Tokyo Midtown Rice Ball General Election underway! 40 limited-edition rice balls in Roppongi, Hibiya, and Yaesu available until August 31
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If you are traveling in Tokyo in late August and want an easy way to try limited-time dishes from multiple restaurants,Tokyo Midtown Rice Ball General ElectionStill ongoing. The event has alreadyJuly 17, 2026Started, currently running untilAugust 31spanning Tokyo Midtown Roppongi, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, and Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, a total of 36 stores are offering 40 unique rice balls.
This is not an extension of convenience store onigiri, but an urban food project that incorporates sea urchin tempura, eel, spices, risotto, seafood, and local food culture all into onigiri. For Taiwanese travelers, the most convenient part is that all three locations are situated along popular routes in Tokyo, making it easy to grab one while shopping, visiting exhibitions, or before and after taking the Shinkansen.
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The event has started. Exclusive rice balls are available at the three stores until August 31.
The event period is from Friday, July 17, 2026, to Monday, August 31. As of August 20, 2026, the event has already started, and you can still participate if you go now, making it a great option for a Tokyo summer gourmet walk. Participating facilities include Tokyo Midtown Roppongi with 14 items across 11 stores, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya with 13 items across 12 stores, and Tokyo Midtown Yaesu with 13 items across 13 stores.
The event also features online and in-venue voting, divided into the "Photogenic Onigiri Category" and the "Favorite Onigiri Category," with the winning onigiri scheduled to be sold again after the event ends. The three locations are also hosting an ONIGIRI STAMP RALLY, where purchasing eligible items allows you to collect stamps on a stamp card distributed at the venues. Collecting stamps from two of the locations earns you an original "Voting Completed Certificate" sticker. If you ever find yourself wandering around Roppongi, Hibiya, and the Tokyo Station area, this stamp rally adds a sense of purpose to your movement.
Roppongi: Sea urchin tempura, spiced salmon and truffle risotto rice ball
The style of rice balls at Tokyo Midtown Roppongi leans toward upscale dining and creative cuisine. HAL YAMASHITA Tokyo introducesFresh sea urchin and shiso leaf tempura rice ball topped with plenty of salmon roe, truffle salt flavor, featuring a sous-vide-cooked egg yolk, served with salmon roe, truffles, and raw sea urchin tempura. The price is 2,200 yen for both dine-in and takeout. Limited to 5 portions per day. A 10% service charge applies for dine-in.
If you want something spicy/spiced, you can choose NIRVANA New York's.Grilled Salmon Masala Onigiri, 2 for 880 yen, inspired by biryani, served until 19:00; limited to buffet-dined guests during lunch hours. Meanwhile, orangé is offeringTruffle cream fried risotto rice ball, takeout 1,100 yen, set of 5, available until 17:00, like a cross between an Italian rice croquette and a Japanese rice ball, perfect for sharing among multiple people.
Hibiya and Yaesu: You can find seafood, eel, and Okinawan flavors.
The options at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya are great for bridging lunch and dinner. BOSTON Seafood Place is offeringPan-Fried and Roasted Sea Bream Risotto Rice Balls, 2,800 yen for dine-in; served starting at 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 4:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays; at the PHUKET ORIENTAL’sBasil pork rice ball770 yen for dine-in; available starting at 4:30 p.m.; rice balls cannot be ordered à la carte; LEXUS MEETS…Tōkaidō Travel Onigiri: A Tour of the Five StreetsServed as a set meal for 2,000 yen, featuring a combination of grilled saikyo-style silver cod, sakura shrimp, and Edo-style conger eel.
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu is very convenient for a stop before or after taking the Shinkansen. The famous charcoal-grilled eel restaurant, Sumiyaki Unafuji, has launchedGrilled eel luxury mixed rice rice ball, takeout 950 yen; POPUP ramen availableSeared Sea Bream and Medium-Rare Chashu Rice Ball, 500 yen for dine-in or takeout; limited quantities available until 10:00 p.m.; the Okinawan rice ball shop Potama (ポーたま) is offeringBitter melon tempuraRice ball, 750 yen for takeout, gives a strong summer vibe.
Event Information
Event Name:Tokyo Midtown Rice Ball General Election
Period:July 17, 2026 (Fri) – August 31, 2026 (Mon)
Venue:Tokyo Midtown Roppongi, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu
Participation scale:36 stores, 40 limited-edition rice balls in total
Main Project:Online and In-Store Voting, Photogenic Onigiri Category, Favorite Onigiri Category, ONIGIRI STAMP RALLY
Activity PageTOKYO MIDTOWN Rice Ball General Election
Quantities for each item are limited, and some are available only while supplies last. Availability and contents are subject to change based on ingredient availability. All prices include tax, and some locations may charge an additional service fee for dine-in.
How to fit it into the Tokyo itinerary?
The most recommended way to play is to put Yaesu on a Tokyo Station transit day, pair Roppongi with an art museum or night view, and schedule Hibiya on the same day as a walk around Ginza and the Imperial Palace. If you just want to participate casually, simply choose the branch closest to your hotel or that day's itinerary; if you want to collect stamps, it is recommended to start from Yaesu, then move to Hibiya and Roppongi, as the route will be smoother.
Rice balls are very familiar to Taiwanese readers, but the fun this time is seeing how Tokyo restaurants rewrap high-end ingredients, exotic cuisine, and local stories into a single rice ball. The event has already entered its second half, so those wanting to eat the limited-edition versions had better plan their visits before August 31 to be safe.
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