Kinokuniya Releases "Castella Futae" in Chiyogami Boxes from Nihonbashi's Historic Haibara Washi Store. Perfect for Mother's Day Gifts and Souvenirs.
Kinokuniya will sequentially release a limited gift set featuring Kyoto's Sangen-an's popular "Castella Futae" in chiyogami boxes from Nihonbashi's historic Haibara washi store, starting April 24. The designs, "Botan" (Peony) and "Marumon Hanazukushi" (Round Crest of Flowers), were chosen by confectionery can researcher Puu Nakata, making them ideal for Mother's Day or souvenirs.
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Kinokuniya will sequentially release a limited gift set featuring Kyoto's Sangen-an's popular product "Castella Futae," packaged in chiyogami boxes from Nihonbashi's historic washi store, Haibara, starting Friday, April 24, 2026. The designs adopted this time are the "Oshi-gara" (favorite patterns) selected by confectionery can researcher Puu Nakata, a long-time fan of Haibara. These include the revived "Botan" (Peony) pattern and "Marumon Hanazukushi" (Round Crest of Flowers) by Meiji-era painter Kajita Hanko.
This box, filled with Japanese beauty and stories, is recommended not only for seasonal gifts and souvenirs but also for Mother's Day, when you want to express gratitude. (Sales dates vary by store)
■ Product Overview
Kinokuniya Castella Futae (Matcha・Azuki) Botan
Kinokuniya Castella Futae (Matcha・Azuki) Marumon Hanazukushi
Selling Price: 4,298 yen each (tax included)
Release Date: Sequentially available from Friday, April 24, 2026
Sales dates vary by store.
Contents: Sangen-an "Castella Futae" (half size, equivalent to 5 slices)
Nihonbashi Haibara Chiyogami Box
About Nihonbashi Haibara's Chiyogami
Botan (Revived Pattern)
This chiyogami was revived from patterns sold by Haibara during the Meiji and Taisho eras.
It features a large depiction of peonies, symbolizing immortality and wealth, with butterfly accents adding to its splendor.
Marumon Hanazukushi
A design by Meiji-era painter Kajita Hanko. Seasonal flowers bloom like round crests, expressing the vibrant interaction between people. Its gentle and elegant appearance brightens the heart of the recipient.
About Sangen-an "Castella Futae"
Carefully selected fresh ingredients and reliable quality
Sangen-an's popular product, featuring a two-layered castella dough: one made with Kyoto Uji matcha and the other with a crushed red bean paste base, kneaded with Hokkaido Dainagon azuki beans.
You can enjoy the "futae" (double) deliciousness where different textures and flavors intertwine.
■ Nihonbashi's Historic Washi Store, Haibara (Founded in 1806)
Since its establishment in Bunka 3 (1806), this historic washi store has preserved the beauty of washi and chiyogami for over 200 years.
Its charming chiyogami patterns, rich in story and suitable for gifts, are a major appeal.
■ Kyoto Sangen-an
A specialty store for castella and roll castella, with a workshop in Fushimi, Kyoto.
Believing that the simple ingredients of eggs, sugar, and flour are perfected by the craftsman's skill and heat control, they strive to maximize the natural flavors of their ingredients in castella making.
■ About Puu Nakata (Confectionery Can Researcher)
Active as a writer who promotes the charm of confectionery cans. With a deep understanding of Kinokuniya's products, Ms. Nakata, a long-time fan of Haibara, recommended the "Oshi-gara" for this Mother's Day project.
■ Sales Stores
From April 24 (Friday)~
International (Aoyama store), Kunitachi store, Todoroki store, Kichijoji store, Kamakura store, Gransta Marunouchi store, Gransta Yaesu store, Ecute Ueno store, EQUiA Kitasenju store, Daimaru Tokyo store, Nikke Coltton Plaza store
From April 27 (Monday)~
Atre Kichijoji store, Atre Vie Mitaka store, Beans Asagaya store, Nishi-Ogikubo Station store, Lusca Hiratsuka store, CIAL Yokohama store, Hikarigaoka IMA store, SOCOLA Yoga store, Tobu Ikebukuro store, Ecute Tachikawa store, Echika Omotesando store, Lumine Shinjuku store, Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. store, Kobe Sannomiya store, Iwataya Main Store, Hiroshima Mitsukoshi store, Okayama Tenmaya store
*Sales at stores may be delayed due to logistics, weather conditions, etc.
