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Irresistible Crispy Texture and Buttery Aroma! American Country Baked Goods Specialty Store 'Aunt Stella's Cookies' Opens at Ueno Marui!

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Published Apr 14, 2026 12:30 AM ・ Updated Jun 23, 2026 3:24 PM ・ 7 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The American country baked goods specialty store 'Aunt Stella's Cookies' will open on the 1st floor of Ueno Marui, offering pick-and-mix cookies and various gift boxes, with a special campaign starting April 17th.

The American country baked goods specialty store 'Aunt Stella's Cookies' will open on the 1st floor of Ueno Marui, offering pick-and-mix cookies and various gift boxes, with a special campaign starting April 17th.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004074.000003860.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 14, 2026

We are opening the American country baked goods specialty store 'Aunt Stella's Cookies' on the 1st floor of Ueno Marui (Marui Co., Ltd., Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Masahiro Aono).

What is 'Aunt Stella's Cookies'? 'Aunt Stella's Cookies' feature a signature crispy texture. This texture is created by using a uniquely blended flour with specific attention to particle size and gluten viscosity, and artisans lovingly preparing the dough by hand while carefully assessing the temperature and humidity of the day. Enjoy the rich harmony of wheat and butter flavors that spread with every bite. Experience the world of Aunt Stella's cookies to your heart's content.

About 'Aunt Stella' Aunt Stella was a kindergarten teacher in Pennsylvania's Dutch Country. She excelled at baking cookies and cakes, and her large, aromatic cookies even won the village baking contest. 'Aunt Stella's Cookies' spread in Japan when her nephew, Joseph Reardon-Kohl, the founder of 'Aunt Stella,' introduced her flavorful and rustic cookies to the country.

Product Lineup Pick-and-Mix Cookies In our pick-and-mix corner where you can choose your favorite cookies, we offer about 15 carefully selected seasonal varieties. Customers can bag a diverse range of flavors, including year-round classic cookies, limited-time seasonal flavor cookies, and exclusive pick-and-mix items. (680 yen incl. tax per 100g *approx. 6-7 cookies)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Our most popular cookie, spreading a buttery flavor with chocolate chips in every bite.

Double Choco Nuts A deep, mature-tasting cookie with chocolate chips and diced almonds mixed into a chocolate dough. *Contains semi-chocolate.

Strawberry Ring A cookie featuring a sweet and sour strawberry dough wrapped around a plain dough. *Contains strawberry flavoring.

Casual & Formal Gifts We offer a wide variety of cookie gifts suitable for everything from casual souvenirs to formal greetings. You can choose the perfect cookies for any occasion and season, such as year-round standard gifts and limited-time event-specific gifts.

<Product Examples> Country Bear Tent Box Contains 4 varieties: Chocolate Chip, Old Fashioned Sugar, Caramel Custard, and Strawberry Ring. 6 pieces: 648 yen (incl. tax)

Dutch Country Contains 4 varieties: Chocolate Chip, Double Choco Nuts (*contains semi-chocolate), Old Fashioned Sugar, and Caramel Custard. (S) 8 pieces: 778 yen (incl. tax) (M) 14 pieces: 1,350 yen (incl. tax)

Warm Heart Contains 9 varieties: Chocolate Chip, Double Choco Nuts (*contains semi-chocolate), Almond Choco Chip (*contains semi-chocolate), Old Fashioned Sugar, Caramel Custard, Strawberry Ring, Black Tea, Sesame, and Yogurt (*2.7% yogurt in the product (raw equivalent)). (S) 24 pieces: 2,376 yen (incl. tax) (M) 35 pieces: 3,564 yen (incl. tax) (L) 58 pieces: 5,940 yen (incl. tax)

Message Contains 8 varieties: Chocolate Chip, Double Choco Nuts (*contains semi-chocolate), Almond Choco Chip (*contains semi-chocolate), Old Fashioned Sugar, Caramel Custard, Strawberry Ring, Black Tea, and Yogurt (*2.7% yogurt in the product (raw equivalent)). (S) 12 pieces: 1,188 yen (incl. tax) *Message (S) does not include 'Black Tea' or 'Yogurt'. (M) 18 pieces: 1,782 yen (incl. tax)

Opening Campaign To celebrate the shop's opening, starting Friday, April 17th, limited quantities...

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FAQ

When and where is the American country baked goods specialty store "Aunt Stella's Cookies" opening?

It opens on the first floor of Ueno Marui in Tokyo, operated by Marui Co., Ltd., whose headquarters are in Nakano-ku and whose president is Masahiro Aono.

Who founded the brand "Aunt Stella" and how did the cookies become popular in Japan?

The brand was founded by Joseph Reardon‑Kohl, the nephew of Pennsylvania kindergarten teacher Aunt Stella, who introduced her rustic, award‑winning cookies to Japan.

What unique baking technique gives "Aunt Stella's Cookies" their signature crispy texture?

The cookies achieve crispness through a specially blended flour with precise particle size and gluten viscosity, and artisans hand‑mix the dough while monitoring daily temperature and humidity.

What is the price and typical quantity for the Pick‑and‑Mix Cookie selection at Aunt Stella's Cookies?

The Pick‑and‑Mix assortment costs 680 yen (tax included) per 100 grams, which yields approximately six to seven individual cookies.

Which three specific cookie varieties are highlighted in Aunt Stella's product lineup and what are their key ingredients?

The highlighted varieties are Chocolate Chip Cookie with buttery dough and chocolate chips, Double Choco Nuts containing chocolate chips and diced almonds, and Strawberry Ring featuring sweet‑sour strawberry dough wrapped around plain dough.

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