From ¥80: Ginbis Launches Mini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuit in Japan September 21

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Ginbis has launched a new autumn and winter lineup of chocolate-coated biscuits in Japan, with products going on sale from September 21, 2026. The release includes seasonal versions of Mini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuits and Tabekko Doubutsu Chocolate Biscuits.

The products will roll out through convenience stores, mass retailers, and a Lawson-exclusive release. The 28g Mini Asparagus pack arrives first at convenience stores on September 21, followed by general sales from October 5, while other products launch from September 28 or September 29.

Prices range from ¥50 to ¥370 before tax. The lineup includes Mini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuits from ¥80, Tabekko Doubutsu Chocolate Biscuits from ¥170, a Maple-flavored Tabekko Doubutsu Sable for ¥130, and Ginza Waffle Mini for ¥50.

About the Ginbis autumn and winter lineup

■Mini Asparagus Choco Biscuits 4 Pack (Limited Edition) - Released on September 28, 2026 - ¥370 (tax included) - Contents: 100g (25g×4 bags) - Available at mass retailers.
■Mini Asparagus Choco Biscuits 4 Pack (Limited Edition) – Released on September 28, 2026 – ¥370 (tax included) – Contents: 100g (25g×4 bags) – Available at mass retailers.

Mini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuit 4-pack

The 100g pack contains four 25g bags and launches at mass retailers on September 28, 2026. The suggested price is ¥370 before tax.

■Mini Asparagus Choco Biscuits 45g (Limited Edition) - CVS pre-sale from September 28, 2026, General sale from October 5, 2026 - ¥150 (tax included) - Contents: 45g - Available at convenience stores and mass retailers.
■Mini Asparagus Choco Biscuits 45g (Limited Edition) – CVS pre-sale from September 28, 2026, General sale from October 5, 2026 – ¥150 (tax included) – Contents: 45g – Available at convenience stores and mass retailers.

Mini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuit 45g

This 45g seasonal pack is priced at ¥150 before tax. Convenience-store sales begin September 28, followed by general sales from October 5.

■Mini Asparagus Choco Biscuits 28g (Limited Edition) - CVS pre-sale from September 21, 2026, General sale from October 5, 2026 - ¥80 (tax included) - Contents: 28g - Available at convenience stores and mass retailers.
■Mini Asparagus Choco Biscuits 28g (Limited Edition) – CVS pre-sale from September 21, 2026, General sale from October 5, 2026 – ¥80 (tax included) – Contents: 28g – Available at convenience stores and mass retailers.

Mini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuit 28g

The 28g pack is the earliest release in the lineup, priced at ¥80 before tax. Convenience-store sales start September 21, with general sales from October 5.

■Animal-shaped Choco Biscuits 4 Pack (Limited Edition) - Released on September 28, 2026 - ¥370 (tax included) - Contents: 108g (27g×4 bags) - Sold at mass retailers.
■Animal-shaped Choco Biscuits 4 Pack (Limited Edition) – Released on September 28, 2026 – ¥370 (tax included) – Contents: 108g (27g×4 bags) – Sold at mass retailers.

Tabekko Doubutsu Chocolate Biscuit 4-pack

The 108g pack contains four 27g bags and is priced at ¥370 before tax. It launches at mass retailers on September 28.

■Animal-shaped Choco Biscuits 50g (Limited Edition) - Released on September 28, 2026 - ¥190 (tax included) - Contents: 50g - Sold at mass retailers.
■Animal-shaped Choco Biscuits 50g (Limited Edition) – Released on September 28, 2026 – ¥190 (tax included) – Contents: 50g – Sold at mass retailers.

Tabekko Doubutsu Chocolate Biscuit 50g

This 50g chocolate biscuit pack launches at mass retailers on September 28, with a suggested price of ¥190 before tax.

■Maple-flavored Animal-shaped Sables 40g - Released on September 29, 2026 - ¥130 (tax included) - Sold exclusively at Lawson.
■Maple-flavored Animal-shaped Sables 40g – Released on September 29, 2026 – ¥130 (tax included) – Sold exclusively at Lawson.

Maple-flavored Tabekko Doubutsu Sable

The 40g Maple-flavored sable is a Lawson-exclusive product launching September 29. The suggested price is ¥130 before tax.

■Cafe Latte-flavored Animal-shaped Biscuits 40g - Released on September 28, 2026 - ¥170 (tax included) - Contents: 40g - Available at convenience stores and mass retailers.
■Cafe Latte-flavored Animal-shaped Biscuits 40g – Released on September 28, 2026 – ¥170 (tax included) – Contents: 40g – Available at convenience stores and mass retailers.

