Muumin-tachi to Happy Christmas & New Year♪ Bunmeido Castella Collaboration Appears, Perfect for a 3 PM Snack
Popular character Muumin is teaming up with Bunmeido Castella for a delightful collaboration! Fans can look forward to the “Muumin Christmas Castella Set Honey & Milk Tea,” a limited edition for Christmas 2025, and the “Muumin Onenga Castella,” specially designed for the Year of the Horse in 2026.
Discover the Enchanting World of Muumin
Muumin, a beloved tale of Muumintorooru and his companions, was brought to life by Toobe Yanson, Finland’s iconic author, painter, and artist. These enchanting stories have been translated and published in over 60 countries. The original novels, comics, and picture books have inspired a wealth of merchandise, themed attractions, and animations that are cherished not only in their home country of Finland but also in countless other nations, including Japan.
A Taste of Christmas Cheer: The Muumin Christmas Castella Set
The limited-edition “Muumin Christmas Castella Set Honey & Milk Tea” offers two delectable types of castella, each perfectly sized for an afternoon tea treat, providing about five slices. Every detail, from the wrapping paper and labels to the charming ornament tag, has been meticulously crafted into a unique, original design specifically for this collaboration.
The castella imprinted with Muumintorooru is a moist and fluffy honey flavor, offering an elegant aroma and a subtly sweet taste. The castella imprinted with Muuminmama is the winter-only limited-time flavor, “Milk Tea Castella.” To enhance the rich taste of Uba tea leaves from Suriranka, it’s made with 100% Hokkaido-produced buttermilk powder, allowing you to savor a deep, harmonious blend of tea and milk.
Charming Ornament Tag: A Keepsake from Muuminvalley
Included in the castella set is a Bunmeido original ornament tag, measuring 70mm x 70mm. Made from a smooth ribbon fabric, it features Muumintorooru’s silhouette carrying a present. The tag boasts soft pink and green hues, with different colors on the front and back. It’s ideal for decorating your Christmas tree or wreath at home. After the holidays, it can even serve as a lovely bookmark, keeping the spirit of Muuminvalley alive all year long.
Festive Packaging Filled with Muumin Friends
The castella’s packaging also sports an exclusive Christmas design. The wrapping paper and labels depict Muumintorooru delivering presents, Muuminmama and Sunooku no Ojou-san preparing drinks and snacks, Muuminpapa enjoying an early tea time, and Ritoru Mii engrossed with sugar and a teapot. Keep an eye out—Nyoronyoro might be hiding somewhere on the wrapping paper, adding a playful touch to this enchanting package!
Welcome the New Year with Muumin Onenga Castella
In addition to the Christmas offering, the “Muumin Onenga Castella” will be available, featuring a special New Year’s design. As 2026 marks the Year of the Horse (*Umadana*), this castella is imbued with wishes for a year of great progress and leaps forward. Muumintorooru and Ritoru Mii are depicted playfully jumping on the castella, symbolizing this auspicious sentiment. Joining them is Hanauma, a horse-like creature adorned in a velvet coat with flower patterns, also shown leaping alongside Muumintorooru and friends.
The packaging for the New Year’s castella is also an exclusive *Onenga* specification. It features a harmonious, Japanese-inspired color palette and illustrations reminiscent of Shochikubai (pine, bamboo, and plum), creating an elegant traditional Japanese aesthetic perfect for the New Year celebrations.
This holiday season and New Year, why not add a touch of Muuminvalley’s winter charm to your gifts for loved ones, or perhaps treat yourself to these delightful castella cakes?
Product Details and Availability
Muumin Christmas Castella Set Honey & Milk Tea
- Price: 2,808 JPY (tax included)
- Contents: Honey (1 pc), Milk Tea (1 pc)
- Includes Muumin Christmas Ornament Tag
- Shelf Life: 19 days from manufacturing date
Where to Buy:
- Bunmeido Online Shop
- Pre-order Start Date: November 26, 2025 (Wednesday) at 11:00 AM JST
- Deliveries from Bunmeido Online Shop can be specified for December 20 (Saturday) – December 25 (Thursday).
- Please note that due to limited production, your preferred delivery date may not be available.
- Pre-orders are expected to close on December 12 (Friday) at 11:00 AM JST.
- As quantities are limited, items may sell out. Thank you for your understanding.
- Muumin Shops (Ginza, Futakotamagawa, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka stores)
- Release Date: November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Quantities are limited and items may sell out. Thank you for your understanding.
- Bunmeido Toobu Hyakkaten Ikebukuro-ten
- Release Date: November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Quantities are limited and items may sell out. Thank you for your understanding.
Muumin Onenga Castella
- Price: 2,268 JPY (tax included)
- Shelf Life: 19 days from manufacturing date
- Sized to be cut into 6–8 slices.
Where to Buy:
- Bunmeido Online Shop
- Pre-order Start Date: November 27, 2025 (Thursday) at 11:00 AM JST
- Deliveries from Bunmeido Online Shop can be specified for December 24, 2025 (Wednesday) – January 1, 2026 (Thursday).
- Please note that due to limited production, your preferred delivery date may not be available.
- Pre-orders are expected to close on December 23 (Tuesday) at 11:00 AM JST.
- As quantities are limited, items may sell out. Thank you for your understanding.
(C)Muumin Characters TM
Written by Hori Megumi
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