Osaka Treats - February 2023
Here it is: our brand new Japanese Snack Box! To showcase the beauty of our city, we went for all kinds of awesome treats from Osaka. We hope you like it and are ready for all what’s inside, including a unique ramen, tasty drinks, and more than 18 delicious sweet & savory local snacks!
Nissin no Donbe Kitsune Udon Kimetsu no Yaiba Package from Nissin Shokuhin
Allergens: shrimp, wheat, egg, dairy, soy, chicken Processed in a facility that also processes crab Cooking time: 3 minutes To start 2023, we’re riding the Kimetsu no Yaiba (鬼滅の刃) wave and still enjoying this already cult anime. With this unique collaboration, Nissin delivered something new and exciting for one of their classic recipes. W-dashi (two kinds of bonito) soup stock is used to give the soup a rich and deep flavor. With this, the kitsune udon noodles (きつねうどん) feature 100% whole soybean flakes made using the same process as that used by tofu makers. It’s a quite unique combination with lovely flavors and aromas. This cup is perfect for you to start the year with a healthy and heartwarming cup of noodles!
Mikkuchu Juichu from Sangaria
Allergens: apple, banana, orange, peach, dairy It’s sometimes hard to keep the appropriate vitamin intake during the winter month, but there are solutions! Sangaria Mikkuchu Juchi (みっくちゅじゅーちゅ) is one of them! This typical drink from Osaka contains 500ml of mixed fruit juice. It’s made with 20% fruit juice from a blend of five typical fruits (orange, apple, pineapple, peach, and banana) traditionally found at mixed juice shops around the city. One of them is Sennariya Coffee, a local coffee shop that is credited with having invented this perfect balance of mixed juice back in 1948!
Takoshin from Idea Package
Allergens: wheat, dairy, egg, soy, squid, pork, chicken, apple Processed in a facility that also processes peanut, shrimp, crab, almond, orange, beef, mackerel, walnut, gelatin, banana, sesame, cashew nut Osaka is famous for takoyaki! More than famous actually, as the city is associated with this traditional street food, often found in the streets along the Dotonbori river. Unfortunately, you can't bring takoyaki back home as souvenirs from Japan, which is precisely where this snack comes in! After a lot of trial and error, Idea Package (アイデアパッケージ) have created an ultra-realistic "Pachimon Takoyaki"! It looks exactly like a small takoyaki. The moist texture of the takoyaki soaked in sauce is just like the outer layer of a takoyaki without the inner batter. Relive your traditional street food experience at home, or discover something new to prepare your next trip to Osaka!
Fuwatto Katsuodashi Aji from Iwatsuka Seika
Allergens: shrimp, wheat, soy Processed in a facility that also processes crab, egg, dairy, and peanut Fuwatto (ふわっと, fluffy) is a rice flour snack with a soft and fluffy texture, and is flavored with the rich aroma and taste of dried bonito dashi (katsuodashi), using dried bonito flakes from "Ninben," a specialty store of dried bonito flakes. Now, Ninben is one of those producers that you have to check out. The founder of the company, Ihee Takatsu, was born in Yokkaichi, Sesyuu (in present day Mie Prefecture) in 1679. Do you realize what that means? Over 300 years of craftsmanship have gone into making the Katsuodashi flavor (勝おだし味) of that snack! The packaging is designed so that you can write a little message on the back! Perfect if you want to add it a little gift or New Year’s note!
Giant Pocky from Glico
Allergens: dairy, wheat, soy Processed in a facility that also processes egg, peanut, shrimp Sharing is caring, so start the year with a giant size Pocky. Glico (グリコ) is a company based in Osaka, and you may have heard of the famous Glico Running Man signboard facing the Dotonbori river. As each box contains 2 giant pocky, those delicious chocolate-covered biscuits are perfect to share with friends and family at a party, on a roadtrip, or for a picnic!
Glico from Glico
Allergens: dairy, wheat Glico is famous for many things, the running man that was mentioned earlier, and you can now see on this snack’s packaging, its Pocky and Pretz snacks, but also for this awesome series! Did you know that the name comes from the word Glycogen? The founder of the company wanted to add some nutrients to the snacks to make sure children would get their dose of glycogen, together with Vitanim B2, D and Calcium! Inside, you’ll find tasty heart-shaped caramel candies (キャラメルキャンディー) and a unique game for children to learn about animals while playing! Scan the QR code at the back to download the app and import all the animals for your children to play and learn!
Mugi Choco Super Mario from Furuta
Allergens: wheat, dairy, soy Processed in a facility that also processes egg and peanut Here we have a tasty barley snack covered in chocolate (むぎチョコ) from Furuta, one of the best snack manufacturers from Osaka. The packaging comes with a limited-edition Super Mario (スーパーマリオ) design, just like the awesome Nintendo section at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka! On your next trip to Japan, make sure you stop by the unique USJ theme park in Osaka and enjoy the recent addition of a Nintendo section!
