Introducing "Cheese no Hitoritabi: Kansai Travel Edition," Exclusive to JR Station Stores in the Kansai Area, from the 40-Year Best-Seller "Cheese Almond"
Miyukido Honpo is launching "Cheese no Hitoritabi: Kansai Travel Edition," a new regional exclusive snack featuring cheese crackers and takoyaki-flavored almonds. Available starting April 13, 2026, at select JR station souvenir shops in the Kansai region, this product celebrates the 40th anniversary of the classic "Cheese Almond" brand.
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Miyukido Honpo Co., Ltd. (located in Kita-ku, Niigata City), a member of the Sanko Seika Group, will release "Cheese no Hitoritabi: Kansai Travel Edition" (21g, 248 yen including tax) on Monday, April 13, 2026, exclusively at souvenir shops within JR stations in the Kansai area.
As part of the "Cheese no Hitoritabi" (Cheese's Solo Journey) series—a spin-off of the "Cheese Almond" brand, a long-selling product from Sanko Seika Co., Ltd. with over 40 years on the market—this Kansai-themed edition offers a new way to enjoy travel souvenirs and snacks through a combination of cheese crackers and takoyaki-flavored almonds.
Development Background: Bringing the Long-Selling "Cheese Almond" Brand to Travel Souvenirs
In recent years, the souvenir market has shown a trend where "regional limited flavors" of well-known, classic brands are chosen by both givers and receivers for the "sense of security" they provide.
Since its launch in 1985, "Cheese Almond" has been a long-selling product loved by many for over 40 years. We planned this Kansai-exclusive product as an item that travelers can choose with confidence, serving as a memento of their trip.
"Cheese no Hitoritabi: Kansai Travel Edition" Story
"Cheese no Hitoritabi" is a series within the Sanko Seika Cheese Almond brand.
Cheese Almond is a snack characterized by its three-flavor harmony: a crispy rice cracker topped with mellow cheese and a salt-free almond.
While the harmony of these three flavors is the hallmark of Cheese Almond, in this story, the cheese cracker says goodbye to the almond and sets off on a journey alone.
During its travels, the cheese cracker meets various new companions. Its latest destination is the Kansai region. While enjoying Kansai to the fullest, it unexpectedly reunites with the almond, who has been reborn with a takoyaki flavor! This is a local-exclusive product that colors your travels, perfect as a snack or a souvenir, allowing you to enjoy the unique flavors of Kansai.
Product Features of "Cheese no Hitoritabi: Kansai Travel Edition"
This product was born from the desire for people to enjoy "Cheese Almond" as a travel souvenir or a snack while on the go. We aim to deliver a special taste along with the charm of the region to everyone visiting the Kansai area, enriching their travel memories. This product is a joint project with JR Tokai Retailing Plus Co., Ltd. and JR West Daily Service Net Co., Ltd., and will be sold exclusively at JR station stores in the Kansai area.
You can enjoy the two mixed flavors together or savor them individually. This hot combination of cheese crackers and takoyaki-flavored almonds will make your Kansai trip even more exciting.
◇ Cheese Crackers
These are crackers made with a crispy rice base, topped with a mellow cheese blend using cheddar and gouda cheese powders.
◇ Takoyaki-Flavored Almonds
When you think of Kansai, you think of takoyaki! These are takoyaki-flavored almonds with a sweet and savory sauce that will keep you reaching for more.
[Product Overview]
Product Name: Cheese no Hitoritabi: Kansai Travel Edition
Content: 21g (Approx. 8 cheese crackers, 8 takoyaki-flavored almonds*)
Price: Reference price 248 yen (tax included)
Release Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Sales Area: JR station souvenir shops in the Kansai area (Shin-Osaka Station, Kyoto Station, Osaka Station, etc., with plans to expand sequentially)
Manufacturer/Distributor: Miyukido Honpo Co., Ltd. (Sanko Seika Group)
*Because the product is managed by weight, the number of pieces may vary.
About "Cheese Almond"
"Cheese Almond," which celebrated its 40th anniversary in September 2025, is a snack characterized by its three-flavor harmony: a crispy rice cracker topped with mellow cheese and a salt-free almond. Since its launch in 1985, it has been well-received for many years as a snack, a tea accompaniment, and an appetizer.
