Best Japanese snacks to buy in Japan

25 products, ranked by evidence

Chocolate & candy6

KitKat Mini Otona no Amasa Koi Matcha

Nestle JapanKitKat Mini Otona no Amasa Koi MatchaMatcha white-chocolate wafer bars

Meiji Kinoko no Yama

MeijiMeiji Kinoko no YamaChocolate-capped mushroom biscuits

Meiji Takenoko no Sato

MeijiMeiji Takenoko no SatoChocolate-coated bamboo-shoot cookies

Yuraku Black Thunder

YurakuYuraku Black ThunderChocolate cookie crunch bar

Tirol Choco Kinako Mochi

Tirol ChocoTirol Choco Kinako MochiMochi-filled soybean-flour chocolate

KitKat Mini Wasabi (Shizuoka/Kanto)

Nestle JapanKitKat Mini Wasabi (Shizuoka/Kanto)Wasabi white-chocolate wafer bars

Biscuits & wafers2

Bourbon Alfort

BourbonBourbon AlfortChocolate-topped wholegrain biscuits

Bourbon Lumonde

BourbonBourbon LumondeCocoa-coated crepe rolls

Salty snacks6

Calbee Jagarico Salad

CalbeeCalbee Jagarico SaladPotato sticks in a cup

Kameda Kaki no Tane

Kameda SeikaKameda Kaki no TaneSpicy rice crackers with peanuts

Yaokin Umaibo Corn Potage

YaokinYaokin Umaibo Corn PotageCorn soup flavored puff stick

Kameda Happy Turn

Kameda SeikaKameda Happy TurnSweet-salty rice crackers

Meiji Karl Cheese

MeijiMeiji Karl CheeseCheese corn puffs

Tohato Caramel Corn

TohatoTohato Caramel CornCaramel-coated corn puffs

Soft drinks3

Oronamin C

OtsukaOronamin CCarbonated vitamin tonic

Calpis (concentrate)

AsahiCalpis (concentrate)Cultured-milk drink syrup

Pocari Sweat

OtsukaPocari SweatGrapefruit electrolyte drink

Beer & spirits1

Suntory -196 Strong Zero Double Lemon

SuntorySuntory -196 Strong Zero Double Lemon9% lemon chu-hi

Coffee & tea2

Ito En Oi Ocha Kyoto Uji Matcha Tea Bags

Ito EnIto En Oi Ocha Kyoto Uji Matcha Tea BagsGreen tea bags with matcha

Suntory Boss Black

SuntorySuntory Boss BlackBlack canned coffee

Spreads & condiments1

S&B Yuzu Kosho (tube)

S&BS&B Yuzu Kosho (tube)Yuzu chili paste in a tube

Pantry specialties3

Marumiya Noritama Furikake

MarumiyaMarumiya Noritama FurikakeEgg and seaweed rice seasoning

House Vermont Curry Medium Hot

House FoodsHouse Vermont Curry Medium HotJapanese curry roux blocks

Nissin Donbei Tempura Soba (Western Japan)

NissinNissin Donbei Tempura Soba (Western Japan)Instant cup buckwheat noodles

Seasonal1

Meiji Meltykiss Premium Chocolat

MeijiMeiji Meltykiss Premium ChocolatCocoa-dusted truffle cubes