Proud of Its “Chunky Edamame Texture”! Overwhelmingly Chunky × Overwhelmingly Chewy! Launching 3 New Zunda Sweets, Including the Greatly Evolved New “Chilled Zunda Dorayaki” — Online Sales Now Available for the First Time!

Ogashi no Taiyou

Taiyo-sha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Inakura 293, Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture; CEO: Masakatsu Kataoka) announces the launch of three limited summer zunda sweets under the name 'Summer Mochi-Mochi Zunda Trio' starting Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from its long-standing confectionery brand 'Ogashi no Taiyou' in Chiba Prefecture.

[Products for Sale]

[New Item] 'Zunda Dorayaki' — Chewy pancake skin with melting whipped cream

'Zunda Daifuku' — Stretchy mochi with rich, chunky zunda filling

'Zunda Dango' — Freshly grilled skewers with smooth, flowing zunda filling

This year’s theme: 'Chewy × Chunky'.

All three products feature a special zunda filling designed to deliver both a chewy texture and the satisfying bite of edamame beans. The way the zunda filling shines varies depending on the skin or mochi type, offering three distinct experiences. Try them all and discover your favorite 'chewy × chunky' combination. This year, for the first time, 'Zunda Dorayaki' and 'Zunda Daifuku' will be available for online purchase and shipped nationwide.

[Sales Locations]

All physical stores of Ogashi no Taiyou

Online Shop (Rakuten Market Store): https://item.rakuten.co.jp/etaiyou/zunda/

The moment you bite in — 'Wow, pure edamame!' — a rich aroma and deep flavor define our special zunda paste.

At Ogashi no Taiyou, our zunda paste is so rich and authentic that one bite makes you exclaim, 'This is edamame!'

A dream for edamame lovers — 'Overwhelming Chunkiness'

We carefully grind edamame while preserving a perfect amount of texture, so every bite bursts with the natural deliciousness of fresh edamame. The bean size is just right — not too big, not too small — delivering a uniquely satisfying, chunky mouthfeel.

Rich yet refreshing — the surprising 'melt-in-mouth' texture

We blend finely ground, flavorful edamame with smooth, silky white bean paste in the perfect balance. You get full bean texture without any fibrous residue, melting away elegantly on the tongue — a truly exceptional filling.

Perfect for summer — the addictive 'sweet-salty' balance

The rich aroma of soybeans paired with a subtle saltiness is ideal for hot weather. This delicate sweet-salty balance avoids heaviness, leaving a clean aftertaste that makes you want to eat more, even on sweltering days.

[New Item] Zunda Dorayaki

~So delicious it’s unreal! This year, enjoy a chilled, luxurious 'raw dorayaki'!~

The long-loved 'Zunda Dorayaki', previously sold as a plain dorayaki, has been dramatically upgraded into the highly anticipated new 'Zunda Dorayaki'.

The biggest upgrade? The beloved 'suction-like chewy skin' of Ogashi no Taiyou has evolved to a new level. Inside this prized skin, our artisans have packed to the absolute limit: rich homemade zunda paste and light, milky whipped cream. The result is a premium, chilled Japanese-Western fusion dorayaki experience.

The star of the show — this incredible 'chewiness'!

A special chewy skin so enticing, you’ll want to pull it apart!

The densely prepared batter offers a delightful elasticity and satisfying bite — you’ll instinctively grip it tightly before tearing off a piece.

And when you bite in, a generous flood of zunda paste and whipped cream spills out.

One bite releases the roasted dorayaki aroma through your nose, filling your mouth with flavor. At the center, the whipped cream oozes out — fluffy, creamy, rich. The shift from traditional Japanese roasted sweetness to Western milky creaminess creates a unique contrast you won’t find in any other zunda dessert!

Wrapped in milky whipped cream, the filling gains a smoothness, richness, and harmony impossible with zunda paste alone.

The harmony of melting cream, the bold texture of edamame chunks, and the soft chew of the mochi-like skin create a special symphony unique to this dorayaki. Despite its substantial weight, it’s so rich yet refreshing that you’ll find yourself finishing it without noticing — perfect for summer indulgence.

~The 'trade-secret chewy skin' that captivates everyone who tastes it~

The dorayaki skin, often considered the soul of the treat, is crafted with extraordinary care.

Each piece is carefully grilled by hand, achieving the perfect balance of chewy, moist, and fluffy. It has the luxurious softness of a high-end pancake, yet carries the deep, authentic aroma of traditional Japanese confectionery. The suction-like texture and perfect elasticity with every bite are unforgettable. The quality is so high you’ll want to eat another skin alone — the result of countless trials and Taiyo’s secret technique (the secret to its deliciousness is a company secret ♪).

Filling these prized skins is done entirely by hand. To prevent crushing the delicate filling and cream, each is wrapped gently and carefully, like cradling a beloved child.

The taste is truly —

\ So delicious it’s unreal! /

Staff members are so confident they display this pop-up sign in stores!

'It’s genuinely delicious — please try it at least once!'

This sign, born from staff passion, is your signal at the storefront ♪

Zunda Daifuku

~The richest zunda flavor around! A chewy, stretchy chilled daifuku~

The moment you bite in — cool, chewy, and soft. This daifuku offers a uniquely refreshing taste, different from room-temperature versions — a special summer treat. Made with soft, elastic mochi from premium Chiba-grown glutinous rice, pounded the traditional way with mortar and pestle, and generously filled with our special zunda paste.

The moment you take a bite, the flavor bursts in your mouth —

This 'generously chunky zunda filling'!

The rich taste of edamame and the intentionally preserved chunky texture flood your mouth, delivering the pure, unfiltered deliciousness of authentic zunda.

But the appeal isn’t just in the filling.

Ogashi no Taiyou also prides itself on 'truly delicious mochi'.

Even when chilled, the mochi feels surprisingly soft and bouncy to the touch.

And it boasts an impressive elasticity — it stretches beautifully, 'beyooooon'!

The carefully selected Chiba-grown glutinous rice is remarkably smooth with no off-flavors, never overpowering the fresh, clean taste of the edamame. In fact, it enhances the zunda flavor like nothing else. As you chew, the umami of zunda unfolds, and the filling melts smoothly at mouth temperature, perfectly harmonizing with the soft, silky mochi.

The combination of the mochi’s pure sweetness and the edamame’s bold presence.

This is Ogashi no Taiyou’s confident offering — a summer-limited daifuku that mochi lovers won’t be able to resist.

~The secret to delicious mochi: artisan craftsmanship creating silk-like smoothness~

Ogashi no Taiyou’s daifuku follows traditional, authentic methods, with skilled artisans carefully crafting each piece using 'steaming' and 'pounding'.

First, premium Chiba-grown glutinous rice is slowly steamed in bamboo steamers. The hot, freshly steamed rice is immediately transferred to a traditional mortar while still piping hot. The artisan carefully judges the dough’s condition, gradually adding water to adjust smoothness, and powerfully pounds the rice until every grain is completely broken down.

This thorough process creates mochi