[Le Pan Kobe Kitano] Collaboration with Historic Chocolate Brand 'Caffarel' Born! Exclusive Sales at 'Italia-ten 2026' in Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi!

Le Pan Kobe Kitano, directly managed by Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland (General Manager: Kazushi Hiyama; Location: Chuo-ku, Kobe), will develop special sweets in collaboration with Yamamoto Shoten Co., Ltd. (President: Itaru Natori; Location: Chuo-ku, Kobe), the general importer for the historic Italian chocolate brand 'Caffarel' from Turin.

These sweets feature Caffarel's Gianduja chocolate gelato sandwiched in Le Pan's light and airy brioche, creating a rich yet refreshing experience. This product will be sold exclusively at the Caffarel booth at 'Italia-ten 2026', held at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from April 29 to May 6. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a special sweet created by two iconic Kobe brands.

**Product Introduction**

* **Brioche con Gelato Pistachio (Left):** Le Pan's brioche filled with pistachio ice cream, Caffarel's chocolate spread, and cremosa, topped with pistachios. Enjoy the harmony of Gianduja and pistachio. * **Brioche con Gelato Gianduja (Right):** Le Pan's brioche filled with Caffarel's Gianduja gelato, chocolate spread, and cremosa. Features a cool melt-in-the-mouth texture with the crunch and aroma of caramelized hazelnuts.

**Details** * **Price:** 880 yen each (tax included) * **Location:** 'Italia-ten 2026' (PART 2), Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, 7F Event Hall (Caffarel Booth) * **Period:** April 29 (Wed) – May 6 (Wed), 2026 (Ends at 6 PM on the final day) * **Quantity:** Limited to 120 units per day for each type

**About Caffarel** A historic chocolate brand from Turin, Italy, founded in 1826 and celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2026. It invented and popularized 'Gianduja Chocolate', a blend of hazelnut paste and cocoa.

**About Le Pan Kobe Kitano** Opened in 2012 in Kobe's Kitano district as a direct bakery of Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland. It uses local Hyogo ingredients such as flour, milk, and eggs, and is popular for its hotel-quality rich bread made with home-roasted natural yeast. In 2025, the 'Le Pan Head Office' was opened to offer freshly baked products with a terrace and foot bath seats.