Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Club Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Nobuaki Yamaguchi), the issuer of Diners Club Cards, will continue to sponsor "Diners Club France Patisserie Week 2026," the sixth celebration of French confectionery. During the event period from July 1, 2026 (Wed) to July 31, 2026 (Fri), you can enjoy original sweets from over 480 participating shops nationwide, all based on a common theme. This year's theme is "Charlotte," a representative French pastry. It is a dessert that is attractive for its elegant appearance and high expressiveness, requiring delicate aesthetic sense and skill from the patissier. Please enjoy the unique "Charlotte" creations meticulously crafted by each shop. [What is the 2026 Theme: The Traditional French Pastry "Charlotte"] The theme dessert for this year, "Charlotte," is said to have originated between the 18th and early 19th centuries and is named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III of England. With British trifle as its root, it was developed into the elegant chilled dessert we know today by the French chef Antonin Carême. It is characterized by its construction, where the sides are surrounded by biscuit, and mousse, Bavarian cream, cream, and fruits are layered inside, offering a delightful texture that melts in your mouth and a taste created by beautiful layers. ■ Special Offers for Diners Club Members at Featured Patisseries This year, special offers will be provided at six featured patisseries exclusively for Diners Club members. *This applies only when purchasing the "Charlotte" product with a Diners Club Card. L’Artisan Moderne, 5-18-20 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Chef: Masaki Nagashima Offer: 10% off the total purchase amount Chef: Masaki Nagashima Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. After learning the basics of French pastry at "Malmaison" in Tokyo, he studied Viennoiserie and assiette dessert at "Brillant Avenir" in Kanagawa before going to France. He learned confectionery making at a Relais Desserts patisseri