Krispy Kreme is rolling out a trio of fruit-themed summer donuts across Japan starting Wednesday, June 24, 2026 — and they may be some of the most photogenic treats in Japan’s donut cases this summer. The chain known worldwide for its Original Glazed® has dreamed up watermelon, peach, and pineapple donuts that look almost too good to eat.
Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 20th year in Japan in 2026, and while you’ll recognize the brand from back home, this is a limited-time summer release at its stores in Japan. Each one uses a glossy fruit glaze (known in pastry as nappage) to mimic the look of real fruit, and they taste brighter and fruitier when cold — chill one in your hotel fridge before digging in.
Here’s a traveler-friendly rundown of all three donuts, what they cost, and how long they’ll be around — plus a 20th-anniversary deal worth knowing about if you’re in town on the 20th of the month.
The Three Summer Flavors
All prices below are tax included and based on takeout; eating in (“eat-in”) costs a few yen more.
Juicy Watermelon (¥356 / ¥363 eat-in)
Photo courtesy of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan
A whole watermelon, reimagined as a donut. The fluffy ring is wrapped in a refreshing watermelon-flavored glaze and white chocolate, with scattered chocolate chips standing in for the seeds and a green coating for the rind. It’s as fun to photograph as it is to eat.
Juicy Peach (¥356 / ¥363 eat-in)
Photo courtesy of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan
A soft, blush-pink donut layered with peach-flavored glaze and milky white chocolate. A vanilla-flavored green coating forms the “leaf,” and the juicy, summery flavor is even better cold.
Pineapple Cream (¥378 / ¥385 eat-in)
Photo courtesy of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan
The only one of the three with a filling. White chocolate is topped with a sweet-tart pineapple-flavored glaze and a lattice of white chocolate, while a tropical pineapple cream hides inside. Chill it, and it takes on a refreshing “chilled pineapple” feel. One catch: this flavor runs for a shorter window, ending July 14.
Dates, Stores & How to Buy
The summer donuts are on sale from June 24 through August 20 (planned), while supplies last. As noted, Pineapple Cream wraps up earlier, on July 14, so grab that one first if it’s calling your name.
You’ll find them at Krispy Kreme shops nationwide (excluding some outside retailers and event counters), though prices can vary slightly by location.
Use the official store locator to find the closest one. Two shops with in-store kitchens — the Tokyo International Forum and Shibuya Cine Tower locations — make Original Glazed® fresh on-site every day; if the “HOT LIGHT” out front is glowing, you might catch a warm, fresh-off-the-line one.
A Traveler’s Tip — Try Them Chilled
These really shine when chilled. Krispy Kreme says chilling them brings out a fruitier flavor, and in Japan’s sticky summer heat, that’s good advice anyway — a few minutes in your hotel fridge makes the fruit glaze taste brighter. If you’re carrying them around on a hot day, eat them sooner rather than later, or keep them cool. (For more on beating the heat, see our Japan summer heat survival guide.)
Payment options vary by shop, but many locations accept cash, credit cards, and QR-code payments, so they’re easy to grab on the go — perfect for a break in a park or back at your hotel.
Bonus Deal — Original Glazed Dozens Drop to ¥1,620 on the 20th
Because it’s Krispy Kreme Japan’s 20th-anniversary year, the chain is running an “Original Glazed Dozen ¥1,500 Day” on the 20th of every month through November 2026. A box of 12 Original Glazed® donuts that’s normally ¥1,728 (tax included, takeout) drops to ¥1,620 — billed by the brand as the “¥1,500” pre-tax price. The next one lands on Monday, July 20, with more to follow on the 20th of each month (August 20, and so on).
It’s in-store purchase only (no online Quick Order or delivery), and it’s while supplies last. July 20 falls right in the middle of the summer-donut run, so if your trip lines up with it, it’s a great excuse to grab a fresh dozen too.
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This article was translated from the original Japanese with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. The Japanese version is authoritative.