The Cheese Almond brand is currently holding various commemorative projects to celebrate its 40th anniversary. For details, please visit the "Cheese Almond 40th Anniversary Special Site" below.
Special Site: https://www.sanko-seika.co.jp/cheese-almond-40th/
Overview of Miyukido Honpo
Miyukido Honpo manufactures and sells confectionery, utilizing factories capable of "multi-product, small-lot production" to develop new markets and deliver "better products to more people." Focusing on rice crackers, we propose optimal products to gift shops, department stores, mass retailers, and mail-order companies. We have a production system capable of handling everything from small-lot deliveries to large-scale orders, allowing us to provide products to a wide range of customers.
Additionally, the official Sanko Seika Group online shop, which we manage, offers a wide range of products, including rice crackers perfect for snacks and gifts, as well as gift sets.
Official Online Shop: https://www.sanko-netshop.jp/
- Headquarters: Kita-ku, Niigata City
- Business: Manufacturing and sales of confectionery
- Website: https://www.miyukidou.co.jp/
Overview of Sanko Seika Co., Ltd.
Sanko Seika Co., Ltd. is a confectionery manufacturing and sales company founded in 1962.
Major products include rice crackers such as "Yuki no Yado" (launched 1977), "Parinko" (launched 1975), "Niigata Jikomi," and "Marudaizu Senbei"; rice crackers like "Cheese Almond"; arare and okaki such as "Tsubuyori Komochi" and "Sanko no Kaki no Tane"; as well as karinto products like "Mix Karinto" and "Mochikyua," a mochi-like gummy made with rice flour.
About "Make Wow Moments."
Sanko Seika Co., Ltd. uses "Make Wow Moments." as its corporate brand slogan.
"Wow" represents excitement, joy, surprise, and bursting happiness. We at Sanko Seika will continue to be a presence that delivers such "Wow" moments to everyone and creates scenes of happiness.
For details, please see the URL below: https://www.sanko-seika.co.jp/company/slogan/
About Safety and Security
By delivering safe and secure products to everyone, we contribute to our customers' happiness through food. To realize our corporate philosophy of "Three Happinesses" (1. Happiness for customers, 2. Happiness for business partners, 3. Happiness for employees), the entire company is united in thoroughly managing product quality and improving the working environment. For details on our initiatives, please see the URL below.
https://www.sanko-seika.co.jp/safety/
- Headquarters: Kita-ku, Niigata City
- Business: Manufacturing and sales of confectionery
- Website: https://www.sanko-seika.co.jp/
As part of the "Cheese no Hitoritabi" (Cheese's Solo Journey) series—a spin-off of the "Cheese Almond" brand, a long-selling product from Sanko Seika Co., Ltd. with over 40 years on the market—this Kansai-themed edition offers a new way to enjoy travel souvenirs and snacks through a combination of cheese crackers and takoyaki-flavored almonds.
Development Background: Bringing the Long-Selling "Cheese Almond" Brand to Travel Souvenirs
In recent years, the souvenir market has shown a trend where "regional limited flavors" of well-known, classic brands are chosen by both givers and receivers for the "sense of security" they provide.
Since its launch in 1985, "Cheese Almond" has been a long-selling product loved by many for over 40 years. We planned this Kansai-exclusive product as an item that travelers can choose with confidence, serving as a memento of their trip.
"Cheese no Hitoritabi: Kansai Travel Edition" Story
"Cheese no Hitoritabi" is a series within the Sanko Seika Cheese Almond brand.
Cheese Almond is a snack characterized by its three-flavor harmony: a crispy rice cracker topped with mellow cheese and a salt-free almond.
While the harmony of these three flavors is the hallmark of Cheese Almond, in this story, the cheese cracker says goodbye to the almond and sets off on a journey alone.
During its travels, the cheese cracker meets various new companions. Its latest destination is the Kansai region. While enjoying Kansai to the fullest, it unexpectedly reunites with the almond, who has been reborn with a takoyaki flavor! This is a local-exclusive product that colors your travels, perfect as a snack or a souvenir, allowing you to enjoy the unique flavors of Kansai.
