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The second collaboration between Chiikawa and Tokyo Banana brings a new cookie sandwich in banana milk flavor, plus the collab's first-ever original tote bag set, launching March 27, 2026.
Lotte's new "The" series launches on March 24, 2026 in East Japan, featuring a proprietary "junwari" technique that creates a richly moist texture reminiscent of specialty patisserie.
To mark the 75th anniversary of the Milky candy, FUJIYA CO., LTD. is releasing "Premium Milky," a richer version featuring twice the amount of Hokkaido fresh cream and a soft candy with a gently melting condensed milk sauce inside.
Ginbis has introduced two limited-edition snacks now available at convenience stores nationwide — Tabekko Doubutsu Sablé Milk Flavor and Mini Asparagus Double Chocolat Strawberry, each offering a unique twist on beloved classic biscuits.
Mary Chocolate's Sweets Time series adds a seasonal treat — chocolate-coated cookies in a koinobori-themed package, perfect for Children's Day snack time or as a small seasonal gift.
A light, seafood umami-flavored addition to the beloved Butamen series is now available at convenience stores across Japan, offering a new option alongside the existing four flavors.
To mark its 4th anniversary, Miffy Snack Shop is offering a limited-edition A5 washi paper file as a gift with purchases of ¥4,000 (tax included) or more, available at all six Japan locations starting March 30, 2026.
Yagai's long-loved Oyatsu Kalpas gets a practical upgrade with a new 34g stand pack featuring a resealable zipper, launching nationwide from March 23, 2026.
The viral ice cream bar that sold out in 2024 is back — packed with color sprinkles, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream-style ice cream, "Toppingyu!" by Akagi Milk Industries goes on sale nationwide on March 24, 2026.
A new seasonal potato chip flavor, Scallop Charcoal-Grilled Butter Soy Sauce, arrives at the Tokyo Station-exclusive JAGA BOULDE shop from March 16, 2026.
A new cookie featuring a printed white fox design can be hooked right onto the rim of a cup, making it a fun souvenir pick at shops across Japan.
Confectionery maker Morozoff has partnered with Yawataya Isogoro, one of Japan's three great shichimi chili pepper makers, to launch "Shichimi Arcadia" — a new spin on the beloved Arcadia cookie — available first at Nagano Tokyu Department Store from March 26, 2026.
The popular Hokkaido-based seasonal sweets brand SNOWS is back at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin for a limited run from March 25 to 31, 2026. A ticketing system is now in place to help visitors shop smoothly.
YOKU MOKU is releasing "Double Cigare," a new gift tin combining two of its long-loved cookie varieties — the iconic Cigare® and the Chocolat-filled Cigare au Chocolat — starting March 25, 2026.
Mondelez Japan's Recaldent brand is releasing a new blood orange flavor gum, combining the brand's signature CPP-ACP milk-derived ingredient and xylitol for a refreshing fruit experience and dental care.
Japanese snack maker Ginbis is rolling out 13 new spring/summer 2026 products and limited-edition flavors from March 9 onward, spanning the Asparagus Biscuit, Tabekko Doubutsu, Shimi Choco Corn, Edamame, GINZA RUSK, and Cake Biscuit lines.
Yuraku Confectionery is adding the Granola Thunder Mini Bar to its popular Black Thunder Mini Bar series, launching nationwide at supermarkets and drug stores on March 16, 2026.
A new online lottery featuring the quirky and lovable character designs from Koala's March is now available, with prizes ranging from cushions and mugs to acrylic keychains and badges.
A new chocolate snack combining crunchy pretzels with sustainable cacao bitter chocolate is coming to Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from March 10.
Specialty caramel sweets shop CARAMER is holding a limited-time pop-up at Takashimaya Omiya from March 5 to 17, 2026, featuring the brand-new Caramar Sand Hazelnut Cafe alongside its most popular treats.
