
New Japanese Snacks This Week – June 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.
Calbee Summer Potato Chips – Tsushima Sea Salt Flavor
These seasonal potato chips are made with freshly harvested Japanese new potatoes and feature thick, wavy cuts with a light, crisp texture perfect for summer. This edition uses Hamagoshio sea salt from the scenic island of Tsushima in Nagasaki Prefecture, known for its clean, sharp flavor and easy melt-in-your-mouth texture. A refreshing, simple chip that highlights the taste of early summer in Japan.
Calbee Summer Potato Chips – Kishu Nanko Plum Flavor
Made with freshly harvested summer potatoes from Japan, these thick-cut, wavy chips offer a light and crispy texture perfect for warm weather. This refreshing seasonal flavor uses Nanko plums from Kishu in Wakayama Prefecture, known for their rich aroma and balanced tartness. The gentle plum fragrance spreads softly with each bite, creating a uniquely Japanese summer snack experience.
Frito-Lay Mike Popcorn – Lightly Salted with Umami Kelp
This savory popcorn delivers a surprisingly rich aroma the moment you open the bag — almost like freshly made potato chips. The texture is light and crisp, while the flavor blends clean saltiness with a subtle umami kick from kelp. It’s a simple yet addictive snack that keeps you reaching for more, offering a refined depth that goes beyond your usual salted popcorn.
Mentos – Lemon Flavor
This fan-favorite lemon flavor is back, offering a refreshingly tart experience from start to finish. The crisp outer shell gives way to a juicy, citrusy center that bursts with bright lemon acidity. It's the perfect pick-me-up when you need a quick refresh — a flavor designed to awaken your senses and spark a little joy.
Kanro Kandemina Gummy W Impact – Electric La-La-La Lychee Soda
A bold, high-voltage treat with an ultra-chewy texture that delivers a fizzy jolt of excitement. This hard gummy is bursting with a punchy lychee soda flavor and a tingly “electric” sensation that lives up to its name. A fun, electrifying snack for those who like their candy with a bit of shock.
North Colors Mt. Fuji Cider Ramune
A fizzy ramune candy inspired by the refreshing taste of Mt. Fuji Cider, supervised by Kimura Beverage Co. Each piece captures the clean, crisp flavor of this iconic Japanese soda, delivering a cool burst of sweetness that feels as pure as mountain air.
North Colors Mt. Fuji Cider Gummies
A soft and juicy gummy modeled after the bright, sparkling flavor of Mt. Fuji Cider, developed under the supervision of Kimura Beverage Co. With every bite, you’ll enjoy a fizzy, refreshing sweetness that brings the feeling of sipping a chilled soda on a summer day.
Lotte Watermelon & Melon Bar Gummies
A playful gummy duo inspired by the taste and shape of Lotte’s beloved Watermelon Bar and Melon Bar ice creams. Each gummy is coated in a fizzy “flavor burst powder” that enhances the fruity sweetness—delicious straight from the pack or frozen for a cool summer treat. Keep an eye out for the quirky characters Suikaba-man and Kaba-Melo-chan on the packaging, who’ve turned adorably squishy from eating too many gummies!
Fujiya Country Ma’am – Chocomamire: Brazil Edition
A limited-edition chocolate-covered cookie celebrating the bold flavors of Brazil. This rich treat features Fujiya’s signature soft chocolate cookie infused with bittersweet Brazilian coffee and studded with chocolate chips—all wrapped in a velvety chocolate coating. The coffee's robust aroma and gentle bitterness make this an addictively indulgent bite you won’t want to miss.
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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