A Gigaton Taste of Japan: 40+ Japanese Snacks You Need to Try

You might already know this, but almost everyone around the world wants to try bingeing on Japanese snacks! One of the biggest reasons why snack connoisseurs keep looking for goodies from Japan is because of all the different flavors the country has to offer. 

The flavor assortment of Japanese snacks can get pretty wild - from delightfully floral options like sakura to bold and sometimes questionable choices like fermented soybeans. 

Today we’re going on a little Japanese flavor expedition with Japan Candy Box’s upcoming RobCDee Bundle! 

RobCDee is an Australian-raised, British-born streamer based in Japan, known for his cycling adventures, takes on local food spots, and travels. Also known as the Angel of Shibuya, RobCDee picked out some of the tastiest Japanese snacks you have to try if you wanna get to know more about Japan's rollercoaster flavors. 

Are you ready for a brand new flavor quest? Let's get started! 

Japan’s Comfort Snacks 

Before we bite into the more outrageous flavors Japan has to offer, we’ve got to start with the classics. There’s a reason these Japanese snacks, chocolates, and candy are longtime favorites - they’re yummy, and they’re iconic. 

Meiji Kinoko no Yama & Takenoko no Sato

These are two iconic Japanese chocolate snacks combined into one pack! Kinoko no Yama pairs chocolate with a biscuit stem. They look just like mushrooms! Takenoko no Yama, on the other hand, gets its name from the Japanese word for bamboo shoots! This Japanese snack pairs chocolate with a crunchy cookie base. 

Lotte Crunky

This Japanese chocolate bar has extra texture and personality! It’s packed with light and crispy malt puffs that give it a seriously satisfying crunch. That’s the biggest reason why this classic Japanese chocolate bar is called Crunky. 

Pocky Almond Crush Biscuit Sticks 

This is an upgraded version of the classic Pocky. Each piece is coated with rich milk chocolate and crushed roasted almond pieces. You get a crisp biscuit, creamy chocolate, and plenty of nutty crunch with each satisfying bite! 

Pretz Umami Salad Biscuit Sticks 

Pretz is the savory cousin of Pocky. These classic biscuit sticks are coated in savory bouillon and vegetable seasoning. Salad flavor might sound strange, but Glico made these savory biscuit sticks super addictive!  

Pretz Roasted Salt Butter Biscuit Sticks

This rich version of the classic Salad Pretz though has a buttery taste with a sweet-and-salty twist. It’s made with fermented Hokkaido butter so you get a unique kind of richness to it! 

Black Thunder Mini Bars

Black Thunder is one of Japan’s most beloved chocolate bars! This one’s the mini version, so you can take as many as you’d like on the go. Like the original one, though, the mini Black Thunder bars are loaded with cocoa cookies and crunchy biscuit pieces. 

Japanese Kit Kat Orange Chocolat 

The familiar Kit Kat gets a bright Japanese twist with a dab of orange! Imagine crisp layers of wafers sandwiching orange cream, all coated in rich milk chocolate. The sweetness of the chocolate and the tang of orange certainly go together! 

UHA Tokunō Milk Candy

This rich milk candy is made with carefully selected dairy ingredients from Hokkaido. That’s why each piece is creamy, mellow, and deeply milky. If you’re a big fan of anything milk and cream, then this candy’s for you!

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Kanro Nuts Bon Caramel Peanut

This classic caramel candy has a unique Japanese twist. Each bite is sweet, nutty, and wonderfully crunchy thanks to the bits of crushed peanuts mixed with it. Be careful not to eat it all in one go! 

Osaka Maeda Mini Bolo

Bolos are tiny, delicate egg biscuits with a gentle sweetness. They’re light, bite-sized, and wonderfully bingeable. You can pair them with a cup of milk, tea, or your favorite coffee. 

Potelong Light Salt Potato Stick Snacks 

These crunchy potato sticks have a simple, lightly salted flavor and an extra-light texture. They’re satisfyingly crisp without feeling too heavy! Share them around with your friends during movie nights. 

Fruity & Juicy Japanese Flavors 

Japan loves its fruits. Not only does it grow a wide variety of fruit, but premium fruits can even be given as gifts during special occasions. That’s why it should come as no surprise that Japan usually incorporates real fruit juice into its candies. Let’s take a bite into them!

UHA Cororo Grape Gummy

Cororo grape gummies are famous for their juicy, almost grape-like texture. They’re soft, bouncy, and bursting with fruity flavor. It’s hard not to eat all of the gummies in one go! 

Nippon Ale Benimadonna Orange Gummy

These are rare gummies made with juice from Ehime’s famous Benimadonna citrus. Expect a fragrant, juicy sweetness with a gentle tang. Munching on these gummies gives you a taste of Japan’s special local flavors. 

Nippon Ale Le Lectier Pear Gummy

Another specialty from Nippon E-Ale, these gummies showcase the juiciness of Niigata’s elegant Le Lectier pear. Each bite is super soft and fragrant. Enjoy the special sweetness of Japanese pear with these gummies! 

Nippon Ale White Peach Gummy 

Made with juicy Japanese white peach, these gummies are known for their fruity and delicate flavor. Eating these gives you a little taste of summer. It’s perfect if you want to taste more of what Japan really has to offer. 

Nippon Ale Yubari Melon Gummy

Biting into these gummies lets you have a taste of the famous Yubari melons grown in Hokkaido. It brings a rich melon aroma and sweet, juicy flavor to every chewy bite. These gummies are the perfect treat for fruit-loving snack lovers. 

UHA Long Sakeru Peeling Gummy Kyoho Grape

Who says you can’t play with your food? The Long Sakeru Peeling gummy is a giant 40cm grape gummy that you can tear into pieces as you snack. It’s fruity, chewy, and a super fun way to eat gummies! 

