Eikodo Factory Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Hiroyuki Mizukami) will launch a total of 7 products for spring/summer from its chocolate brand "Hitorijime Sweets," which is dedicated to rewarding oneself, starting Monday, April 6, 2026.
Generally, the demand for chocolate tends to decline in the summer. However, believing that the "time to indulge oneself with chocolate" exists regardless of the season, this series features product designs focused on flavors, ingredients, and eating styles that are easy to enjoy even in spring and summer.
By combining 5 SKUs of focused spring/summer limited products with 2 SKUs of year-round products that are also suitable for the spring/summer season, we propose a diverse range of options even in the hot season.
In addition to re-releasing "Hitorijime Sweets Refreshing Choco Mint," which was well-received in 2025, we will also launch a new product, "Hitorijime Sweets Mango Nut Salt," which incorporates salt and tropical ingredients, drawing attention as summer flavors.
[Re-release] Hitorijime Sweets Refreshing Choco Mint
Re-release: Hitorijime Sweets Refreshing Choco Mint
Uses Japanese mint essential oil from Takiue Town, Hokkaido
Chocolate with a refreshing and invigorating taste characteristic of Japanese mint, combined with chocolate chips and cocoa cookies. Due to its popularity, it reappears as a spring/summer limited standard product of Hitorijime Sweets.
[New Product] Hitorijime Sweets Mango Nut Salt
New Product: Hitorijime Sweets Mango Nut Salt
Spring/Summer-like flavor with rock salt and tropical fruits
This chocolate offers the sweetness of tropical fruits like mango, papaya, and coconut, and the richness of macadamia nuts and almonds.
By mixing in rock salt, the aftertaste is tightened, creating a flavor that is easy to eat even in spring and summer.
It features the unique variety and quantity of ingredients characteristic of Hitorijime Sweets.
Year-round products also available in spring/summer limited packaging
Spring/Summer limited packaging for Hitorijime Sweets Luxurious Orange (left) and Hitorijime Sweets Luxurious Rum Raisin (right)
The following two products will appear in spring/summer limited design packaging.
Hitorijime Sweets Luxurious Orange, Hitorijime Sweets Luxurious Rum Raisin
With bright and refreshing colors, the packaging is designed to blend in with spring/summer sales floors.
2026 Spring/Summer Products: "Delicious when chilled" Chocolates
2026 Spring/Summer Products: "Delicious when chilled"
2026 Spring/Summer products will have "Delicious when chilled" indicated on the packaging.
・Lightly chilling creates a crisp texture
・Flavor designed to be enjoyable even in hot weather
Year-round product lineup enjoyable even in the spring/summer season
Hitorijime Sweets Dip Apple Chocolate (left), Hitorijime Sweets Dip Pecan Nut Chocolate (right)
The following two SKUs will be offered as year-round products, while also being proposed as chocolates that can be enjoyed as a reward for oneself even during the spring/summer season.
Hitorijime Sweets Dip Apple Chocolate
The semi-raw texture of honey-pickled apples and the harmony of milk chocolate
Hitorijime Sweets Dip Pecan Nut Chocolate
The fragrant taste and crispy texture of pecan nuts are combined with melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolate.
Product Overview
Product Name
Hitorijime Sweets Luxurious Orange
Hitorijime Sweets Luxurious Rum Raisin
Hitorijime Sweets Luxurious Strawberry
Hitorijime Sweets Refreshing Choco Mint
Hitorijime Sweets Mango Nut Salt
Content Weight
Hitorijime Sweets Luxurious Orange
Hitorijime Sweets Luxurious Rum Raisin
Hitorijime Sweets Luxurious Strawberry
Hitorijime Sweets Refreshing Choco Mint
Hitorijime Sweets Mango Nut Salt
Suggested Retail Price (Excl. Tax)
380 yen
Release Date
Monday, April 6, 2026
Sales Region
Nationwide
Product Name
Hitorijime Sweets Dip Apple Chocolate
Hitorijime Sweets Dip Pecan Nut Chocolate
Content Weight
Hitorijime Sweets Dip Apple Chocolate
Hitorijime Sweets Dip Pecan Nut Chocolate
Suggested Retail Price (Excl. Tax)
450 yen
Release Date
Currently on sale
Sales Region
Nationwide
FACT BOX
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