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Grapestone “Tokyo Banana Mitsuketa (found)”

The sought-after souvenir from Tokyo with a variety in the series!

30 Oct 2026 See More

When it comes to Tokyo’s most iconic souvenirs, Tokyo Banana is definitely one of them. A friend had previously given me the classic version, and I’ve always liked its cute banana shape. On this trip to Japan, I happened to see the super eye-catching Pikachu collaboration and was completely won over by how adorable it looked, so I couldn’t resist buying it.

Overall, the design is really detailed and unique, and the texture is still soft and fluffy. However, the filling was a little too sweet for me. If you enjoy it with a cup of unsweetened black coffee or hot tea, the sweetness becomes just right and it tastes much better overall.

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