【Mid-Year Gifts & Summer Gifts】New Ice Creams and Nama Chocolate Sandwiches Arrive! VANILLABEANS, a Craft Chocolate Specialty Store from Yokohama, Launches Summer-Limited Sweets in Stores from June 18th
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- 【Mid-Year Gifts & Summer Gifts】New Ice Creams and Nama Chocolate Sandwiches Arrive! VANILLABEANS, a Craft Chocolate Specialty Store from Yokohama, Launches Summer-Limited Sweets in Stores from June 18th
- VANILLABEANS, a craft chocolate specialty store from Yokohama, is launching its new summer-limited sweets, including two new flavors of "Shoko-la" and a renewed series of its cup ice cream "VANILLABEANS THE ICE," in its physical stores starting June 18th. The lineup is perfect for mid-year and summer gifts.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 12, 2026
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VANILLABEANS, a craft chocolate specialty store from Yokohama, is launching its new summer-limited sweets, including two new flavors of "Shoko-la" and a renewed series of its cup ice cream "VANILLABEANS THE ICE," in its physical stores starting June 18th. The lineup is perfect for mid-year and summer gifts.
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- 【Mid-Year Gifts & Summer Gifts】New Ice Creams and Nama Chocolate Sandwiches Arrive! VANILLABEANS, a Craft Chocolate Specialty Store from Yokohama, Launches Summer-Limited Sweets in Stores from June 18th (June 12, 2026), PR Times
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- June 12, 2026
VANILLABEANS, a craft chocolate specialty store from Yokohama, is launching its new summer-limited sweets, including two new flavors of "Shoko-la" and a renewed series of its cup ice cream "VANILLABEANS THE ICE," in its physical stores starting June 18th. The lineup is perfect for mid-year and summer gifts.
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CHOCOLATE DESIGN Inc. (CEO: Masahiro Otsuki, Headquarters: Yokohama) announces that its Yokohama-based craft chocolate specialty store, VANILLABEANS, will begin selling new summer-limited sweets in its physical stores from Thursday, June 18th. These sweets are ideal for mid-year gifts and summer gifts, and are currently available for pre-sale on the online shop.
This year, two new flavors inspired by summer will be introduced for "Shoko-la," the store's No. 1 best-selling nama chocolate cookie sandwich. Additionally, their homemade ice cream, "VANILLABEANS THE ICE," which focuses on "cacao as the star," has been renewed with a new series designed for enjoyment even in the hot season. The lineup is recommended not only as summer gifts for those you care about but also for family gatherings, get-togethers with friends, and moments at home.
New Sweets Gifts Recommended for Mid-Year and Summer Gifts
Summer Gift (4 pcs)
Summer Gift (8 pcs)
Product Name: "Summer Gift" (4 pcs / 8 pcs) [Renewed]
Price: 4 pcs - ¥1,987 (tax included) / 8 pcs - ¥3,974 (tax included)
This is a limited-edition seasonal set featuring four flavors of "Shoko-la," VANILLABEANS' signature product loved for over 20 years. In addition to the classic bitter chocolate "Mild Cacao" and milk chocolate "Rich Milk," two refreshing new flavors perfect for summer, "Coconut Pineapple" and "Salted Vanilla," make their debut. They can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. Recommended as gifts for family and friends, or as a summer greeting for those you appreciate.
Summer Gift (4 pcs)
Summer Gift (8 pcs)
Contents:
Shoko-la Mild Cacao, Shoko-la Rich Milk, Shoko-la Coconut Pineapple (New), Shoko-la Salted Vanilla (New)
*1 of each for the 4-piece set, 2 of each for the 8-piece set.
Sales Period:
[Online Shop] Monday, June 1, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026
[Physical Stores] Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
*Limited quantities available for both, sales end when stock runs out.
Sales Locations:
[Online Shop] Official Website, Rakuten Ichiba Store, Yahoo! Shopping Store, Amazon Store, au PAY Market (4-piece set only)
[Physical Stores (4-piece set only)] Minatomirai Main Store, Kawasaki Store, Roastery Hammerhead, Bayside, Roastery Tokyo, Terrace Mall Shonan Store, Shin-Yokohama Store, LaLaport Ebina Store, Yokohama Takashimaya Store
Individual Items Recommended for Home Consumption
Product Name: "Shoko-la Coconut Pineapple" [New]
Price: ¥496 (tax included)
A tropical new flavor combining white chocolate ganache with coconut milk and dried pineapple. The sweet aroma of coconut and the texture of chunky pineapple pieces serve as accents. A fruity taste reminiscent of the tropics fills your mouth.
*Contains liquor for flavoring.
Sales Period:
[Online Shop] Monday, June 1, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026
[Physical Stores] Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
*Limited quantities available for both, sales end when stock runs out.
Sales Locations:
[Online Shop] Official Website
[Physical Stores] Minatomirai Main Store, Kawasaki Store, Roastery Hammerhead, Bayside, Terrace Mall Shonan Store, Shin-Yokohama Store, LaLaport Ebina Store, Yokohama Takashimaya Store
Product Name: "Shoko-la Salted Vanilla" [New]
Price: ¥496 (tax included)
A new flavor made with rich white chocolate, vanilla, and a hint of salt from Okinawa. The saltiness enhances the sweetness of the white chocolate. It's a well-balanced taste with the harmonious blend of the ganache's mellow sweetness and the cocoa cookie's slight bitterness.
