Mary Chocolate Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Ota Ward, Tokyo; President: Yoshiteru Koyamatsu), which manufactures and sells chocolate and gift confectionery, has partnered with the Ota Tourism Association to launch "Plain Cocoa (Hanepyon)," a collaboration product featuring Ota Ward's official PR character "Hanepyon" and Mary Chocolate's popular product "Sweets Time." The product goes on sale from January 26, 2026 (Monday). Perfect as a treat for yourself or as a small gift.
Product Information
- Product Name: Plain Cocoa (Hanepyon)
- Release Date: January 26, 2026 (Monday)
- Sales Locations:
- Ota Tourism Association (inside Ota City Industrial Plaza PiO)
- Ota Ward Tourism Information Center (Wing Kitchen Keikyu Kamata M2F)
- Mary Chocolate Kamata Plaza Tokyu Store
- Online Sales Start: Early February (planned) on the Ota Tourism Association online shop "Hanepyon Store"
Tokyo Ota Tourism Association Hanepyon Store: https://otakanko-hanepyon.stores.jp/ - Price: 49g ¥378 (tax included)
About Hanepyon
Hanepyon is Ota Ward's official PR character and serves as the Ota Ward Tourism PR Ambassador.
The name "Hanepyon" combines "hane" (feather), representing Haneda Airport—Japan's international gateway located in Ota Ward—with "pyon," expressing how the character bounces around Ota Ward's attractive spots, including cherry blossom viewing locations and public baths.
The character features wings and airplane imagery inspired by Haneda Airport, wears a cherry blossom necklace, and carries a bath bucket.
About the Ota Tourism Association
The Ota Tourism Association has collaborated with Mary Chocolate's Sweets Time series and Hanepyon, a character beloved across all age groups, as the company is headquartered within the ward. Through this product, the association aims to convey the charms of Ota Ward to residents as well as people in Japan and abroad, and to create a town filled with smiles through this adorable Hanepyon-packaged sweet and delicious chocolate.
Tokyo Ota Tourism Association Official Website: Ota's Journey, Tokyo's Gateway
https://www.o-2.jp/
