The grand festival of burgers is back. From June 27th (Thursday) to June 30th (Sunday), 2024, the “JAPAN BURGER CHAMPIONSHIP 2024” will be held at Saitama Super Arena. This event, which attracted 70,000 visitors last year, is one of Japan’s largest. Eighteen burger restaurants selected from all over the country will gather to compete in both skill and taste. The champion will earn the right to represent Japan at the “World Food Championships” in the USA in November 2024.
Overview of Japan Burger Championship 2024
The competition will span four days, with each restaurant making burgers using specific ingredients within a 60-minute time limit. The semi-finals will be held from the first to the third day, and the finals will take place on the last day. This year, 18 restaurants will participate, including five returning competitors like last year’s runner-up, GLOW, and 12 newcomers.
Highlights include Ebisu Black Cowz, which captivates many burger fans, Ju the Burger known for its delicate flavors, and BBQ IN JAPAN run by Japanese Brazilians. Additionally, a variety of unique restaurants from across the country will showcase their distinctive burgers.
Eighteen teams from across Japan will compete for a spot in the world tournament in the USA, judged on “taste,” “appearance,” and “accuracy of preparation.”
- Semi-final Round (June 27th (Thu) – June 29th (Sat)):
Create six burgers using specified ingredients within 60 minutes. - Final Round (June 30th (Sun))
Details to be announced later.
| Date | June 27th (Thu) – June 30th (Sun), 2024, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (until 7:00 PM on the final day) |
|---|---|
| Location | Saitama Super Arena (Community Arena) 8 Shintoshin, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, 330-0081 |
| Participating Stores | A total of 18 stores will challenge |
| Admission Fee | Free |
| Booths | 18 hamburger booths, other food and drink, fries, alcohol, snacks, and sweets |
| URL | https://jburgerchamp.com |
| @jburger_2024 | |
| X (Twitter) | @jburger_2023 |
Introduction of Participating Stores and Their Specialties
| Store Name | Features | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Ebisu Black Cowz | Premium burgers using Wagyu beef | Website |
| Ju the burger | Delicate flavored burger stand | Website |
| BBQ IN JAPAN | Brazilian-style barbecue run by Japanese Brazilians | Website |
| Burger Revolution Tokyo | Revolutionary Wagyu specialty burger shop | Website |
| LITOR | Unique burgers using fruits | |
| Chura Shabu Tei | Event burgers using high-end ingredients | Website |
| Sun2Diner | Renowned gourmet burgers | |
| Harry’s Junction | American-style cuisine | Website |
| BORDERTOWN | Locally sourced burgers | Website |
| HAPPY BURGER | California-style burgers | |
| Santa Monica Itoshima | Unique large bun burgers | Website |
| Jupiter’s Kitchen | Burgers using local ingredients from Shima Onsen | |
| RICH GARDEN | Burgers with ingredients from around the world | |
| B.B.Q KIMURA | Authentic American-style barbecue | Website |
| Shiomi Skippers | Handmade burgers | Website |
| J.S. BURGERS CAFÉ | Pioneer of gourmet burgers | Website |
| GROW | Unique burgers | |
| GENKAI BURGER | Burgers with high-end ingredients |
Each store has its own unique touch, offering a diverse range of menus from local ingredients to burgers incorporating cuisines from around the world. For example, LITOR is known for its unique fruit-based burgers, while Chura Shabu Tei offers event burgers using high-end ingredients.