Muji has launched a new range of sweets made with “Homerare Kabocha,” a specially cultivated pumpkin, across Japan starting August 5, 2026. This collection includes ten pumpkin-based treats such as baumkuchen, chips, and cookies.
Some products will be available earlier from July 31 at select Muji stores in Hokkaido and online. These seasonal sweets highlight the natural sweetness and rich texture of the Homerare Kabocha pumpkin, offering a fresh taste experience for pumpkin lovers.
About the New Pumpkin Sweets at Muji
Homerare Kabocha is a premium pumpkin variety grown under strict standards to ensure consistent sweetness and moisture levels, resulting in a rich, sweet flavor and a fluffy texture. Muji has renewed its pumpkin sweets lineup by using this pumpkin exclusively, enhancing the natural taste of each treat.
The new lineup features classic favorites like baumkuchen and cookies, alongside new items such as stick cakes, moist galettes, and bite-sized daifuku with pumpkin and chestnut. By using domestically grown pumpkins, Muji supports sustainable production and helps reduce food waste by utilizing imperfect pumpkins as frozen ingredients.
Highlights
- Ten pumpkin sweets featuring Homerare Kabocha, including baumkuchen, chips, cookies, stick cakes, galettes, and bite-sized daifuku.
- Products available nationwide from August 5, with early release of seven items from July 31 at select stores and online.
- Homerare Kabocha pumpkins are cultivated under strict standards ensuring sugar content above 12 degrees and moisture below 75%, guaranteeing rich sweetness and consistent quality.
- Use of domestically grown pumpkins supports local farmers and sustainable agriculture.
- Efforts to reduce food waste by incorporating imperfect pumpkins into frozen ingredients for production.
Product & Availability Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Homerare Kabocha Pumpkin Sweets Collection |
| Menu / items | “Irregular Homerare Kabocha Baumkuchen,” Homerare Kabocha Chips, Homerare Kabocha Cookies, Homerare Kabocha Stick Cake, Homerare Kabocha Moist Galette, Homerare Kabocha and Chestnut Bite-sized Daifuku, and others (total 10 items) |
| Location | Muji stores nationwide and Muji online store, Japan |
| Address | 4-26-3 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo |
| Period | July 31, 2026 – Seasonal limited release; Nationwide from August 5, 2026 |
| Release date | July 31, 2026 (early release); August 5, 2026 (nationwide) |
| Price | Varies by product; see Muji stores and website for details |
