Pokemon Kyo-gashi: Traditional Japanese Sweets Featuring Beloved Pokemon Characters
Delightful “Pokemon Kyo-gashi” (Kyoto-style traditional sweets) will be released starting Saturday, October 25, 2025. This time, the sweets are inspired by five iconic Pokemon: Pikachu, Hooh, Daatengu, Dooh, and Koiking. Each Pokemon’s unique characteristics have been meticulously brought to life by skilled artisans, transformed into beautiful Jou-namagashi, Fu-yaki, and Higashi.
The Ever-Evolving World of Pocket Monsters
Pocket Monsters, affectionately known as “Pokemon,” became a massive hit with the release of the Game Boy exclusive software Pocket Monsters Aka to Midori (Red and Green) in 1996. From there, it expanded into a beloved global phenomenon, spanning trading card games, TV anime, and films.
The TV anime series, which began airing in 1997, is still going strong more than 25 years later. In April 2023, a new series launched, featuring a young girl, Riko, and a boy, Roy, as its dual protagonists. Furthermore, Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A (Zetto Ee) was released for Nintendo Switch on October 16, 2025.
Handcrafted Delights: Pokemon Kyo-gashi from Shichijo Kanshundo
This new collection of Kyo-gashi, inspired by “Pokemon,” is being launched by Shichijo Kanshundo. Each “Pokemon Kyo-gashi” is an exquisite creation, handcrafted one by one by master artisans, expressing Pokemon characters conceptualized from Kyoto’s rich culture and scenic beauty.
The Pokemon Jou-namagashi (moist fresh sweets) feature Pikachu, Hooh, Daatengu, and Dooh. Each Pokemon is meticulously crafted using traditional techniques such as Nerikiri (a pliable dough made from white bean paste and mochi flour) and Jooyoo-manjuu (steamed buns made with grated yam and rice flour).
The Pokemon Fu-yaki (crispy baked wafers) showcase Pikachu, Koiking, and Hooh. These delightful wafers beautifully illustrate Pokemon alongside Kyoto’s scenic charm and traditional Japanese patterns.
The Pokemon Higashi (dry sweets) feature Pikachu. It is presented with a Unkin pattern, an elegant design that combines cherry blossoms (representing clouds) and autumn leaves (representing brocade) into a single motif.
These “Pokemon Kyo-gashi” are a delightful fusion with Kyoto’s culture and landscapes. We invite you to experience this unique cultural blend of Pokemon, born in Japan and adored worldwide, with the traditional art of Kyo-gashi.
(C) Pokémon. (C) Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. TM, (C), and character names are trademarks of Nintendo.
Product Details
Pokemon Jou-namagashi (4 pieces)
- Price: 2,916 yen (tax included)
- Sales Method: In-store sales, Online sales
*Please check the detailed information below for in-store and online sales methods.
Pokemon Fu-yaki (3 pieces)
- Price: 1,728 yen (tax included)
- Sales Method: In-store sales, Online sales
*Please check the detailed information below for in-store and online sales methods.
Pokemon Higashi
- Price: 2,160 yen (tax included)
- Sales Method: In-store sales, Online sales
*Please check the detailed information below for in-store and online sales methods.
In-store Sales for Pokemon Fu-yaki and Pokemon Higashi
Pokemon Fu-yaki and Pokemon Higashi will be available at the Kyoto Main Store, Kitasenju Marui Store, JR Kyoto Isetan Store, and Fushimi Otesuji Store.
Sales Schedule
Sales start from Saturday, October 25, 2025.
*Operating hours vary by store; please check the detailed information below.
Regarding In-store Sales
We do not accept product reservations or advance bookings for in-store purchases.
Kyoto Main Store
- Address: Nishi-no-Moncho 551, Higashi-iru, Nanajo-dori Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi
- Hours: 9:00 – 17:30
Kitasenju Marui Store
- Address: Kitasenju Marui 1F, Senju 3-chome 92, Adachi-ku, Tokyo
- Hours: 10:00 – 20:00
JR Kyoto Isetan Store
- Address: JR Kyoto Isetan B1F, Higashishio-koji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu
- Hours: 10:00 – 20:00
Fushimi Otesuji Store
- Address: Otesuji 2-banga, Otesujishin-machi 5-chome 509-1, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi
- Hours: 10:00 – 19:00
In-store Sales for Pokemon Jou-namagashi
Room-temperature Pokemon Jou-namagashi will be sold at the Kyoto Main Store on the 7th of every month, known as “Nana no Hi.”
Sales Schedule
Available from Friday, November 7, 2025, and then on the 7th of every month.
*Please note that in-store sales are not available on any other dates.
Regarding In-store Sales
We do not accept product reservations or advance bookings for in-store purchases.
Please understand that quantities are limited on the day of sale, and products may sell out.
Kyoto Main Store
- Address: Nishi-no-Moncho 551, Higashi-iru, Nanajo-dori Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi
- Hours: 9:00 – 17:30
Online Sales
To reach customers nationwide, online sales will be conducted. Please note that Pokemon Jou-namagashi will be delivered frozen.
- Online Sales Start Date/Time: Monday, October 20, 2025, from 12:00 PM JST.
- Eligible Products: Pokemon Jou-namagashi, Pokemon Fu-yaki, Pokemon Higashi.
- Delivery Method: Shipping.
*Products will be shipped sequentially as soon as they are ready for delivery.
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