Hello there!
This is Binako, writer for Sarukuma!

Today I’m introducing a unique spot located in
Hanatate, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City:
Shitateya Jingoro Kumamoto.

I pass by this place every day on the way to my child’s daycare,
and it always caught my eye.

That intriguing sign out front.

What’s this all about?!

The sign always grabbed my attention,
and finally I made it inside!

Inside, it’s
100% a kimono shop!

They had baby jinbei (traditional Japanese summer wear) at great prices.
A fantastic buy if you’re planning ahead for next year.

A kimono you can put on in just 29 seconds!

Kimono are usually thought of as tricky to wear,
but here you can dress yourself in just 29 seconds — solo!

Now that’s appealing.

It looks like they can also help you get dressed here.

There was a sale going on, with discounts on every item.
If you’re new to kimono or you wear them often, now’s the time to grab some!

Shitateya Jingoro also sells a sanitizing and deodorizing spray
made with silver ions and pH 2-3 acidic electrolyzed water.

It’s safe to use around children and pets,
so you can spray with peace of mind.

And right next to the 29-second kimono flyer — a chicken wing menu?!

Yes, the chicken wing menu is posted diagonally across from the register.

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Here’s the menu!

Golden Chicken Wings — 600 yen

Silver Salt Chicken Wings — 600 yen

The chicken wings are already cooked,
so you can simply heat them in the microwave and enjoy!

Silver Salt Karaage — 600 yen

Golden Sweet Sauce Karaage — 600 yen

These are Japanese fried chicken (karaage)!
Available in salt and sweet-savory sauce flavors.

And here we have:

Salted Squid Legs — 800 yen

Crispy squid legs with a savory salty flavor.
A perfect snack to go with a drink!

Today I went with the Golden Chicken Wings — 600 yen!

So convenient — just pop them in the microwave and they’re ready to eat.

The sauce has soaked deep into the meat — incredibly delicious!

The meat is so tender that even kids can munch through them with ease.

That juicy burst of flavor is absolutely irresistible!

The sweet-savory sauce — once you start, you can’t stop!

Totally addictive.

Before I knew it, I was down to the last one.

I enjoyed every bit, right down to the bone.

Wow — these are seriously addictive!
And there’s something fun about eating with your hands.

Now I’m curious about the other flavors too!

If you’re visiting Kumamoto, why not stop in to admire the kimonos
and grab some chicken wings to take away?!

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*Information accurate at time of coverage. Prices and hours are subject to change. Please confirm before visiting.