Students Develop Products and Menus in Collaboration with Local Stores to Promote Mitaka's Charm!

Press Release Information Title: We want to promote the charm of Mitaka! Students develop products and menus in collaboration with local stores Subtitle: Company Name: Industry: Body (first 8000 characters): ① Kyorin Apple Cookies, made with dried apricots and apples, and Mitaka-grown Amanatsu citrus peel, are born.

Kogure Kentaro Seminar from the Faculty of Policy Studies, Kyorin University, collaborated with the Western confectionery shop "U-ono Mori" in Mitaka to develop and sell "Kyorin Apple Cookies" (Kyoringo Cookie), which include semi-dried apricots and apples, as well as Mitaka-grown Amanatsu citrus peel. This product is now also available at LAWSON, the convenience store on Kyorin University's Inokashira Campus, and "Café de Repos" on the 6th floor of the outpatient building of Kyorin University Hospital.

Students' thoughts embedded in the packaging

The packaging of the Kyorin Apple Cookies is shaped like a cute apricot. When you open the box with a leaf, you will find a message from the students. "Kyoringo" is also a play on words, "Kyorin Go!", conveying the desire to encourage students active on the Mitaka stage.

A seminar student involved in this product development said, "We wanted to give shape to and disseminate the charm of Mitaka, our place of learning, with our own hands. That's how Kyorin Apple Cookies were born. We were in charge of the box design, using apricots and apples as motifs to create an appealing look that makes people want to pick it up. We paid close attention to every detail, even inside the box, incorporating ingenuity so that it can be enjoyed from the moment it's opened. The process of giving shape to an idea was by no means easy, but after repeated trial and error, we were able to complete it as a unique and special product." They also shared the scene of students selling "Kyorin Apple Cookies" at the Inokashira Campus.

Product Overview Product Name: Kyorin Apple Cookies (Kyoringo Cookie) Sales: Available from April 1, 2026 Price: 700 yen (tax included) Sales Locations: Convenience store (LAWSON) on Inokashira Campus and 6th floor of Kyorin University Hospital Outpatient Building (Café de Repos) (Mitaka City, Tokyo)

Store Information: U-ono Mori Address: 1-22-38 Iguchi, Mitaka City, Tokyo Phone: 0422-26-4051 Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Regular Holiday: Wednesday

② Limited-time "Hidamari Bouquet Plate" featuring seasonal fruits arranged like a bouquet on sale

In addition, the Kogure Seminar collaborated with "Café Ichifuji" (Café Ichifuji), a fruit parlor operated by the local greengrocer "Ichifuji," to jointly plan the original dessert "Hidamari Bouquet Plate," which lavishly uses seasonal fruits. This product is currently on sale at "Café Ichifuji" (Café Ichifuji), opened by the same store, and is offered as a limited-time menu item until Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Spring-limited original parfait leveraging student ideas

The "Hidamari Bouquet Plate" is characterized by its gorgeous appearance, featuring seasonal fruits from spring to early summer, especially abundant oranges, arranged like a bouquet. Colorful fruits are elegantly served on a single plate, making it a perfect dessert for special occasions such as entrance celebrations and anniversaries.

Regional collaboration project born from practical learning in the seminar

This initiative was carried out as part of the practical learning within the Kogure Seminar, where students were involved in product concept and plating ideas with the cooperation of Café Ichifuji.

A seminar student commented, "In this project, what left a strong impression on us was the various trials and errors made by the cafe staff. In particular, their adjustments and detailed工夫 (ingenuity) for actual service were very educational. Also, we focused on making fruits the main star and strove not to diminish their quality. Regarding the plating, we carefully considered balance and arrangement so that each fruit stands out while maintaining a gorgeous appearance. We would be delighted if you would try it." The student also mentioned that Professor Kogure, who was in charge of this project, stated, "This time, with the cooperation of U-ono Mori and Café Ichifuji, two wonderful products were born. I am truly grateful for their support in the growth of our students. I feel that there are many people in Mitaka with strong feelings. We will continue to work hard to make Mitaka a special place for our students."

Product Overview Product Name: Hidamari Bouquet Plate Sales Period: April 3 (Friday) to May 30 (Saturday), 2026 Price: 3,080 yen (tax included) Sales Locations: Café Ichifuji (Mitaka City, Tokyo)

Store Information: "Café Ichifuji" (Café Ichifuji) Address: Fuji Building 1F, 3-9-12 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo Phone: 0422-24-9001 Business Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Last order 6:15 PM) Regular Holiday: Wednesday, Thursday (May have temporary closures)

Special Offer: 10% discount with student ID Serving Hours: During business hours (※See official store information for details) Keywords: