Long-Selling 'Cheese Almond' Celebrates 40 Years with New Kansai Area JR Station Exclusive: 'Cheese's Solo Journey - Kansai Travel Edition'

Miyukido Honpo Co., Ltd. (Location: Kita-ku, Niigata), part of the Sanko Seika Group, will launch 'Cheese's Solo Journey - Kansai Travel Edition' (21g - 248 yen including tax) on April 13, 2026. This product will be exclusively available at souvenir shops within JR stations in the Kansai area.

This new product is part of the 'Cheese's Solo Journey' series, inspired by Sanko Seika Co., Ltd.'s long-selling 'Cheese Almond', which has been popular for over 40 years. The Kansai-themed edition combines cheese crackers with takoyaki-flavored almonds, offering a new and exciting souvenir and travel companion.

Development Background: Turning the Long-Selling Brand 'Cheese Almond' into a Travel Souvenir

In recent years, the souvenir market has seen a trend where 'regionally limited flavors' of well-known, classic brands are chosen for their 'reassuring quality' by both givers and receivers.

'Cheese Almond' has been a beloved long-selling product for over 40 years since its launch in 1985. This Kansai area limited edition was planned with the aim of providing a product that travelers can choose with confidence, along with their travel memories.

'Cheese's Solo Journey - Kansai Travel Edition' Story

'Cheese's Solo Journey' is a series product of Sanko Seika's Cheese Almond brand.

Cheese Almond is characterized by its unique combination of three flavors: a crispy rice cracker, mellow cheese, and unsalted almonds.

While the harmony of these three flavors is the hallmark of Cheese Almond, the cheese cracker decides to bid farewell to the almonds and embark on a solo journey. Along the way, the cheese cracker meets various new companions. This time, the cheese cracker's destination is Kansai. While enjoying Kansai to the fullest, it surprisingly reunites with the almond, now reborn with a takoyaki flavor! This locally limited product, featuring the unique flavors of Kansai, is perfect as a snack, a souvenir, or to add color to your travels.

'Cheese's Solo Journey - Kansai Travel Edition' Product Features

This product was born from the desire to offer 'Cheese Almond' as a travel souvenir or a snack/appetizer for the journey. It delivers a special taste along with the charm of the region to everyone visiting the Kansai area, enriching travel memories. This product is a joint project with JR Tokai Retailing Plus Co., Ltd. and JR West Japan Daily Service Net Co., Ltd., and will be sold exclusively at JR stations in the Kansai area.

You can enjoy the two mixed flavors together, or savor each one individually. The hot combination of cheese crackers and takoyaki-flavored almonds will further enhance your Kansai trip.

◇ Cheese Cracker

These crackers feature a crispy rice cracker topped with mellow cheese made from two types of cheese powder: Cheddar and Gouda.

◇ Takoyaki Flavored Almond

Speaking of Kansai, it's takoyaki! These takoyaki-flavored almonds have a sweet and savory sauce that makes it hard to stop eating.

【Product Overview】

FAQ

What is the new product being launched?

The new product is 'Cheese's Solo Journey - Kansai Travel Edition', a limited-edition snack inspired by the long-selling 'Cheese Almond'.

Where will 'Cheese's Solo Journey - Kansai Travel Edition' be available?

It will be exclusively sold at souvenir shops within JR stations in the Kansai area.

What are the flavors in this new product?

It features a combination of cheese crackers (made with Cheddar and Gouda cheese) and takoyaki-flavored almonds.

Why was this product developed?

It was developed to offer a regionally limited flavor of a trusted, long-selling brand ('Cheese Almond') as a travel souvenir, appealing to the trend of 'reassuring quality' in the souvenir market.

When will the product be released?

The product will be released on April 13, 2026.

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