{"id":8226,"date":"2026-07-16T12:30:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T03:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinen.uzunokuni.com\/?p=8226"},"modified":"2026-07-16T12:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T03:31:51","slug":"%e3%80%90%e3%83%97%e3%83%ac%e3%82%b9%e3%83%aa%e3%83%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b9%e3%80%91%e6%9a%91%e3%81%99%e3%81%8e%e3%81%a6%e3%83%81%e3%82%ad%e5%a1%a9%e3%81%89%e3%81%89%e3%81%89%e3%83%bc%ef%bc%81%e6%b7%a1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kinen.uzunokuni.com\/en\/topics\/8226\/","title":{"rendered":"[Press Release] It\u2019s So Hot, I Need Some Chicken Salt!!! Awaji Island\u2019s Summer \u201cSalt\u201d Festival! ~ Scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026 ~"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Fun Project to Combat Heat Stroke by Promoting Awaji Island\u2019s \u201cSalt\u201d Has Begun!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cUzu-no-Oka Great Naruto Bridge Memorial Hall,\u201d operated by Uzunokuni Minami-Awaji Co., Ltd., is launching a project to eradicate heatstroke by promoting \u201cAwaji Island Salt,\u201d including Onokoro Shizuku Salt. \u201cIt\u2019s Too Hot\u2014Give Me Some Salt!!! Awaji Island Summer \u2018Salt\u2019 Festival!\u201d starting Saturday, July 18, 2026. The event features not only limited-time gourmet foods, souvenirs, and photo spots, but also serious heatstroke prevention measures!? It\u2019s a summer vacation event designed to help you enjoyably and excitedly weather the intense summer heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have Fun Preventing Heat Stroke\u2014Which Is on the Rise Year After Year\u2014with Hands-On and Salt-Themed Events!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The annual number of people transported by ambulance due to heatstroke in Hyogo Prefecture typically ranges from approximately 2,000 to 4,000. Specifically, there have been years when more than 4,600 people were transported in Hyogo Prefecture alone, making it one of the regions that requires particular attention nationwide. Therefore, our company\u2014with our entire staff working together\u2014has devised a summer vacation event titled \u201cIt\u2019s Too Hot for Chiki Salt!!! Awaji Island Summer \u2018Salt\u2019 Festival!\u201d to promote Awaji Island salt while preventing heatstroke. This event allows participants to enjoy Awaji Island\u2019s \u201csalt\u201d through hands-on activities and culinary experiences while taking steps to prevent heatstroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An event promoting self-crystallizing droplet salt made exclusively from seawater from Awaji Island!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\"It's Too Hot for Chiki Shioooo! Awaji Island's Summer 'Salt' Festival!\" highlights \"Onokoro Shizuku Shio\"\u2014a type of salt produced on Awaji Island. We\u2019ve invited Mr. Suezawa, the producer himself, to the event. You\u2019ll have the chance to sample the salt and hear him share his passion for salt-making\u2014stories you wouldn\u2019t normally get to hear\u2014making this a truly valuable experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u25a0What is Jiko Shizuku Salt? The only ingredient in Jiko Shizuku Salt, produced at Goshiki Beach on the West Coast, is seawater. The seawater is pumped up, impurities are carefully removed, and it is slowly boiled over a wood fire. Created by salt artisan Teruyuki Suezawa with the goal of producing \u201csalt that blends seamlessly with the human body,\u201d this salt is characterized by a flavor in which a subtle sweetness, umami, and bitterness are exquisitely balanced. Furthermore, it is favored by more than 600 restaurants and retail stores nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experiences, Cuisine, and Island Souvenirs! We\u2019ve prepared activities where you can fully enjoy Awaji Island\u2019s salt!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Self-Solidifying Droplet Salt Tasting Event!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since it\u2019s salt you eat every day, we want to make sure it\u2019s the best! With that in mind, we\u2019re offering a tasting of our naturally crystallized droplet salt for three days only, from July 18 to 20! \u2606Exclusive to July 18! Mr. Suezawa, the producer of Jiko Shizuku Salt, will be making an appearance! You\u2019ll get to hear about \u201cthe process behind making Jiko Shizuku Salt and behind-the-scenes stories you don\u2019t usually get to hear!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Chiki-shioooo! Photo cutout!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

