Ceory Co., the Operator of Ginza Hakobune, Embarks on a New Journey!　“20th Anniversary Course” Launching November 1st, Expressing Thanks for 20 Years of Support!

Ceory Co., the operator of Ginza Hakobune, celebrates its 20th anniversary on November 1, 2024. In commemoration, starting from November 1, all four Ginza Hakobune locations will offer a unique “20th Anniversary Course” menu tailored to each store. This special course features rich, aromatic matsutake mushrooms, flavorful Noto oysters, and fatty winter yellowtail. It also showcases Kobako crab and the rare Nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), along with an array of premium ingredients from the Hokuriku and Shin’etsu regions and the bounty of the Sea of Japan. Each dish is carefully paired with select sake from over 250 partnering breweries, with a truly exceptional dining experience.

"20th Anniversary Course" Ginza Hakobune Daiginjo Shizuku Location (Image)

■ Example of the “20th Anniversary Course” (※1)

Ginza Hakobune Daiginjo Shizuku Location (6th Floor)

11 Dishes, 15,400 yen

Aperitif: Sake selected by our certified sake sommelier (served in a shot glass)

Appetizer: Seasonal Delicacies from Early Winter in Hokuriku and Shin’etsu: Kobako Crab (※2), etc.

Assorted Seasonal Dishes: Five Seasonal Ingredients from Hokuriku and Shin’etsu

Soup: Matsutake Mushroom Dobin Mushi

Sashimi: Three types of Fresh Hokuriku Fish, with Garnishes

Simmered Dish: Kanazawa’s Traditional Duck Jibu-ni

Grilled Dish: Salt-grilled Nodoguro (Blackthroat Seaperch), Half Portion

Seasonal Delicacy: Crab Tempura

Rice Dish: Mushroom Rice with Soup and Pickles

Dessert: Today’s Sweet – served with Maruhachi Seicha's Premium Kaga Bocha Tea

Take-home Gift: Gorojima Kintoki Sweet Potato

Note: Menu may change depending on ingredient availability. We appreciate your understanding.

※1: The “20th Anniversary Course” starts on November 1, but since Hokuriku’s snow crab season opens on November 6, crab dishes from November 1–5 will be substituted with other ingredients. For details, please check our website: https://hakobune-ceory.com/storeinfo/

※2: What is Kobako Crab?

Kobako crab, known as the "Red Jewel of the Sea of Japan," refers to female snow crab harvested in Ishikawa Prefecture. The meat is noted for its intense flavor, while the crab’s inner shell holds bright orange immature roe (uchiko) and a rich, savory miso. The roe clusters, called sotoko, add a unique texture. The crab legs, although smaller than those of male snow crabs, are firmer and pack an intense flavor. Since the fishing season is less than two months and weather conditions often limit the catch, Kobako crab is highly prized. At Ginza Hakobune, only the finest, freshly caught crabs from Kanazawa are served.

■ Highlights of the “20th Anniversary Course”

An Indulgence in Hokuriku and Shin’etsu’s Seasonal Bounty

Ginza Hakobune’s cuisine is crafted with the spirit of “ichigo ichie” (a once-in-a-lifetime experience), cherishing each unique encounter with our guests and delivering dishes that can only be enjoyed at that moment. The “20th Anniversary Course” offers a sensory feast, featuring aromatic matsutake mushrooms, rich Noto oysters, fatty winter yellowtail, and signature Hokuriku winter delicacies like Kobako crab and rare Nodoguro. Each dish is meticulously prepared to allow guests to savor the blessings of Hokuriku and Shin’etsu’s mountains and sea.

■ Sake Pairing

The Ultimate Experience from Bonds with Over 250 Sake Brewers

The “20th Anniversary Course” is accompanied by a carefully curated sake pairing, unique to Ginza Hakobune. Local sake from Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, and Nagano is paired with each dish, creating an exquisite harmony that elevates the flavors of the ingredients. The seasonal selection includes rare, hard-to-find brews, providing guests with a new discovery and a memorable experience on each visit.

■ Management Philosophy of Ceory Co., Operator of Ginza Hakobune

“To be an Ark of Japanese Food, Sake, and Regional Culture” — our mission is to share the unique qualities of Hokuriku and Shin’etsu ingredients and local sake with our guests. For 20 years, Ginza Hakobune has been cherished by customers as a destination to enjoy a harmonious blend of these region-specific foods and sake. Working with over 250 breweries from Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, and Nagano, we offer a rotating selection of over 60 varieties of sake, including rare labels challenging to find even locally, presenting new discoveries each week.

■ Brewers’ Gathering

A Unique Event Celebrating Strong Bonds with Brewers

Since its founding year in 2005, Ginza Hakobune has hosted the “Brewers’ Gathering,” now totaling 240 events. Inviting brewers from Hokuriku and Shin’etsu to showcase their prized sake alongside perfectly paired dishes, this event provides a special opportunity for guests to experience Japanese culture and tradition firsthand. With this 20th-anniversary milestone, we aim to deepen our connection with brewers and share Hokuriku’s charm with even more people through the art of pairing sake and cuisine.

■ Support for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

Gratitude and a Promise for the Future

We have always valued our ties to the community. After the recent earthquake in the Noto Peninsula, Ginza Hakobune supported local sake breweries by raising funds and donating to the Noto Brewers’ Association. The association’s chairperson expressed gratitude for our commitment to supporting the Noto region. We are deeply honored to contribute to the community’s recovery and growth through the promotion of Noto sake.

■ Looking Forward

Promoting Japanese Food Culture and Embracing New Challenges

Over the past 20 years, Ginza Hakobune has dedicated itself to preserving and sharing Japan’s culinary and regional culture. Moving forward, we remain committed to spreading the beauty of Japanese food and sake, passing its legacy to future generations. Drawing on Hokuriku and Shin’etsu’s rich natural resources and cultural heritage, we promise to offer moments of joy and satisfaction through our dishes and sake. The “20th Anniversary Course” represents a step in this journey, available at all Ginza Hakobune locations. We look forward to welcoming you.

■ Location Details of Participating Ginza Hakobune Restaurants

Ginza Hakobune Daiginjo Shizuku Location

Location: GINZA888 Building, 6F, 8-8-8 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo

Dedicated Page: https://hakobune-ceory.com/storeinfo/ginza_sizuku/

Ginza Hakobune Daiginjo Irori Location

Location: GINZA888 Building, 7F, 8-8-8 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo

Dedicated Page: https://hakobune-ceory.com/storeinfo/ginza_irori/

Ginza Hakobune La Cittadella Kawasaki Location

Location: Maggiore No. A102a, La Cittadella, 4-1 Ogawa-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Dedicated Page: https://hakobune-ceory.com/storeinfo/ginza_kawasaki/

Ginza Hakobune Cross Gate Sakuragicho Location

Location: Cross Gate, 2F, 1-101-1 Sakuragicho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Dedicated Page: https://hakobune-ceory.com/storeinfo/ginza_sakuragicyo/