A collaboration between Godiva and Iwakuni City in Yamaguchi Prefecture brings together Belgian dark chocolate and locally grown lotus root chips in a limited-edition treat, available from March 2026.
To celebrate Marin Kitagawa's birthday on March 5, a special 10-box set of Koala's March featuring My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 artwork is now available exclusively through the Lotte Online Shop for a limited time.
PAPABUBBLE arty's second collection features 10 whimsical "edible ring" candy designs, selected from over 100 proposals submitted by all 26 of the brand's candy artisans.
UHA Mikakuto is launching Gumidama Strawberry Flavor, a new gummy featuring a hard candy shell and chewy gummy center, at convenience stores nationwide starting March 17, 2026.
Fujiya's beloved Look chocolate line gets a premium upgrade with the new Awayuki pouch, featuring a rare white strawberry variety from Nara Prefecture in a three-layer chocolate construction.
The chewy upcycled gummy made with syrup from white peach processing is back at 7-Eleven stores nationwide from March 10, 2026, featuring a new package inspired by Achi Village's scenic flower peach landscape.
Ginbis is launching the Animal Shaped Gummy Peach Flavor on March 9, 2026, at convenience stores nationwide. The gummies feature a unique crunchy outer layer with a chewy interior, and come in 10 different animal shapes with a convenient resealable bag.
Nagasakido, an Osaka confectionery shop with over 100 years of history, has launched the "Castella Biscuit" — a new treat that combines the moist, fluffy texture of castella with the light, crispy bite of a biscuit. Available first at Shin-Osaka Station from March 2, 2026.
Sapporo-based tet coffee and bake has released "tet book," a book-shaped package of gluten-free corgi-shaped rice flour cookies in three flavors, along with original merchandise.
Koupen-chan collaboration print cookies and print manju go on sale from March 2, 2026, available exclusively at souvenir shops in Nagano Prefecture and across six Tohoku prefectures.
Pasco's new "Snack Pan Tokachi Butter 8-Pack" is set to launch on March 1, 2026, in the Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions — the flavor that claimed the top spot in the "Snack Pan Grand Election '25."
Calbee's popular Baked Oats series is getting a new member — the unsweetened Baked Oats SOY, featuring soy flakes and black soybeans for two distinct textures, launching March 9, 2026 at stores nationwide (excluding convenience stores).
Asahi Group Foods is releasing Calpis® Assorted Candy on March 16, offering four flavors in one pack—original, white peach, strawberry, and Kyoho grape.
The high-end Confetti baked confectionery series is getting a new member — a crumbly chocolat sablé loaded with toasted sliced almonds in a rich, mildly sweet chocolate dough, launching March 2, 2026.
Mr. Ito's popular cookie series gains a new addition — the 9-Piece Langues de Chat, featuring buttery thin-baked cookies accented with sugar crystals, launching nationwide on March 2, 2026.
The Mr. Ito brand from Ito Seika Co., Ltd. is adding a pocket-sized Caramel Sablé Mini to its lineup on March 2, 2026. The bite-sized sablé features a rich caramel flavor with a hint of saltiness and a light, crispy texture.
Pasco is releasing the Yawaraka Tirol Choco Coffee Nougat Roll on March 1, 2026, in Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, and Kyushu regions — a collaboration with the iconic Tirol Choco Coffee Nougat candy.
To celebrate Lawson's 50th anniversary, Tirol Choco is releasing a new blue-themed product featuring chewy ramune mochi candy, available from February 24, 2026.
A new savory okoshi snack with monjayaki sauce flavor launches in Asakusa on February 21, 2026, breaking away from the traditional sweet image of this Edo-era treat.
FUJIYA CO., LTD.'s beloved characters welcome new friends in January 2026, now featured on adorable sweets and merchandise including gift bags, cream puffs, and acrylic charms.
For the first time in the company's 126-year history, Morinaga Confectionery introduces a line of treats that both people and their dogs can enjoy together, launching March 3rd with seven products including Mini Moonlight and jelly sticks.
