Ministop will begin the phased release from 4 September 2026 of “Gohobi Soft - Blissful Mont Blanc -,” soft-serve ice cream topped with Mont Blanc cream made from Japanese chestnuts grown in Kasama, Ibaraki.
The new product “Treat Soft Serve – Blissful Mont Blanc,” combining soft serve made with Japanese chestnuts from Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, and domestically produced Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc cream, has been announced. It is scheduled to go on sale at stores on a rolling basis from Friday, 4 September, with the nationwide launch set for Friday, 11 September.
The product will be available nationwide at 1,686 stores (as of the end of July 2026). The price is ¥550 before tax, or ¥594 including tax. It will be offered in both cups and waffle cones, although specifications and prices may vary by store. Energy content is listed as 324kcal for the cone and 216kcal for the cup. Some stores will also provide plastic spoons for customers requiring allergy accommodations.
The product combines Japanese chestnuts from Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, with domestically produced Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc cream. It has a Mont Blanc cake-style appearance topped with powdered sugar. An edible spoon is included, and an extra-large soft serve option is also available.
Delivery is also available, with the product offered only in a cup and accompanied by a plastic spoon. Delivery areas, fees and ordering hours can be checked on the apps and websites of the respective delivery services. Orders can be placed through services including Uber Eats, Demae-can and menu.