Dodeka Bar Choco from Furuta
Allergens: peanut, dairy, soy Processed in a facility that also processes egg and wheat Furuta is excellent at giving all their snacks a lovely texture, and this corn puff is no different. This Dodeka bar (どでかばー) is also covered in a delicious layer of chocolate, and perfect to enjoy on the go!
Pine Ame Gummy from Pine
Allergens: gelatin Pine candy-flavored gummies (パインアメグミ) are finished in a ring shape that is characteristic of this pine candy. There are four types of packaging with cute pineapple characters available. This candy is well-loved in Osaka, and the first pine candy was released in 1951!
Un Choco from Chirin Seika
Allergens: dairy This one’s an original kind of chocolate. The concept is… unique. Open the box at the animal’s butt… and squeeze out the chocolate like…poop. This is guaranteed to get some children giggling! Here’s what it should look like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgKHDUWwoj4
Texas Corn Fried Chicken from Matsuyama Seika
Allergens: egg, dairy, wheat, mackerel, soy, chicken, pork Processed in a facility that also processes shrimp and crab Texas corn is a classic Japanese snack that everyone loves because of its delicious fried chicken flavor. Chicken is very popular in Japan, like, very. Whether grilled on skewers as yakitori (焼き鳥) or deep-fried as a karaage (から揚げ). Matsuyama Seika is probably the most popular fried chicken snack producer today. Of course many others have tried to mimic this flavor, but in their Texas Corn series, it’s really something unique! We’ll let you judge for yourself!
Okusuri ya san Cupsule Ramune from Orion
Okusuri ya (おくすりや), the pharmacy, is a Ramune series from Orion, and for this new edition, they’ve added a unique grape flavor. You’ll notice original packaging that mimics all the traditional Japanese medicine packaging. When you come to Japan on your next trip, try to figure out which candy matches which medicine at the drug store!
Yakiniku-san Taro from Yaokin
Allergens: wheat, squid, soy If we had to describe this treat in 2 words, they would be: exquisite crispness. This Yakiniku-san Taro is rich in flavors from the unique golden sauce yakiniku packed in every piece. It’s a simple snack, but through its taste it will transport you all the way to one of Japan’s best grilled meat restaurants!
Chocolate Bat Ace from Sanritsu Seika
Allergens: wheat, dairy, soy It’s a chocolate bat; not the type that flies away, but the kind you’d use to hit a homerun! Yes, Japan is very fond of Baseball, and this snack is dedicated to all the fans of the sports Sanritsu Seika prepared this treat by gently coating chocolate on a crispy stick-shaped bread dough. Check the inside of your packaging: if you are abble to collect an ace and three strikes, you can receive an original notebook from the makers!
Acorn gum
Allergens: dairy Candy on the outside, gum on the inside: twice the fun. That’s the idea behind those little treats! They’re all soda-flavored, and you’ll be able to discover which are popular here in Japan!
Kogumi from Mikakutou
Allergens: apple, gelatin Processed in a facility that also processes dairy Kogumi (コグミ) are small gummies known for their awesome fruit flavors made by UHA Mikakutou, another company founded in Osaka. With 100% fruit juice, this series is a renewal of a classic Japanese gummy. The juice concentrate is so dense that you can really enjoy the flavors despite the size! It’s got what the Japanese call a punipuni (ぷにぷに) texture: soft, tender and squishy. You’ll find an assortment of muscat, orange, apple and grape flavors.
Small Bakauke Fried Sesame from Kuriyama Beika
Allergens: wheat, soy, sesame Processed in a facility that also processes egg, dairy, peanuts, shrimp, and crab *The honey is contained in the honey powder, so do not give it to the child under 1 years old Fried sesame really is a flavor that you’d associate with Japan. Kuriyama Beika (栗山米菓) re-released those bite-sized soy sauce seasoned crackers with the unique taste of fried sesame (ごま揚) because they were so popular! Called Bakauke (ばかうけ), they are crunchy little treats to each one at a time!
Goen ga Aruyo from Tirol
Allergens: dairy, soy Processed in a facility that also processes wheat, egg, peanut Eating money? Not a good idea. But what if it’s made of chocolate? Then… it’s hard to say no! Those Goen (ごえん, 5 yen) chocolate coins are cute, yummy, and guaranteed to get kids excited! Did you know that the main mint in Japan is in Osaka? It’s actually really close to our office and has a museum. It’s a beautiful area to walk around in spring when the Sakura are blooming.
Pokémon Gummy from Coris
A total of 5 types of 10-yen gum that allow you to enjoy various poses of Pikachu! If you want to experience even more Pokémon, check out our ramen pack that features 3 Pokémon ramen, or visit us in Osaka where we have an awesome Pokémon café!
