Baumkuchen from Across Japan Descend on Hokkaido for Baumkuchen Expo 2026

Baumkuchen Expo 2026 is coming to Daimaru Sapporo's 7th floor event space from April 15 (Wed) to April 20 (Mon), 2026. The six-day event gathers a diverse range of baumkuchen from all over Japan — from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south — and is organized by the Baumkuchen Expo Executive Committee (within Juchheim Co., Ltd.).

Around 300 Varieties of Baumkuchen from Across Japan

The expo features a local baumkuchen corner with entries from approximately 160 brands representing all 47 prefectures, plus 19 brand popup booths — bringing the total to around 240 varieties on offer. The lineup runs the gamut from classic baumkuchen to fruit-infused varieties and uniquely shaped creations that are as enjoyable to look at as they are to eat.

Brand Booth Lineup (subject to change)

Popup booths will offer limited-edition items, in-store demonstrations, and products that are typically hard to find elsewhere:

• Hokkaido: Haus Von Frau Kurosawa, Otaru Ishigura Baum, Rice Flour Baumkuchen ring ring
• Gunma: BAUMEN BROTHERS
• Tokyo: Katanukiya
• Kanagawa: MYSTAR BASE
• Ishikawa: Tsukitowa by meigetsudo
• Yamanashi: Eight Baum, Patisserie The Ellen
• Gifu: nicoem
• Aichi: Patisserie Fairyne, Sosaku Momoka Tokahara
• Mie: Tokinowa u.Baumkuchen, Zuihoukan Ryunosho Baum
• Shiga: Club Harie
• Hyogo: Siluela Silclo, Marufuku Baum, Juchheim
• Hiroshima: Kunugi

Local Baumkuchen Brands by Prefecture (subject to change)

Brands from all 47 prefectures will be featured at the local baumkuchen corner:

