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Grand Opening of TOKYO BANYANA COOKIES

On July 17, 2025, a new craft cookie brand, TOKYO BANYANA COOKIES, will officially open its doors at JR Tokyo Station, developed in collaboration with CHOCOLATE Inc. This exciting venture merges sweet treats with character design, inviting visitors into a world where whimsical cat-like figures, known as banyana, play a central role.

Meet the New Character

The brand introduces a charming new mascot, banyana, a delightful feline with a playful twist on the traditional concept of 'banana'. These characters are portrayed as adorable and slightly clumsy cats who reside in the fantastical world of NEKOTOKYO. Their story unfolds in the bustling environment of Tokyo Station, where they enjoy life atop cat towers filled with treats. This lively backdrop serves as an immersive experience for guests who visit the store.

Craft Cookie Experience

TOKYO BANYANA COOKIES emphasizes a unique theme of blending pastries with character-driven narratives. Those who enter the store can expect an immersive experience, as if the banyana are present with them. With every bite, customers can savor not just the cookies but also the entire world that the characters represent.

Simon, a spokesperson from CHOCOLATE Inc., expressed excitement over the collaboration: “The idea of creating a character that resembles a cat's tail, reflecting our brand ethos, has been a creative highlight for us. We look forward to presenting a delightful combination of flavors and stories to our customers.”

Quality Ingredients and Unique Flavors

At TOKYO BANYANA COOKIES, quality is paramount. The cookies are made using carefully selected ingredients, including:

• - Fermented butter from Hokkaido
• - Flavor-enhancing wheat
• - Softening sugar that ensures a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience

These components combine to create cookies that are fluffy and crispy, each baked to resemble the shape of a cat’s tail, reflecting the brand’s whimsical identity. Among the unique offerings are cookies in various flavors, each represented by a corresponding cute banyana character.

Flavor Lineup

The brand showcases six distinct flavors:
1. Banana Butter: A blend of fermented butter and banana, baked to a cookie perfection.
2. Maple Latte: Featuring Canadian maple sugar combined with sweet condensed milk powder for a fragrant treat.
3. Tomato Cheese: Filled with spices that evoke a pizza-like essence with tomatoes and cheese flavors.
4. Plum Butter: A delightful pairing of sweet-sour plum and Hokkaido fermented butter with a hint of shiso.
5. Uji Matcha Azuki Butter: Incorporating high-quality Uji matcha and azuki beans for a traditional treat reminiscent of sweet Japanese flavors.
6. Black Sesame Butter: With roasted black sesame offering a uniquely nutty taste.

Each pack includes three cookies for 500 yen (excluding tax) and features its own character name, such as banyana for Banana Butter and mattya for Uji Matcha Azuki Butter.

Special Packages and Promotions

For those interested in trying more than one flavor, special mini-boxes and gift-boxes are available, perfect for bringing a taste of Tokyo to friends or as a personal treat. There are also limited-edition packages with stickers featuring the banyana characters available with each purchase.

On weekends and holidays, an exclusive item called Big Soft Cookie Chunkle will be available. This colossal cookie features a selection of milk, caramel, and white chocolate chunks, offering a different take that is softness-focused.

As an opening day special, guests can score the Big Soft Cookie Chunkle on July 17 for 1,080 yen, with the chance of obtaining an instant prize sticker for every box purchased.

Location and Hours

The TOKYO BANYANA COOKIES store is located inside JR Tokyo Station at:
100-0005 Chiyoda, Marunouchi 1-9-1, Tokyo, Japan.
Operating Hours: 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
(Note: Store hours may vary based on station operations.)

For the latest updates, visit the official website at Tokyo Banyana or follow them on Instagram at @tokyobanyana. Get ready to indulge in a delightful new culinary adventure at Tokyo Station!