Only a limited run of Halloween sweets bags is available from Kinokuniya in Japan. The 2026 collection adds a Frankenstein design alongside the returning Black Cat and Ghost designs.
The online store begins advance sales at 8:00 p.m. on September 9, 2026, followed by sales at Kinokuniya stores from September 10. Some stores are excluded, and each item is available only while supplies last.
Sales are available through the official Kinokuniya online store and participating physical stores. Prices range from ¥529 (tax included) for the Jack-o’-Lantern Cookie and Bat Cookie to ¥1,998 (tax included) for the Frankenstein Halloween Sweets Bag. The mini bags cost ¥853 each, while the Black Cat and Ghost full-size bags cost ¥1,944 each.
About Kinokuniya Halloween Sweets
The collection combines seasonal packaging with shareable baked treats. The full-size bags contain five pumpkin cookies, two icebox cookies, one pumpkin baumkuchen and one chocolate baumkuchen. The pumpkin-shaped cookies feature Kinokuniya’s K mark in the design of the pumpkin eyes.
Highlights
- The Halloween Sweets Bag comes in Frankenstein, Black Cat and Ghost designs, priced at ¥1,998, ¥1,944 and ¥1,944 (tax included), respectively.
- The Halloween Mini Sweets Bag includes a pumpkin or Black Cat charm, six pumpkin special cookies and one chocolate baumkuchen for ¥853 (tax included).
- The Jack-o’-Lantern Cookie contains five cookies and costs ¥529 (tax included).
- The Bat Cookie contains eight cookies and costs ¥529 (tax included).
- The Happy Halloween Cookie Assortment includes 20 cookies in witch hat, star and pumpkin shapes for ¥1,058 (tax included).
- The cookies and bags are suitable for Halloween parties, gifts and seasonal souvenirs.
Product & Availability
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Kinokuniya Halloween Sweets 2026 |
| Menu / items | Halloween Sweets Bag: Frankenstein, Black Cat and Ghost; Halloween Mini Sweets Bag: Jack-o’-Lantern and Black Cat; Jack-o’-Lantern Cookie; Bat Cookie; Happy Halloween Cookie Assortment |
| Release date | September 9, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. online |
| Period | Online sales from September 9, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.; store sales from September 10, 2026; available while supplies last |
| Location | Kinokuniya official online store and Kinokuniya stores in Japan, excluding some locations |
| Stores | Kinokuniya official online store; Kinokuniya stores, with some locations excluded |
| Price | Halloween Sweets Bag, Frankenstein: ¥1,998 (tax included); Black Cat and Ghost: ¥1,944 each (tax included); Halloween Mini Sweets Bag, Jack-o’-Lantern and Black Cat: ¥853 each (tax included); Jack-o’-Lantern Cookie: ¥529 (tax included); Bat Cookie: ¥529 (tax included); Happy Halloween Cookie Assortment: ¥1,058 (tax included) |
| Official website | Kinokuniya website Kinokuniya official online store |
Before you buy
- When can I buy the Kinokuniya Halloween Sweets Bags?
- Online sales begin at 8:00 p.m. on September 9, 2026. Sales at Kinokuniya stores begin on September 10, 2026.
- Where can I get the Kinokuniya Halloween sweets?
- The products are available through the official Kinokuniya online store and Kinokuniya stores, excluding some locations.
- How much are the Kinokuniya Halloween sweets?
- Prices start at ¥529 (tax included) for the individual cookies and ¥853 (tax included) for the mini sweets bags. The full-size bags cost from ¥1,944 to ¥1,998 (tax included).
Each full-size bag is designed as both packaging and a reusable seasonal gift bag, making the collection easy to share at a party or give as a Halloween souvenir. The Frankenstein design is the new addition for 2026, while the Black Cat and Ghost versions offer familiar alternatives.
The smaller bag is aimed at shoppers who want a compact gift. Its attached charm adds a decorative touch, and the two cookies and baumkuchen selections provide a simple serving for a small celebration.
For group gatherings, the Happy Halloween Cookie Assortment offers 20 pieces for ¥1,058 (tax included). The assortment combines witch hat cookies made with purple sweet potato, plain star cookies and pumpkin cookies, while the individual Jack-o’-Lantern and Bat Cookies provide more focused designs.
Kinokuniya notes that store sales may be delayed by logistics conditions or weather. Stock changes daily, and all products will disappear from sale once inventory runs out.