• Hokkaido: Dessert de COLOCO, Mitsuboshi, Yogashi Kobo Kitaichi Rin, Wasoka Hitohira
• Aomori: GATEAU poco a poco, nico cakes, BUNACO
• Iwate: Okashi Kobo Kimuraya, Bruges Plus
• Miyagi: WHITE SHIP, Agreed Naruse Nobiru Baum, Monsieur Masuno Arpajon
• Akita: Okashi no Kurata, Hana Marche
• Yamagata: Makino Yosyu-ten gnade, Sibelles, COMERU, Nanyo Baumkuchen Koodori-an
• Fukushima: BAUM HOUSE YONOMORI, Okashi no Kura Taroan, Baum Lab Jurakuri
• Ibaraki: Farmkuchen Fukasaku, LA VORO, Namegata Kome-ko Baumkuchen, Baumkuchen Senmonten Krone, Hana Mizuki, Wa-Baumkuchen Kobo Tsukamoto, Atelier Petit Bois
• Tochigi: Baumkuchen Kobo Hachiya
• Gunma: Kino Wa, Kotoneya
• Saitama: Hanazono Forest, Kanabue Kioke Baum, Jikkasei Baumkuchen Kirikabu no Ie
• Chiba: Egg's Baum marugen, Okashi no Taiyo, Kamogawa Baum, Patisserie Menuet, Minami-tei
• Tokyo: Villon, Patisserie Les Annees Folles, La Balance Ginza, Hinoki no Baum, Toki-Tokyo Baumkuchen
• Kanagawa: Patisserie Kuri no Sato, Berg no 4-gatsu, Kikunoya Seika-ho, Wagashi Nanohana, Omanjusho Yukido
• Niigata: BARREL COFFEE BAUM, NIIGATA Hikari BAUM, OTANI
• Toyama: Gururu Toyama, Bon Libran, Kashi Kobo Fervel, Inaka Baum Fukuru
• Ishikawa: Kikkado, OHAKO KANAZAWA, muine, Shiawase Okashi Furan-Doru, Meruhen Nissindo, Yogashi Kobo Budo no Mori
• Fukui: VIVANT, Strauss Kinshin-do, Kashi Kobo Poco a Poco, Seiyogashi Club, Baumkuchen Kobo Mori no Koshikake
• Yamanashi: BAUM ARURA, Kurofuji Farm, Fujisan Products
• Nagano: Baumkuchen Kobo Musubi no Ki, France Kashi Marron, Le Nord Riviere, Shinshu Matsumoto Baumkuchen Kobo Temariya, Hakuba SWEETS Kobo Ricca
• Gifu: Baumkuchen Senmonten Yoshiya, Tando-ru, Nature de Dolce, Nouvel, Hiroshige Baumkuchen, KOKOKO Baumkuchen
• Shizuoka: Baum Kaoru (Baumkun), MatoKa, omotte, Sweets House PIMAL, Yataro Group, Lieben rosa, Fuji Motorsports Museum
• Aichi: Baumkuchen Kenkyusho, Happy Baum, Takumi Kobo Hope, Cocotomo Farm
• Mie: Etoile F Filante, Furansu Kashi Le Franc
• Shiga: Andeken, Rosanberry Tawada, Atsuji Farm
• Kyoto: IKARIYA BEIKA KYOTO, Suzes Vegetusu, Baumkuchen Kobo CAZAN, Haseichi Coffee, Kyo Baum, Biju, fuwane
• Osaka: MIYABI'S Baumkuchen Senmonten, TAMUTAMU...BAUMKUCHEN FACTORY, Oberkampf, Okashi Kobo Shin, Muka Shin
• Hyogo: AGRI CAFE, BAUM u. BAUM, ELEPHANT RING, Mon amie KIKI, ULURU BAUM LABO, Baumkuchen Kobo Furumun, Hotel Monterey, Patisserie L'Atelier de Massa, Mineki (Co., Ltd.), Kineya, Kobe Portopia Hotel, Awaji-shima Baum Kobo maaru factory, Patisserie AKITO, Okome Sweets & Cafe "Beika", Patissier Es Koyama
• Nara: Rosen no Kabin
• Wakayama: Okashi Kobo SAWA, Petit a Petit
• Tottori: Patisserie MINOURA, Yokashido
• Shimane: Bäckerei Konditorei Hidaka, Oku-Izumo Maemata-ya, Yogashi Kobo Riru
• Okayama: CAKE HOUSE FUKUYA, Le Foyer, Kashi Kobo KLARA
• Hiroshima: Seiyogashi Ichijiku
• Yamaguchi: Trois Maisons
• Tokushima: Il Rosa, Kaifu Kashi Roman KIMOTOYA, Awa Kanko Hotel
• Kagawa: San Fasson, France Kashi Kobo La Famille
• Ehime: PENTA FACTORY, Iris no Baum Kobo, Sorcier, Eikyu-do
• Kochi: Tamago Family, Hamako, Haru no TERRACE
• Fukuoka: fattoria da Cosimo, Ishimura Mansedo, morinoiro
• Saga: BAUM KUCHEN Miyabi, Baumkuchen Senmonten akaneiro
• Nagasaki: Bonsoir
• Kumamoto: ASOMILK, Oishi Sugi Kobo
• Oita: Okashi no Kikuya, Yufuin GOEMON
• Miyazaki: Yuhi Terrace
• Kagoshima: 31°C LINE Hanako, Kashi Kobo Konomoto, Kirishima Kashi Dokoro Morimisou
• Okinawa: Fukugiya

Baumkuchen BAR47: Sample Before You Shop

At the Baumkuchen BAR47, visitors can pick any 5 varieties from a rotating selection of 47 regional baumkuchen and enjoy them in bite-sized portions. It's a handy way to find favorites before heading to the local baumkuchen corner.

• Any 5 baumkuchen on one plate: ¥550 (tax included)
• Drinks (hot coffee / mineral water): ¥150 (tax included)

Available while supplies last. Last order is 30 minutes before closing. Menu subject to change.

Freshly Baked Baumkuchen by AI Baker "THEO"

After five years of development, Juchheim's baumkuchen-dedicated AI baker "THEO" is making an appearance at the expo. Freshly baked baumkuchen — characterized by a rich egg flavor — will be sold throughout the event. This is the only place to try THEO's creations.

Limited daily quantities.

