The name open call for giant panda babies (female) born on June 12th at Ueno Zoo will start today (July 28th). It's been five years since the baby was born in the park, so the city of Ueno is in a festive mode. Various products with a panda motif are on sale.

At "Ecute Ueno" in Ueno station, "Washoi! Ueno-Smile bursts, Ueno summer.-" is being held for a limited time from July 24th to August 27th. There are many cute "panda foods" that can only be bought here. Among them, I actually tried the ones that I especially felt "cute!"!

■ Wasshoi ☆ Copanda

Shiretoko Factory's "Shiretoko Donut Wasshoi ☆ Copanda" is a donut topped with a copanda with a headband wrapped around its head. The surface is made of chocolate with the words "Washoi!" And a gorgeous lantern. Summer limited product. The price is 420 yen (tax included, same below).



The donuts that are not fried in oil and are moisturized in a special machine are fluffy . When you bite into it, a generous amount of chocolate crumbles and melts on your tongue. There is a lot of volume, so just eating one is quite satisfying ! Not only the taste but also the appearance is very cute, and even a small souvenir will be appreciated ♪

■ Summer fluffy panda

Waraku Beniya's "Summer Fluffy Panda" is a light-textured meringue confectionery in a parent-child panda case. The face of a panda is drawn on the sweets. The flavor is a juicy pineapple flavor that is only available in the summer. The price is 340 yen.



The crispy and light meringue cookie has a soft and moderate sweetness. Even if you don't chew, the moment you put it in your mouth, it melts gently and gently . The refreshing sour pineapple flavor is perfect for this season!



The regular "Fuwakoro Panda" sold all year round is 300 yen with two flavors (coconut and cocoa). It wasn't sold when I went to the store, but it's also a popular item!

■ Tamatoro Menchi-katsu

Tonkatsu Maisen's "Pocket Sandwich Tamatoro Menchi Katsu ~ Uekyun Branding Iron ~" is a pocket sandwich with the branding iron of the ecute Ueno character "Uekyun". Thick minced meat and eggs are sandwiched in a chewy bread. The price is 410 yen. Sold all year round.



This pocket sandwich, Menchi-katsu is the best ! It's packed with meat, juicy, and goes great with melty eggs! The size is larger than that of a general sandwich, so it's great to eat. It seems that many people go to the zoo after buying this, and it may be sold out on Saturdays and Sundays.



A lovely panda-designed hood that makes you smile just by looking at it. There were many attractive products other than the ones I introduced! Why don't you try "Panda Food Tour" in Ueno during the summer vacation?

■ Overview of Ecute Ueno Address: 7-1-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo JR East Ueno Station 3rd floor Business hours: Sweets 8:00 to 22:00 (Friday until 22:30 / Sundays and holidays until 21:00)
Lunch box & side dish & bakery 8:00 to 22:00 (Friday until 22:30 / Sundays and holidays until 21:00)
* Some are open from 6:30