Sales Period:
[Online Shop] Monday, June 1, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026
[Physical Stores] Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
*Limited quantities available for both, sales end when stock runs out.
Sales Locations:
[Online Shop] Official Website
[Physical Stores] Minatomirai Main Store, Kawasaki Store, Roastery Hammerhead, Bayside, Terrace Mall Shonan Store, Shin-Yokohama Store, LaLaport Ebina Store, Yokohama Takashimaya Store
New Series Launched for Summer-Limited Cup Ice Cream
VANILLABEANS THE ICE (12 pcs)
Product Name: "VANILLABEANS THE ICE" (6 pcs / 12 pcs) [Renewed]
Price: 6 pcs - ¥4,000 (tax included) and up / 12 pcs - ¥7,240 (tax included) and up
*Free shipping on the online shop.
*Sold individually in physical stores: ¥540 (tax included) per piece.
"VANILLABEANS THE ICE" is an ice cream where "cacao is the star," carefully roasted from select cacao beans worldwide to capture each bean's unique characteristics. This year, a new "on" series is introduced, allowing for enjoyment with toppings. In addition to three flavors – "Rich Bitter on Ganache" topped with rich nama chocolate, "Rich Milk on Natsumikan" combining milk chocolate ice cream with refreshing citrus sauce, and "Rich White on Berry" layering white chocolate ice cream with sweet and sour berry sauce – "Rich Ecuador Cacao," made with rare Arriba cacao from Ecuador, is available exclusively for the 12-piece set.
Rich Bitter on Ganache
Rich Milk on Natsumikan
Rich White on Berry
Rich Ecuador Cacao
Contents:
[6 pcs]
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich Bitter on Ganache x2
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich Milk on Natsumikan x2
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich White on Berry x2
[12 pcs]
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich Bitter on Ganache x3
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich Milk on Natsumikan x3
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich White on Berry x3
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich Ecuador Cacao x3
*Sold individually in physical stores. Flavors available may vary by store.
Sales Period:
[Online Shop] Monday, June 1, 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
[Physical Stores] Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
*Limited quantities available for both, sales end when stock runs out.
*Sales periods may vary by store and flavor in physical stores.
Sales Locations:
[Online Shop] Official Website, Rakuten Ichiba Store, Yahoo! Shopping Store, Amazon Store
[Physical Stores (Individual items only)] Minatomirai Main Store, Kawasaki Store, Bayside, Terrace Mall Shonan Store, LaLaport Ebina Store
*Flavors available may vary by store in physical stores.
VANILLABEANS THE ICE (12 pcs)
Rich Bitter on Ganache
Rich White on Berry
Yokohama-based ice cream with the aroma of cacao's unique character
This year, two new flavors inspired by summer will be introduced for "Shoko-la," the store's No. 1 best-selling nama chocolate cookie sandwich. Additionally, their homemade ice cream, "VANILLABEANS THE ICE," which focuses on "cacao as the star," has been renewed with a new series designed for enjoyment even in the hot season. The lineup is recommended not only as summer gifts for those you care about but also for family gatherings, get-togethers with friends, and moments at home.
New Sweets Gifts Recommended for Mid-Year and Summer Gifts
Summer Gift (4 pcs)
Summer Gift (8 pcs)
Product Name: "Summer Gift" (4 pcs / 8 pcs) [Renewed]
Price: 4 pcs - ¥1,987 (tax included) / 8 pcs - ¥3,974 (tax included)
This is a limited-edition seasonal set featuring four flavors of "Shoko-la," VANILLABEANS' signature product loved for over 20 years. In addition to the classic bitter chocolate "Mild Cacao" and milk chocolate "Rich Milk," two refreshing new flavors perfect for summer, "Coconut Pineapple" and "Salted Vanilla," make their debut. They can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. Recommended as gifts for family and friends, or as a summer greeting for those you appreciate.
Summer Gift (4 pcs)
Summer Gift (8 pcs)
Contents:
Shoko-la Mild Cacao, Shoko-la Rich Milk, Shoko-la Coconut Pineapple (New), Shoko-la Salted Vanilla (New)
*1 of each for the 4-piece set, 2 of each for the 8-piece set.
Sales Period:
[Online Shop] Monday, June 1, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026
[Physical Stores] Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
*Limited quantities available for both, sales end when stock runs out.
Sales Locations:
[Online Shop] Official Website, Rakuten Ichiba Store, Yahoo! Shopping Store, Amazon Store, au PAY Market (4-piece set only)
[Physical Stores (4-piece set only)] Minatomirai Main Store, Kawasaki Store, Roastery Hammerhead, Bayside, Roastery Tokyo, Terrace Mall Shonan Store, Shin-Yokohama Store, LaLaport Ebina Store, Yokohama Takashimaya Store
Individual Items Recommended for Home Consumption
Product Name: "Shoko-la Coconut Pineapple" [New]
Price: ¥496 (tax included)
A tropical new flavor combining white chocolate ganache with coconut milk and dried pineapple. The sweet aroma of coconut and the texture of chunky pineapple pieces serve as accents. A fruity taste reminiscent of the tropics fills your mouth.
