Takeaway bargain hunting. The customary "Marubura" (meaning to wander around Marui) is equivalent to throwing oneself into the underground food amusement park discount battlefront. By the way, the time when the time sale starts varies depending on the store, but of course, the highest discount rate is around 19:50, just before closing time, which is common to all stores. However, whether there are desirable items left at closing time is truly a matter of luck. The negotiation with the store and other customers at that time is the true pleasure of the battle. Among them, the Kansai sushi restaurant "Furuichi-an" (under the Umekohana Group, which also operates Japanese restaurants Umekohana and izakaya Sakura Suisan, among others) boasts the highest discount rate, up to half price. However, many items are already sold out at around 40% off. ◇ Assorted Sushi "Sui" Tax included 1188 yen → 594 yen The stakeout strategy from around 19:35 paid off, and I successfully got the half-price item. It is a luxurious assortment of futomaki, inari sushi, takana maki, and pressed sushi. I intended to have them as a light snack for drinking in the evening, but it turned into a "Wow, this is amazing" situation. Yes, the vinegar flavor, enhanced for takeaway sushi, is perfect for a drinking snack. I always say the same thing. The saltiness of the takana maki is also just right. The battera has a minimal fishy smell and tastes great. It's also nice that the rice hasn't deteriorated despite being a discounted item. So, if you want to achieve appropriate results, you should throw away your shame and dignity and go around the store multiple times. You will surely have a harvest worth the effort...probably.

Located just a 2-minute walk from JR Kitasenju Station West Exit, Kitasenju Marui is home to Furuiichi-an Kitasenju Marui store on the 1st floor, a take-out sushi and onigiri specialty shop. Maintaining the traditional handmade flavors, they offer a satisfying taste centered around rolled sushi at reasonable prices. Operated by Furuiichi-an Co., Ltd. based in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, they have a total of 127 stores in well-known department stores, station buildings, and shopping centers nationwide (as of April 2019). Visiting around 1 pm on weekdays, there were no prior customers. The showcase displays items such as Kotemari Futomaki for 680 yen, Battera for 529 yen, Sumire for 540 yen, Sui Assortment for 1,144 yen, Small Sui Assortment for 621 yen, Anago Zukushi for 626 yen, and Yuzu-flavored Mackerel Takana Maki for 594 yen. Their specialty seems to be pressed sushi, all priced around 600 yen, making them quite affordable. Let's try purchasing one. The Sui Assortment Kotemari for 583 yen includes small hand-rolled sushi with shrimp, scallop, salmon, squid, and tuna. The rolls consist of Tekka, Kanpyo, and Kappa, accompanied by small inari and pickled ginger. Oh, how colorful! Not the ClariS 8th single, but in this case, it means "vivid." The squid surface is cut with a hidden knife for easy eating and better soy sauce integration. The traditional toppings provide a sense of security for take-out sushi. It can be nerve-wracking when there's something like sardine in it. Not the ClariS 3rd original album "PARTY TIME," but the lyrics to "RESTART" go like, "I want to make you nervous, I want to see your real face, different from the classroom." A bit different kind of nervousness, right (laughs)? By the way, the album also includes "Colorful."

I recently found out that Furuiichi-an at Kitasenju Marui's Food Court is a sushi restaurant belonging to the Ume no Hana Group. I used to frequent Ume no Hana when I lived in Shizuoka. I also often visit Furuiichi-an, and this time I bought a set of only inari sushi. It was on sale for half price as the store was closing. The 475 yen pack of Nasunae Wasabi Inari, a popular item, was half off. The Nasunae Wasabi Inari had just the right amount of saltiness and flavor, not too strong. The crunchy texture of the Nasunae combined with the spiciness of the wasabi created a sophisticated taste. It was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

☆Country-style nori roll with cucumber, carrot, egg, burdock root, shiitake mushroom, dried tofu, gourd, pickled radish, and many other ingredients rolled up generously. It is delicious! I really like it. You can smell the earthy aroma of burdock root. The crunchy texture of pickled radish is great! I found it interesting that dried tofu is included. ☆Assortment: Includes 2 pieces of Sumire swirl sushi rolls, salmon and shrimp hand-pressed sushi, and 2 mini-sized inari sushi. The Sumire swirl sushi rolls are my favorite because they are packed with ingredients. It has a good amount of filling. The inari sushi has sushi rice mixed with sesame seeds inside.

I was surprised to find a sushi takeout shop called "Sushidokoro Furuiichian" in the Marui Food Court on the basement floor of Kitasenju Marui. It was just past 7:30 pm, with all the shops bustling and offering discounts as they were about to close. I was looking for a dinner bento when I came across this shop. The sushi looked so delicious and it was half price! Isn't that already a great deal? I purchased the "Sui" assortment for 621 yen (including tax) at half price for 310 yen. If I bought the same sushi at Tokyo Station, it would definitely cost more than 621 yen, right? And to get it at half price... I was so grateful. When I tried it at home, it was really delicious. The fish was fatty and the balance of flavors with the rice was perfect. The nori rolls and inari sushi were also delicious. To be able to enjoy all of this for 310 yen... I was truly moved. Thank you for the meal.

