A-FACTORY Releases Limited-Edition Aomori-Nanae Collaboration Cider to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Hokkaido Shinkansen Opening

Published: March 17, 2026
A-FACTORY Releases Limited-Edition Aomori-Nanae Collaboration Cider to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Hokkaido Shinkansen Opening

A-FACTORY Cidre Workshop, based in Aomori City, is launching a limited-edition collaboration cider called "AOMORI CIDRE AOMORI×NANAE2025." The product brings together apples from Nanae Town in Hokkaido—historically known as the birthplace of Western apple cultivation in Japan—and apples from Aomori Prefecture, Japan's leading apple-producing region. The release is timed to mark the 10th anniversary of the Hokkaido Shinkansen opening.

Product Details

Item Details
Product Name A-FACTORY AOMORI CIDRE AOMORI×NANAE2025
Release Date March 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Ingredients Apples (from Aomori Prefecture and Nanae Town, Hokkaido)
Volume 375ml
Alcohol Content 5%
Price ¥1,980 (tax included)
Quantity Limited to 2,262 bottles

Tasting Notes

  • Color: Lightly cloudy white
  • Aroma: Sweet apple fragrance
  • Taste: A clean sweetness spreads across the palate, with a lingering acidity and a gentle alcoholic finish
  • Serving suggestion: Serve well chilled. Once opened, refrigerate and consume promptly.

Where to Buy

The cider is available at the following locations:

  • A-FACTORY – 1F Food Marché, Aomori City
  • BRICK A-FACTORY – 2F of Hirosaki Station, Hirosaki City
  • Online: A-FACTORY Online Shop