From Kurofune, winter-only "Dora Noir" and "Apple Pone" will be released this year as well. "Dora Noir" is ahead of Western Japan, and "Apple Pone" will be on sale for a limited time from November 1st at stores nationwide.

"Dora Noir," which first appeared last year (2019), is a winter-only refrigerated product of "Kurofune Dorayaki," one of the store's signature products. Ganache chocolate cream with a smooth mouthfeel is topped with bitter chocolate chips. "Raw dorayaki" is an irresistible balance between the chewy skin with brown sugar and chocolate. The price is 300 yen (excluding tax).


On the other hand, "Apple Pone" is made by wrapping seasonal fruits, sweetened Fuji apples and mascarpone cream cheese in Kurofune Dorayaki skin. It is a popular product every year that is not too sweet and has a refreshing finish. The price is 300 yen (excluding tax).


"Dora Noir" will be on sale until early April 2021 and "Apple Pone" will be on sale until December 25th. "Dora Noir" will be on sale in eastern Japan from January 18th to February 14th, 2021.