the country.

Number of tickets required: 4

Nishiizu Shio Bonito Research Group (Nishiizu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture)

The Nishiizu Shio Bonito Research Group was started by volunteers who want to contribute to attracting customers to Izu and to the development of the region through Nishiizu Town's traditional preserved food, salted bonito. Nishiizu Shiokatsu Udon is a type of udon that has been passed down since the Edo period, and is made by sprinkling salted bonito flakes over boiled udon noodles, adding green onions, bonito flakes, and soy sauce, and stirring them together.

Number of tickets required: 5

Karamitai with your soba at Echizen Sakai Karami Soba (Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture)

``Echizen Sakai Karami Soba'' is a type of soba that is popular in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, and is eaten by pouring a soup made with grated radish juice and dashi.

The town revitalization group that promotes Sakai City with this traditional local gourmet food is ``Echizen Sakai Karami Soba for Your Soba De Karami-tai.'' We are carrying out activities to increase citizen momentum all over the country in order to revitalize local towns.

Number of tickets required: 5

5 guest groups

In addition to organizations from the Tokai and Hokuriku branches, 5 organizations that won the Gold Grand Prix in past competitions will be exhibiting!

Imabari Grilled Pork and Egg Meal Global Promotion Committee (Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture)

Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, in Shikoku, is home to the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido, a sacred place for cyclists that is attracting attention from around the world. In contrast to the calm beauty of the archipelago, this region is home to the violent rapids of the Kurushima Strait, and during the Sengoku period, the Murakami pirates were very active. Do you draw that blood? What do you think?

We aim to become world-class with our local soul food, which matches the impatient nature of Imabari people and is made up of literally boiled pork and fried eggs on rice with a sweet and salty sauce.

Number of tickets required: 5

Towada Barayaki Seminar (Towada City, Aomori Prefecture)

Bonjour! We are a citizen's group that operates under the slogan, "Invigorate the town with Towada Barayaki!" Based on the concept of "town revitalization = human development," we are working with the next generation of children to communicate the charms of Towada.

``Towada Barayaki'' is a dish characterized by beef belly and a large amount of onion, seasoned with a sweet and spicy soy sauce sauce, and then grilled on a griddle.

The 10th event was held in 2015, and many people learned about our town, Towada. Together with Towada Barayaki, we will spread the word about the charm of Towada and develop activities to get people to know about it and come to like it. Labian Rose! Have a rosy life with Towada Barayaki! !

Number of tickets required: 6

Team that connects everyone with Kofu Tori Bottle (Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture)

Using a small amount of sauce, it is simmered over high heat, and the water evaporates and the sauce becomes candy-like, coating the chicken giblets and condensing the flavor. Kofu chicken offal stew made with exquisite heat and timing, the ``teriyaki'' is the lifeblood!

We, Torimotsu-tai, have the motto "Invigorate Kofu with Kofu Tori Motsu-ni" and are passionate about "Tori Motsu" for lovers, families, friends, and all our connections! We will promote the charms of Kofu and Yamanashi!

Number of tickets required: 5

Akashi Tamagoyaki Hirometai (Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture)

We are a group of citizen volunteers who spread the charm of Akashi to the whole country, along with gourmet foods that represent Akashi Tamagoyaki (Akashi yaki), Akashi octopus, and Akashi sea bream.

Akashi Tamagoyaki (Akashiyaki), which has a history of more than 100 years and served as a major inspiration for the birth of Osaka's takoyaki, is made with a fluffy egg-filled dough, crunchy Akashi octopus, and bonito soup. It has a unique taste that you can't find anywhere else. This time, we will enliven YokkaichiCity in Mie Prefecture and bring in energy and vitality.

Number of tickets required: 5

Hiruzen Yakisoba Kaitonkai (Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture)

A community revitalization group formed mainly by local volunteers in 2008 to promote Hiruzen Plateau in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture to the whole country.

We continue to carry out activities rooted in the local community, putting energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of hospitality first. Hiruzen Yakisoba, which has been loved in the Hiruzen area since the 1950s, is a sauce-yaki that is made by grilling the parent chicken, highland cabbage, and chewy noodles in a rich, fragrant sweet and spicy sauce that gets better the more you chew. Soba. It's a traditional local flavor that you'll never forget once you try it.

Number of tickets required: 5

How to purchase tickets for the 2023 Tokai/Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix

A special ticket is required to purchase food provided by exhibiting organizations. Please note that you cannot purchase provided meals with cash. You can purchase 10 sheets of 100 yen as one book.

Ticket purchase locations and sales periods are as follows.

Pre-sales from the EC site and hometown tax donation page ended on Sunday, November 5th.

Pre-sale

Same day sale

・Mitaki Street venue (6 locations)
・Inside the shopping arcade (1 location)
・Near JR Yokkaichi Station (1 location)

Purchased tickets can also be used at events held on the same day, drink booths, and stores where event tickets can be used. Additionally, tickets cannot be refunded or refunded, nor can they be reissued in the event of theft, loss, or destruction.

