Tokyu Hands to Hold Confection-Filled Valentine’s Day Project

23.January.2022 | FOOD

Starting January 8, Tokyu Hands stores in Tokyo are holding a special Valentine’s Day event called Chocolino Chocoliya featuring a variety of sweets! These aren’t just for giving to your sweetheart, but are perfect for friends and family too.

 

Products at a Glance

 

Tokyo Zoological Gardens Association / Ueno Zoo
Panda Set with Petit Gaufre & Chocolate Crunch: ¥1,188 (Tax Included) / Panda Baked Cookies: ¥997 (Tax Included)

Urusei Yatsura
Tote Bag: ¥1,760 (Tax Included) / Mug: ¥1,760 (Tax Included) / Star Chocolate: ¥486 (Tax Included)
Chocolate Assortment (5 pieces): ¥756 (Tax Included) / Chocolate Assortment (15 pieces): ¥1,620 (Tax Included)

Merry Chocolate Company
Merry Candy Chocolate Box: ¥378 each (Tax Included) / Assortment: ¥1,944 (Tax Included) 

 Mint Style

30-piece Handmade Kit Series: ¥1,620 each (Tax Included)

Mint Style

Make-at-Home Kit Series: ¥697 (Tax Included) 

Sumikko Gurashi

Silicon Mold Series: ¥935 (Tax Included)


This year’s project includes confections that can only be purchased at the Ueno Zoo, where twin baby pandas were recently born. Chocolates with retro-style packaging and those with motifs from popular anime series will also be available, so be sure to swing by and have a look!

 

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    Lighting

     

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    Exclusive Goods

     

     

    Collaboration Cafe Menu

     

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    Menu at a Glance

    10th Anniversary Celebration♪ Hamburger Plate

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    Chilly☆Sumikko Shaved Ice

    Sumikko Bouquet Parfait

    Sumikko Milk Drink

    Tapioca Orange Soda

    Hot Cafe Latte

     

    Takeout Menu

    Sumi-cone Ice Cream (Limited Time Only)

    Drink in Original Bottle

     

    Original Goods

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    Good Luck Panda Pin-4

     

    Xiang Xiang’s birthday is on June 12, and the giant panda recently had two adorable cubs Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei on June 23. Both pin designs also feature the Hard Rock Cafe logo.



    Don’t miss out on these cute pins–they’ll sell out quickly!

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