PAS DE DEUX Launches Signature Cookie Tin 'Essence' Inspired by 'The Beauty of Subtraction,' Opens Permanent Store at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store on June 20

PAS DE DEUX (pronounced: Padoudou), a patisserie established in 1985 (headquarters: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture), will open a permanent store on June 20, 2026 (Saturday), on the first basement floor of the Main Building at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store.

Coinciding with the opening, the brand will launch its new signature cookie tin, 'Essence,' offering baked confections centered on gift-giving, crafted with ingredients sourced from producers who work in harmony with local terroir and nature, embodying the philosophy of 'the beauty of subtraction.'

[Background of the Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store Opening]

Since its founding in 1985, PAS DE DEUX has selected ingredients from producers who engage with nature, offering a range of baked goods, fresh confections, and gift items.

Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, where the brand will now open, is a hub for gift purchases—a place where many customers choose items 'for someone else.' PAS DE DEUX aims to enrich the moments of giving and savoring by positioning confectionery as part of food culture, offering baked goods with ingredient stories and seasonally inspired products.

[New Signature Cookie Tin 'Essence']

Launching with the store opening is 'Essence,' the brand's new signature cookie tin.

After 40 years of confectionery craftsmanship, PAS DE DEUX has returned to the essentials: sugar, eggs, dairy, and salt—the fundamental ingredients of sweets.

The ingredients used include 'Iri-no Sugar,' produced using traditional methods dating back to the Edo period; 'New Moon Salt,' made from seawater drawn during the new moon; and free-range eggs and pasteurized milk from Kinoe Dairy—all carefully selected for their provenance.

As these ingredients subtly vary in flavor and condition with the seasons and climate, the brand meticulously adjusts the taste and texture to match their characteristics.

'Essence' aims to become a new staple—a premium yet universally giftable cookie tin that allows recipients to appreciate the stories behind the ingredients and the refined flavors.

[Features of 'Essence']

1｜A Cookie Tin That Celebrates Seasonal Character

Ingredients crafted by hand with deep respect for local terroir naturally shift in flavor and texture with the seasons and climate.

Even something as simple as 'salt' varies: the mild 'Spring Salt,' infused with fresh greenery and newborn seaweed; the robust 'Summer Salt,' the artisan's pride of the year; and the serene 'Winter Salt,' drawn from the winter sea.

Though these delicate, shifting ingredients are unsuitable for mass production, their distinct seasonal personalities can be truly appreciated.

2｜Six Varieties with Distinct Aromas and Textures

Our confections are intentionally simple, designed to highlight the subtle flavor shifts across seasons.

Precisely because of this, we carefully craft each cookie to deliver unique sensory experiences—light melt-in-the-mouth textures, rich aromas, and lingering aftertastes—tailored to the featured ingredient.

By attentively adjusting the heat, dough consistency, and thickness during baking, we create cookies where the ingredients and aromas truly unfold. Each tin is thoughtfully curated with care.

Traditional 'Iri-no Sugar' from the Edo period

3｜Preserving Landscapes Worth Protecting

When sourcing ingredients, we absorb not only where they were grown, what winds blew, and which seasons they endured, but also the landscapes and producers' philosophies behind them, weaving these into our confections.

For example, 'Iri-no Sugar' from Kuroshio Town, Kochi Prefecture, preserves a production method unchanged since the Edo period.

Sugarcane has its season, and a single producer oversees the entire process from cultivation to sugar refining.

We receive not just the sugar itself, but the enduring legacy of craftsmanship passed down through generations.

[Product Contents]

New Moon Salt Sablé

Made with 'New Moon Salt' from Kuroshio Town, Kochi Prefecture. Features a delicate, melt-in-the-mouth texture and a gently lingering salt aftertaste.

Iri-no Satofu Chocolate Cookie

Uses 'Iri-no Sugar' from Kuroshio Town, Kochi Prefecture, a method passed down since the Edo period. 'Satofu' derives from the Edo-era term for sugar. A chocolate cookie with a deep, rich aroma.

Kinoe Milk Sablé

Made with pasteurized milk from Kinoe Dairy. Light texture with a gentle, comforting milky flavor.

Citrus Langueshao

Features naturally cultivated citrus from Uwajima, made into house-made confiture. A vibrant, wild citrus flavor with a light, crisp texture.

Kuroshichi Kinako Cookie

Uses Hokkaido's native black soybean variety, Kuroshichi. Features the roasted aroma of kinako (soybean flour) and a crisp, melt-in-the-mouth texture.

Cinnamon Cookie

Made with free-range fertilized eggs and organic Ceylon cinnamon. A high-quality cookie with a sweet, aromatic fragrance.

[Product Details]

Product Name: 'Essence'
Launch Date: June 20, 2026 (Saturday)
Price: ¥4,320 (tax included; ¥4,000 before tax)
Dimensions: 210 × 90 × H30 mm
Contents: New Moon Salt Sablé, Iri-no Satofu Chocolate Cookie, Kinoe Milk Sablé, Citrus Langueshao, Kuroshichi Kinako Cookie, Cinnamon Cookie

[Opening Commemoration at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi]

Blended with green tea, anise hyssop, and bay leaf

To commemorate the opening, customers who purchase 'Essence' at the Nihombashi Mitsukoshi store will receive one sachet of an original early-summer blended tea, 'Chōcha 'Ruri' (Tea Harmony 'Ruri').

*While supplies last; limited quantity

[Future Developments]

To share the story behind 40 years of craftsmanship, PAS DE DEUX has launched the 'PDD Material Research Institute.' We are also preparing an Instagram account, 'PDD.L' (provisional name), to introduce ingredients, producers, regional landscapes, and chefs' deep dives into food.

This account will share discoveries about ingredient encounters, seasonal transitions, and the insights behind confectionery creation.

[Store Overview]

Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, 1st Basement Floor, Western Confectionery Section
1-4-1 Nihombashimurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8001
Business hours and closing days follow the department store's schedule

https://www.mistore.jp/store/nihombashi.html

[About PAS DE DEUX]

Founded in 1985. PAS DE DEUX selects ingredients alongside producers who engage with local terroir and living things, offering baked goods, fresh confections, and gifts. Viewing confectionery as part of food culture, the brand practices confectionery creation born from 'the beauty of subtraction.'

Headquarters: 4-14-3 Higashioomiya, Minuma-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Factory shop and parking available

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[Inquiries]

PASDEDEUX Co., Ltd. CECIO

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