Chiikawa Yaki introduces a special summer-only menu featuring three new flavors: vanilla, curry, and lemon. These seasonal treats are available at select locations in Japan starting June 29, 2026.
Visitors to Japan who love Japanese sweets and character-themed snacks will enjoy these limited-time Chiikawa Yaki offerings. The fluffy, Chiikawa-shaped cakes filled with flavorful creams and pastes bring a fun and delicious way to experience Japanese seasonal treats in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Chiba.
About Chiikawa Yaki
Chiikawa Yaki are soft, character-shaped cakes filled with sweet red bean paste or cream, inspired by the popular Chiikawa manga and anime series by illustrator Nagano. Operated by Kuriko Co., these treats have gained fans for their adorable designs and tasty fillings. The summer menu adds three new flavors to the lineup: vanilla, curry, and lemon, each offering a unique taste experience.
Highlights
- Summer limited flavors include Momonga (Vanilla), Kurimanju (Curry), and Rakko (Lemon), each priced at ¥350 (tax included) per piece.
- Momonga (Vanilla) features a gentle, creamy vanilla flavor with rich milk notes.
- Kurimanju (Curry) uses 36 roasted spices with mild heat, suitable even for children.
- Rakko (Lemon) contains fruit cream made with handpicked Setouchi lemons, offering refreshing acidity and subtle bitterness.
- Available at Yokohama World Porters, Nagoya PARCO, and Aeon Mall Makuhari Shintoshin stores with specific sales periods.
- Popular regular flavors like Chiikawa (red bean), Hachiware (cream), and Usagi (chocolate) are also sold.
- Chiikawa Yaki original character goods such as mascots, magnets, keychains, stickers, eco bags, pouches, and mini banners are available, with prices ranging from ¥330 to ¥1,870 (tax included).
Menu and Item Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Chiikawa Yaki Summer Limited Menu |
| Menu / items | Momonga (Vanilla) ¥350; Kurimanju (Curry) ¥350; Rakko (Lemon) ¥350; Chiikawa (Red Bean); Hachiware (Cream); Usagi (Chocolate); Mascots ¥1,870; Magnets ¥770; Acrylic Keychains ¥770; Stickers ¥330; Eco Bags ¥1,760; Pouches ¥1,320; Mini Banners ¥1,320 (all tax included) |
| Location | Yokohama World Porters, Nagoya PARCO, Aeon Mall Makuhari Shintoshin |
| Address | 2-2-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama 3-29-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, West Building B1F 1-1 Toyosuna, Mihama-ku, Chiba |
| Period | Momonga (Vanilla): June 29 – July 5, July 20 – 26, August 10 – 16 (Yokohama & Nagoya); June 29 – August 30 (Chiba) Kurimanju (Curry): July 6 – 12, July 27 – August 2, August 17 – 23 (Yokohama & Nagoya); July 6 – September 6 (Chiba) Rakko (Lemon): July 13 – 19, August 3 – 9, August 24 – 30 (Yokohama & Nagoya); July 13 – September 13 (Chiba) |
| Release date | June 29, 2026 |
| Price | ¥350 each for new flavors; Mascots ¥1,870; Magnets ¥770; Acrylic Keychains ¥770; Stickers ¥330; Eco Bags ¥1,760; Pouches ¥1,320; Mini Banners ¥1,320 (all tax included) |