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Meet Your Favorite Panda at 'PANDA PARK'

Starting June 16, 2025, the Ecute Ueno shopping facility, managed by JR East Cross Station Development Company, will host the exciting panda fair 'PANDA PARK' until June 30. This event marks a special time in June, coinciding with the birthday of giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, who are set to return to China in February 2026. With over 310 panda-themed items on display, the fair promises an engaging experience for all panda enthusiasts.

Among the highlights, visitors will find adorable panda-shaped iced cookies, donuts with panda faces peeking out, and many more delicacies that bring a smile to anyone’s face. Notably, 95 of these items will be exclusive to Ecute Ueno!

Delightful Panda-themed Treats

• - Panda Shortcake: This indulgent dessert features fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and soft spongy cake, priced at 3,800 yen, from Kaki no Ki Saka Cattle.
• - Taiwan Panda Castella: Transforming the popular 'white bear shaved ice castella' into a panda-themed delight, this fluffy azuki-flavored treat is topped with sweet condensed milk icing and colorful fruits, available for 2,905 yen at Grand Castella.
• - Panda Icing Cookies: Baked by Maymehl, these special cookies are crafted exclusively for the Ueno location, offering a rich buttery flavor. They are perfect with coffee and priced at 650 yen.
• - Panda Donuts: Created through three days of fermentation, these delectable chocolate donuts feature a panda face and are sold for 524 yen.
• - Panda Soft Serve: A perfect accompaniment for a stroll in Ueno Park, the soft serve is adorned with chocolate chips and filled with crunchy canele bits, available for 691 yen.

Beyond sweet treats, visitors can also indulge in a variety of panda merchandise and limited-edition items.

Introducing 'Tarepanda' Pop-Up Shop

In addition to the panda-themed items, a limited-time 'Tarepanda' pop-up shop will also make an appearance, celebrating the popular character's return since its inception in 1998. This nostalgic yet fresh experience will feature practical everyday items like stationery, accessories, and plush toys.

During this event, customers spending over 1,100 yen on Tarepanda merchandise will receive a random limited-edition card as an extra. Given the exclusive nature of these items, be ready to grab them while supplies last!

Fun Activities and Campaigns

• - Social Media Campaign: During the fair, customers are invited to share their favorite panda merchandise on social media for a chance to win a panda product set worth 5,000 yen.
• - Tanabata Decoration: From June 21 to July 7, participants can create their own Tanabata wishes and display them at Ueno Toshogu Shrine.

Conclusion

With captivating panda goods, delectable treats, and fun activities, 'PANDA PARK' at Ecute Ueno is an event you won't want to miss. Gather your friends and family, and come join the panda celebration in Ueno!