[Cheese Garden] 'YAMAYURI' Rare Cheesecake: A Fusion of Rich Milk Flavor and Soft Sweetness, Using 100% Ricotta Cheese from Nasu, Tochigi

Cheese Garden (Kuniya Co., Ltd., HQ: Nasushiobara, Tochigi; President: Rei Kubota), a member of the Colowide Group, will release 'YAMAYURI' in limited quantities at its Nasu Main Store starting Saturday, May 9, 2026. *Images are for illustrative purposes.* 'YAMAYURI' is a light, melt-in-your-mouth rare cheesecake that captures the milkiness, richness, and sweetness of ricotta cheese. It is crafted using 100% ricotta cheese from 'so-boku,' a cheese workshop in Nasu that produces cheese using milk from Jersey and Holstein cows raised on high-quality grass. This product is a unique creation that combines Cheese Garden's long-standing confectionery techniques with the beautiful nature of Nasu. Because each piece is carefully handcrafted by artisans to respect the individuality of the ingredients, it will be sold in limited quantities each month exclusively at the Nasu Main Store. Please enjoy a relaxing time or a wonderful moment with your loved ones with Cheese Garden's sweets. [YAMAYURI: A Simple yet High-Quality Flavor Leveraging the Character of Ingredients] This rare cheesecake offers a rich aroma combined with a mellow, naturally sweet taste. Upon the first bite, the fresh, gentle milk scent of ricotta cheese and a subtle sweetness spread across the palate. The product name 'YAMAYURI' (Golden-rayed Lily) was chosen to reflect the 'white color,' 'light texture,' and 'elegance' of the ricotta cheese, overlapping with the dignified presence of lilies blooming in the nature of Nasu. The packaging features a pure white box with orange foil stamping for the product name and other details, and jade-green English text describing the product concept, creating a high-quality design inspired by the colors of the lily. Nasu, Tochigi, where rich nature and a sophisticated resort atmosphere coexist, is known as a 'sacred land of dairy farming,' producing the most raw milk in Honshu. This product is a perfect souvenir that captures the 'Nasu-ness' unique to a region with thriving dairy farming. Product Name: YAMAYURI Price: 4,800 yen (tax included) Release Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Available Store: Nasu Main Store *Quantities are limited each month; availability is subject to stock. [Introduction of Cheese Garden Cheesecake Products] At Cheese Garden, we develop and sell various cheese sweets with the desire to deliver warm and happy moments through our products. *Product availability may vary by store type. - Goyotei Cheesecake: 1,680 yen (tax included) A baked cheesecake that has celebrated its 32nd year since its launch in 1994. It is Cheese Garden's most popular product, featuring a moist texture and rich flavor. It won the Gold Award in the Food and Beverage category of the 57th Japan Food Selection. - Basque Cheesecake: 2,480 yen (tax included) Cheese Garden's original basque cheesecake uses only the yolks of 'Nasu Goyo eggs,' allowing you to enjoy the richness of cheese and the depth of the eggs. - NASU WHITE Fromage Blanc: 2,480 yen (tax included) A smooth rare cheesecake featuring a crunchy cookie base topped with rich cream cheese and homemade raspberry jam sandwiched in between. - Shirasagi: 3,980 yen (tax included) A special three-layered cheesecake with a maple and hazelnut base, topped with baked cheese filling made from several types of cheese and coated in sour cream. [About Cheese Garden] Together with the beautiful nature of Nasu. Cheese Garden is a western confectionery brand that offers a variety of products centered on cheese, including the 'Goyotei Cheesecake,' cheese cookies, and galette cheese. The brand has expanded beyond Tochigi to Hokkaido, Miyagi, Gunma, Saitama, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Aichi, and Osaka. Some stores also offer dining and cafe services. [Brand Site] https://cheesegarden.jp/ [About Kuniya Co., Ltd.] Founded in 1984. The company operates sweet brands originating from Nasu Kogen, Tochigi, including 'Cheese Garden,' the chocolate specialty store 'N-CACAO Chocolate,' and 'Cafe & Garden Shirasagi-tei,' a restaurant surrounded by nature. Additionally, it operates 'Grindelberg,' a brand that combines traditional confectionery making with originality.