*Contains liquor for flavoring.
Sales Period:
[Online Shop] Monday, June 1, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026
[Physical Stores] Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
*Limited quantities available for both, sales end when stock runs out.
Sales Locations:
[Online Shop] Official Website
[Physical Stores] Minatomirai Main Store, Kawasaki Store, Roastery Hammerhead, Bayside, Terrace Mall Shonan Store, Shin-Yokohama Store, LaLaport Ebina Store, Yokohama Takashimaya Store
Product Name: "Shoko-la Salted Vanilla" [New]
Price: ¥496 (tax included)
A new flavor made with rich white chocolate, vanilla, and a hint of salt from Okinawa. The saltiness enhances the sweetness of the white chocolate. It's a well-balanced taste with the harmonious blend of the ganache's mellow sweetness and the cocoa cookie's slight bitterness.
Sales Period:
[Online Shop] Monday, June 1, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026
[Physical Stores] Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
*Limited quantities available for both, sales end when stock runs out.
Sales Locations:
[Online Shop] Official Website
[Physical Stores] Minatomirai Main Store, Kawasaki Store, Roastery Hammerhead, Bayside, Terrace Mall Shonan Store, Shin-Yokohama Store, LaLaport Ebina Store, Yokohama Takashimaya Store
New Series Launched for Summer-Limited Cup Ice Cream
VANILLABEANS THE ICE (12 pcs)
Product Name: "VANILLABEANS THE ICE" (6 pcs / 12 pcs) [Renewed]
Price: 6 pcs - ¥4,000 (tax included) and up / 12 pcs - ¥7,240 (tax included) and up
*Free shipping on the online shop.
*Sold individually in physical stores: ¥540 (tax included) per piece.
"VANILLABEANS THE ICE" is an ice cream where "cacao is the star," carefully roasted from select cacao beans worldwide to capture each bean's unique characteristics. This year, a new "on" series is introduced, allowing for enjoyment with toppings. In addition to three flavors – "Rich Bitter on Ganache" topped with rich nama chocolate, "Rich Milk on Natsumikan" combining milk chocolate ice cream with refreshing citrus sauce, and "Rich White on Berry" layering white chocolate ice cream with sweet and sour berry sauce – "Rich Ecuador Cacao," made with rare Arriba cacao from Ecuador, is available exclusively for the 12-piece set.
Rich Bitter on Ganache
Rich Milk on Natsumikan
Rich White on Berry
Rich Ecuador Cacao
Contents:
[6 pcs]
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich Bitter on Ganache x2
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich Milk on Natsumikan x2
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich White on Berry x2
[12 pcs]
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich Bitter on Ganache x3
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich Milk on Natsumikan x3
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich White on Berry x3
VANILLABEANS THE ICE - Rich Ecuador Cacao x3
*Sold individually in physical stores. Flavors available may vary by store.
Sales Period:
[Online Shop] Monday, June 1, 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
[Physical Stores] Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
*Limited quantities available for both, sales end when stock runs out.
*Sales periods may vary by store and flavor in physical stores.
Sales Locations:
[Online Shop] Official Website, Rakuten Ichiba Store, Yahoo! Shopping Store, Amazon Store
[Physical Stores (Individual items only)] Minatomirai Main Store, Kawasaki Store, Bayside, Terrace Mall Shonan Store, LaLaport Ebina Store
*Flavors available may vary by store in physical stores.
VANILLABEANS THE ICE (12 pcs)
Rich Bitter on Ganache
Rich White on Berry
Yokohama-based ice cream with the aroma of cacao's unique character
FAQ
When do VANILLABEANS' summer-limited sweets go on sale?
Sales in physical stores begin on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Pre-sales have already started on the online shop from Monday, June 1, 2026.
What are the new flavors for "Shoko-la"?
The new flavors are "Coconut Pineapple" and "Salted Vanilla." These are included in the "Summer Gift" set.
What new series are available for the renewed ice cream "VANILLABEANS THE ICE"?
The new "on" series includes "Rich Bitter on Ganache," "Rich Milk on Natsumikan," and "Rich White on Berry." A limited "Rich Ecuador Cacao" is also available for the 12-piece set.
Where are VANILLABEANS' physical stores located?
There are multiple stores in the Yokohama and Tokyo areas, including Minatomirai Main Store, Kawasaki Store, Roastery Hammerhead, Bayside, Roastery Tokyo, Terrace Mall Shonan Store, Shin-Yokohama Store, LaLaport Ebina Store, and Yokohama Takashimaya Store.
Where can I purchase these summer-limited sweets?
They are available for purchase on the online shop (Official Website, Rakuten Ichiba, Yahoo! Shopping, Amazon Store, au PAY Market) and at physical stores (availability may vary by product and store).