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Kanou Shoujuan Launches "Akai (Black Sesame)" to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of "Akai" Confectionery

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Published Apr 14, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 15, 2026 1:35 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Kanou Shoujuan Co., Ltd.
will launch "Akai (Black Sesame)" on April 15, 2026, at all its stores, available year-round.
This new product commemorates the 60th anniversary of its long-selling confectionery "Akai," first released in 1965.

Kanou Shoujuan Co., Ltd. will launch "Akai (Black Sesame)" on April 15, 2026, at all its stores, available year-round. This new product commemorates the 60th anniversary of its long-selling confectionery "Akai," first released in 1965. Prices are 249 yen (single), 810 yen (3-piece set), and 1599 yen (6-piece set), all tax included. A limited-time in-store campaign will also run from April 15 to April 28, 2026, offering a "Kashi Mikuji" (confectionery fortune slip) to customers purchasing over 3,240 yen (tax included). Kanou Shoujuan was established in September 1958, headquartered in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, with a capital of 79.8 million yen, engaged in manufacturing and sales of Japanese and Western confectionery and general restaurant business.

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Published: Apr 14, 2026

Kanou Shoujuan Co., Ltd., headquartered in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, with President Fuyuki Shibata, announced the launch of a new product, "Akai (Black Sesame)," to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its signature confectionery "Akai," first released in 1965. The new product will be available for year-round sale at all Kanou Shoujuan stores starting April 15, 2026. "Akai (Black Sesame)" is priced at 249 yen (single), 810 yen (3-piece set), and 1599 yen (6-piece set), all tax included. It has a shelf life of 30 days from manufacture and contains milk ingredients, soybeans, and sesame. The company was established in September 1958 with a capital of 79.8 million yen, engaging in the manufacturing and sales of Japanese and Western confectionery and general restaurant business. A special in-store campaign will run from April 15 to April 28, 2026, where customers spending 3,240 yen or more (tax included) will receive a "Kashi Mikuji" for a confectionery exchange.

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FAQ

What is the new confectionery product launched by Kanou Shoujuan?

Kanou Shoujuan has launched a new confectionery product named "Akai (Black Sesame)".

What milestone is being celebrated with the release of "Akai (Black Sesame)"?

The launch of "Akai (Black Sesame)" commemorates the 60th anniversary of Kanou Shoujuan's signature confectionery, "Akai."

When will "Akai (Black Sesame)" be available for purchase and where?

"Akai (Black Sesame)" will be available for year-round sale at all Kanou Shoujuan stores starting April 15, 2026.

What are the prices for the "Akai (Black Sesame)" confectionery?

The prices for "Akai (Black Sesame)" are 249 yen for a single piece, 810 yen for a 3-piece set, and 1599 yen for a 6-piece set, all tax included.

What special in-store campaign is being held to celebrate the launch?

An in-store campaign from April 15 to April 28, 2026, offers a "Kashi Mikuji" for confectionery exchange to customers spending 3,240 yen or more (tax included).

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