Suppaiman Seedless Ume Candy

This Japanese plum candy brings together sweetness with a ridiculously sour taste. It balances tangy ume flavor with the sweetness of hard candy. Every bite gives you a taste of Osaka’s sensibility. 

Fizzy & Refreshing Flavors

These are the snacks and candies that have fizzy, cola, or soda flavors. They’re super refreshing, the perfect treats to enjoy during a hot, humid day! 

UHA Puccho Strong Mega Cola

These chewy cola-flavored candies have fizzy, cooling sensation and tiny crunchy soda bits. If you’re looking for an intense cola experience, then this might be the candy for you! 

UHA Puccho Mega White Soda

Enjoy munching on chewy candy with a refreshing white-soda flavor and a little fizzy fun.  It's perfect for hot summer days or moments when you want something a bit fizzy in your mouth. 

Bourbon Fettuccine Gummy Cola

These gummies are called Fettuccine because they’re long and shaped like Italian fettuccine pasta. They’re chewy with an al dente-like bite. Refresh yourself with the tangy, refreshing cola flavor of this pack of Fettuccine Gummies! 

Nobel Super Sour Cola Candy

Nobel Super Sour Cola Candies are made for sour daredevils! These yummy hard candies have a super sour powder coating on the outside and are super sweet and fizzy on the inside.  

UHA Puccho Donkey Kong Gummy

This pack of playful Puccho gummy is inspired by Donkey Kong. It’s the perfect treat for whimsical gamers looking for a bit of snacking fun in between gaming rounds! Inside the pack, you’ll find fruity cola and banana flavors that you can enjoy. 

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Kasugai Xylicrystal Throat Candy - Milk Mint

It might sound odd combining milk and mint, but it’s actually pretty refreshing! This three-layered throat candy is sweet without being too heavy. Each piece has a gentle minty finish that will cure your sore throat away!

Japanese Food-Flavored Snacks 

Japan has always been pretty creative when it comes to flavors. These Japanese snacks are made to tase like some of the country’s savory hits, takoyaki, curry, and even soup. It’s like having a Japanese meal but in snack form! 

Calbee Jagariko Salad Potato Snack Bits

Jagariko is a famous crunchy potato snack. This version comes in cute little bite-sized pieces that make it easier to portion for your diet. Each bite gives you a mellow salad flavor mixed with parsley and carrots! 

Riska Potage Corn Snacks 

Japan loves its corn potage soup, and that’s because its cozy and comforting. With these Riska Corn Snacks, you get to enjoy Japanese potage in snack form. They’re mild, savory, and super comforting. 

Baby Star Chicken Ramen Noodle Snacks 

This is the type of ramen that’s meant for snack time. Super crunchy when you nibble on them, this noodle snack is seasoned with savory chicken flavor. No bowl, no chopsticks, no problem. 

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Texas Corn Takoyaki

Takoyaki is a little dough ball street food made with batter, octopus bits, tempura cuts, and vegetables. These crunchy corn snacks bring the sweet, tangy flavor of takoyaki sauce right to your lips! Experience what it's like to eat takoyaki along the streets of Tokyo with every piece. 

YBC Aerial Gyoza Corn Snacks 

Gyoza are Japanese dumplings stuffed with minced meat that are usually pan fried or steamed. With YBC Aerial Corn Snacks, you get four-layered treats that bring savory pork, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and miso into every crunchy bite.  

Calbee Kappa Ebisen

These crunchy shrimp snacks from Calbee are made with whole shrimp for plenty of savory flavor. Enjoy the umami-licious taste of shrimp with every single piece. 

Amanoya Bite-Sized Kabukiage Rice Crackers

Kabukiage rice crackers are bite-sized treats that are pan fried with a sweet-and-savory soy sauce coating. They’re crispy, caramelized, and packed with classic Japanese snack flavor. It’s perfect for anyone wanting to discover more about classic Japan. 

Sumikko Gurashi Furikake Mini Pack

Furikake is a savory seasoning that you can put on top of rice. This pack of furikake combines egg, salmon, bonito, and vegetable flavors inside a cute packaging featuring kawaii superstars, the Sumikko Gurashi. Sprinkle it over rice and suddenly lunch has a lot more personality.  

Super Crunchy Pretz Herb Chicken

This special box of Pretz biscuit sticks are extra crunchy and loaded with savory chicken, garlic, and herbs. Its perfect if you’re looking for something savory and special for movie night. 

Denroku Umi Sen Bean Snack

You might be wondering why bean snacks are on this list, but these treats actually offer a savory mix of crab, shrimp, squid, and bonito flavors. It’s salty, nutty, and packed with seafood umami. Snackers who love bold Japanese flavors should definitely give this one a go. 

Mitsubishi Mentaiko Twisted Dough Snack

These crispy dough snacks are meant for Japanese snack lovers that want a bit of kick in their next snack sesh. Crispy and addictive, these dough snacks are seasoned to taste like mayonnaise with mentaiko or spicy cod roe.  

Natori Spicy Squid Fry

Looking for something strange and unique to nibble on? Then try Natori Spicy Squid Fry. Not only are they crispy and umamilicuos, but they’ve also got a nice spicy kick.  

There you have it! These are all of the exciting flavors that you can try with the RobCDee Snack Bundle. There’s so much to look forward to with Japanese classics, fruity flavors, and tastes inspired by Japanese food. Believe us when we say that you’re going to have a gigantic snack sesh with the RobCDee Snack Bundle! 

Get ready for the ultimate Japanese snack session. Add to cart the whoppingly big, gigaton snack box, the RobCDee Bundle!