[Seasonal Limited] Dual-Layer 'Dorayaki Matcha Azuki' with Kyoto Uji Matcha Paste and Hokkaido Red Bean Paste on Sale April 1, 2026

Nakamuraya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroyuki Shimada; TSE Standard: 2204) will launch 'Dorayaki Matcha Azuki,' a product that evokes the refreshing fresh greenery of spring, from its 'Dorayaki' series at supermarkets starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026. ### [Nakamuraya's Dorayaki] Nakamuraya's dorayaki series, which includes the highly authentic 'Ippin Dorayaki' made with carefully selected ingredients and methods, and the standard 'Dorayaki' series offering specialty shop taste easily at supermarkets, has been very popular. As a staple Japanese sweet, the 'Dorayaki' series is perfectly suited for taking a breather during busy days. It is crafted to be an everyday companion with a taste you won't tire of, even if eaten daily. ### [Development Background] - Dorayaki consistently ranks high among popular Japanese sweets, especially favored by women in their 40s to 70s. - Nakamuraya's 'Dorayaki' series releases seasonal products so that more customers can feel the changing of the seasons and pick them up. - This time, we focused on 'Matcha,' a classic flavor in sweets with a vibrant green color and refreshing aroma that evokes spring, and voices from our surveys saying, 'I want to try a new flavor, but I still want to enjoy the red bean paste in a dorayaki.' To thoroughly satisfy both matcha lovers and red bean lovers, we developed a seasonal limited dorayaki with a 'dual-layer structure of pastes'—layering matcha paste and coarse red bean paste. ### [Product Features] Dual-layer structure of matcha paste using Kyoto Uji matcha and coarse red bean paste using Hokkaido adzuki beans The matcha paste using Kyoto Uji matcha has a vibrant color and an elegant, smooth mouthfeel. The coarse red bean paste using Hokkaido adzuki beans has excellent flavor and texture, carefully cooked to perfection. Layering the two pastes creates a change in taste, allowing you to enjoy each flavor until the very last bite. 'Shimobashira' (frost columns), proof of delicious dough The vertical lines visible on the cross-section of the dorayaki dough are called 'Shimobashira' and are considered proof of a good dorayaki made with traditional methods. It features a crisp-biting dough, achieved through meticulous attention to ingredients, preparation volume, and baking methods. A dorayaki that heralds the arrival of spring. A companion that adds color to daily life Adding 'Matcha Azuki,' which evokes the season of fresh greenery, to the classic everyday flavors increases the joy of choosing and adds color to daily life. In spring, when new routines begin and days tend to be hectic, it is a relaxing treat offering a sense of specialness and luxury through its 'authentic deliciousness'...