Toraya "Yukitora" made of Yokan
(Image source: Toraya's official website)

Toraya has announced on their official website that they will be selling "Yukitora" made of yokan on February 15th in stores only. The price is 487 yen per piece (tax included).

Yukitora" made of yokan

At some of Toraya's directly-managed stores, such as the Akasaka store, special orders are sold in stores on the 15th of every month. On February 15th, "Yokan Made "Yukitora"" will be available for purchase.

It is said to be a yellow yokan dough wrapped with gozen-an (red bean paste). It has the image of a tiger's face, and the ears and head are decorated with honey. It is described as a cute design that will bring good luck in the new year. The following stores carry them.

Toraya Akasaka
Toraya Tokyo Midtown
Toraya Tokyo
Toraya Imperial Hotel
Toraya Nihonbashi Store

Each of these stores will be selling limited quantities. There are limited quantities available at each store and they may run out.