
New Japanese Snacks This Week – May Week 4, 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.
Tohato Beer ni Beano – Spicy Sesame Tantan Flavor
A rich and bold snack made with 100% green peas. Flavored with sesame, pork umami, chili oil, Sichuan pepper, and red chili for a spicy kick. Designed to pair perfectly with beer.
Calbee Zepin Kappa Ebisen – Naruto Salt and Scallop Flavor
A premium take on the classic shrimp snack. Features a stronger shrimp taste, firmer texture, and a savory blend of Naruto sea salt and scallop umami. Packaged in a refined design with wave patterns to reflect its coastal inspiration.
Oyatsu Company Butamen Maru – Rich Tonkotsu Flavor
A collab between two popular dagashi brands: Butamen and Baby Star Ramen. These bite-sized ramen snacks now return with even richer pork and sesame flavor, recreating the tonkotsu taste Butamen fans love.
Montwelle Quick Salt Gummy – Pineapple Flavor
A summer-ready gummy made with agar to prevent melting on hot days. Lightly salted with a tart pineapple flavor, this gummy also helps replenish salt lost through sweat.
Tirol "Go-en ga Aruyo" Starry Sky Lemon Soda Flavor
The classic “Go-en ga Aruyo” coin-shaped chocolate gets a summer update with refreshing lemon soda flavor. Each wrapper features starry night designs and a fun "lucky item of the day" printed on the back.
Ito Seika Mr. Ito Watermelon Chocolate Chip Cookie
A crisp cookie made with real watermelon and chocolate chips that resemble seeds. A refreshing, summer-limited flavor perfect for hot weather.
MyNut Gobo Chips – Lightly Salted
Crunchy burdock root chips seasoned with a simple salt flavor. Rich in dietary fiber and packed with earthy aroma in every bite.
UHA Mikakuto Kogumi Premium – Dole Edition
A collaboration with Dole featuring premium fruit gummies. Includes three juicy flavors: grape, pineapple, and peach.
Fujiya Nama Milky – Sato Nishiki Cherry
Rich, chewy milk candy filled with fresh cream and Sato Nishiki cherry jam. A premium version of Milky featuring one of Japan’s most beloved cherry varieties.
Calbee Jagarico – Green Curry Flavor (Large Size)
Features spicy green chili, aromatic herbs, and smooth coconut milk for a balanced green curry taste. Sticks are subtly green and packed with flavor in every bite.
Calbee Otsumami Potato Chips – Coarsely Ground Black Pepper Salami Flavor
Potato chips inspired by salami with cracked black pepper to bring out the meatiness. Made for snacking with drinks.
UHA Mikakuto Ninja Meshi Hagane – Cherry Flavor
A hard, chewy gummy with cherry flavor and added zinc. Made to last longer in your mouth and provide a strong bite.
Bourbon Fettuccine Gummy Premium – Peach Pineapple
A bouncy gummy made with peach-pineapple juice from Okinawa’s Iriomote Island. Delivers the fruity sweetness of tropical pineapple with the aroma of peach.
Seven Premium White Langue de Chat
A sandwich cookie made with crisp langue de chat biscuits and a slab of white chocolate. A satisfying treat with a smooth melt.
7-Eleven Cafe Salt Lemon Cream Sandwich
Butter cookies filled with Setouchi lemon powder and pearl sugar cream. Light, tart, and refreshing with a soft texture.
Lotte Pie no Mi – Rare Cheesecake Berry Flavor
64 flaky pastry layers filled with chocolate that tastes like berry cheesecake. Tart cheese and sweet berry flavors are wrapped in a toasty, aromatic pie crust.
Kanro Mugen Ume Kombu Cha Tablet
A melt-in-your-mouth salt tablet flavored with classic plum kombu tea. Designed as a nostalgic way to replenish salt during hot weather or while working indoors.
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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