Top 3 popular Japanese snacks
Have you ever been in a store and felt overwhelmed by the variety of Japanese snacks available?
JAPAN ROAD TRIP has a new campaign to help you in deciding which snacks are worth trying and purchase as souvenirs, we asked our team what snacks they recommended, and here are the Top 3 popular Japanese snacks that we believe you should try!
Kit Kat
Since it was launched in Japan in 1973, it has risen in popularity among local and international consumers, with over 400 variations available, including the now-classic matcha and souvenir sake flavors. As a result of its popularity, Japan now boasts luxury KitKat boutiques throughout the country. These stores are stocked with limited-edition products available just there, as well as luxury KitKat and many more.
You can also enjoy all of the flavor of Japan with region-specific KitKats. Gotochi KIT KATs are region-specific KIT KATs that replicate the flavors of specialties from various regions of Japan. These one-of-a-kind, cutely wrapped delicacies are popular gifts or souvenirs among international visitors. They include artwork or images of the region’s produce and are offered at gift stores throughout the region. For example, the Nagano region employs the Shinshu Apple, whilst Shizuoka uses the Izu specialty wasabi. Kyoto now provides Kyoto-exclusive matcha and hojicha KIT KATs in partnership with Uji tea store Itohkyuemon.
You may even make your own original KitKat in Japan! Chocollabo KitKat is a service that lets you to add your own original print to the package. It is a great keepsake to remember your trip to Japan, and you can also send it to relatives and friends!
Visit there website to learn more about KitKat: https://nestle.jp/kitkat/
Chocollabo KitKat Website: https://www.chocollabo.com/
Jagariko
Since its release in 1995, new flavors of Jagariko have been released one after another. You may be wondering just how many flavors have been released so far, but the truth is that there are so many that it’s impossible to know the exact number… However, if you include limited-time products, regional products, and products that are no longer on sale, it seems that there are more than 100 flavors available.
You’re not sure which flavor to try first because there are so many options, am I right? In Japan, salad, cheese, potato butter, and cod roe butter are the most popular flavors. Try any of the classic varieties first, and if you enjoy them, get a limited-edition flavor—such as takoyaki in Osaka, chicken wings in Tokai, and soy sauce in Kyushu—that is only available as a souvenir in that particular area.
Another option is to try making potato salad by adding some water and cheese inside, then heating it up in the microwave. there are also other recipe in there website so if your interested check it out!
Visit there website to learn more about Jagariko: https://www.calbee.co.jp/jagarico/
Pocky
There are 30 variants of Pocky. When the product was first introduced in 1966, the sound it makes when eaten—”popkin popkin”—inspired the product name. Since then, several Pocky variations have been introduced to meet the demands of the market and the era. According to “a chocolate snack that everyone can eat and feel happy about,”
The same goes for KitKat and Jagariko; some Pocky flavors are exclusive to specific regions, like as Yubari-Melon in Hokkaido, Shinshu Kyoho in Shinshu, Amaou strawberry in Kyushu, and many more!
November 11 is also an unofficial national holiday in Japan. (11/11) was selected since the sticks resemble the number 1. These days, some people like to purchase several varieties of Pocky to consume during a party with friends on November 11th in honor of Pocky Day. You can play a Pocky game with your significant other as well.
Visit there website to learn more about Pocky: https://www.glico.com/jp/
Summary
There are many more Japanese snacks that you should try when you visit in Japan. This is just a Top 3 snacks that our staff enjoy. So, if you want to try other snacks just ask our staff and they are always ready to recommend there favorite snacks!
As we mention above, JAPAN ROAD TRIP has new campaign that just started!
We will provide free Japanese snacks for customers who rent a campervan and take pictures and videos of their journey and submit feedback. It’s a small gift, but we look forward to seeing your films and photos and reviews!
＊The picture above is merely meant to serve as an example. Depending on the number of individuals, a different quantity of snacks will be provided.
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