You can take a commemorative photo inside the salt kiln for naturally crystallized salt droplets, as if you were shouting, \u201cIt\u2019s hot in here, Chiki Salt, ooooh!\u201d It\u2019s a rare opportunity to experience what it\u2019s like to be \u201cboiled\u201d by salt! (Size: 1200 mm wide \u00d7 1800 mm tall)

\u30fb1st Floor Lobby: Open all day from July 18 to August 16<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. Chicken with salt\u2014woohoo! Thin strips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Write down anything that makes you think, \u201cChiki-shio!\u201d on a strip of paper\u266a The person selected for \u201cBest of Chiki-shio, Woohoo!\u201d will receive a gift of naturally crystallized salt and onions! We\u2019ll feature you on our official social media accounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u30fb1st Floor Lobby: Open all day from July 18 to August 16<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

4. Set up salt-replenishment stations within the facility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

To help prevent heatstroke, we\u2019ve set up \u201cSalt Replenishment Stations\u201d featuring Jiko Shizuku Salt throughout the facility!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u30fb1st Floor Lobby: Open all day from July 18 to August 16<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

6. How Many Grams? The \"Just the Right Amount of Salt\" Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Take on the challenge with just one receipt from any of our stores! Try to guess the exact weight of the salt served in a barrel! Every day, one winner will be selected from among those who guess correctly to receive a gift of Jiko Shizuku Salt + Onion! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u30fb1st Floor Lobby: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and August 11\u201316, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

7. Savor the naturally crystallized salt\u2014Chiki Salt!!! Menu!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Thick-cut, chewy bone-in roast chicken served with naturally crystallized salt\u2014Chiki-shioooo! New on the menu: Awaji Island conger eel and Awaji beef salt sukiyaki, served with a salt-based sauce! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u30fb2nd Floor Restaurant: July 18\u2013August 16 (10:00 a.m.\u20133:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

8. Event Exclusive! The \"Chiki Shioooo!\" Burger Is Here!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

The Awaji Island Chicken Salt Burger\u2014available only for a limited time during this event! The juicy, thick-cut chicken pairs perfectly with our special onion-salt sauce made with naturally crystallized droplet salt! It\u2019s also a great way to get a quick salt fix!
 \u30fb1st Floor Outdoor Burger Shop: Open all day from July 18 to August 16 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

9. I\u2019ll give you the cold shoulder with all my heart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you speak to a staff member wearing a name tag that says, \u201cI\u2019ll treat you coldly with all my heart,\u201d we\u2019ll give you a wonderful gift!
\u30fb1st Floor Lobby: Open all day from August 11 to August 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. We've collected salt from Awaji Island!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bountiful selection of Awaji Island \u201csalt\u201d! This summer, we\u2019re treating you to a special feature showcasing our pride and joy: Awaji Island salt! We\u2019re also planning a \u201cWeekdays Only! Grab-a-bunch of candy with salt candies included for customers who spend 2,000 yen or more\u201d event!
\u30fb1st Floor Shop \"Uzu no Kuni\": Open all day from July 18 to August 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Naruo Gift Box Assembly Challenge!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Can you assemble the Naru Gift Box within the 3-minute time limit?! Sign up for the online store\u2019s newsletter to get one chance to try! We\u2019re also planning a special event on the official online store!
 \u30fb1st Floor Lobby: Scheduled to take place from August 11 to 16, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

12. If your name includes the word \u201cshio,\u201d you get free admission to the Uzunetarium!<\/strong>
 
Limited-time event! If your name includes the character for \u201csalt\u201d\u2014such as Shiota, Shiosaki, or Shiori\u2014you\u2019ll get free admission to the Uzunetarium! Plus, all visitors will receive a \u201cLet\u2019s all transform into the Whirlpool Family!\u201d mask-making kit as a gift! \u30fb1st Floor, Uzushio Science Museum: Held all day from July 18 to August 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. We\u2019re hosting a workshop featuring creators from Awaji Island!<\/strong> 

