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Japanese seasonal food and beverage product launches

Overview

Various Japanese food and beverage brands have announced the release of new seasonal and collaborative products.

In August 2026, Myokouen announced a collaboration with the Chunichi Dragons mascot, Black Doala, to launch ‘Black Doala’s Black Tea,’ a domestic Japanese black tea. Additionally, Kamakura Beniya unveiled an autumn-themed assortment set for release in September 2026, featuring seasonal packaging and products such as ‘Kurumikko’ walnut and caramel sweets.

Further seasonal offerings include Wishbon’s ‘Yokohama Brick Road Caramel Apple,’ a baked treat scheduled for release on August 21, 2026. In Akita Prefecture, the Naruse Processing Research Group introduced summer-themed smoothies made from local blueberries and strawberries to promote regional produce.

Entities

Myokouen · Kamakura Beniya · Chunichi Dragons · Naruse Processing Research Group · Wishbon

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Wishbon and Naruse Village launch new seasonal food products
Wishbon is launching seasonal caramel apple sweets in Yokohama, while Naruse Village in Akita is debuting new local blueberry and strawberry smoothies at regional events.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Japanese confectionery and tea brands announce seasonal limited-edition products
Japanese brands Myokouen and Kamakura Beniya are releasing limited-edition seasonal products, including Chunichi Dragons-themed tea and autumn-inspired confectionery assortments.

Sources

dtimes.jp · huffingtonpost.jp · sakigake.jp · vcd.org