Tokyo Banana (JDT Recommends)

Tokyo Banana is a popular Japanese confectionery and souvenir of Tokyo. While Tokyo Banana offers a variety of sweets and snacks, they are best known for their mini, banana-shaped spongecake with sweet, banana custard-creme filling. These fluffy cakes are a popular souvenir in Japan, with a wide range of varieties and collaborations, including the Hello Kitty X APPLE CAKE flavor or their I found Tokyo Banana at KITKAT. Other popular flavors include the giraffe printed exterior with banana pudding filling or the leopard print with chocolate banana-creme filling. Similar to the popular Hokkaido Shiroi Koibito Cookies, Tokyo Banana has grown to become one of Japan's most beloved snack and souvenir, and is available at most international airports for any last minute gifts. In fact, a recent survey found Tokyo Banana was the number one souvenir received from friends, family, and colleagues between 2016-2017.

Be sure to pick up a box or two before you fly home from you Japan Tour, or visit the Tokyo Banana store in Tokyo SkyTree during a free day on our Highlights Japan Tours or Cherry Blossom Tours available year-round or in the Spring cherry blossom season!