[koe donuts] Butter Sand Cookies Featuring Characters by Yu Nagaba Launch on Online Store Starting Monday, April 20
Stripe International's donut factory 'koe donuts kyoto' is launching the online sale of its popular butter sand cookies, featuring character designs by artist Yu Nagaba, on April 20, 2026.
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The donut factory 'koe donuts kyoto', operated by Stripe International Inc. (Headquarters: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture; President and CEO: Masashi Kawabe), will release 'Butter Sand Cookies' on its official online store 'koe donuts online store' starting Monday, April 20, 2026.
With keywords like 'organic', 'naturally derived', and 'local production for local consumption', koe donuts sells the 'Donut Melt', a new sensation where freshly made donuts are eaten with a knife and fork, alongside about 30 regular donuts using 6 types of dough. Additionally, being located in Kyoto, a famous tourist destination in Japan, they also offer seasonal limited menus.
The 'Butter Sand Cookies', featuring butter cream with fruits and nuts sandwiched between cookies shaped like the original 'Donut Doctor' characters created by popular artist Yu Nagaba, will debut on the online store. This product has been a highly popular sweet, well-received by many customers since its launch on Thursday, January 8, 2026. To reach even more customers, it has been decided to sell them on the online store. The lineup features three types in total: 3-piece boxes of plain and cocoa, and a 6-piece box. You can now easily enjoy the popular 'Butter Sand Cookies' at home.
Additionally, the 'koe donuts summer float collection', starting from Wednesday, April 29, will sell five types of float drinks perfect for summer paired with rich vanilla ice cream. We have prepared three refreshing soda floats using high-quality French fruit base syrups crafted with select ingredients, and two latte floats that pair wonderfully with rich vanilla ice cream.
Furthermore, bite-sized 'Donut Balls' that can be easily enjoyed will also appear for a limited time from Saturday, April 25 to Sunday, May 10. The assortment includes a total of six types: chewy strawberry, chocolate, pistachio, and coconut sugar, plus brown sugar and Uji matcha old-fashioned flavors.
Please take this opportunity to enjoy these sweets, recommended for your time at home or as gifts for important people.
■ Profile of Yu Nagaba
Artist
Born in Tokyo in 1976. Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University, Department of Design. In addition to holding solo exhibitions, he is widely active across various fields, including magazines, books, advertisements, and collaborations with various brands. He provides artwork to various clients both domestically and internationally.
Instagram: @kaerusensei (https://www.instagram.com/kaerusensei/)
■ 'Butter Sand Cookies' Online Store Sales Overview
*All prices include tax.
Release date: Monday, April 20, 2026, 10:00~ *Year-round product
Sales menu: Plain 3-piece set / Chocolate 3-piece set / 6-piece set of 3 plain & 3 chocolate
Available at: koe donuts online store (https://www.koedonuts-onlinestore.koe.com/)
*Currently on sale at koe donuts kyoto
Price: 3-piece set 1,980 yen each / 6-piece set 3,800 yen
*Separate shipping fee applies
How to consume: This product is delivered frozen via cool delivery. Please consume within 7 days after thawing.
Shelf life: Can be stored for about 30 days when kept frozen.
■ 'Butter Sand Cookies' Menu Details
*All prices include tax.
3-piece BOX Butter Sand Cookie -Plain-
Crispy and melt-in-the-mouth cookies made with a dough of organic wheat, organic sugar, and free-range eggs, blended with almond powder.
[Doctor] Vanilla Rum Raisin
Organic raisins marinated in rum are sandwiched in butter cream mixed with vanilla beans. The juicy raisins and the aroma of vanilla and rum that escapes through the nose spread throughout your mouth.
*Contains a trace amount of alcohol.
[Dog] Raspberry Cranberry
Butter cream mixed with raspberry puree is squeezed in, with dried cranberries for an accent.
With keywords like 'organic', 'naturally derived', and 'local production for local consumption', koe donuts sells the 'Donut Melt', a new sensation where freshly made donuts are eaten with a knife and fork, alongside about 30 regular donuts using 6 types of dough. Additionally, being located in Kyoto, a famous tourist destination in Japan, they also offer seasonal limited menus.
The 'Butter Sand Cookies', featuring butter cream with fruits and nuts sandwiched between cookies shaped like the original 'Donut Doctor' characters created by popular artist Yu Nagaba, will debut on the online store. This product has been a highly popular sweet, well-received by many customers since its launch on Thursday, January 8, 2026. To reach even more customers, it has been decided to sell them on the online store. The lineup features three types in total: 3-piece boxes of plain and cocoa, and a 6-piece box. You can now easily enjoy the popular 'Butter Sand Cookies' at home.
Additionally, the 'koe donuts summer float collection', starting from Wednesday, April 29, will sell five types of float drinks perfect for summer paired with rich vanilla ice cream. We have prepared three refreshing soda floats using high-quality French fruit base syrups crafted with select ingredients, and two latte floats that pair wonderfully with rich vanilla ice cream.
Furthermore, bite-sized 'Donut Balls' that can be easily enjoyed will also appear for a limited time from Saturday, April 25 to Sunday, May 10. The assortment includes a total of six types: chewy strawberry, chocolate, pistachio, and coconut sugar, plus brown sugar and Uji matcha old-fashioned flavors.
Please take this opportunity to enjoy these sweets, recommended for your time at home or as gifts for important people.
■ Profile of Yu Nagaba
Artist
Born in Tokyo in 1976. Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University, Department of Design. In addition to holding solo exhibitions, he is widely active across various fields, including magazines, books, advertisements, and collaborations with various brands. He provides artwork to various clients both domestically and internationally.
Instagram: @kaerusensei (https://www.instagram.com/kaerusensei/)
■ 'Butter Sand Cookies' Online Store Sales Overview
*All prices include tax.
Release date: Monday, April 20, 2026, 10:00~ *Year-round product
Sales menu: Plain 3-piece set / Chocolate 3-piece set / 6-piece set of 3 plain & 3 chocolate
Available at: koe donuts online store (https://www.koedonuts-onlinestore.koe.com/)
*Currently on sale at koe donuts kyoto
Price: 3-piece set 1,980 yen each / 6-piece set 3,800 yen
*Separate shipping fee applies
How to consume: This product is delivered frozen via cool delivery. Please consume within 7 days after thawing.
Shelf life: Can be stored for about 30 days when kept frozen.
■ 'Butter Sand Cookies' Menu Details
*All prices include tax.
3-piece BOX Butter Sand Cookie -Plain-
Crispy and melt-in-the-mouth cookies made with a dough of organic wheat, organic sugar, and free-range eggs, blended with almond powder.
[Doctor] Vanilla Rum Raisin
Organic raisins marinated in rum are sandwiched in butter cream mixed with vanilla beans. The juicy raisins and the aroma of vanilla and rum that escapes through the nose spread throughout your mouth.
*Contains a trace amount of alcohol.
[Dog] Raspberry Cranberry
Butter cream mixed with raspberry puree is squeezed in, with dried cranberries for an accent.