Theme: Ribbons! Enjoy the delightful world of 'Chiikawa' through moist and delicious Baumkuchen.

Katanukiya, a specialist in cut-out Baumkuchen, proudly introduces a new collaboration with 'Chiikawa,' the beloved manga series by illustrator Nagano. This unique treat features a soft, flat-baked Baumkuchen layered with a pound cake base made from egg whites for a crisp white finish. Each cake is printed and precisely cut into the shapes of Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi, all adorned with cute ribbon designs.

Can you successfully cut them out? The fun is in the process—Katanukiya’s signature experience

Gently remove the surrounding dough to cleanly release the character shapes without distortion. This delightful combination of cuteness, interactivity, and delicious flavor offers an exciting experience you won’t want to miss.

Chiikawa Cut-Out Ribbon Baum – Chiikawa (Strawberry)

A subtly sweet and tangy aroma with a refreshing strawberry flavor.

Chiikawa Cut-Out Ribbon Baum – Hachiware (Milk)

A smooth, rich, and gently comforting milky taste with a fluffy texture.

Chiikawa Cut-Out Ribbon Baum – Usagi (Maple)

A deep sweetness with a rich, aromatic maple flavor that spreads across your palate.

Chiikawa Cut-Out Ribbon Baum – 3-Piece Set

A special 3-piece set featuring one of each flavor, packaged in an exclusive sleeve-style box.

※ About the sleeve packaging: A tubular package designed to hold all three boxes side by side.

Front packaging / Back packaging

・Product Information

Product Names:

・Chiikawa Cut-Out Ribbon Baum – Chiikawa (Strawberry)

・Chiikawa Cut-Out Ribbon Baum – Hachiware (Milk)

・Chiikawa Cut-Out Ribbon Baum – Usagi (Maple)

Price: 594 JPY (tax included) per piece, 1,782 JPY for the 3-piece set

・Sales Information

July 3, 2026 (Fri): Available at all Chiikawa Land stores

Chiikawa Land (Harajuku, Osaka Umeda, Fukuoka PARCO, Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi, TOKYO Station, Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi, Nagoya PARCO, Sendai PARCO, Sapporo PARCO, Marui City Yokohama, Hiroshima PARCO, Shinsaibashi PARCO, Shinjuku, Kanazawa Forus, Ikebukuro PARCO, Kasukabe Lake Town)

July 6, 2026 (Mon): Katanukiya A cute edition Shibuya Store

※ Katanukiya Ginza Main Store and the official online shop will also carry the product sequentially. Further sales schedules will be announced via Katanukiya’s official X (@KatanukiO) and Instagram (@katanuki_ya_official) accounts as they are confirmed.

・About 'Chiikawa'

'Chiikawa' is a manga series created by illustrator Nagano, originally launched on X (formerly Twitter). It follows the heartwarming, bittersweet, and sometimes challenging daily lives of hardworking Chiikawa and his friends, including Hachiware and Usagi, each with their own unique personalities.

The franchise has expanded into merchandise, collaboration cafes, and corporate partnerships. Eight volumes of the manga, titled 'Chiikawa: Something Small and Cute,' have been published by Kodansha. The TV anime 'Chiikawa' is currently airing as part of 'Mezamashi Television' on Fuji TV. The movie 'Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island' is scheduled for release on July 24, 2026.

● Chiikawa Official Information Site 'Chiikawa Info': https://chiikawa-info.jp ● Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ngnchiikawa

● Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ngnchiikawa/

・About Katanukiya

Katanukiya is a specialty store for cut-out Baumkuchen, located in Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. We pride ourselves on our unique confectionery techniques and creative designs, crafting sweets that are not only delicious but also fun to experience.

Our flat-baked Baumkuchen is carefully layered multiple times, then scored and illustrated—this is Katanukiya’s craft. By making the final cut-out process a 'customer’s delight,' we’ve created a one-of-a-kind, experiential treat. Cut it out and enjoy!

● Katanukiya Official Brand Website: https://www.katanuki-ya.com

《Latest updates are also shared on our official SNS》

● Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/KatanukiO

● Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katanuki_ya_official

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