Product Features of "Cheese no Hitoritabi: Kansai Travel Edition"
This product was born from the desire for people to enjoy "Cheese Almond" as a travel souvenir or a snack while on the go. We aim to deliver a special taste along with the charm of the region to everyone visiting the Kansai area, enriching their travel memories. This product is a joint project with JR Tokai Retailing Plus Co., Ltd. and JR West Daily Service Net Co., Ltd., and will be sold exclusively at JR station stores in the Kansai area.
You can enjoy the two mixed flavors together or savor them individually. This hot combination of cheese crackers and takoyaki-flavored almonds will make your Kansai trip even more exciting.
◇ Cheese Crackers
These are crackers made with a crispy rice base, topped with a mellow cheese blend using cheddar and gouda cheese powders.
◇ Takoyaki-Flavored Almonds
When you think of Kansai, you think of takoyaki! These are takoyaki-flavored almonds with a sweet and savory sauce that will keep you reaching for more.
[Product Overview]
Product Name: Cheese no Hitoritabi: Kansai Travel Edition
Content: 21g (Approx. 8 cheese crackers, 8 takoyaki-flavored almonds*)
Price: Reference price 248 yen (tax included)
Release Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Sales Area: JR station souvenir shops in the Kansai area (Shin-Osaka Station, Kyoto Station, Osaka Station, etc., with plans to expand sequentially)
Manufacturer/Distributor: Miyukido Honpo Co., Ltd. (Sanko Seika Group)
*Because the product is managed by weight, the number of pieces may vary.
About "Cheese Almond"
"Cheese Almond," which celebrated its 40th anniversary in September 2025, is a snack characterized by its three-flavor harmony: a crispy rice cracker topped with mellow cheese and a salt-free almond. Since its launch in 1985, it has been well-received for many years as a snack, a tea accompaniment, and an appetizer.
The Cheese Almond brand is currently holding various commemorative projects to celebrate its 40th anniversary. For details, please visit the "Cheese Almond 40th Anniversary Special Site" below.
Special Site: https://www.sanko-seika.co.jp/cheese-almond-40th/
Overview of Miyukido Honpo
Miyukido Honpo manufactures and sells confectionery, utilizing factories capable of "multi-product, small-lot production" to develop new markets and deliver "better products to more people." Focusing on rice crackers, we propose optimal products to gift shops, department stores, mass retailers, and mail-order companies. We have a production system capable of handling everything from small-lot deliveries to large-scale orders, allowing us to provide products to a wide range of customers.
Additionally, the official Sanko Seika Group online shop, which we manage, offers a wide range of products, including rice crackers perfect for snacks and gifts, as well as gift sets.
Official Online Shop: https://www.sanko-netshop.jp/
- Headquarters: Kita-ku, Niigata City
- Business: Manufacturing and sales of confectionery
- Website: https://www.miyukidou.co.jp/
Overview of Sanko Seika Co., Ltd.
Sanko Seika Co., Ltd. is a confectionery manufacturing and sales company founded in 1962.
Major products include rice crackers such as "Yuki no Yado" (launched 1977), "Parinko" (launched 1975), "Niigata Jikomi," and "Marudaizu Senbei"; rice crackers like "Cheese Almond"; arare and okaki such as "Tsubuyori Komochi" and "Sanko no Kaki no Tane"; as well as karinto products like "Mix Karinto" and "Mochikyua," a mochi-like gummy made with rice flour.
About "Make Wow Moments."
Sanko Seika Co., Ltd. uses "Make Wow Moments." as its corporate brand slogan.
"Wow" represents excitement, joy, surprise, and bursting happiness. We at Sanko Seika will continue to be a presence that delivers such "Wow" moments to everyone and creates scenes of happiness.
For details, please see the URL below: https://www.sanko-seika.co.jp/company/slogan/
About Safety and Security
By delivering safe and secure products to everyone, we contribute to our customers' happiness through food. To realize our corporate philosophy of "Three Happinesses" (1. Happiness for customers, 2. Happiness for business partners, 3. Happiness for employees), the entire company is united in thoroughly managing product quality and improving the working environment. For details on our initiatives, please see the URL below.
https://www.sanko-seika.co.jp/safety/
- Headquarters: Kita-ku, Niigata City
- Business: Manufacturing and sales of confectionery
- Website: https://www.sanko-seika.co.jp/