I found this at the Depachika of Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi. Torimasa offers a variety of yakitori. It's great as a snack with drinks, but their spring bento boxes look delicious too. The box is filled with tsukune, teriyaki chicken, shishito peppers, and topped with minced chicken and spinach for a colorful presentation.

The chicken is a bit tough and has a unique taste due to being authentic. It has overwhelming umami and a classy flavor. While the thigh meat is delicious, the best taste comes from the wing tips and drumettes. If you don't mind the effort, it's perfect for making a hot pot. The soup turns out incredibly tasty. The chicken breast is also different from the usual image. I bought two wing tips, two drumettes, one piece of thigh meat (about 270g), and four chicken breasts to make a hot pot. Focusing on Hichinai Jidori chicken is a good choice. Alternatively, if you can find Kawamata Gunma Jidori chicken from Fukushima, that is also delicious. It's available irregularly.

Akita Hinaidori Chicken - The Real Deal. The authentic proof proudly displayed for all to see. Hinaidori Chicken is a top brand, but its supply is limited, so it's not always available at department stores or local poultry shops. However, you can usually find it at department stores as a top-tier chicken. If you come to Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, you can almost certainly buy Akita Hinaidori Chicken. While Hinaidori Chicken tends to have a relatively small range in quality, the Hinaidori Chicken sold at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi seems even better than that at other department stores. To be frank, it's quite firm. Authentic free-range chicken doesn't have the low-level chicken smell, but it does have a unique flavor. However, the Hinaidori Chicken bought here is firm with a satisfying chew and a stronger flavor than the typical chicken taste. A prominent wooden plaque certifying the producer from Akita Prefecture is displayed, and it all makes sense. It may seem quite rural, but I'd love to visit the home of Hinaidori Chicken, the place of production, and try it there. I made Hinaidori Chicken simmered noodles with Somen noodles from Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture. It really brings out the taste of the chicken meat. As far as I know, this is the best Akita Hinaidori Chicken you can buy at a department store.

As expected. I was able to buy Kawamata Gunma chicken from Fukushima Prefecture. While our Akita Hinai Jidori chicken is also delicious and excellent, the high rarity value of this one stands out. To be honest, the flavor of true local chicken may be perceived as "strong" by those who do not prefer chicken meat. However, for those who love authentic local chicken, there is a taste that will truly impress. It may not always be available, but if there is Kawamata Gunma chicken, be sure to try it. If Kawamata Gunma chicken is not available, Akita Hinai Jidori chicken is also highly recommended.

Today, there was a mix of Hinai-jidori chicken breast and thigh. The wings and wing tips of Hinai-jidori chicken are delicious no matter how long they are simmered. They are crispy and juicy. Among the Hinai-jidori chicken sales at department stores, this one truly stands out.

You can't go wrong with the top-quality Akita Hinai Jidori chicken. A little bit of wing tips, wing joints, thigh meat, and breast meat. The ultimate water hot pot at home after returning is the best.

I purchased Akita Hinai Jidori chicken wings, drumettes, and breast meat. They are truly exceptional.

I bought Akita Hinai Jidori chicken wings and drumettes. They were perfect for a delicious hot pot.

The prices may be a bit high, but you can get top-quality Akita Hinai Jidori chicken here. They also have authentic duck available. Sometimes they even have Fukushima native breed chickens. Additionally, they offer Iwate chickens at a much lower price. Whether grilled or fried, they are excellent. The wings and drumettes of Akita Hinai Jidori chicken are perfect for hot pot. The soup made from them is top-notch. I also recommend trying the tenderloin of Akita Hinai Jidori chicken.