One-Day-Only Sweet Candy Experience Combining 'Summer Festival' and 'Candy' Comes to Shibuya! Kanro Launches First-Ever 'Ametho Gummy Only⁉ Summer Festival'

Kanro Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tetsuya Murata; hereinafter 'Kanro'), known for Kanro Ame and Pure Gummy, will host an event titled 'Ametho Gummy Only⁉ Summer Festival' on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 'OPENBASE SHIBUYA' (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo).

{A One-Day Event to Experience the New Charm of Candy! Summer Festival in 'Shibuya,' a Hub of Culture}

Since its founding in 1912, Kanro has developed a wide range of products centered on candies and gummies, including the namesake 'Kanro Ame,' Japan's first throat lozenge 'Kenko no Doyatsu,' pioneering adult gummy 'Pure Gummy,' and next-generation textured gummy 'Gumitzel,' delivering diverse candy experiences.

Amid the recent gummy boom and expanding candy market, Kanro aims to deliver more than just candy consumption—'Sweet moments'—by launching the 'Ametho Gummy Only⁉ Summer Festival' in Shibuya, a cultural hub. The event will feature food trucks serving original menus made with Kanro's popular products, festival-themed original activities, and photogenic spots that invite social media sharing. This one-day-only event fosters interaction between Kanro staff and customers, offering a unique opportunity to discover new dimensions of candy enjoyment.

{Original Festival-Themed Menus Featuring Kanro's Candies and Gummies!}

Food trucks offering original menus made with Kanro products will be available. Limited-time exclusive items include the refreshing and fizzy 'Gummy Soda,' perfect for summer; the adorable 'Pure Gummy Taffy,' recreating taffy with gummies; and the mysterious 'Kanro Takoyaki,' which looks like takoyaki but hides a surprise flavor. These exclusive dishes are available only at this event.

Food Truck Menu

'Gummy Soda'

A candy-packed soda float featuring candies, gummies, and ramune, offering a fun and fizzy experience.

Price: 700 JPY (tax included)

Products used: Pure Gummy Premium, Pyurerin, Marosshu, Hoshifuri Ramune, Kanro Ame

'Pure Gummy Taffy'

A cute-looking treat with a unique texture, featuring Pure Gummy coated in hard candy.

Price: 300 JPY (tax included)

Products used: Pure Gummy, Pyurerin

'Kanro Takoyaki'

Looks like takoyaki, but the flavor is a surprise until you taste it.

Price: 600 JPY (tax included)

Products used: Kanro Ame, Nattsu Bon

*Image is for illustration only

*Available while supplies last

{Original Festival-Themed Activities to Enhance the Excitement}

The event will also feature free, original festival-themed activities. 'Can Badge Fishing' allows guests to fish for unique upcycled can badges made from Kanro packaging—available nowhere else—similar to goldfish scooping. 'Senbonbiki' (a thousand-stick draw) offers a chance to win Kanro's classic products or pre-release new items instantly.

Additionally, a photo spot inspired by the popular 'curved mirror' trend on social media will be installed, allowing guests to take creative photos with custom frames. A social media campaign will reward participants who post event photos with Kanro products (while supplies last). These engaging, culture-forward experiences are perfectly suited for Shibuya as a cultural epicenter.

{Event Overview}

Event Name: Ametho Gummy Only⁉ Summer Festival

Date and Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 11:00–20:00

Venue: OPENBASE SHIBUYA (1F, Udagawacho Building, 14-13 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

Admission: Free

*Purchases at food trucks are paid.

*For the latest information and details, please visit the official website below.

Official Website: https://kanro.jp/pages/sweettimes_summerfes

Activities:

① Food Truck (paid)

② Senbonbiki

③ Can Badge Fishing

④ Photo Spot

Kanro Brands

Company Overview

Company Name: Kanro Co., Ltd.

Representative: President and CEO Tetsuya Murata

Headquarters: 3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0637, 37F Tokyo Opera City Tower

Founded: November 10, 1912 (Taisho 1)

Business: Manufacturing and sales of confectionery and food products

Listed Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market (Securities Code: 2216)

URL: Corporate Site https://www.kanro.co.jp/

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Since its founding in 1912, Kanro has continuously created beloved products such as 'Kanro Ame,' Japan's first throat lozenge 'Kenko no Doyatsu,' 'Kin no Milk' (No.1 in milk-flavored candy sales※), and 'Pure Gummy,' a pioneer in adult gummies. At its direct stores 'Hitotsubu Kanro,' the company promotes the charm of candy under the concept 'One candy connecting people, one by one.'

In February 2025, Kanro established its 'Medium-Term Management Plan 2030' and introduced 'Kanro Vision 2.0.' Under the corporate purpose 'Sweeten the Future — One Heart, Growing,' it defines its vision as 'Creating Sweet moments to bring smiles to people and society' and is guided by four values: 'Creating Sweet Moments,' 'Transforming the Business Foundation,' 'Weaving the Future,' and 'Evolving a Creative Organization,' outlining the company's future direction.

Focusing on domestic gummy business growth, Kanro will expand its business domains and business models for sustainable growth, contributing to solving social issues and enhancing corporate value to support a sustainable future for people and society.

※Intage SRI+ Milk-Flavored Candy Market, cumulative sales ranking by brand, April 2024–March 2025

Purpose: 'Sweeten the Future — One Heart, Growing'

In 2022, Kanro established its corporate purpose: 'Sweeten the Future — One Heart, Growing.' Amid rapid change and uncertainty, this purpose reflects Kanro's journey and aspirations for the future. By continuing to innovate the power of sugar and leveraging technologies developed through its business, Kanro aims to create moments where 'one heart grows,' contributing to a sustainable future for people and society.