MD Holdings launches a new plant-based cookie made from upcycled okara and soy milk, featuring refreshing Setouchi lemon flavor. The eco-friendly snack is vegan-certified and perfect for guilt-free snacking.
Tanseido Honpo has released a 3D gummy shaped like Crayon Shin-chan's iconic "Ketsudake-seijin" pose. The realistic peach & pineapple flavored candy features surprisingly detailed molding that's sure to make you smile.
Ginbis releases a limited-edition snack combining white chocolate biscuits with Miyakojima-produced salt, creating an irresistible sweet and salty flavor. Available at NewDays stores during the Kyushu-Okinawa Fair starting February 17th.
Nissin Cisco launches a special collaboration featuring Coconut Sable Pudding Flavor cookies and an exclusive pouch set with Sanrio's beloved Pompompurin character, celebrating both brands' milestone anniversaries.
Nissin Cisco is renewing the "Gorogura Less Sugar" series of 3 products nationwide on March 2, 2026. The series maintains its exceptional low-sugar rates while enhancing taste quality, with the "50% Less Sugar Rich Fruit" version having won the Grand Prix at the Japan Food Selection.
Ginbis releases a new chocolate-coated cocoa biscuit version of the popular Tabekko Aquarium snack, featuring rich Venezuelan cacao and milk chocolate coating, available exclusively at convenience stores across Japan starting February 16, 2026.
Kanro announces the limited release of the Kuso Kajitsu Fruit of Itopis Imaginary Fruit Lab Special Box, featuring 5 gummy packs and exclusive collectibles from the popular imaginary fruit series.
Nagatanien is running a campaign where 3,000 customers can win an adorable 110cm panda body pillow. The campaign runs until March 14, 2026, and the new TV commercial featuring comedian Tetsuro Degawa is now airing.
UHA Mikakuto launches a limited-edition Ninja Meshi gummy collaboration with Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Dark Ties game series, featuring two package designs and Staminan Spark-inspired flavor. Available at Don Quijote and select stores starting February 9, 2026.
Tomomasu Beverage launches Fruit Ice and Jelly on March 2, 2026, a versatile drink that transforms from smooth jelly when chilled to refreshing ice when frozen, offering dual enjoyment in a convenient spout pouch.
AND THE FRIET, a French fry specialty shop, introduces the "Goimo-Yaki: JAPAN-BELGIUM BOX Ⅱ" set, featuring innovative potato snacks baked one by one by traditional Kyoto craftsmen.
A new limited-edition GINZA RUSK flavor featuring stone-ground Uji matcha chocolate with a hint of sakura is now available at convenience stores nationwide starting February 9, 2026.
CandemiNYA Gummy Candy Konekone Koneko features paw-shaped gummies with a chewy-hard texture and Shine Muscat soda flavor, launching February 10, 2026 for National Cat Day (Japan).
Fujiya announces the fourth edition of their regional collaboration series, featuring Kyoto's Uji matcha in the new "Home Pie Choco Darake Burari Japan Journey (Kyoto Edition)." The limited-edition product showcases matcha's distinctive bittersweet flavor and includes six collectible wrapper designs featuring the brand's mascot "Darake-san" traveling through Kyoto.
Kuzefuku stores across Japan are hosting their first Cat Day Fair from February 4 to 22, featuring an adorable limited-edition cat-shaped baumkuchen and other feline-themed treats.
Akagi Nyugyo introduces "Taputapu Honey with Yogurt Ice," an ice bar featuring Hokkaido fresh cream yogurt ice generously filled with acacia honey sauce, launching February 10, 2026.
Kishis Co., Ltd., a long-established festival supplier founded in 1946, launches three new festival booth kits in collaboration with popular snack makers Kakudai Seika, Orion, and Kyoshin Seika.
Ginbis launches a special Cat Day edition of their beloved animal-shaped biscuits with a delightful cafe latte flavor twist, available at convenience stores nationwide from February 9th.
