Gin no Budo in Japan is offering a limited run of Minions-themed sweets and merchandise to celebrate the release of the latest film “Minions & Monsters.” Fans can meet Minions characters at pop-up shops in Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store and Osaka International (Itami) Airport.
These limited-edition sweets and goods are available in the Kansai area starting early August 2026. The lineup includes chocolate banana cakes and cookie sandwiches, along with eco bags and mesh pouches, all featuring Minions designs. Prices range from ¥820 to ¥2,700 (tax included).
About Gin no Budo and the Minions in Kansai Collaboration
Gin no Budo, a well-established dessert brand from Tokyo’s Ginza, has partnered with the Minions franchise to create a Kansai-exclusive sweets brand called “Minions in Kansai.” To mark the release of the new movie “Minions & Monsters” on August 7, 2026, Minions characters Henry and James will make appearances at select locations.
Highlights
- Minions characters Henry and James will appear at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store on August 15, 2026, with photo sessions available for customers who purchase over ¥2,700 of Minions in Kansai products.
- Minions-themed sweets include the popular chocolate banana cake available in 4-piece (¥820) and 8-piece (¥1,620) boxes, and cookie sandwiches with banana-flavored milk chocolate in 9-piece (¥1,728) and 12-piece (¥1,404) tins.
- Merchandise includes a compact foldable Minions eco bag and a Minions mesh pouch, each priced at ¥990.
- A sticker giveaway campaign runs from August 5, 2026, at multiple Kansai locations, offering original Minions stickers with purchases.
Product & Availability Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Minions in Kansai Sweets and Goods |
| Menu / items | Chocolate Banana Cake (4-piece, 8-piece), Cookie Sandwich Banana Flavor (9-piece, 12-piece), Eco Bag, Mesh Pouch |
| Location | Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, Osaka International (Itami) Airport, and other Kansai area stations and service areas |
| Address | 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka 3-555 Hotarugaike Nishimachi, Toyonaka, Osaka (Osaka International Airport) |
| Period | August 5, 2026 – Not specified |
| Price | Chocolate Banana Cake 4-piece ¥820; 8-piece ¥1,620; Cookie Sandwich 9-piece ¥1,728; 12-piece ¥1,404; Eco Bag ¥990; Mesh Pouch ¥990; Minimum purchase for photo session ¥2,700 (all tax included) |
