Eat Orihime and Hikoboshi Together for a Special Flavor? PAPABUBBLE's Tanabata-Themed Candies and Lollipops Launch June 18

Craft Candy Theater 'PAPABUBBLE' announces the launch of its special Tanabata-themed candies, celebrating the once-a-year reunion of Orihime and Hikoboshi. Available from June 18, 2026 (Thursday) at all nationwide stores and the official website (https://papabubble.co.jp/collections/tanabata_2026).

'Tanabata Mix' – A New Flavor When the Two Meet

A candy mix featuring adorable illustrations of Tanabata motifs such as Orihime, Hikoboshi, and tanzaku (wishes written on strips of paper).

The mix is unified with deep, night-sky-inspired colors, and sparkling star patterns create a balanced, shimmering visual effect.

The highlight lies in the flavors: Orihime (cherry) and Hikoboshi (cola). As a symbolic wish for their reunion, the candies are designed so that eating one piece of each together creates a cherry-cola flavor. Enjoy this magical moment with family and loved ones while sharing your wishes.

・Tanabata Mix – Price: ¥740 (tax included)

'Milky Way Lollipop' – Gaze Slowly at the Night Sky Through Light-Transmitting Candy

A jewel-like lollipop that captures the elegant flow of the Milky Way with delicate lines and shimmering glitter.

PAPABUBBLE’s candies are typically known for their airy, crispy texture, but this lollipop is intentionally made without air bubbles to achieve an unprecedented level of transparency. When held up to light, it reveals a fantastical view resembling a real night sky.

Crafted with the wish that 'Orihime and Hikoboshi may stay together a little longer,' this lollipop features a slow-dissolving 'drop' texture, slower than regular candy. As you suck on it, the patterns shift subtly, mimicking the flowing Milky Way—a testament to the artisans’ exceptional skill. The refreshing Blue Hawaii flavor delivers a cool, summery sensation.

・Milky Way Lollipop – Price: ¥590 (tax included)

About PAPABUBBLE

If it doesn’t excite you, it’s not candy.

PAPABUBBLE.

This is not just a store that sells candy.

Here, you can watch artisans knead, stretch, and craft candies from scratch, right before your eyes.

And from that moment, you can choose your very own piece.

One bite, and you’ll discover a new kind of deliciousness.

Fun to watch. Fun to choose. Fun to eat.

In that moment, everyone’s eyes light up like a child’s.

Because candy, at its core,

exists to make us excited.

Born in Barcelona in 2003, PAPABUBBLE

elevated traditional candy-making techniques into live performance.

We call it 'Craft Candy Theater.'

Enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience.

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