*This is a limited-quantity product and will end once stock runs out.
*Store inventory fluctuates daily, so please inquire directly with the store for sales status.
■ Kinokuniya Homepage
https://www.e-kinokuniya.com/
■ Kinokuniya Official SNS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superkinokuniya
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinokuniya_super/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/S_kinokuniya
This box, filled with Japanese beauty and stories, is recommended not only for seasonal gifts and souvenirs but also for Mother's Day, when you want to express gratitude. (Sales dates vary by store)
■ Product Overview
Kinokuniya Castella Futae (Matcha・Azuki) Botan
Kinokuniya Castella Futae (Matcha・Azuki) Marumon Hanazukushi
Selling Price: 4,298 yen each (tax included)
Release Date: Sequentially available from Friday, April 24, 2026
Sales dates vary by store.
Contents: Sangen-an "Castella Futae" (half size, equivalent to 5 slices)
Nihonbashi Haibara Chiyogami Box
About Nihonbashi Haibara's Chiyogami
Botan (Revived Pattern)
This chiyogami was revived from patterns sold by Haibara during the Meiji and Taisho eras.
It features a large depiction of peonies, symbolizing immortality and wealth, with butterfly accents adding to its splendor.
Marumon Hanazukushi
A design by Meiji-era painter Kajita Hanko. Seasonal flowers bloom like round crests, expressing the vibrant interaction between people. Its gentle and elegant appearance brightens the heart of the recipient.
About Sangen-an "Castella Futae"
Carefully selected fresh ingredients and reliable quality
Sangen-an's popular product, featuring a two-layered castella dough: one made with Kyoto Uji matcha and the other with a crushed red bean paste base, kneaded with Hokkaido Dainagon azuki beans.
You can enjoy the "futae" (double) deliciousness where different textures and flavors intertwine.
■ Nihonbashi's Historic Washi Store, Haibara (Founded in 1806)
Since its establishment in Bunka 3 (1806), this historic washi store has preserved the beauty of washi and chiyogami for over 200 years.
Its charming chiyogami patterns, rich in story and suitable for gifts, are a major appeal.
■ Kyoto Sangen-an
A specialty store for castella and roll castella, with a workshop in Fushimi, Kyoto.
Believing that the simple ingredients of eggs, sugar, and flour are perfected by the craftsman's skill and heat control, they strive to maximize the natural flavors of their ingredients in castella making.
■ About Puu Nakata (Confectionery Can Researcher)
Active as a writer who promotes the charm of confectionery cans. With a deep understanding of Kinokuniya's products, Ms. Nakata, a long-time fan of Haibara, recommended the "Oshi-gara" for this Mother's Day project.
■ Sales Stores
From April 24 (Friday)~
International (Aoyama store), Kunitachi store, Todoroki store, Kichijoji store, Kamakura store, Gransta Marunouchi store, Gransta Yaesu store, Ecute Ueno store, EQUiA Kitasenju store, Daimaru Tokyo store, Nikke Coltton Plaza store
From April 27 (Monday)~
Atre Kichijoji store, Atre Vie Mitaka store, Beans Asagaya store, Nishi-Ogikubo Station store, Lusca Hiratsuka store, CIAL Yokohama store, Hikarigaoka IMA store, SOCOLA Yoga store, Tobu Ikebukuro store, Ecute Tachikawa store, Echika Omotesando store, Lumine Shinjuku store, Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. store, Kobe Sannomiya store, Iwataya Main Store, Hiroshima Mitsukoshi store, Okayama Tenmaya store
*Sales at stores may be delayed due to logistics, weather conditions, etc.
*This is a limited-quantity product and will end once stock runs out.
*Store inventory fluctuates daily, so please inquire directly with the store for sales status.
■ Kinokuniya Homepage
https://www.e-kinokuniya.com/
■ Kinokuniya Official SNS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superkinokuniya
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinokuniya_super/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/S_kinokuniya