A one-day limited apple pie event will be held at Shibuya PARCO to commemorate the publication of the latest book "Apple Pai of the World" by Akiko Hirano, owner of "Matsunosuke N.Y."

At ComMunE on the 10th floor of Shibuya PARCO (scheduled to open at noon), Matsunosuke's apple pie eat-in corner, coffee cakes and cookies sold, Hirano's personal belongings (pottery), sweets tools purchased in the United States, Matsunosuke original goods can be purchased. In addition, there will be a sales corner for PARCO Published recipe books, including Mr. Hirano's books, and a flea market for miscellaneous goods and tableware by popular food stylists.

●Date and time: Friday, January 24, 2025 12:00-20:30

●Venue: Shibuya PARCO 10th floor ComMunE

●Admission: Free of charge

※The above is free admission time without ticket reservation.
※Opening hours are subject to change.

[Paid / Reservations are accepted]

A special talk event commemorating the publication of Akiko Hirano's "Apple Pai of the World"
Date and time: Friday, January 24, 2025 14: 00-15: 30 / 18: 30-20: 00 (two-part system)

[Part 1] 14:00-15:30 (Reception 13:30-)　

A special talk by Akiko Hirano, a party to enjoy apple pie and tea from around the world

▼Contents

・Akiko Hirano Special Talk (about 1 hour)

・Handing over the autographed new book "The World Apple Pie" (1 book)

・Tasting of apple pie (one type) from around the world in books (with a cup of tea)

・Souvenir (1 9-inch pie plate used in books)
■Participation fee 3,800 yen (tax included)

[Part 2] 18:30-20:00 (Reception 18:00-)

A mini talk by Akiko Hirano, a party to enjoy apple pie and cider from around the world

▼Contents

・Akiko Hirano's mini talk show (about 30 minutes)

・Handing over the autographed new book "The World Apple Pie" (1 book)

・Tasting of apple pie (one type) from around the world (with cider or one cup of tea) in the book

・Souvenir (1 9-inch pie plate used in books)

■Participation fee 3,800 yen (tax included)

[New Public Information]

"The World Apple Pie"　

Akiko Hirano Akiko Hirano

List price: Main unit 1,700 yen (excluding tax)

Specifications: B5 molding

Number of pages: Page 80 (All Color)

ISBN： 978-4-86506-464-3 C2077

PARCO Publishing

Bookstore release scheduled for February 2, 2025 

 There was such an apple pie!

27 recipes from 19 countries including France, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, and Austria.

Matsunosuke and Akiko Hirano, known as the god mother of apple pie. 

Introducing apple pie recipes from all over the world. 

"Nen pie" represented by the United States and U.K., and "Folding pie" loved in France. 

From Austria's "Firo dough" Sturdel, tart-style dough and cake-style dough.
It is a book where you can enjoy apple pie around the world, loved over time. 

Akiko Hirano (Hirano Akiko)

A cooking researcher. Owner of cafe & Pantry Matsunosuke Honten in Takakura Oike, Kyoto, a specialty store for apple pie and American baking, and Daikanyama MATSUNOSUKE N.Y. A confectionery class "Akiko Hirano Baking Salon" also opened in Kyoto and Tokyo. In his book, "Matsunosuke" owner, Akiko Hirano, tried it!　He co-authored "Third Life from the age of 60" (Housewife and Lifesha), "American Style Apple Pie Bible" (Kawade Shobo Shinsha), and husband Ego Caption, "Hibi's Rice Ukrainian Home Cooking from the Caption Family" (Park Publishing).