\u30fbFonda Leatherworks: Leather Name Tag Keychain Workshop\u2014Why not try your hand at creating your very own original leather piece using \u201cAwaji Island Leather\u201d?
 \u30fbScheduled for July 26, August 2, August 9, and August 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u30fbArashi Takeshita's Portrait Event: A portrait event featuring Arashi Takeshita, a portrait artist based on Awaji Island! Don't miss this opportunity to create a summer vacation memory!
\u30fbScheduled for August 8 and August 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are a tourist facility that aims to promote the attractions of Awaji Island and contribute to the development of the local community!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

(Location: Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture; President: Yuji Miyachi) operates \"Roadside Station Uzushio\" and \"Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Museum\" located 3 to 5 minutes by car from the Awaji Island Minami Interchange, where you can see the world's largest whirlpool tides below. It also sells mainly products that take advantage of Awaji Island, such as the famous \"sea urchin shabu,\" \"island octopus tataki chahan,\" the \"Awajishima Burger,\" which has won first and second place in Japan, and original products that can only be purchased here. In fiscal 2024, the two facilities received approximately 730,000 visitors per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A staff member stated, \u201cWe hope you\u2019ll visit Uzu no Oka Great Naruto Bridge Memorial Hall on Awaji Island this summer vacation to enjoy Awaji Island\u2019s salt and learn more about the producers and the island\u2019s charm!\u201d Uzu no Kuni Minami-Awaji Co., Ltd. will continue to plan content and events that our guests will enjoy. We are also committed to contributing to the development of the local community and striving to become a destination that everyone wants to visit. We would greatly appreciate it if your program or publication could cover this story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For inquiries, please contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uzukuni Minami Awaji Co.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Relations: Hada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25c6Telephone: 0799-52-2888 \u25c6Fax: 0799-52-0489<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25c6E-mail: a-hada@uzunokuni.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25c6HP:https:\/\/uzunokuni.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25c6Address: 936-3, Fukura Hei, Minami-Awaji, Hyogo 656-0503, Japan<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u6de1\u8def\u5cf6\u306e\u300c\u5869\u300d\u3092\u63a8\u3057\u3066\u697d\u3057\u304f\u71b1\u4e2d\u75c7\u64b2\u6ec5\u30d7\u30ed\u30b8\u30a7\u30af\u30c8\u59cb\u52d5\uff01 \u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e\u3046\u305a\u306e\u304f\u306b\u5357\u3042\u308f\u3058\u304c\u904b\u55b6\u3059\u308b\u300c\u3046\u305a\u306e\u4e18 \u5927\u9cf4\u9580\u6a4b\u8a18\u5ff5\u9928\u300d\u3067\u306f\u3001\u81ea\u51dd\u96eb\u5869 \uff08\u304a\u306e\u3053\u308d\u3057\u305a\u304f\u3057\u304a\uff09\u3092\u306f\u3058\u3081\u3068\u3057\u305f\u300c\u6de1\u8def\u5cf6\u306e\u5869\u300d\u3092\u63a8\u3057\u3066\u3001\u71b1\u4e2d\u75c7\u3092\u64b2\u6ec5\u3059\u308b\u30d7\u30ed\u30b8 […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8227,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,1],"tags":[68],"class_list":["post-8226","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kagakukan","category-intro","tag-68"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kinen.uzunokuni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kinen.uzunokuni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kinen.uzunokuni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kinen.uzunokuni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kinen.uzunokuni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8226"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/kinen.uzunokuni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8248,"href":"https:\/\/kinen.uzunokuni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8226\/revisions\/8248"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kinen.uzunokuni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kinen.uzunokuni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kinen.uzunokuni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kinen.uzunokuni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}