Japanese Snacks & Candy

Japanese Chocolates aren’t just limited to your standard milk chocolate or dark chocolate. You’ll also find tons of unique products that are exclusive to Japan, like Ruby Chocolate Kit Kats! When looking for souvenirs in Japan, the one thing which you will find in abundance and unique is Chocolate. Whether it is a 7-11 outlet...

You've heard about dark, milk and white chocolate. But what about ruby chocolate? When it first came out, this pink chocolate became an instant hit. Especially in Japan, where suddenly everything in the sweets aisle seemed to take on a rose hue. How did this chocolate sensation start? And where is it going? Let’s find...

Japanese Kit Kats are an international phenomenon. They have become a part of pop culture and are loved by many around the world, but what is it about these simple candy bars that have made them so popular? This blog post will explore the history, flavours, and popularity of Japanese Kit Kats to help you...

People around the world love Japanese candy, but what types of candy are most popular amongst the Japanese themselves? These are the 15 most popular candies, based on the results of this survey conducted in 2020, the Japanese site ranking.net and Amazon.jp’s best selling list (excluding savory snacks, foreign brand candies, and duplicates). These candy...

What is Mochi Pizza? If you like Japanese food and sweets, you may have already tried mochi (Japanese rice cake). It’s a key ingredient in many Japanese sweets, like daifuku and Dango. But have you ever tried it in a pizza? Mochi pizza is just what it sounds like, a pizza with a crust made...

Japanese vending machines don't just dispose of soft drinks they are super unique and might even make you feel crazy at times with the kind of things you can get from these machines  One of the most common things in Japan are vending machines. You can find one in every corner, they provide a degree...

In spite of all the odds in 2020, Japan did not fail its candy lovers. Japan came out with some of the best candies in 2020. Sugar rush! Yes, That's what we get when we think about candies. Candies are adored by children as well as adults. Japan is famous for its candies. Also, it...

No matter where you are in the world, there’s a very good chance you’ve tried Pocky before! These crunchy biscuit sticks with chocolate coating were first launched in 1966 by the major confectionary Glico and quickly became a national favorite. Before long, Pocky had established itself abroad as an iconic Japanese snack, thanks in large...

Okashi, Wagashi, Dagashi… What’s the difference? Okashi (お菓子) is the general term for Japanese sweets and snacks. Wagashi and dagashi are both types of okashi. Other, more modern types of snacks are also considered okashi, like Kit Kats, Tokyo Banana, and Jagabee potato sticks. Wagashi (和菓子) are traditional Japanese sweets. You might notice that the...

Japanese candies (菓子) and snacks are very popular among visitors and locals alike. They are easy to eat, come in many different types, and flavors. Search the internet you can find pages and pages of influencers trying all kinds of Japanese snacks. While Japanese snacks have gained popularity all over the world, dagashi (駄菓子) remain...

Senbei (煎餅), crunchy rice crackers, are one of the oldest Japanese snacks—and one of the most popular! You can buy them in convenience stores, supermarkets, dagashi-ya, and even department stores, all over Japan. More luxurious senbei are often served with green tea to welcome guests, especially in more traditional homes and ryokan. But senbei can...

Japanese food attracts foodies from around the world with its delicious and unique cuisines. In fact, before the tourism industry across the world was hit by Corona, Japan’s food tourism was booming. Sushi, Ramen, Tempura are some of the most common cuisines that are popular among people around the world. Tourists visiting Japan made it...