New Japanese Snacks This Week – August Week 2, 2025
Welcome to our weekly spotlight on newly released Japanese snacks. Every week, we share a curated selection of the freshest and most unique snacks hitting store shelves across Japan. Whether you're into limited-edition flavors, regional ingredients, or seasonal specials, this update is your front-row seat to what’s new in Japan’s snack scene.
Koikeya Scone – Secret Spice Curry
Enjoy a bold spice curry flavor with Scone’s signature light, crispy crunch. Blended with more than 15 spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, plus rich vegetable umami, this snack delivers a fragrant, authentic curry taste that really hits the spot in summer.
Oyatsu Company Baby Star Dodekai Ramen – Riken Supervised Green Perilla Flavor
Inspired by Riken’s famous “Non-Oil Green Perilla” dressing, this extra-wide Baby Star ramen snack captures the fresh, aromatic scent of aojiso (green perilla) with a light, refreshing taste that’s perfect for warm-weather snacking.
Fujiya Milky – Vanilla Ice Cream Flavor
This Milky candy captures the creamy, mellow sweetness of vanilla ice cream, offering a smooth and nostalgic treat in every bite.
Soken Otsumami ni Natta – Iwashita’s New Ginger
A collaboration with the beloved “Iwashita’s New Ginger®,” enjoyed for over 35 years. This snack offers a refreshing ginger aroma, crisp texture, and a mildly sweet, clean taste. Packaged in convenient individual portions for easy snacking.
Kasugai Gumi Dayo – Peach Frappe Flavor
A cute, laid-back package holds these soft and jiggly jelly-in gummies with a sweet, refreshing peach frappe flavor. Enjoy the fun puni-toro texture that’s both chewy and melty.
Mainatt – Takoyaki Senbei
These savory rice crackers feature rich aromas of aosa seaweed and takoyaki sauce, made with aosa from Aichi Prefecture. A touch of pickled red ginger adds a zesty accent to complete the classic Osaka street-food flavor.
Calbee Kataage Potato Takumi – Awaji Island Ultimate Onion with Black Pepper
A premium Japanese-style flavor in Calbee’s extra-crunchy “Kataage Potato” line. Made with slowly roasted, rich-flavored onions from Awaji Island and accented with a sharp kick of black pepper, it delivers a deep, savory taste and fragrant aroma.
Idea Package Tenshi no Gummy – Rewarding Rich Ripe Mango Flavor
These gummies pack an intense ripe mango flavor, bursting with fruity sweetness. Each bite features a luxurious texture with a juicy mango jelly center that feels like it’s overflowing with tropical goodness.
Denroku Tsumameru – Tom Yum Kung
A bite-sized peanut snack capturing the bold, tangy, and spicy flavors of Tom Yum Kung soup. Each crunchy piece delivers a satisfying balance of savory richness and zesty Thai-style seasoning.
Heart Puppet Sun Sun Gummy
The first-ever gummy release for Puppet Sun Sun! Shaped like the letters S, U, and N, these fun gummies feature a refreshing cider flavor.
Calbee Potato Chips – Atarime Spicy Mayo Flavor
Inspired by the classic snack atarime (dried squid), these chips combine its savory seafood flavor with creamy mayonnaise and a kick of shichimi spice for an addictive, well-balanced bite.
Want to try snacks like these without flying to Japan?
Our Starter Japanese Snack Box includes a rotating mix of seasonal dagashi, popular Japanese treats, and a full-size Kit Kat bag – perfect for first-time snack explorers.
If there's a specific snack you’d like to try from this week’s lineup, you can also request it in our Ema Japanese Snack Box, a customizable box made just for you.
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