Japanese Snacks & Candy

When the iconic boxes of Melty Kiss appear on the shelves of convenience stores and supermarkets, people start to realize that the winter season has come. For some Japanese people, it has become a ritual to eat Melty Kiss chocolates in winter.

If you’ve ever visited or lived in Japan, you know that convenience stores (konbini) play an essential role in the daily life of Japanese people. We all know their names – 7-Eleven, Lawson, Family Mart, Ministop, and more.

We’ve talked about Japanese Kit-Kats, we’ve talked about Hi-chew, and we’ve done Pocky. We’ve talked a lot about the different sweet Japanese snacks that have captivated the world, but now, maybe you’re looking for something savory. How about Japanese Pringles?

With the premiere of the highly anticipated second season of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba being just around the corner, Japan’s love affair with the Taisho-era (1912-1296) based action packed fantasy anime is only growing stronger by the day. Recently, streaming services like Netflix and Hulu have also started showing the Demon Slayer movie Demon…

What are two things that go so well together, you can’t have one without the other? Butter and Bread? Popcorn and Movies? For the team of the monthly Japanese soda and snack box TokyoTreat, it's gotta be anime and snacks!  Nothing is more fun than snacking out and watching your favorite anime! But what if…

From instantly recognizable brands to fun, new releases, the range of high-quality candy that Japan offers is immense. From delicious Japanese chocolate to sweet Japanese snacks, there is a wide variety of things to try. But why is Japanese candy so good? Let’s take a look at some of the reasons Japan stays on top…

So… You’re thinking of trying out a Japanese snack box? Or maybe you’ve just heard about TokyoTreat through the grapevine? Or maybe you have no idea what a monthly snack box like TokyoTreat is? Well – Welcome! Pull up a chair and sit down. So one of the questions you might be having is “Is…

Since the events of 2020, Japanese snack boxes are a great way to grab some Japanese treats without ever leaving home! TokyoTreat has an awesome monthly selection of Japan-Exclusive and seasonal snacks. But there are also plenty of other snack boxes to try too.  One of the most popular options is Bokksu, another monthly Japanese…

If you’re a fan of Japanese snacks, then you know just how difficult it can be to get them overseas! If you want to get them in-store, you’ll have to find an Asian supermarket near you, or one where you can purchase imported Japanese goods. But not everyone lives near one, and even if you…

Japan produces tons of delicious candy perfect for a sweet tooth. Whether you love Japanese chocolate, gummies, or hard candy, Japan has it all. One of the best Japanese candies that is well-known and readily available overseas is Hi-Chew.  But what actually is Hi-Chew? Is Hi-chew Japanese? Does it have as many flavors as there…

So you’re thinking of trying out TokyoTreat for some unmissable Japanese snacks? Good choice! Every month TokyoTreat offers an awesome selection of 17 of the coolest Japanese snacks, candy and soda in limited edition and seasonal flavors! But it’s natural to wonder ‘is it possible to pick up TokyoTreat snacks for less? We must always…

Japan has tons of candy to choose of all types to choose from. But what is the best Japanese candy? Of course, that depends on what kind of candy you prefer! We’ve compiled a list of 11 of the most popular Japanese sweets and candies classified by type to help you find your personal favorites!…