Remaining tickets can be used until December 3rd (Sunday) at stores that accept event tickets.
​Click here for a list of stores where event tickets can be used (You will be redirected to the official website of Tokai-Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix in Yokkaichi.)

About access, parking, and traffic regulations

We recommend using public transportation as there is a limited number of parking spaces and surrounding roads are expected to be congested due to traffic restrictions.

Access by public transportation

・About 800m from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station to the venue (about 10 minutes walk)
・About 500m from JR Yokkaichi Station to the venue (about 6 minutes walk)
・Approximately 900m from Asunarou Railway Yokkaichi Station to the venue (approximately 11 minutes walk)

Access by car

Approximately 20 minutes from Yokkaichi IC on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway to the parking lot near the venue.

parking

There are both free and paid parking lots around the venue, but as mentioned above, traffic restrictions are expected to cause congestion around the seaside, so we recommend using public transportation.

Free parking

Paid parking lot

Click here for a map of paid parking lots.

About traffic regulations

Traffic restrictions will be implemented around the B-1 Grand Prix date.

• Traffic regulation enforcement period
  From Friday, November 17th 4:00 to Monday, November 20th 7:00

Due to traffic restrictions, the area around the venue may be crowded, so we recommend arriving by public transportation.

Regarding events related to the 2023 Tokai/Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix

Various events will be held around the B-1 Grand Prix venue! In addition to the B-1 Grand Prix, please join us as well! We will introduce each event below. (The number at the beginning of the event name and the number on the map will be linked.)

①Machinaka Cultural Festival 2023

date and time

Friday, November 17th 17:00-22:00
November 18th (Sat) 10:00-22:00
Sunday, November 19th 10:00-16:00

Using the arcade of the shopping street, videos and photos introducing the charms of Yokkaichi are scattered in an artistic manner.

place

Minami Boulevard ~ Koen Dori ~ 3rd Avenue venue

②Osuwa City Eemachi Yokkaichi Introduction Stage

Comedy live performances by Yoshimoto Kogyo's "Savannah Yagi" and "Orange Tanaka" from YokkaichiCity, and "Yokkaichi Short Videos" showcasing videos freely created by Generation Z, including shopping district public relations ambassador Shi Shosei. There are plenty of things to see, including festivals!

date

Saturday, November 18th
Yokkaichi floats (pot-breaking) display, Yoshimoto comedy talk show
November 18th (Sat) and 19th (Sun)
There will be a talk show introducing Yokkaichi, performances by local bands, local idols, break dancing, and more.

place

Ichibangai shopping street, Koen-dori

program

③Osuwa City

date and time

November 18th (Sat) and 19th (Sun) 10:00-16:00
Yokkaichi's downtown shopping district will come together to welcome visitors to the B-1 Grand Prix by inviting stalls such as marchés, flea markets, experience booths, kitchen cars, fluffy play equipment, and mini fairs.

place

Ichibangai shopping street, Koen-dori, Omotesando Swamae, 3rd Avenue, Suwa Shindo

④Tea Girl TEA STAND

date and time

November 18th (Sat) and 19th (Sun) 10:00-16:00
Yokkaichi tea promotion. Producers provide tea stand-style tea and sweets made with tea from Yokkaichi. Also sells tea leaves.

place

Omotesando Swamae

⑤Wine Festa Yokkaichi

This is an event where you can sample wines from around the world carefully selected by Yokkaichi's popular wine bar sommelier, and enjoy food from Yokkaichi's popular French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, creative cuisine, and sweets shops that go well with the wine, as well as a hamburger kitchen truck.

The venue will feature illuminations and bonfires, as well as live performances of acoustic instruments such as accordions, guitars, violins, and pianos, allowing you to enjoy wine and gourmet food in style.

date and time

November 17th (Friday) and 18th (Saturday) 16:00-20:00
Yokkaichi's popular wine bar A gourmet restaurant where you can enjoy wines from around the world carefully selected by sommeliers and food from popular restaurants in the city, including French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, creative cuisine, and sweets, with the sound of acoustic LIVE, illuminations, and bonfires. event.

place

Suwa Park

⑥Yokkaichi Music STYLE

date and time

November 18th (Sat) 16:30~ (numbered tickets distributed: 15:30~ on the same day)
Special live performance by TSUKEMEN 1966 Quartet.

place

Suwa Park Exchange Center

⑦Local product exhibition/city related booths

date and time

November 18th (Sat) and 19th (Sun) 10:00-16:00
Participating organizations will be selling local products, YokkaichiCity PR booth, and selling railway goods.

place

Okinoshima Town Development Association

⑧Suwa Taiko Performance (Yokkaichi Suwa Taiko Promotion Association)

I will add details as soon as I know them.

How was it

In this article, we explained the 2023 Tokai/Hokuriku B-1 Grand Prix.

The B-1 Grand Prix, which will be held after a three-year postponement, is sure to be a blast!

Please come and enjoy the charm of the region not only through its gourmet food but also through the various PR activities of each organization.