Kimuraya Sohonten Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto Ward, Tokyo; President: Mitsunori Kimura) will release two new products at its directly-operated stores starting February 1st, 2026: "Nekochan" (Little Cat), an adorable animal-shaped bread, and "Shushu Yakushima Tankan," a seasonal anpan featuring Yakushima Island citrus.
Adorable Cat Bread and Refreshing Citrus Anpan for Early Spring
February 22nd marks "Cat Day" in Japan. This year, Kimuraya introduces "Nekochan," a cat-shaped bread that delights both the eyes and taste buds. Filled with smooth, rich chocolate cream, this charming creation is hard to resist. It also makes a perfect gift for Valentine's Day on February 14th. Additionally, the seasonal "Shushu Yakushima Tankan" features the refreshing aroma and sweet-tart flavor of Yakushima Island's tankan citrus, making it an ideal treat for the arrival of spring.
New Product Lineup
Nekochan (Little Cat)
A black cat bread with large, striking eyes, filled with rich chocolate cream.
Price: ¥370 (tax included)
Shushu Yakushima Tankan (Sake Yeast Yakushima Tankan)
Sweet-tart tankan citrus filling wrapped in Kimuraya's signature sake yeast dough, topped with tankan jam. The filling uses juice and paste from Yakushima-grown tankan citrus.
Price: ¥351 (tax included)
Available at 25 Directly-Operated Stores
The new products are available at the following locations: Ueno Matsuzakaya Store, Ginza Matsuya Store, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Store, Ginza Mitsukoshi Store, Shinjuku Isetan Store, Tamagawa Takashimaya Store, Ikebukuro Seibu, Tokyo Daimaru Store, Yokohama Sogo Store, Yokohama Takashimaya Store, Machida Odakyu Store, Ikebukuro Tobu Store, Nihonbashi Takashimaya Store, Atre Kichijoji Store, Shinjuku Odakyu Store, Kamioooka Keikyu Store, Shinjuku Keio Store, Urawa Isetan Store, Haneda Terminal 1 Captain's Market Store, Haneda Terminal 2 Tokyo Shokuhinkan, Ecute Omiya Store, Kimura Stand Sugamo Store, Atre Shin-Urayasu Store, Tobu Department Store Funabashi Store, and Kimura Stand Omori Store.
*Product names, prices, and release dates are subject to change.
*Product availability may vary by store.
*Not available at Ginza Honten (Ginza Kimuraya Co., Ltd.).
About Kimuraya Sohonten
Founded in 1869, Kimuraya Sohonten has continued the tradition of "providing safe, reliable products and services with the utmost care, contributing to customers' enjoyment of taste and health" while evolving to meet the times as a bread industry pioneer. By respecting history and pursuing continuous improvement, the company strives to create new taste experiences and contribute to the development of food culture and customer satisfaction.
Company Profile
Company Name: Kimuraya Sohonten Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 1-6-18 Ariake, Koto Ward, Tokyo
President: Mitsunori Kimura
Business: Manufacturing and sales of various breads, Japanese sweets, and Western confectionery
Founded: 1869
Website: https://www.kimuraya-sohonten.co.jp
Online Shop: https://kimuraya-net.jp
Social Media: X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, LINE
