We've previously highlighted Japan's Fukui Prefecture in the Chubu Hokuriku region, a must-visit pilgrimage site for dinosaur enthusiasts worldwide, all thanks to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. The local Fukui Prefectural University even boasts a Department of Dinosaur Studies, solidifying its status as a major hub for dinosaur research in Japan.
Now, the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum has teamed up with publisher Takarajimasha Co., Ltd. (株式会社宝島社) to launch the "Dinosaur Cookie Cutter Set BOOK," letting you bake your own prehistoric fossil cookies right at home! This exciting release is set to drop on August 8, 2025.
This collaboration also celebrates the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum's 25th anniversary! The cookie cutter set features six distinct dinosaur shapes, including local Fukui discoveries like the Fukui-saurus, Fukui-raptor, and Fukui-venator, alongside fan-favorite giants like the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus. Each one is packed with personality!
But wait, there's more! The set also includes "embossing molds" to press realistic bone patterns onto your cookies. Just trace over them with icing, and voilà – your cookies instantly transform into incredibly lifelike "dinosaur fossils"!
And these aren't just for cookies! These versatile molds can also shape adorable bento rice balls, sandwiches, tofu, and more. The possibilities are endless – let your creativity run wild!
The accompanying book is just as jam-packed! Beyond guiding you to bake perfect dino cookies, it offers a super detailed tour of the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, covering its facilities, permanent exhibits, and special exhibitions. Learn about dinosaurs while you bake!
For those eager to get their hands on this, the official plan is for sales through various retailers. Keep an eye out at your local bookstores or online shops!
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum Presents! Dinosaur Fossil Cookie Cutter Set BOOK
Price: 2,497 JPY
Release Date: August 7, 2025
via： 寶島社官網