MD Holdings introduces a nutritious fish snack packed with domestic iriko powder, making it easy to get calcium in your daily diet. Launching March 2, 2026.
Keio Artman stores along the Keio Line are selling exclusive Keio Line-themed sweets gift sets featuring the beloved mascot characters Keita-kun, Shingo-kun, and the newly debuted Niko-chan from the 2000 series trains.
Calbee's Jagabee brand teams up with bonito flakes specialist Ninben to launch a new umami-rich salt flavor featuring authentic hon-kare katsuobushi powder, available at convenience stores nationwide from February 9, 2026.
Koikeya is offering a unique Valentine's alternative with its "Nama-Chee" cheese pies, targeting those looking for savory gifts instead of sweet chocolate.
Morinaga & Co. introduces two new souvenir Hi-Chew flavors featuring Hokkaido yogurt and Yubari melon at New Chitose Airport, designed to capture travelers' memories of the region's vast landscapes.
MD Holdings introduces Tai no Aburi-yaki, a premium seafood snack combining three varieties of sea bream with a sweet, savory glaze and aromatic charred finish. The product launches nationwide on March 2, 2026.
Triton Foods introduces a new flavor to its popular Mugen Nori Series, featuring premium Seto Inland Sea seaweed seasoned with luxurious nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) dashi salt. The series has now surpassed 3.6 million units in cumulative sales.
Oyatsu Company launches a new limited-edition Baby Star Ramen snack featuring spicy black pepper flavor, combining crispy noodles with savory peanuts for the perfect beer pairing
UHA Taste Sugar Co., Ltd. has released "Ninja Meshi Musou Energy Drink" containing KOBELCO's proprietary Gold Euglena ingredient. The third installment in the popular hard-textured gummy series is now available at convenience stores nationwide starting January 26, 2026.
Tirol Choco Corporation launches a new premium chocolate recreating the rich flavor of Vienna's traditional Sachertorte cake, featuring apricot sauce and brandy notes. Available from February 2, 2026.
Koikeya's popular "The Kunshio" series introduces a winter-exclusive flavor smoked with apple wood chips, available in limited quantities through the Koikeya Online Shop starting January 22, 2026.
Akagi Nyugyo relaunches the popular Milcrea Tenku no Matcha bar ice cream with increased matcha content for an even richer flavor combination.
Snack Me has launched a rich matcha cookie featuring high-quality Kyoto-grown matcha. Available for a limited time through their online store until February 28, 2026.
Calbee introduces a new souvenir snack for the Tokai region, recreating the beloved miso katsu flavor of Nagoya with their signature hard-textured chips, launching January 26, 2026.
A new winter-limited product combining 100% cacao pure chocolate with crispy persimmon chips made from Nara's Nishiyoshino Fuyu persimmons. The bitter chocolate enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit, creating a luxurious treat without added sugar.
Oyatsu Company releases a spring limited edition of Baby Star Ramen Maru featuring a rich plum flavor. The bite-sized snack offers a refreshing sour taste with plum paste infused into the dough, creating an addictive three-stage texture experience.
The popular Cola flavor of Marosh, Kanro's immersive-texture gummy brand, returns with a fresh lemon twist. Available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores nationwide from January 27, 2026.
Marudai Foods will release bite-sized Calpas sausages featuring the SNS sensation PUPPET SUNSUN across all 7-Eleven stores in early February, with nationwide availability planned for April.
All Hearts Company introduces spring-limited strawberry products across its bakery brands, featuring the new Neko Neko Shokupan Condensed Milk Strawberry bread with strawberry jam swirls and GUILTY'S Milky Strawberry Cookie with dual strawberry toppings, available from February 15 to March 31, 2026.
Mizkan releases the sixth installment in its successful Fibee Waffle series, introducing the first savory flavor in response to customer feedback. The new Cheese variety features three types of Hokkaido cheese and is available exclusively through Mizkan's official online store.
