[Chisa Fujioka x Eitaro] Seasonal Limited Collaboration Tin: Bite-sized Mizu-yokan
Eitaro Sohonpo, a historic Japanese confectionery founded in 1818, will release a limited-edition 'Hitokuchi Mizu-yokan' (bite-sized sweet bean jelly) in a gift tin designed by popular illustrator Chisa Fujioka on April 13, 2026. This summer gift combines traditional flavors with charming squirrel illustrations.
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The summer staple 'Hitokuchi Mizu-yokan' is now available as a gift in collaboration with illustrator Chisa Fujioka.
Designed by Chisa Fujioka, this charming tin features squirrels playing with a family of turtles, mudskippers, and other cheerful animals on a beach where southern flowers sway in the breeze.
The assortment includes 'Koshi-an' (smooth bean paste) made from Hokkaido red beans, 'Tsubushi-an' (mashed bean paste) with the rich flavor of red beans, and 'Matcha' with the fragrant taste of domestic green tea.
Please enjoy the smooth and refreshing texture chilled.
● Release Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
● Product Name: Hitokuchi Mizu-yokan - Chisa-risu Collaboration Tin
● Price: 3,240 yen (tax included)
● Available at: Eitaro Sohonpo Nihonbashi Main Store, Eitaro Sohonpo Official Online Store, department stores nationwide, supermarkets, etc.
■ About Eitaro Sohonpo:
Founded in 1818 (Bunsei 1). A confectionery manufacturing and sales company headquartered in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. The name comes from Eitaro (later Yasubei Hosoda III), who opened the Nihonbashi store in 1857 (Ansei 4). It is the oldest candy manufacturer in Japan among members of the National Candy Industry Cooperative Association. In addition to candy, they offer fresh sweets, yokan, baked sweets, and anmitsu. They also develop brands such as 'Ameya Eitaro' (specializing in candy), 'Nihonbashi Eitaro' (casual packaging), 'Tokyo Peasen' (Tokyo souvenir), and 'Karada ni Eitaro' (health-oriented). Their clients range from department stores and mass retailers to shrines and temples. With a corporate culture that values 'learning from the past to create the new,' their production sites utilize both the latest machinery and traditional techniques and equipment that are still in operation today.
Website: https://www.eitaro.com/
■ Chisa Fujioka Profile:
Graduated from Joshibi University of Art and Design in 2000. From 2001 to 2018, she was in charge of the package designs for the Tokyo confectionery store Seikotei, where her cute squirrel illustrations became popular. She is widely known as an artist who draws squirrels. Since December 2021, she has designed the cover art for the menus of the Italian wine and cafe restaurant 'Saizeriya,' which has become a hot topic. Currently, she holds solo exhibitions at department stores nationwide and is active as an illustrator in various fields. Her publications include the poem and picture book 'Squirrels' Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter' (Akaaka Sha) and the picture book 'Lily and Nut's Snowy Christmas' (Kosei Publishing).
Designed by Chisa Fujioka, this charming tin features squirrels playing with a family of turtles, mudskippers, and other cheerful animals on a beach where southern flowers sway in the breeze.
The assortment includes 'Koshi-an' (smooth bean paste) made from Hokkaido red beans, 'Tsubushi-an' (mashed bean paste) with the rich flavor of red beans, and 'Matcha' with the fragrant taste of domestic green tea.
Please enjoy the smooth and refreshing texture chilled.
● Release Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
● Product Name: Hitokuchi Mizu-yokan - Chisa-risu Collaboration Tin
● Price: 3,240 yen (tax included)
● Available at: Eitaro Sohonpo Nihonbashi Main Store, Eitaro Sohonpo Official Online Store, department stores nationwide, supermarkets, etc.
■ About Eitaro Sohonpo:
Founded in 1818 (Bunsei 1). A confectionery manufacturing and sales company headquartered in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. The name comes from Eitaro (later Yasubei Hosoda III), who opened the Nihonbashi store in 1857 (Ansei 4). It is the oldest candy manufacturer in Japan among members of the National Candy Industry Cooperative Association. In addition to candy, they offer fresh sweets, yokan, baked sweets, and anmitsu. They also develop brands such as 'Ameya Eitaro' (specializing in candy), 'Nihonbashi Eitaro' (casual packaging), 'Tokyo Peasen' (Tokyo souvenir), and 'Karada ni Eitaro' (health-oriented). Their clients range from department stores and mass retailers to shrines and temples. With a corporate culture that values 'learning from the past to create the new,' their production sites utilize both the latest machinery and traditional techniques and equipment that are still in operation today.
Website: https://www.eitaro.com/
■ Chisa Fujioka Profile:
Graduated from Joshibi University of Art and Design in 2000. From 2001 to 2018, she was in charge of the package designs for the Tokyo confectionery store Seikotei, where her cute squirrel illustrations became popular. She is widely known as an artist who draws squirrels. Since December 2021, she has designed the cover art for the menus of the Italian wine and cafe restaurant 'Saizeriya,' which has become a hot topic. Currently, she holds solo exhibitions at department stores nationwide and is active as an illustrator in various fields. Her publications include the poem and picture book 'Squirrels' Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter' (Akaaka Sha) and the picture book 'Lily and Nut's Snowy Christmas' (Kosei Publishing).