A popular Japanese snack: Hidden designs on Tokyo Banana you've definitely never tried

By MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Wenlin, compiled and reported
 
Nowadays, many people traveling to Japan think of bringing back a box of the hugely popular Tokyo Banana to enjoy—whether for themselves or as a gift, it’s considered quite impressive. But besides the original Tokyo Banana design, there are also many patterns that match the flavors and are printed on the cakes, sparking a collecting trend among netizens.

Leopard print – chocolate cocoa flavor

The banana cake mixed with a leopard print design is a new flavor launched by Tokyo Banana at Tokyo Tree, and it also seems to be the most common pattern. The filling is a chocolate custard sauce, combining the taste of banana with the richness of chocolate for a unique and delicious experience—it’s also a popular souvenir among travelers.

Heart pattern – original banana flavor

The heart-patterned Tokyo Banana was released in 2015 as a limited design at Tokyo Skytree. Although the flavor is the same as the regular original Tokyo Banana, the visual design offers a different enjoyment, seemingly conveying a lovely, romantic vibe through the hearts.

Tabby cat pattern – caramel flavor

The tabby cat-patterned Tokyo Banana cake was created to celebrate the reconstruction completion of the Marunouchi Station Building at Tokyo Station, launching the new "caramel flavor," which was initially sold at Tokyo Station. The cute cat pattern, along with a corner featuring a puffed-up cat, has everyone saying how adorable it is.

Giraffe pattern – banana pudding flavor

The giraffe-patterned Tokyo Banana, released in 2012, has a filling made with caramel-flavored banana pudding. It’s the perfect choice for travelers wanting to try an alternative banana flavor. The giraffe-patterned Tokyo Banana was first sold at Tokyo Haneda Airport's domestic terminals one and two, as well as Tokyo Daimaru Department Store.