Following last year's success with 30,000 visitors, Oyatsu Market returns to Futakotamagawa Rise featuring carefully selected snacks from across Japan. This 3-day event showcases traditional wagashi, Western confections, and unique local treats, perfect for Valentine's Day gifts or personal indulgence.
Koikeya sponsors MISIA's national arena tour starting January 24, 2026, offering collaborative potato chips "Aino Potechi" at concert venues and online.
Morinaga Seika introduces two new Gumi Chocoball flavors – domestic white peach and mixed grapes – on February 3rd, plus a renewed Zaku Zaku Chocoball with random golden chocolate balls inside.
FamilyMart's White-Coated Strawberry Picking® campaign has achieved remarkable success, selling 3.24 million items in just one week. The lineup features 16 desserts, breads, and sweets combining strawberries with white ingredients like condensed milk and white chocolate.
Fujiya releases a new heart-shaped chocolate almond cookie with a message-ready package, perfect for gifts and Valentine's Day celebrations, available from January 20, 2026.
Kanro Inc. is releasing "The Snow Gummy of My Dreams That Day" at convenience stores and station kiosks nationwide starting January 20th, 2026. Featuring a fluffy snow texture and gentle soda flavor, this gummy brings childhood dreams to life.
From January 14 to 20, 2026, Daimaru Tokyo Store presents the latest sweets, featuring popular treats from Osaka and specialty donuts, malasada, and mille-feuille.
Oyatsu Company releases a new snack capturing the essence of Kitakata Ramen, one of Japan's beloved regional ramen varieties, in wide noodle form with crispy texture and savory char siu flavor.
Starting January 6, 2026, five popular izakaya chains operated by Marche Corporation will offer a special Baby Star Ramen Potato menu, combining the beloved Japanese snack with classic fried potatoes.
Akagi Nyugyo releases the first product celebrating 20 years of the Garigari-kun Rich series - a triple white chocolate treat combining white chocolate ice, white chocolate shaved ice, and white chocolate chips
Seven-Eleven Japan is releasing the Morinaga Hi-Chew Seven Color 3-Color Mix on January 13. This limited edition features mango, kiwi, and strawberry flavors in one piece, selected by Seven-Eleven staff as the second collaboration flavor for Hi-Chew's 50th anniversary.
UHA Mikakuto brings back the popular thick-cut sweet potato snack coated with premium Belgian chocolate, available exclusively at Hankyu Umeda Honten from January 14, 2026.
JALUX's original sweets brand TOKACHIKARA is undergoing a major renewal with new packaging featuring adorable animal characters and an upgraded corn sandwich with 27% more Tokachi corn kernels.
Morinaga & Co., Ltd. announces the return of Choco Ball Kin No Kinako Mochi, featuring fragrant kinako chocolate made with 100% Hokkaido soybeans coating chewy mochi-textured gummy. The beloved flavor returns with enhanced quality for a limited time starting February 3, 2026.
LOTTE launches Rakkus, a special collaboration chocolate combining their top two liquor chocolate brands Rummy and Bacchus, celebrating Rummy's 60th anniversary. Available nationwide from January 13, 2026.
Morinaga & Co., Ltd. launches a collaboration with pudding specialist Pastel, releasing three limited-edition products featuring the iconic Nameraka Pudding flavor, available from January 13, 2026.
Namakuri, the viral sweets-in-a-can brand, launches a new chocolate-banana flavor featuring rich chocolate cream, banana sauce, and crunchy toppings.
Hattendo releases a limited-edition cream bread featuring their first-ever white dough, filled with milk cream and Fukuoka Amaou strawberry jam, exclusively at FamilyMart stores nationwide starting January 6, 2026.
Nakamuraya has renewed its popular teriyaki chicken manju with a richer, deeper flavor thanks to the addition of brown sugar. The 6-piece assortment, featuring both pork and teriyaki chicken buns, is now available at supermarkets in the Kanto region for a limited time through February 28, 2026.
