Summer’s finally arrived, and for Japan, that can mean only a few things: a scorching summer sun, colorful firework displays, and vibrant summer matsuris or festivals filled with good times and good food. So come one, come all! Step into the ultimate summer festival this season, Okashi Matsuri: The 100th Box.
This summer is extra special for Japan Candy Store because we’ve finally arrived at our 100th box! To celebrate, we’re hosting the grandest snack fest - Okashi Matsuri: The 100th Box. It’s filled to the brim with all iconic candy, premium confections, and all the tastiest treats you can think of. Want a preview of what’s to come? Take a peek at what’s behind the curtain at the festival:
Pokemon Ottoto Biscuits
~Character Biscuits~
Festival flavors: Light, crispy, slightly salty
Snack stats: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ottoto biscuits are light, airy, and crispy biscuit treats that have a hollow center that makes them oh so addictive to eat. They melt in your mouth with every bite! Buttery and lightly salted, these Pokémon-shaped treats will make you want to eat more and more.
Amanoya Salted Tomato Fried Senbei
~Savory senbei~
Festival flavors: Slightly salty, slightly sweet, refreshing
Senbei stats: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rice crackers or senbei are a staple at any Japanese matsuri. This special fried rice cracker is seasoned to taste like lightly salted tomatoes. Refreshing and light, it’s perfect for the summer!
Yuki no Yado Rich Milk Rice Crackers
~ Special senbei~
Festival flavors: Sweet, slightly salty, crispy
Senbei stats: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Indulge in each bite of this special pack of seasonal senbei that you can only find during special occasions in Japan. Each piece has a double-cream glaze made with Hokkaido cream and milk. These rice crackers are accented with a hint of salt that help bring out the sweetness of the senbei!
Daisakusen Tropical & Energy Drink Sour Gummies
~Gummy Candy~
Festival flavors: Sour, sweet, chewy
Candy stats: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
These gummmies offer a bold burst of flavor that you won't find anywere else. Ultra-sour with a side of sweet, you'll find two different flavors to experience: energy drink and tropical fruits. Coated in sour powder, Daisakusen Tropical & Energy Drink Sour Gummies are the perfect treat for adventurous candy lovers.
Kado Big Katsu Seafood Snack
~Festival treat~
Festival flavors: Savory, sweet, crunchy
Candy stats: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Katsu is a Japanese breaded, meat cutlet that's deep fried until crispy. This fish snack from Kado tries to mimic the exact taste, feel, and look of breaded pork cutlet. Savory and tangy, it has the taste profile of tonkatsu sauce, a sweet, smoky, and salty sauce that's always paired with katsu.
Demon Slayer Sakuma Drops
~Iconic candy~
Festival flavors: Sweet, sugary, hard
Candy stats: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Made with real fruit juice and sugar, Sakuma Drops are timeless, transparent hard candies with a variety of fruit flavors. like strawberry, lemon, pineapple, grape, melon, and orange. These hard candies are made using traditional Japanese candy-making techniques. Sugary and simple, these classic candies are especially known for their spotlight in the Ghibli movie, Grave of the Fireflies.
Chiikawa Let’s Make Sushi! DIY Jelly
~ Character candy~
Festival flavors: Sweet, squiggly
Cake stats: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This candy kit is all about playing with your food! If you follow the instructions on the back of this Chiikawa-themed DIY kit, you’ll be able to make sweet, jiggly, sushi-shaped jelly candy. It’s sweet and soft in your mouth!
Dear Galette Sandwich
~Festival Sweet~
Festival flavors: Sweet, crisp, crumbly
Cake stats: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This confection combines the rich, smooth magic of cheesecake into a perfectly crisp, buttery galette. Each piece is made up of crumbly and crisp cake with a creamy cheesecake filling at the center.
Bourbon Fluffy Rich Banana Omelet Cake
~Festival Confection~
Festival flavors: Sweet, moist, creamy
Cake stats: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This cake snack is somewhat similar to the popular treat, Tokyo Banana in taste. Shaped like a cake sandwich, this moist and fluffy cake snack has a center filled with delicious banana cream accented with banana syrup. It’s light and yet luxurious at the same time!
Bourbon Chocolate Orange Cake
~Choco Confection~
Festival flavors: Sweet, decadent, chocolatey
Cake stats: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Biting into these orange cake snacks is like biting into lush and decadent brownies. Each moist chocolate cake piece has bits of candied orange peel mixed in it. Orange with chocolate has always been a great combination, and here, in this chocolate cake snack, it makes you want to eat more and more!
Black Thunder Rich Matcha Chocolate Bar
~Special edition~
Festival flavors: Earthy, chocolatey, thick
Snack stats: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Description: Made with premium Uji matcha, this special chocolate bar is speckled with matcha chips and crushed cookies for the ultimate festival snack break. It's a hefty matcha snack that can be super filling!
Like what you see? We’ve got everything ready for the grand summer snack festival, Okashi Matsuri. Oishi and the gang set up the stalls, prepared the fireworks, and collected all the tastiest treats for you to munch on while exploring the matsuri.
Which treat in Okashi Matsuri: The 100th Box are you looking forward to the most? Is it the Demon Slayer Sakuma Drops? Maybe you’re excited for the Pokémon Ottoto Biscuits? Or is it the Yuki Yado Senbei biscuits you’re after? Subscribe now and celebrate together with us for our 100th Box at Okashi Matsuri!
