[Cheese Garden] New Summer Flavor with Harmonious Japanese-Western Taste: 'Brown Sugar Financier' Offering Deep Sweetness and Light Aftertaste

Cheese Garden (operated by Kuraya Co., Ltd., headquartered in Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, President and Representative Director: Rei Kubota), a member of the Colowide Group, will release the 'Brown Sugar Financier' on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at all Cheese Garden locations nationwide and its online shop. Cheese Garden's 'Financier' is a classic financier with a prominent flavor of fragrant butter and almonds. It is one of Cheese Garden's popular baked sweets loved by a wide range of ages and is enjoyed in various situations. Since October 2025, the brand has been offering seasonal limited flavors, providing tastes that can only be enjoyed during that specific time. This time, as a summer flavor that can be enjoyed comfortably even in the heat, the 'Brown Sugar Financier' will be sold for a limited period, bringing out the mellow sweetness and profound flavor of Okinawan brown sugar. The characteristic aroma and slight bitterness of brown sugar, which spread when baked, combine with the richness of almonds and the rich flavor of butter, offering a rounded taste where Japanese and Western elements harmonize. Furthermore, the addition of Okinawan salt tightens the sweet aftertaste appropriately, allowing you to enjoy the gentle, lingering sweetness unique to brown sugar and a clean finish. Individually wrapped for easy distribution, this product is perfect as a small gift for colleagues or friends, a souvenir for returning home, or a treat for yourself when you need a break. Enjoy a relaxing time or a wonderful time with loved ones along with Cheese Garden's sweets. 2 pieces: 650 yen (tax included) / 6 pieces: 1,950 yen (tax included) Product Name: Brown Sugar Financier Sales Price: 2 pieces 650 yen (tax included) / 6 pieces 1,950 yen (tax included) Sales Period: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Late August (planned) Sales Locations: All Cheese Garden stores, Online Shop *Product selection may vary depending on the store format. [Introduction to Cheese Garden's Seasonal Goyotei Cheesecake and Cheese Cookies] Cheese Garden develops and sells various cheese sweets with the desire to give warm, happy moments through its sweets. They offer flavors that can only be enjoyed during specific seasons, such as 'seasonal limited flavors' of 'Goyotei Cheesecake' and 'seasonal limited flavors' of baked sweets. *Product selection may vary depending on the store format. ~ 'Goyotei Lemon Cheesecake' and 'Goyotei Lemon Cheese Cookies' go on sale today, June 10th (Wednesday) ~ The 'Goyotei Lemon Cheesecake', which has been a popular seasonal item every year since 2017*, has been refreshed. By changing the ratio of lemon puree and lemon juice, the rich flavor of the cheese remains while enhancing the refreshing lemon aroma and pleasant acidity, creating a baked cheesecake perfect for summer. The creamier cheese richness, the refreshing sweetness of lemon, the moderate acidity, and a hint of bitterness blend exquisitely for a light taste. As it can be taken home at room temperature, it is perfect not only for dessert time at home but also as a seasonal gift for occasions like Ochugen (mid-year gifts) or souvenirs when visiting hometowns. *Sold under the name 'Lemon Cheesecake' from 2017 to 2019. These cheese cookies feature a crispy texture made from a dough rich in flavorful Parmesan cheese combined with a sweet and sour lemon paste. The saltiness of the Parmesan cheese enhances the sweet and sourness of the lemon, resulting in a deep flavor with a rich cheese taste. Baked at a controlled temperature to highlight the lemon flavor, the aroma of lemon spreads the moment the package is opened. With each bite, you can enjoy the milky sensation of cheese, a hint of saltiness, followed by the refreshing lemon aroma and a pleasant lingering acidity. For more details: Popular summer flavors 'Goyotei Lemon Cheesecake' and 'Goyotei Lemon Cheese Cookies' on sale from Wednesday, June 10, 2026 [About Cheese Garden] Along with the beautiful nature of Nasu. This is a Western confectionery brand delivering baked goods focused on cheese, including various cheesecakes like 'Goyotei Cheesecake', cheese cookies, and galette cheese. The brand has stores not only in Tochigi Prefecture but also in Hokkaido, Miyagi, Gunma, Saitama, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Aichi, and Osaka. Some stores also offer dining and café services. [Brand Site] https://cheesegarden.jp/ [About Kuraya Co., Ltd.] Founded in 1984. The company manages several sweet brands originating from Nasu Highlands, Tochigi Prefecture, including the Western confectionery brand 'Cheese Garden' which manufactures and sells baked goods focused on cheese like 'Goyotei Cheesecake', the chocolate specialty store 'N Cacao Chocolate', and the restaurant 'Cafe & Garden Shirasagi-tei' where you can enjoy healing time surrounded by nature. Additionally, it operates 'European Confectionery Grendelberg', a Western confectionery brand combining traditional craftsmanship with originality, and 'purecoco TOKYO', a Tokyo-born sweet brand that brings smiles with surprising textures and flavors. [Kuraya Website] http://www.kuraya-group.co.jp/