Curious George x Hankyu Railway Collaboration Project "Let's Go! Cheerful George Train" - Hankyu Railway to Sell Collaboration Food at Hotels in Osaka, Takarazuka, and Tokyo Shinbashi

Hankyu Hanshin Hotels Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Fukushima Ward; President: Hidetoshi Koizumi) will be selling "Curious George x Hankyu Railway" collaboration food for a limited time from Tuesday, August 4, to Monday, November 9, at the following hotels: Hotel Hankyu International, Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA, Hotel Hanshin Osaka, Takarazuka Hotel, and Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo.

This initiative is part of the "Curious George x Hankyu Railway" collaboration project, "Let's Go! Cheerful George Train," in which the hotels are participating. We have prepared Italian lunch sets, Japanese-style lunch boxes, and takeout breads and cakes.

"Curious George" is a character who will celebrate his 85th anniversary in 2026 and has been broadcast in Japan for many years. The heartwarming stories of George, who is full of curiosity and always wants to learn, and the Man with the Yellow Hat, his guardian and best friend, continue to be loved by many, especially children. The collaboration food has been cutely designed with "Curious George" and Hankyu Railway as motifs, and is designed to be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to parents and grandparents.

<Overview>

[Sales Period] Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - Monday, November 9, 2026

[Hotels and Stores Selling Products]

Hotel Name

Store Name

Hotel Hankyu International

Boulangerie & Pâtisserie "Andante"

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Italian Dining "Grigliato Cuoca"

Hotel Hanshin Osaka

Japanese Cuisine & Tempura "Kazakura"

Takarazuka Hotel

Buffet & Cafe Restaurant "Ensemble"

Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo

World Buffet "Etoile"

Pâtisserie "Le Doux Bric"

[Hotel Gourmet Special Site] https://www.hankyu-hotel.com/group/campaign/curiousgeorge

<Collaboration Food Product Introduction>

Curious George x Hankyu Railway Banana Cream Bread

This bread features a baked-in image of "George" wearing a "Curious George x Hankyu Railway" original design hat on yogurt-kneaded dough, filled with banana pieces, banana cream, and chocolate. It will be handed over with a sticker featuring designs of "George" and "Hundley."

Location

Hotel Hankyu International

Boulangerie & Pâtisserie "Andante"

Price

450 yen

*Available from around 1:00 PM daily

*Takeout only

Curious George x Hankyu Railway

Italian Lunch Set with Cappuccino

A four-course collaboration lunch set combining dishes recommended by "Cuoca" with menu items that explore "George's" characteristics.

After the meal, a latte art featuring the "Curious George x Hankyu Railway" original design will be served.

Location

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Italian Dining "Grigliato Cuoca"

Price 5,000 yen

Curious George x Hankyu Railway

Japanese-style Lunch BOX & Dessert Plate

This meal set includes a shrimp and tofu dish shaped like the "Man with the Yellow Hat's" hat, a banana-shaped thick omelet, and other cute dishes, served with seafood chirashi sushi.

For dessert, please enjoy cakes inspired by Hankyu Railway and "George" drawing pictures.

Location

Hotel Hanshin Osaka

Japanese Cuisine & Tempura "Kazakura"

Price

4,300 yen

*Reservations required by 12:00 PM the day before

*Weekdays only

Exclusion dates: Wednesday, August 12 - Friday, August 14

Curious George x Hankyu Railway Cheerful Dessert Plate

This cute optional dessert consists of three items inspired by "George's" favorites, including a strawberry and vanilla mousse modeled after the yellow hat, the trademark of the "Man with the Yellow Hat." It is adorned with three colorful, paint-like sauces.

Location

Takarazuka Hotel

Buffet & Cafe Restaurant "Ensemble"

Price

877 yen

*Reservations required 3 days in advance

*Optional dessert for the buffet

(Cannot be ordered as a standalone item.)

Curious George x Hankyu Railway Banana Pie

An optional dessert featuring a pie baked with banana and chocolate cream, and a cookie decorated with the Hankyu Railway. This is a charming plate with a cute "George" smiling while wearing the "Curious George x Hankyu Railway" original design hat.

Location

Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo

World Buffet "Etoile"

Price

877 yen

*Reservations required 2 days in advance

*Optional dessert for the buffet

(Cannot be ordered as a standalone item.)

Curious George x Hankyu Railway Caramel Banane

A moist chocolate cake topped with caramel cream banana mousse and raspberry mousse. It is served with a chocolate decoration depicting a Hankyu station sign with "George" peeking out.

Location

Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo

Pâtisserie "Le Doux Bric"

Price

877 yen

*Takeout only

★About Curious George

The picture book "Curious George," published by Rey in 1941, will celebrate its memorable 85th anniversary in 2026. George, the "little monkey" full of curiosity who causes adorable mischief and adventures, has become a representative character of the picture book series. The anime version of George, now in its 19th year on NHK Eテレ, is also loved by many across generations. Since its 80th anniversary in 2021, new dining cafes and interactive playground facilities have opened. The lineup of merchandise has also expanded year by year, making it a character popular with all genders and ages.

*Please include the following credit when posting images, etc.

*All images are for illustrative purposes only.

*Quantities are limited and will be available until supplies last.

*Prices listed include consumption tax and service charge (some stores do not charge a service charge).

*Business hours and other details may change without notice due to circumstances. Please check the official website before visiting.

*This product was planned by Neutral Corporation Co., Ltd. under a product licensing agreement with Universal Studios Licensing LLC.

*Regarding the "Curious George x Hankyu Railway" collaboration project, Hankyu Corporation has also issued a press release on the same date as this release. Please refer to it as well.

Hankyu Corporation News Release

https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/06/a06fb7bbb20608e65db0d9f13ea6f5e71ac3d712.pdf

(c) Universal City Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. Curious George and related characters, created by Margret and H. A. Rey, are copyrighted and registered by HarperCollins Publishers L.L.C. and used under license. All rights reserved.

(c)Hankyu Corp.

Hankyu Hanshin Hotels Co., Ltd. https://www.hankyu-hotel.com/

Release https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/06/f08ef411c9c7567de46f1e1526cb2827353038a3.pdf

Issued by: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.

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