[Taste Test!] A New Product in the Popular 'Pikachu Tokyo Banana' Series! Adorable Special Cans Now Available
- Written by: LIVE JAPAN's editorial team
The 'Pokémon Tokyo Banana Chocolate-Filled Cookie Sandwich' is a big hit on social media. The LIVE JAPAN editorial team quickly got their hands on the special Pikachu cans that were just released on June 24th, and gave them a try!
The Pokémon Series of the Classic Tokyo Souvenir 'Tokyo Banana
Tokyo Banana is a popular sweet, committed to make different banana-flavored treats. It is loved not only within the country but also by travelers from overseas, as a representative souvenir of Japan.
The sweets series from Tokyo Banana, 'Pokémon Tokyo Banana Chocolate-Filled Cookie Sandwich,' features Pokémon-themed treats and packaging, and is extremely popular on social media with comments like 'It's too cute!
The 'Chocolate-Filled Cookie Sandwich' comes in two delicious flavors: Banana Yogurt and Caramel Macchiato. The Banana Yogurt flavored cookies feature a Pikachu design, while the Caramel Macchiato flavored ones have an Eevee design.
Pikachu & Eevee are Adorable! 'Pokémon Tokyo Banana Chocolate-Filled Cookie Sandwich'
This time, a special container that includes stickers will also be released! The lid and sides of the container are decorated with various expressions and poses of Pikachu. Even after you’ve finished eating the delicious cookie sandwiches, you can continue to enjoy the cute Pikachu container.
The Pikachu special stickers from the 'Pokémon Tokyo Banana' series come in 6 different designs. The design you get will be a surprise when you open it!
Where can you buy the new Pikachu container?
You can buy the Pikachu container at the following stores:
・JR Tokyo Station
- JR Tokyo Station HANAGATAYA Tokyo South Store 'Pokémon Tokyo Banana Tokyo Station' (inside the ticket gates)
- Tokyo Banana Tree (inside the ticket gates)
- Tokyo Banana S (outside the ticket gates at JR Tokyo Station Yaesu Underground Central Gate)
- Tokyo Banana Studio 1F-STUDIO Daimaru Tokyo Store
- JR Tokyo Station Tokyo Banana World / Chocolate Sand Tokyo, Tokyo Gift Palette Store
・JR Ueno Station
- HANAGATAYA Ecute Ueno Store (inside the ticket gates)
・Airports
- Haneda Airport Terminal 1 PIER7 (inside the gates)
- Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Tokyo Food Souvenir Hall Clock Tower No. 1 Pillar Event *On sale from Monday, July 22
Price: 12 pieces 1,944 yen (including tax)
The LIVE JAPAN editorial team went out and bought the special Pikachu container!
The LIVE JAPAN editorial team went ahead and bought the special Pikachu container!
Even the paper bag is cute! The staff fell in love with it instantly.
This is the sticker the LIVE JAPAN editors got in their container!
After enjoying the cute Pikachu container and stickers, it's finally time to give the cookies a try! Let's see, what are the staff's thoughts...?
Johanna: "I tried the Pikachu 'Banana Yogurt"' cookie! It looked adorable, smelled great, and had a very natural banana flavor. It had a soft texture and was super delicious! I think all the Pikachu stickers in the series are cute, so I would have been happy with any of them! I'm really glad I got such a cute tin!"
Lee: "I tried the Eevee 'Caramel Macchiato' flavor. As soon as I opened the bag, the sweet caramel aroma filled the air, and the taste was just the right amount of sweet caramel macchiato—so soothing! This was my first time trying Tokyo Banana's cookies, and I think they're delicious. I'll definitely recommend them to my friends!"
The cuteness and deliciousness have left the LIVE JAPAN editorial staff completely satisfied! Be sure to get your hands on the 'Pokemon Tokyo Banana Chocolate-Filled Cookie Sandwich' on your visit to Japan. They are very popular and might be sold out depending on the timing, so if you're aiming to get some, better act fast!
LIVE JAPAN's editorial team is a multicultural mix of native editors who have lived in Japan for over five years, alongside Japanese editors with a deep passion for travel. We're devoted to sharing the wonders of Japan. From cultural insights and history to events, practical travel tips and coupons, we're here to help make your journey unforgettable!
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