Corporate Custom Sweets FAQ

日本語 / English

These terms apply to all custom orders. See each product page for printing, color, shape, storage and best-before information.

Eligibility and Inquiries

Q. Can I purchase a product shown on this site or place a personal order?
The products shown are examples of custom work for companies and organizations. They are not retail products, and personal orders are not accepted.
Q. Can you use another company's logo or a character?
We accept orders from the rights holder or a party with formal authorization. Please provide documentation confirming your right to use the material. Logos, characters, images and illustrations cannot be used if authorization cannot be confirmed.
Q. What information should I prepare before inquiring?
Please provide the preferred product, approximate quantity, budget and requested delivery date.
Project planning, comparison documents, presentation materials and design concepts must be prepared by the client. The same applies to agencies and production companies.
Q. When will I receive a reply?
We normally reply within three business days. We are closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
If we receive no reply within five days, we close the inquiry. A later inquiry is reviewed as a new request.

Quotes and Orders

Q. How is pricing determined, and what is required for a quote?
Pricing depends on the product, quantity, number of designs, packaging and delivery. Please provide the product, quantity, delivery date and location, packaging requirements and budget. We issue a preliminary estimate, then a formal quote after the details and artwork are confirmed.
Q. Is there a minimum quantity or minimum project value?
There is no fixed minimum quantity. The minimum project value is JPY 50,000 before tax. If the product and packaging total is below JPY 50,000, a production fee is added according to the project.
Q. What payment methods are available?
Payment is generally due in advance by bank transfer. Approved account terms are also available. A 5% processing fee applies to credit-card payments.
Q. Can an order be canceled after confirmation?
Orders cannot be canceled after confirmation because production preparations begin immediately.

Artwork and Approval

Q. What artwork format is required, and can you prepare artwork?
For logos, an Adobe Illustrator file (.ai) with outlined text is recommended. Thin lines and small text may need adjustment.
If print-ready artwork is not available, paid artwork preparation may be possible using official logo files, drawings or photographs. We will review the material and advise on availability and cost.
Q. Can AI-generated images be submitted?
AI-generated logos or illustrations may be submitted as flat artwork for printing.
Images of AI-generated finished products cannot be used as production references because they do not accurately show real shape, color or finish. Specify the artwork, product, dimensions and packaging separately.
Q. Can I review a visual or sample before placing an order?
Free design proposals, finished-product visuals and test production are not provided before an order. A paid sample can be produced after ordering when a physical finish check is required.

Labels and Finish

Q. Are ingredients, allergens and best-before dates labeled?
We label Japan's 28 specified allergenic ingredients and print ingredients and the best-before date on the individual or outer package. For advance venue or department-store submissions, provide the required fields and deadline.
Q. Will there be variations in shape or print position?
Because the products are handmade, there will be slight variations in size, shape, baking color and print position.
Q. What printing conditions apply to all products?
Printing is applied to one side only. Color and resolution will differ from paper and screens. The number of print colors does not change the basic price.
See each product page for conditions concerning white, pale and multicolor printing and the effect of the product's base color.

Packaging and Delivery

Q. Can I order individual wrapping, ribbons, boxes and carrier bags?
All products are delivered individually wrapped. Ribbons, clear cases, standard boxes, custom boxes and carrier bags are available. Carrier bags are charged separately. Gift-wrapping paper is not available.
Paper and biodegradable plastic are not used for individual wrapping because an adequate seal is required. See the Packaging and Gift Wrapping page for details.
Q. What are the typical lead times?
Lead times depend on the product, quantity and packaging. A small quantity with individual wrapping only may be possible in approximately one week. Projects involving custom boxes or quantities around 1,000 units generally require one to two months. After the normal order deadline, production may still be possible with a 20% Rush Fee applied to the amount excluding delivery.
Q. Can you deliver to multiple locations or split a delivery?
We can deliver to multiple locations, venues and hotels, or split a project across several dates. Provide the quantity, date, time and receiving conditions for each destination.
Macarons are delivered frozen by chartered vehicle, from JPY 30,000 per destination. Sunday, Monday and Thursday cannot be selected as delivery dates.

Overseas Clients and Diplomatic Sales

Q. Can an overseas company or foreign mission in Japan place an order?
Yes. We communicate in English or Spanish, provide English documents for overseas remittance and support diplomatic tax-exempt sales. Payment is generally in Japanese yen.
Overseas offices and headquarters may place orders. We deliver only within Japan. EXW collection from our facility may also be arranged.