Cafe Latte-flavored Tabekko Doubutsu

This 40g flavor launches through convenience stores and mass retailers on September 28. The suggested price is ¥170 before tax.

■Ginza Waffle Mini Caramel with Fermented Butter - Released on September 28, 2026 - ¥50 (tax included) - One piece (about 9g) - Sold at convenience stores and mass retailers.
■Ginza Waffle Mini Caramel with Fermented Butter – Released on September 28, 2026 – ¥50 (tax included) – One piece (about 9g) – Sold at convenience stores and mass retailers.

Ginza Waffle Mini

The fermented-butter caramel waffle is sold as one 9g piece for a suggested price of ¥50 before tax. It launches through convenience stores and mass retailers on September 28.

Ginza Biscuits has consistently specialized in baked goods since its founding. Their biscuits and non-fried snacks are baked to perfection using unique techniques developed over a long history. Beyond technique, their philosophy of “dreams in confectionery” inspires them to craft fun shapes like animals and stars, making treats that bring smiles worldwide and contribute to global peace.
Ginza Biscuits has consistently specialized in baked goods since its founding. Their biscuits and non-fried snacks are baked to perfection using unique techniques developed over a long history. Beyond technique, their philosophy of “dreams in confectionery” inspires them to craft fun shapes like animals and stars, making treats that bring smiles worldwide and contribute to global peace.

Ginbis baked-snack craftsmanship

Ginbis has focused on baked biscuits and snacks since its founding, using careful heat control and playful shapes such as animals and stars.

Ginbis keeps the crisp, lightly salty texture of its long-selling biscuits while adding chocolate coatings suited to the cooler season. Tabekko Doubutsu uses 47 animal-shaped biscuits and milk chocolate, while the 50g package also includes a coloring activity inside the pack.

Highlights

  • Mini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuit 28g: ¥80 before tax, with convenience-store early sales from September 21.
  • Mini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuit 45g: ¥150 before tax, with convenience-store early sales from September 28.
  • Mini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuit 4-pack: ¥370 before tax and 100g in total.
  • Tabekko Doubutsu Chocolate Biscuit 4-pack: ¥370 before tax and 108g in total.
  • Maple-flavored Tabekko Doubutsu Sable: ¥130 before tax at Lawson stores only.
  • Ginza Waffle Mini, fermented-butter caramel flavor: ¥50 before tax per piece.

Product & Availability

ItemDetails
NameGinbis autumn and winter chocolate biscuit lineup
Menu / itemsMini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuit 4-pack, 45g, and 28g; Tabekko Doubutsu Chocolate Biscuit 4-pack and 50g; Maple-flavored Tabekko Doubutsu Sable 40g; Cafe Latte-flavored Tabekko Doubutsu 40g; Ginza Waffle Mini, fermented-butter caramel flavor
PeriodRolling release from September 21, 2026; individual products launch through September 29, 2026
Release dateSeptember 21, 2026: Mini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuit 28g at convenience stores; September 28, 2026: most products; September 29, 2026: Maple-flavored Tabekko Doubutsu Sable
LocationJapan
StoresConvenience stores and mass retailers; Maple-flavored Tabekko Doubutsu Sable at Lawson stores only
PriceMini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuit 4-pack ¥370 (before tax); Mini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuit 45g ¥150 (before tax); Mini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuit 28g ¥80 (before tax); Tabekko Doubutsu Chocolate Biscuit 4-pack ¥370 (before tax); Tabekko Doubutsu Chocolate Biscuit 50g ¥190 (before tax); Maple-flavored Tabekko Doubutsu Sable 40g ¥130 (before tax); Cafe Latte-flavored Tabekko Doubutsu 40g ¥170 (before tax); Ginza Waffle Mini, fermented-butter caramel flavor ¥50 (before tax)
Official websiteMini Asparagus brand site; Tabekko Doubutsu brand site; Ginbis official website

Before you buy

When can I buy Mini Asparagus Chocolate Biscuit?
The 28g pack goes on sale at convenience stores from September 21, 2026. Other Mini Asparagus formats launch from September 28, with general sales for the 28g and 45g packs from October 5.
Where can I get the new Ginbis biscuits?
The products are available through convenience stores and mass retailers in Japan. The Maple-flavored Tabekko Doubutsu Sable is exclusive to Lawson stores.
How much are the Ginbis autumn and winter products?
Suggested prices range from ¥50 to ¥370 before tax, depending on the product and package size.
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