HOKKAIDO BROWN CHEESE, a Hokkaido-based craft sweets brand by GOOD NEWS Co., Ltd., is opening its second location at New Chitose Airport on Friday, February 27, 2026. The brand debuted last August and now brings its signature premium sweets to the airport, offering travelers — both domestic and international — a distinctive new Hokkaido souvenir option.
About HOKKAIDO BROWN CHEESE
When cheese is made from fresh milk, roughly 90% of what remains is whey (lactoserum). Although edible, whey has had limited practical uses and has often been traded at low prices. Seeking a more meaningful application for this by-product, HOKKAIDO BROWN CHEESE was born — a brand that delivers the unique flavor of brown cheese, created by slowly simmering whey over many hours, in confectionery form.
Brown cheese contains no added sugar, yet has a subtle caramel-like sweetness along with a complex flavor profile. It also lends itself well to confectionery production and has good shelf life, making it a compelling ingredient for a new iconic Hokkaido sweet.
With a storefront at New Chitose Airport, the brand aims to share both the appeal of Hokkaido dairy products and the value of whey with people passing through the region.
Shop Information
HOKKAIDO BROWN CHEESE New Chitose Airport 1F
New Chitose Airport Domestic Passenger Terminal 2F, Bibi, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0012
Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Phone: 0123-45-6588
The Star Ingredient: Brown Cheese
The centerpiece of every product at HOKKAIDO BROWN CHEESE is a rich, melting brown cheese. This cheese is produced by simmering whey — a by-product generated in large quantities during milk-to-cheese production — over many hours. Born somewhere between caramel and cheese, it delivers a complex flavor: subtly sweet-sour, lightly salty, and deeply rich. The brand's entire lineup is designed to highlight the full potential of this ingredient.
Product Lineup
SNOWDOME
Flavors: Plain / Chocolate
Price: 4-piece box ¥1,296 (tax included), 8-piece box ¥2,484 (tax included), Assorted BOX (6 of each flavor) ¥3,564 (tax included)
A premium sweet offering a distinctive "crunch, fizz, and melt" texture experience.
Brown cheese — born between caramel and cheese, with a subtly sweet-sour, lightly salty, and richly complex flavor — is combined with fluffy, airy meringue and a smooth chocolate coating. Three completely different textures come together, and the moment they reach the mouth, all three melt into one.
Round and compact, the SNOWDOME sits comfortably in the palm of your hand, with an endearing shape reminiscent of a snow globe.
SNOWDOME White Chocolate
Price: 4-piece box ¥1,296 (tax included), 8-piece box ¥2,484 (tax included)
A version of SNOWDOME coated in smooth white chocolate with a gentle, melt-in-your-mouth sweetness. The pairing with the caramel-like brown cheese is a natural match. Its rich, indulgent flavor and snow-white appearance make it a fitting Hokkaido souvenir.
ZACLET
Contents: 1 bag (130g)
Price: ¥1,512 (tax included)
A crumbly sablé that delivers a satisfying crunch with every bite, with the gentle aroma of brown cheese spreading through the mouth. This biscuit was created in collaboration with Hokkaido's "Butter no Itoko." The trim dough left over during the shaping of "Butter no Itoko" confections is baked and blended with brown cheese, giving birth to "ZACLET."
Opening Campaign
Customers who spend ¥2,000 or more (tax included) at HOKKAIDO BROWN CHEESE New Chitose Airport during the opening period will receive one SNOWDOME (individually wrapped) as a gift.
Campaign Period: February 27 (Fri) to March 1 (Sun)
Available while supplies last.
About North Plain Farm
The brown cheese used in HOKKAIDO BROWN CHEESE products is made from whey generated during cheese production at North Plain Farm, located in Okoppe Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido. North Plain Farm raises dairy cows through organic pasture farming, letting them roam freely on the land.
Its popular "Okoppe Organic Milk" has used the same low-temperature pasteurization, non-homogenization method since the farm's founding, preserving the natural flavors of the milk. No additives are used in any of the dairy products. Operating as a small, close-knit team, the farm has realized a circular dairy farming model.
