Chiikawa Banana Pudding Cake Makes Its First Appearance at Ikebukuro Station After Renewal
The popular work "Chiikawa" drawn by illustrator Nagano collaborates with Tokyo's No.1 souvenir "Tokyo Banana." On September 1st, 2025, the "Chiikawa Banana Pudding Cake" - which just renewed its package design, cake patterns, and shopping bags - opens a pop-up store at Ikebukuro Station! New designs of "Kurimanju," "Flying Squirrel," and "Sea Otter" join the collection, making the powered-up Chiikawa Banana Pudding Cake even more delightful to enjoy ♪
*Tokyo's No.1 souvenir for gifts received from friends, colleagues, and family in the past year <Intage Inc. survey (Survey period: February 5-7, 2019)>
New Designs of Kurimanju, Flying Squirrel, and Sea Otter Join the Fun
In addition to "Chiikawa," "Hachiware," and "Usagi," new designs of "Kurimanju," "Flying Squirrel," and "Sea Otter" join the collection! The sponge cake patterns are so adorable you'll feel sorry to eat them, with a total of 6 different designs. Every detail has been carefully crafted to express the lovable charm of the Chiikawa characters. Which design you'll find is a delightful surprise when you open the box!
*Please note that one box may not contain all cake pattern varieties.
The cake has also become even more delicious with its new debut. With 20% more banana for a fruitier taste, the banana pudding custard and slightly bitter caramel cream double filling is wrapped in fluffy baked sponge cake, creating a "super delicious" cake overflowing with Tokyo Banana's signature style. When you take a big bite, this banana pudding cake seems ready to bring smiles to both happy days and slightly challenging ones.
New Package Design Features Original Illustrations Exclusive to Tokyo Banana Collaboration
The package also features a new design with original illustrations exclusive to this Tokyo Banana collaboration, matching the Tokyo Banana world! The design has a lively atmosphere, as if everyone is celebrating this renewal together. The Chiikawa characters with sparkling eyes, designed with the important concept of "making eye contact with Chiikawa," are so cute you'll want to keep looking at them forever! The fluffy-textured Chiikawa characters, reminiscent of Tokyo Banana's sponge cake texture, are also a highlight. Please pay attention to this special original illustration overflowing with the collaborative spirit of "Chiikawa" and "Tokyo Banana."
The individual cake wrappings feature "Chiikawa," "Hachiware," and "Usagi" peeking out from Tokyo Banana-style hats! What you'll get is a fun surprise when you open it ♪
The 8-piece package includes one randomly selected original sticker of "Chiikawa," "Hachiware," or "Usagi." The original stickers are also newly designed, so please enjoy using them by tucking them into your smartphone case or sticking them in your notebook.
*The 4-piece package does not include original stickers.
Customers who purchase "Chiikawa Banana Pudding Cake" will receive a special designed paper shopping bag. The newly designed paper bag is also packed full of Chiikawa characters.
*One paper bag is provided per purchased item.
Product Information
Product Name: Chiikawa Banana Pudding Cake
Price:
- 4-piece set: ¥853 (¥790 excluding tax) *Does not include original stickers
- 8-piece set: ¥1,706 (¥1,580 excluding tax) *Includes original stickers
*One box may not contain all cake pattern varieties.
*Individual packaging comes in 3 designs, but one box may not include all varieties.
*Character combinations between individual packaging and cake patterns are random.
*This popular item may sell out early. Please understand in advance.
*Displayed prices are suggested retail prices.
Period: September 17, 2025 (Wednesday) - September 30, 2025 (Tuesday)
Location: Ikebukuro Station Event Station Ikebukuro South Passage
Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
*Opening may be delayed on the first day.
*Final day closes at 8:00 PM only.
About Chiikawa
"Chiikawa" is a manga originating from X (formerly Twitter) drawn by illustrator Nagano. The enjoyable, touching, and slightly challenging daily stories of the always hardworking Chiikawa and friends like Hachiware and Usagi, along with other unique characters, are supported by people of all ages.
Chiikawa comprehensive information site: https://chiikawa-info.jp
About Tokyo Banana World
"Tokyo Banana World" is a sweets brand that began with "Tokyo Banana," which was born in 1991 as "a new era Tokyo souvenir" and became Tokyo's No.1 souvenir. The brand creates various sweets with a thorough commitment to banana deliciousness. These Tokyo sweets, beloved across generations, are cherished not only domestically in Japan but also by overseas tourists as "souvenirs representing Japan."
*Tokyo's No.1 souvenir for gifts received from friends, colleagues, and family in the past year <Intage Inc. survey (Survey period: February 5-7, 2019)>