Calbee introduces a new soybean snack featuring a mix of two types of soybeans, offering an easy way to consume protein and dietary fiber. Available at convenience stores nationwide from January 12, 2026.
Tirol Choco Co., Ltd. launches a special Hatsune Miku collaboration product featuring exclusive illustrations by artist Yumenouchi. The limited-edition "Tirol Choco Mikkumiku Milk Mint" will be available at FamilyMart stores across Japan starting January 26, 2026.
Koikeya releases seasonal potato chips featuring Japanese plum with fragrant Isewan seaweed topping, available for order until January 13th.
Nissin Cisco introduces a limited-edition Coconut Sable featuring apple pie flavor with fermented butter, apple essence, and cinnamon accents. Available nationwide from January 12, 2026.
Rellionte Co., Ltd.'s craft chip brand "Yamato Karari," launched in spring 2025, has surpassed 20,000 boxes in cumulative sales. The snacks use Nara-grown produce and are now available at 25 stores across the prefecture.
Kinokuniya's official online store presents a curated collection of gift items perfect for the holiday season, including premium chocolates, waffle cookies, and rich chocolate cakes ideal for New Year greetings and gatherings.
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Popular Hakata mini croissant shop MIGNON launches limited edition banana-flavored croissants featuring the Minions characters, available at all locations nationwide starting November 1, 2025.
A new limited-edition flavor of Kataage Potato Chips, developed with fan community input, will be released nationwide from November 10, 2025, featuring the rich umami of oyster and the depth of butter.
A special limited package of the popular Double Cream Sandwich featuring original artwork by renowned picture book illustrator Hiroshi Abe, creator of "Arashi no Yoru ni" (One Stormy Night). The new wild grape flavor uses carefully selected grapes from Yoichi, Hokkaido.
Kanro's popular candy shop Hitotsubu Kanro is releasing Christmas-themed limited products, including a new advent calendar filled with 8 popular items like Gummitzel and mofuwa, available from November 1st, 2025.
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Popular Japanese confectionery brand Kanro announces a collaboration with Sanrio's beloved Hello Kitty character, introducing limited-edition Puregumi gummies and additional candy products starting October 28, 2025.
Discover two delicious varieties of Kansai-exclusive potato chips, both featuring the regional "dashi soy sauce" flavor but with completely different taste profiles!
Melodian Corporation launches the third edition of their popular My Melody collaboration featuring gluten-free rice flour cookies in an adorable collectible tin, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
Discover Karl Usu-aji, a rare Western Japan exclusive snack that's perfect as a travel souvenir with its gentle dashi flavor and satisfying size.
Our team reviews the exclusive Kyushu regional potato chips featuring sweet soy sauce flavor with Kurosatsuma chicken. These unique thick-cut chips are available only in Kyushu and Okinawa.
Lotte will launch a special collaboration between Sanrio's beloved character Kuromi and the popular chocolate snack Koala's March, available exclusively online with original clear file bonus.
A special pop-up shop featuring Morinaga's Dars chocolate brand mascot PANDARS will open at Tokyo Station from September 12 to October 14, 2025, offering exclusive sweets and merchandise.
A special collaboration between Eikodo AM and Yamazaki Biscuits brings the legendary taste of Kokugikan yakitori to Chipstar potato chips, available starting September 14th at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Popular San-X characters including Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and Tarepanda are featured on limited edition Morinaga Biscuit packaging, complete with DIY craft activities and special campaign prizes.
New limited-edition Coconut Sable Mini features strawberry tea latte flavor, combining Earl Grey aroma with sweet-tangy strawberry in chocolate coating.
The popular Oreo Strawberry Cream flavor is now available in a convenient 24-piece family pack format, offering great value for families and sharing.
Lotte's new chestnut-flavored Nama Choco Pie will be available nationwide on September 1, 2025, featuring autumn flavors in an easy-to-eat chilled dessert format.