Snacks

NISSIN CISCO × "Mobile Suit Gundam" Unleashes Limited-Edition Zaku Choco Flakes, Plus Char Aznable's Triple-Chocolate Prize

2026-10-26 19:51:03

Nissin Foods subsidiary NISSIN CISCO announced on October 26 that its Choco Flake × Mobile Suit Gundam — Zaku Zaku Sortie!! Campaign will kick off on November 16. Inspired by the signature crunch of ...

Pokémon Center's Strawberry Pokémon Yurutto Rice Cookies Feature Packaging Designed by Kanahei

2026-10-12 19:16:10

The official Pokemon store, Pokémon Center, remains hugely popular, with locations across Japan drawing packed crowds. The latest addition to its snack lineup is the Pokémon Yurutto Strawberry Rice ...

U-TREASURE Turns a Single Baby Star Ramen Noodle Into a Wallet-Sized K24 Gold Collectible

2026-09-04 16:27:55 Scheduled Release:Nov 2026

Japanese jewelry brand U-TREASURE has once again teamed up with Baby Star Ramen to release the “Pure Gold Baby Star Ramen.” This time, the familiar noodle snack has been recreated as a miniature K24 ...

Shiroi Koibito Teams Up with Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Limited-Edition Marshal Cookie Tin!

2026-07-21 20:22:13

Nintendo Switch's Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been an absolute smash hit since its launch, charming players of all ages worldwide with its adorable and fun-filled style. Now, get ready for a swe ...

Lotte Koala's March Drops New "Fantasy Soda" Flavor: Purple Cookies Meet Blue Soda Chocolate, Fans Call It an April Fool's Joke!

2026-06-23 04:01:05

From Japanese snack giant LOTTE comes a beloved treat for all ages: Lotte Koala's March, arguably the brand's most iconic product. Recently, LOTTE announced a brand-new flavor, "Fantasy Soda" (ファン ...

"Chiikawa Bakery OSAKA" Set for Grand Opening in June, Marking First Kansai Outpost in Umeda!

2026-06-08 16:02:07

Nagano's beloved creation, "Chiikawa," saw its first "Chiikawa Bakery" open in Harajuku Omotesando in 2024, becoming an instant smash hit with fans lining up daily for its adorable and delicious theme ...

Cake.jp x "Detective Conan": Black Organization Cookie Tins Unleashed! Featuring Bourbon, Vermouth, Gin & Vodka!

2026-05-16 19:40:35

Japanese online dessert and cake e-commerce platform "Cake.jp" is known for its creative, anime-themed sweets that consistently win over fans. Following up on their previous hit, the mysterious APTX48 ...

"Kinoko no Yama" & "Takenoko no Sato" Unite! Meiji Drops New AI-Inspired Snack "Kita Kita Kinoko no Konoyama Sato"

2026-04-14 00:43:20

Meiji's iconic chocolate snacks, Kinoko no Yama (Mushroom Mountain) and Takenoko no Sato (Bamboo Shoot Village), have been winning hearts since their respective launches in the 1970s. But beyond their ...

Nagoya Confectioner Aoyagi Sohonke x Dragon Quest Slime Manju: Adorable Design, Classic Flavor!

2026-04-05 05:39:39

The RPG "Dragon Quest" celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, maintaining incredibly high popularity and standing as one of Square Enix's flagship titles. Recently, a collaboration was announced w ...

Japan's Krispy Kreme Teams Up with "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" for Themed Donuts – Yoshi's Egg is Now a Sweet Treat!

2026-03-25 19:15:59

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the sequel, "Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which is set to hit theaters in the US, Taiwan, and Hong Kong on April 1, 2026. Now, to amp up the hype, Krispy Kreme has announ ...

Japan's Furusato Nozei Gift Features a "Toilet Monaka" That's Gone Viral for Its Bizarre Look – Netizens Are Cracking Up: "Who Designed This?!"

2026-01-20 19:10:53

We've previously covered news about Japan's furusato nozei (hometown tax) system. Typically, local governments offer gifts as a token of appreciation, usually featuring local specialties or unique pro ...

Matsukazeya x Pokémon Valentine's Day Sweets Collection: The Perfect Gift (or Treat Yourself!)

2026-01-16 20:20:06

Get ready, Trainers! The beloved IP, Pokémon, is gearing up for its 30th anniversary this February, with multiple exciting projects already underway. Fans are also eagerly awaiting the "Pokémon Pres ...

SQUARE ENIX's "Dragon Quest" Slime Valentine's Day Sweets: Adorable Treats Perfect for Gifting or Self-Indulgence!

2026-01-12 14:30:44

RPG powerhouse "Dragon Quest" is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and it's still riding high on popularity, easily one of SQUARE ENIX's flagship franchises. SQUARE ENIX Japan has just dropp ...

HEART Unleashes One Piece Gum-Gum Fruit 4D Gummy: Get Ready to Take a Bite!

2025-12-11 18:42:32

Get ready to stretch your taste buds! HEART Co., Ltd., the brand renowned for its anime merchandise and "creative toys & sweets," has just announced an exciting collaboration with the mega-popular ser ...

Omotesando's Chiikawa Bakery Drops "Stollen-Shaped Usagi" Christmas Gift Sets, Featuring Bread and Cutting Boards!

2025-10-23 19:11:34

Illustrator Nagano's Chiikawa series has absolutely exploded in popularity, captivating audiences with its unique style, especially after the anime adaptation. With a never-ending stream of merchandis ...

Aoyama DECARBO x Crayon Shin-chan Airplane Tin: European Tile & Jewelry Box Vibe Makes This a Must-Have for Fans!

2025-10-23 15:17:48

Created by manga artist Yoshito Usui, Crayon Shin-chan has been a national treasure in Japan since its TV anime adaptation in 1992. It continues to release theatrical films annually, with this year's ...

Kyoto's Shichijo Kanshundo Teams Up with Pokémon for "Pokémon Kyogashi"! Pikachu & Ho-Oh Transformed into Exquisite Sweets!

2025-10-23 04:03:54

Get ready, Trainers! A brand-new series of Pokémon-themed traditional Japanese sweets, "Pokémon Kyogashi," is about to drop! This limited-edition collection, crafted by Kyoto's venerable wagashi sho ...

Tokyo Banana x Pokémon Pikachu Cushion Set Giveaway: Snag a Giant 43cm Snack Plush!

2025-09-10 00:04:22

GRAPESTONE, the renowned Japanese confectionery maker behind the iconic Tokyo souvenir brand "Tokyo Banana," has previously teamed up with popular IPs like Pokémon and Chiikawa, making their treats a ...

Bandai Candy's Chiikawa Petal Fortune Gummy: Too Cute to Eat!

2025-08-29 20:13:42

Japan's BANDAI CANDY, the confectionery division of BANDAI Co., Ltd., consistently drops a ton of fun and quirky snack products. And now, they've announced a new treat featuring the super popular IP, ...

PAC-MAN Teams Up with Krispy Kreme Japan for a Sweet Trip Down Memory Lane!

2025-05-13 15:47:48

Released in 1980, PAC-MAN is widely considered one of the most iconic arcade games of all time. As it celebrates its 45th anniversary this year, it undoubtedly brings back a wave of childhood nostalgi ...