Koshian is a place I have been using since I was a child, so I am used to the taste. My family really likes it. I recommend the thick seafood roll with whirlpool roll. This time, I bought a bento box with whirlpool roll in it. It includes 2 pieces of whirlpool roll, hand-rolled sushi (shrimp, salmon), inari sushi, and 4 types of rolls (plum, pickled radish, sweetened gourd strips, cucumber).

I am in Kitasenju. While wandering around the Marui basement, I was delighted to discover Furuiichi-an. I always buy inari sushi and battera or mackerel stick sushi here, so there's no way I could pass by this place. Furuiichi-an, Kyotaru, Misaki Port, and supermarket sushi counters are all greatly appreciated. There are various types of inari sushi here, and I have tried them all in the past. But ultimately, the strong flavor comes from the sweet and salty broth of the fried tofu, so no matter what you mix in, it's delicious. In other words, you don't need to buy expensive inari sushi as the cheapest one is just as tasty. On this day, I bought one with pickled mustard leaf and wasabi for 113 yen, and one with sesame for 75 yen. The sesame one is definitely cheaper per unit, but since it's small in volume, it's not significantly cheaper. It might be good for office ladies on a diet though. The battera sushi here is impressive, with such thin slices of mackerel transformed into a thick and flavorful piece. You could easily mistake it for a 2000 yen stick sushi in terms of satisfaction. That's why I can't stop pairing inari sushi with battera.

When I went to Kita-senju for work, I visited this shop. I found it in Marui when I was wandering around Kita-senju Station. This time, I bought a new roll. It costs 129 yen per piece. As always, the rice is separated grain by grain, and it has a good texture. It's delicious as always.

On a certain weekday evening, I bought some snacks for drinking at home from Kitasenju Marui. There were many shops in the basement to choose from. There was only one with a 100 yen discount, which was the second most popular item. It was a set called "Kotemari" for 400 yen (discounted price, usually 500 yen) and they even provided a cooling pack. I tried it! It had temari sushi, inari sushi, and some rolls, which was just the right amount for a light meal for women. It's understandable why it's the second most popular. I surprisingly enjoyed the inari sushi. Next time, I'll try the "Iki" set for 950 yen. Thank you for the meal.

There is a section in the food court on the basement floor of Kitasenju Marui that sells a variety of sushi rolls and onigiri. The rolls and onigiri in the showcase look delicious. I tried the onigiri with greens and white sesame seeds, as well as the onigiri with cod roe. Since it is a specialty store for rolls and onigiri, the rice was cooked perfectly and had a nice chewy texture. The onigiri with greens and white sesame seeds had a good texture from the chopped greens and sesame seeds, with a hint of saltiness that made it delicious. The onigiri with cod roe was packed with filling and the seaweed was moist, making it tasty. I was satisfied and full after the meal.

After visiting many stores, I was in the mood for some Japanese food, so I decided on Furuiichi-an. It was close to closing time, so I was able to purchase half-priced sushi rolls for around 1,000 yen. My favorite is the seafood rolls and the summer limited edition rolls with pickled vegetables. I also recommend the inari sushi, with various types available for only 105 yen each. The assortment set with 5 different kinds of hand-rolled sushi and 3 kinds of mini rolls for 808 yen is easy to eat and perfect for one person.

I purchased the "Fuki-yose chirashi" for 810 yen at Furuiichi-an in the basement of Kita-Senju Marui. It contains macro, salmon, imitation crab, and rolled omelette all cut into small pieces. The texture of the jellyfish adds a nice variation as you eat. The crunchy texture of cucumber, lotus root, and flying fish roe is enjoyable. The seafood chirashi with large pieces of ingredients is delicious, but the one with small pieces of seafood is also tasty and fun. I enjoyed it very much!

At Kita-Senju Marui, I tend to stick to the usual Uzunokino for lunch, but I found myself wanting something different this time. I stumbled upon a place and decided to try their special set menu. Here's what I had: - Futomaki Japanese Set (1000 yen, discounted in the evening) And I also tried these two rolls, which were absolutely delicious! - Salad Roll: A large crab stick with a perfect blend of mayonnaise, very tasty. - Anago Roll: This one was definitely delicious too! Overall, I enjoyed my meal and would recommend trying out this place for a different dining experience.

"I noticed a pop-up sign that said 'Spring Chirashi Fair'. Since shirasu (whitebait) and sakura ebi (cherry shrimp) are spring-like, I decided to do some shopping including those sushi items. I bought the Chirashi Sushi and Kamayaki MIX with shirasu and sakura ebi, as well as the Three-color Oshizushi. The shirasu is fluffy and the pink sakura ebi, yellow kinshi tamago (shredded egg), and orange ikura (salmon roe) are the highlights. The sweetened shiitake mushrooms provide a nice balance of flavors. The Oshizushi has just the right amount of firmness in the toppings. I also love the cute illustrations on the wrapping paper from Furichi-an. The spring-like sushi was delicious. Thank you for the meal."