• Freshly Baked Baumkuchen (1 piece): ¥432 (tax included)

Baking schedule:

① 10:30 AM   ② 11:30 AM   ③ 12:30 PM
④ 1:30 PM   ⑤ 2:30 PM   ⑥ 3:30 PM
⑦ 4:30 PM   ⑧ 5:30 PM   ⑨ 6:30 PM

On the final day, the last session is ⑧ 5:30 PM.

Seasonal Flower-Decorated Baumkuchen (New This Year)

A new item for this year's expo: baumkuchen topped with a butter cream floral wreath representing each of the four seasons. The seasonal designs make for a charming birthday gift in lieu of a traditional cake.

• Spring: Tulips, Violas, Nemophilas, Pansies

• Summer: Sunflowers, Campsis, Portulacas, Zinnias

• Autumn: Cosmos, Dahlias, Gentians, Pinks

• Winter: Poinsettias, Camellias, Anemones, Cymbidiums

• Birthday Baumkuchen (Flower Wreath): ¥2,700 each (tax included)

Try Baking Baumkuchen Yourself: Table Baum Experience

An interactive station lets visitors try their hand at making their own baumkuchen using a tabletop baking setup.

• Participation fee: ¥1,100 (tax included, souvenir included)
• Duration: approximately 30 minutes

Daily sessions: ① 10:30 AM, ② 11:30 AM, ③ 12:30 PM, ④ 1:30 PM, ⑤ 2:30 PM, ⑥ 3:30 PM, ⑦ 4:30 PM, ⑧ 5:30 PM, ⑨ 6:30 PM

On the final day, the last session is ⑦ 4:30 PM. Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian. Contents subject to change.

Final Kuchen Grand Election: Vote for Japan's Best Regional Baumkuchen

The expo features a fun "election"-themed corner where visitors vote for their favorite local baumkuchen brand, complete with campaign-style posters, ballot boxes, and voting booths. Those who vote in person receive a special novelty item available only at the expo. There is no age restriction — the whole family can participate.

Voting is also open via Instagram throughout the event period, allowing people anywhere in Japan to cast their vote.

In-Venue Voting

• Period: April 15 (Wed) to April 20 (Mon), 2026, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Final day (April 20): 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Fill in the ballot paper and drop it in the voting box to receive the novelty gift.

Instagram Voting

• Period: March 1 (Sun) to May 31 (Sun), 2026
• Likes (♡) on entry posts from the official Baumkuchen Expo Instagram count as votes.
• Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baumkuchenexpo/

Baum Toss Game

Toss baumkuchen-shaped rings at targets representing 8 regions of Japan. Land the ring and win a regional baumkuchen — which one depends on your aim.

• Course A: 3 throws for ¥100 (tax included) — win a regional mini baumkuchen from the region of the target you hit
• Course B: 3 throws for ¥500 (tax included) — land all 3 rings on the same target to win a full-sized regional baumkuchen from that region

A participation prize is given in both courses even if you miss. Limited to 500 participants per day across both courses.

Baumian Campaign: Special Perks for People with "Tree" in Their Name

"Baumian" is a special designation for Baumkuchen Expo Instagram followers whose family name contains the kanji "木" (tree) — a nod to the word "Baumkuchen," which means "tree cake" in German.

• Application period: April 8 (Wed) 3:00 PM to April 13 (Mon) 5:00 PM, 2026
• Eligible: Public Instagram account holders residing in Japan whose family name includes the kanji "木"

How to apply:

1. Follow the official Baumkuchen Expo Instagram account (@baumkuchenexpo).
2. Submit your name and Instagram account via the Baumian application form on the official Baumkuchen Expo website.
3. Those confirmed to have "木" in their family name will receive a certification image via Instagram DM.

Baumian perks:

• With any purchase of ¥3,000 or more (tax excluded) at the venue, present your receipt and certification image to receive 3 spins on the Baum Roulette.
• Companions of Baumians also receive 1 spin with a qualifying purchase of ¥3,000 or more (tax excluded).

Event Details

Event Name	Baumkuchen Expo 2026
Venue	Daimaru Sapporo, 7th Floor Event Space
Dates	April 15 (Wed) to April 20 (Mon), 2026
Hours	10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (final day closes at 6:00 PM)

Hours and event details are subject to change.