Banana × Chocolate Flavor Delight! New Release: ‘Tokyo Banana’s Ribbon-Topped Chocolate Banana Cookie’ 2023

“Tokyo Banana World,” operated by Grapestone Co., Ltd., is set to launch the new product called “Tokyo Banana Chocolate Banana Cookies” on August 3, 2023 (Thursday) at the “HANAGATAYA Gransta Tokyo Central Passage” within JR Tokyo Station, ahead of its official release at select Tokyo Banana World stores starting from August 7, 2023 (Monday). The latest addition to their lineup is a cookie designed in the iconic shape of “Tokyo Banana” and aptly named “Chocolate Banana Cookie.”

This delightful addition to Tokyo Banana World features a charming and plump silhouette, meticulously crafted with carefully selected ingredients to bring out the rich chocolate banana flavor. As the 6th edition of the Tokyo Banana Day (※), it will be available for pre-sale on August 3, 2023 (Thursday) at JR Tokyo Station’s “HANAGATAYA Gransta Tokyo Central Passage,” and from August 7, 2023 (Monday) onwards, customers can find it at certain Tokyo Banana World stores. With two delicious flavors, be sure to discover your favorite. ※What is Tokyo Banana Day? (https://www.tokyobanana.jp/special/bananaday.html)

For Tokyo’s residents and all city visitors, the company aims to express their gratitude for choosing their products as souvenirs. Hence, in 2018, they designated August 7 as “Tokyo Banana Day”* due to the wordplay with “8 (ba)” and “7 (nana).” The “Tokyo Banana Chocolate Banana Cookie” features a plump, thick banana-shaped cookie adorned with a ribbon design topped with a delectable layer of chocolate. The cookie dough is prepared with a special banana butter made from the delightful Dole brand bananas, creating a crispy and satisfying texture. This delectable banana cookie also incorporates Japan’s first “Mottainai Banana (※)” powder, making it an extraordinary treat that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as you enjoy it. The available flavors include the irresistibly classic “Sweet Chocolate Banana” and the delightful combination of cookie and white chocolate, “White Chocolate Banana.” So, indulge in the pride of Tokyo Banana with the Chocolate Banana Cookie.

(Note: *Tokyo Banana Day was established to show gratitude to those who choose Tokyo Banana products as souvenirs. The date, August 7, was selected due to the wordplay with “8 (ba)” and “7 (nana).” Additionally, the cookie incorporates “Mottainai Banana” powder, representing the concept of avoiding food waste and contributing to SDGs.)

Product Overview

【Product Name】
Tokyo Banana Chocolate Banana Cookies

【Price】
Six pieces: ¥745 (including tax) / ¥690 (before tax)
12 pieces: ¥1,490 (including tax) / ¥1,380 (before tax)
20 pieces: ¥2,484 (including tax) / ¥2,300 (before tax)
(*Prices in parentheses are before tax)

【Release Date and Outlets】
● From August 3, 2023 (Thursday)
(Pre-sale) JR Tokyo Station “HANAGATAYA Gransta Tokyo Central Passage”
● From August 7, 2023 (Monday)
Tokyo Banana s (JR Tokyo Station Yaesu Underground Central Gate, outside the ticket gates), Tokyo Banana STUDIO Daimaru Tokyo Store, Tokyo Banana World/Chocolate Sand TOKYO Tokyo Gift Palette Store (outside JR Tokyo Station ticket gates), Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Selected Western Confectionery Shop, Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Tokyo Shokubinkan Clock Tower #3, and others

About Mottainai Banana” project

The “Mottainai Banana” project is an SDGs activity promoted by Dole Corporation to reduce discarded bananas. Bananas that are still perfectly edible but unavoidably discarded due to various factors in the distribution process are referred to as “Mottainai Banana.” The project aims to eliminate wasteful bananas. Through this initiative, “Mottainai Bananas” are guaranteed good quality. It promotes the correct understanding that they are not cheap or inferior due to being discarded but valuable resources for the Earth and the environment. The project aims to be a leading force in improving “food loss reduction” literacy within the country.

About Tokyo Banana World

“Tokyo Banana World” is a sweets brand that started with the famous “Tokyo Banana,” which was born in 1991 as the number one souvenir of the “New Age Tokyo Souvenirs” (※1). It has created a variety of sweets devoted to the deliciousness of bananas and has been loved across generations. These Tokyo sweets are popular as souvenirs representing Japan among domestic travelers and international visitors.

(Note: *1 – “New Age Tokyo Souvenirs” refers to the concept of modern and innovative souvenirs from Tokyo, and “Tokyo Banana” is considered the top choice in this category.