[National Debut] New cheese confectionery brand "Cheese Zipangu," inspired by the "Golden Land of Zipangu," opens for a limited time at Daimaru Kyoto starting April 1st!

Wakao Confectionery Co., Ltd. will host the first-ever national pop-up store for its new specialty cheese confectionery brand, "Cheese Zipangu," at the "Gochiso Paradise" basement level of Daimaru Kyoto from Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to Tuesday, April 7, 2026. ■ Event Overview Location: Daimaru Kyoto, Basement Level "Gochiso Paradise" Weekly Select Period: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Business Hours: 10:00 – 20:00 (Subject to facility operating hours) ■ Brand Concept: "Wakon-Yosai" (Japanese Spirit, Western Learning) Cheese Confectionery Born from the Golden Land "Cheese Zipangu" is a cheese confectionery brand born from the tales of the "Golden Land of Zipangu" recorded in The Travels of Marco Polo. Set against the backdrop of Muromachi-period aesthetics, the brand imagines a world where samurai raised cattle and fused them with cheese discovered across the seas. We have refined our sweets with the spirit of "Wakon-Yosai," blending the delicacy of domestic cheese with the richness of international varieties. We bring you a new confectionery brand that shares a golden worldview from Japan to the rest of the world. ■ Product Lineup 1. Cheese Tart [Koka] Price: 1,782 yen (tax included / 1 piece) Features: Made with cottage cheese and mascarpone cheese. It features a moist, smooth texture and a rich, creamy flavor. Its refreshing taste makes it perfect for home consumption or as a gift. 2. Cheesecake [Zuiun] Price: 2,754 yen (tax included / 1 piece)