Chanko Kokonoe, a chanko restaurant featuring recipes from Kokonoe stable, has opened in Nagoya's Sakae district. An opening reception was held with former ozeki Chiyotaikai, stablemaster Kokonoe, including a kagami-biraki ceremony and a talk session.
TKP opened Chanko Kokonoe on the 5th floor of an APA Hotel in Naka-ku, Nagoya, and held an opening reception that day with former ozeki Chiyotaikai, stablemaster Kokonoe (千代大海 九重親方). The event included a kagami-biraki ceremony and a talk session, and featured shio chanko hot pot made from recipes handed down by Kokonoe stable.
To recreate the traditional flavors of Kokonoe stable, the head chef also visited the stable in person, and items associated with Kokonoe stable were displayed inside the restaurant. The menu includes set meals centered on shio chanko, as well as regional Oita dishes such as ryukyu rice bowls.
The interior incorporates elements of sumo culture throughout and is designed to provide a calm atmosphere. The restaurant is also intended to serve as a place for interaction with sumo wrestlers, including yokozuna and ozeki, and offers an environment suitable for business entertaining and dinners.
The store details are as follows: located on the 5th floor of APA Hotel〈Nagoya Sakae-Ekimae〉EXCELLENT, 3-15-30 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya; opening date, 16 October 2026; lunch, 11:30–14:30; dinner, 17:00–22:00; regular closing day, Sundays and public holidays; seating capacity, 54; official website, TKP's store page.