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Japan dips into spice craze with 'craft hot sauce' store in Harajuku
scrmbl NewsroomJun 2nd, 2025
HOT SAUCE BAR Harajuku Store Front
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Set to open on June 8, 2025, 'Hot Sauce Bar Tokyo' positions itself as Japan's first craft hot sauce store, located in the Harajuku area of the capital.

Originally launched as an online store in 2019, 'Hot Sauce Bar' offers a curation of both imported and domestic hot sauces, until now making itself available at over 300 pop-up locations since its conception.

While Japan has long had its eye set on 'geki-kara' mania, the readily-available selection of hot sauces outside of staple names like Tabasco has been a problem that's long plagued those looking to get their at-home spicy fix in the country. Hot Sauce Bar Tokyo should be a welcome change to those who want to get a taste of the more extreme side; offering in-store tastings alongside drinks.

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Those interested in checking out the Hot Sauce Tokyo location, we've included store details below:

Launch Day: June 8, 2025
Address: 150-0001 Tokyo-to, Shibuya-ku, Meiji Jingumae 4-28-4 ARES GARDEN OMOTESANDO 1F
Hours: 11:00am - 07:00pm
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/agdRKL9PPutbHT1XA

For more information be sure to check out Hot Sauce Bar's official Instagram.

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