BLUE POND, a Hokkaido-born caramel milk sweets specialty shop developed through a collaboration between Grapestone Co., Ltd. and Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores, is releasing a limited-edition "Strawberry Caramel Crispy" starting March 20, 2026 (Friday/Holiday) at Daimaru Sapporo.
The new product marks the first spring/summer flavor spin-off of BLUE POND's signature "Caramel Crispy," featuring Yoichi-grown summer strawberries for a sweet, tangy, and refreshing taste.
A Seasonal Take on a Hokkaido Classic
The star ingredient is a sweet-and-sour strawberry caramel sauce made from "Suzuakane," a summer strawberry variety grown in Yoichi, Hokkaido. The filling is wrapped in Hokkaido white chocolate with a fluffy, ice cream-like texture, then coated with a berry fondant for a satisfying crispy shell.
The result is a treat where the tartness of berries and the richness of milk melt together in a refreshing combination. The crispy dough is made with butter from Machimura Farm—a farm with over 100 years of tradition—baked to a satisfying crunch.
Product Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Strawberry Caramel Crispy |
| Available Period | March 20, 2026 (Fri/Holiday) to around September 10, 2026 (Thu) ※ Available while supplies last |
| Price | 4-piece set: 1,166 yen (retail price: 1,080 yen) |
| Where to Buy | BLUE POND at Daimaru Sapporo (B1F) |
About Yoichi's Summer Strawberries
Yoichi, Hokkaido has been a leading fruit-growing region since the Meiji era, benefiting from a cool climate with significant temperature swings between day and night—conditions that naturally enhance the sweetness of fruit. In recent years, "Yoichi summer strawberries" have been gaining attention, as the cool Hokkaido climate helps them develop a distinctive aroma and sweet-tart flavor. Harvested during summer when mainland strawberries are scarce, they are prized for their rarity. With firm flesh well-suited to cakes, parfaits, jams, and other processed goods, these berries are a taste of the season that can also be enjoyed at local tourist farms and farm stands.
